Queen Elizabeth National Park

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278 Queen Elizabeth NP Safaris

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By Ariadne van Zandbergen

Ariadne and her husband form a team who author the Bradt guide to Uganda.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park is open all-year-long, but wildlife viewing is at its best from January to February and June to July (the Dry seasons). However, this scenic park is at its most beautiful in the Wet seasons from March to May and August to December. April, May, August and September are very wet months and during that time, the rain might interfere with your safari.

Best Time January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (There are many visitors in Uganda as this is a premium time for gorilla trekking)

Low Season April, May, October and November (There are fewer people in the park)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Worst Weather April, May and September to October (High rainfall, some roads become impassable)

January to February and June to July –Dry Seasons

Wildlife is easier to spot as vegetation thins, and animals gather around water sources
Drier trails make chimp trekking easier
Sunny days are plentiful
The best time for birding is late May to September
Views aren't as good due to the hazy air

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March to May and August to December –Wet Seasons

You will see a decent amount of wildlife year-round
The landscape is beautiful and green
Migratory birds can be spotted
Roads may become inaccessible after heavy rains and forest trails get slippery
Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected, and it might drizzle for days at a time