Safari Lodge
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
    1,165m
    PlnrScore 35

    Craters Campsite

    Craters Campsite is a camp near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

    Score
    35
    Species
    668

    Location

    Latitude

    -0.246748

    Longitude

    30.084166

    Elevation

    1,165m

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    Craters Campsite in Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Activities

    camp

    Nearest Airport

    Mweya Airport

    HUMW
    11 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Goma International Airport

    GOM
    178 km away

    668

    Total Species

    41

    Mammals

    319

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    Common Hippopotamus
    186 obs
    African Savanna Elephant
    184 obs
    African Fish-Eagle
    177 obs
    Waterbuck
    160 obs
    African Buffalo
    153 obs
    Kob
    143 obs
    Pied Kingfisher
    141 obs
    Nile Monitor
    131 obs
    Nile Crocodile
    125 obs
    Yellow-billed Stork
    111 obs
    More details
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High29.3°30.7°29.4°27.9°28°28.9°29.5°28.9°27.8°27.7°26.5°27.9°
    Low18.6°19.1°18.6°18.1°18.1°18.1°18.2°18.2°18.1°18.1°17.7°17.8°
    Rain
    21
    23
    95
    136
    106
    27
    21
    66
    102
    128
    111
    52
    Humidity64%61%71%78%76%64%57%68%77%78%81%75%
    Planning & reference

    Chambura Wildlife Reserve

    Chambura Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

    Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve

    Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

    Katonga Proposed National Park

    A wetland reserve characterized by papyrus swamps and riverine forests along the Katonga River, this reserve is known for its semi-aquatic sitatunga antelope. It offers a different safari experience, often explored by canoe or on foot, with opportunities to see otters, waterbucks, and a variety of birds.

    Katwe Bird Sanctuary

    Katwe Bird Sanctuary is a protected area in Uganda.

    Kibale National Park

    Known as the 'Primate Capital of the World,' Kibale boasts the highest concentration and diversity of primates in East Africa, most notably chimpanzees. Visitors come for world-class chimpanzee trekking and habituation experiences, alongside sightings of red colobus, L'Hoest's monkeys, and a rich birdlife within its moist evergreen forest.

    Mubuku Central Forest Reserve

    Mubuku Central Forest Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

    Rwenzori Mountains National Park

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this park protects the legendary 'Mountains of the Moon,' Africa's highest mountain range. While not a traditional wildlife safari destination, it's a premier trekking and mountaineering site, offering stunning alpine landscapes, unique Afro-alpine vegetation, and opportunities to spot rare forest elephants and chimpanzees at lower altitudes.

    Semliki National Park

    Located in the western Rift Valley, Semliki is Uganda's only lowland tropical rainforest, extending from the Congo's Ituri Forest. It's a birder's paradise, boasting over 400 bird species, many of which are Central African forest dwellers. It also features hot springs and a diverse primate population, including chimpanzees and various monkeys.

    Toro-Semliki Proposed National Park

    Adjacent to Semliki National Park, this reserve offers a mix of savannah and forest habitats, providing a bridge for wildlife between the park and the Congo. It's a good spot for viewing forest elephants, buffalo, and various antelope species, and is particularly rich in birdlife, including several rare species.

    View all parks in Western Rift Valley & Crater Lakes

    Health & Travel Info

    Important health and safety information for Uganda