Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular, is located in the south west of the country, surrounded by the Rwenzori Mountains. It is known for its tree-climbing lions, chimpanzees, volcanoes and crater lakes, and salt mining at Lake Katwe.
What to see and do at Queen Elizabeth National Park
Mgahinga can be accessed from Rwanda just one hour drive from Chanika boarder, driving for about fifteen minutes from the boarder to Kisoro town from where you will drive on s rough and stoney road that will lead you to Mgahinga park headquarters. If you are driving from Entebbe/Kampala, then it will take you approximately 9-10 hours drive through small towns of Mbarara, kabale to Kisoro town from where you will then drive to the park headquarters. For those interested in flying, scheduled flights depart from Entebbe to Kisoro airstrip from where you can drive to the park head quarters.
