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Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ruwenzori National Park)

Grassy plains, tropical forest, swamp, lakeshore, wooded volcanic slopes and riverine habitats. Access by road from Mbarara or light aircraft usually from Entebbe. Open all year round. Comfortable accommodation available. The big game in the park was sadly depleted in recent years but efforts to restock and conserve the game have been made and are continuing with good effect.

Animals living in the park include African wildcat, ant bear, buffalo, bush pig, bushbuck, duiker, elephant, giant forest hog, hippopotamus, hyena, hyrax, kob, leopard, lion, porcupine, potto, reedbuck, serval, topi, warthog, waterbuck, and 383 species of birds.