Jacana Safari Lodge safari lodge

    Jacana Safari Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Western Rift Valley & Crater Lakes, Uganda

    Safari Lodge
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
    Luxury
    995m
    PlnrScore 52

    Jacana Safari Lodge

    Jacana Safari Lodge is a hotel near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

    Score
    52
    Price
    Luxury
    Species
    710

    Location

    Latitude

    -0.284611

    Longitude

    30.040213

    Elevation

    995m

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    Jacana Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Activities

    Spa

    Amenities

    Pool, Spa, Bar

    Nearest Airport

    Mweya Airport

    HUMW
    11 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Goma International Airport

    GOM
    178 km away

    710

    Total Species

    43

    Mammals

    324

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    African Fish-Eagle
    243 obs
    Pied Kingfisher
    197 obs
    Nile Crocodile
    185 obs
    Yellow-billed Stork
    182 obs
    Nile Monitor
    166 obs
    African Savanna Elephant
    149 obs
    Common Hippopotamus
    147 obs
    Kob
    139 obs
    Common Warthog
    124 obs
    African Buffalo
    122 obs
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    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.

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