Scheduled Flights to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Scheduled Flights to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park sits in southwestern Uganda, close to both Rwenzori Mountain and Kibale Forest National Park. It ranks among the best wildlife destinations in East Africa, making it a must-visit for any traveler coming to Uganda.

Inside the park, you can spot the Big Four animals alongside many other savannah species. Birders will love it here, too, as the park hosts over 600 bird species. The sweeping grasslands and crater lakes also make it ideal for photography and sightseeing.

Popular activities include game drives, a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, community visits, birding, and chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge. If you have extra time, head south to the Ishasha Sector to search for the famous tree-climbing lions.

Anthill Safaris organizes all these activities and offers budget, mid-range, and luxury packages tailored to your needs. Simply send us an inquiry, and we will plan everything for you.

Which airlines fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park?

AeroLink Uganda Limited and Fly Uganda are two of the domestic airlines offering scheduled flights to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Flights either depart from Entebbe International Airport or Kajansi Airfield; you will fly to Kasese Airstrip from where you will start the drive to your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which will take you approximately 30 minutes, depending on which lodge you will be staying at.

For you to be able to get to Queen Elizabeth National Park by flying, you will need to fly to the airstrips of Kasese/Mweya, Mbarara, or Kihihi. This will depend on the availability of the airline routing for your travel dates and time. The best airstrip to fly to so that you get to Queen Elizabeth National Park early with a shorter drive is Kasese/Mweya Airstrip, so this should be your major request when booking a scheduled flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

How long is the flight from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park?

What to do and see

For those who have more time, you can also opt to visit the Ishasha sector, located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you can do game drives to search for tree-climbing lions among other wildlife. On your visit to this park, you will be able to see all the Big 4 animals and the unique tree-climbing lions if you also visit the Ishasha sector, including other savannah wildlife.

Game Drives – Kansenyi Plains, Ishasha Sector, and Mweya Sector

In the Mweya and Kansenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, also rich with wildlife, visitors will find vast numbers of Uganda’s unique and strange Euphorbia, or “candelabra” tree.  The many nearby crater lakes and mountain ranges provide a beautiful backdrop for your journey as you view the wildlife. Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is a great place to visit for wildlife viewing and seeing the unique tree-climbing lions.

Boat Cruise – Kazinga Channel

Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.  You may encounter herds of elephants, buffalo, and antelopes, families of warthogs, large groups of hippos, and crocodiles basking on the shore. Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.

Cultural Tour

While on your Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari, you may choose to visit Lake Katwe and witness how the local communities are harnessing the park’s resources to earn a living. For those who want to visit the local communities, we have the Kasoga community experience project, where the local community will share with you the hard experience of living near the park and how they have managed to co-exist peacefully with wildlife. You will also enjoy the cultural encounters and traditional dances.

Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge

Chimpanzee tracking is among the major activities done in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This can be done in Kyambura Gorge, which is within the Park. To participate in all the mentioned activities, you will need more time to spend in Queen Elizabeth National Park and have a great, memorable experience. Send us an email, and we shall share all details and tailor this for you as per your interest.

Birding

For those interested in a birding safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, it is among Uganda’s best birding spots with over 700 bird species, which include Albertine rift endemic birds, water birds, and savannah birds. Most of the birds can be spotted on the boat ride on the Kazinga Channel and during game drives in the park. Some of the Birds include Collared pratincole, Palm-nut vulture, Pel’s fishing-owl, Rare Swamp flycatcher, Gray crowned crane(Uganda’s National bird), Giant Kingfisher, Giant Heron, Shoebill stork, Abyssinian Ground Hornbills, Nightjars, Marabou stork, Black-headed lapwing, Back-bellied Bustard, Swamp Flycatcher, African Jacana, Secretary Bird, among others.

Where can I stay

On your flying safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park we do recommend you atleast spend a night in either Entebbe/Kampala before the start day and at the end of your safari, this will help you catch up with the flight departure and return times then as well avoid the risk of missing the flight in case of uncertainties like loss of your luggage, missed connecting flight to Entebbe on your flight to Uganda among others.

Accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park range from budget, mid-range to luxury. Budget options include Pumba Safari Lodge, Elephant Hab Lodge among others fares range from 90-100 dollars a night per person, mid-range options include Buffalo Safari Lodge, Bush Lodge, among others fares range from 100-300 dollars a night per person and then Luxury options include Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Mazike Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge and Mweya Safari Lodge among others fares range from 300-400 dollars a night per person.

What is the best time for visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park?

This is true because when it is raining, it becomes hard to drive through the park for wildlife viewing because of the heavy rains that make the trails too slippery. The best time for visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park is from December to February and then from June to October, which are relatively drier than March to May and November, but still, all year round, you will be able to see the wildlife and do a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Why book your scheduled flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park with Anthill Safaris?

Anthill Safaris offers amazing experiences in Uganda and Rwanda, and has since expanded to offer safaris to Tanzania, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our magic in organizing authentic experiences stems from the fact that we have, over time, assembled a team mixed with young and energetic staff guided by well-experienced, mature managers and directors who are Ugandans and passionate about what they do. If contacted, one of our staff members will assist in providing accurate and timely information that you can rely on.