Safari Lodge
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
    916m
    PlnrScore 29

    Kisenyi Lake Retreat

    Kisenyi Lake Retreat is a camp near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

    Score
    29
    Species
    477

    Location

    Latitude

    -0.309600

    Longitude

    29.864017

    Elevation

    916m

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    Kisenyi Lake Retreat 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

    477

    Total Species

    40

    Mammals

    268

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    African Fish-Eagle
    131 obs
    African Savanna Elephant
    124 obs
    Yellow-billed Stork
    122 obs
    Pied Kingfisher
    109 obs
    Nile Crocodile
    108 obs
    Common Hippopotamus
    103 obs
    African Buffalo
    101 obs
    Kob
    94 obs
    Common Warthog
    90 obs
    Waterbuck
    81 obs
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    Planning & reference

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    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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