Guided Nature Walks in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Guided nature walks in Queen Elizabeth National Park are exceptional to do in the Park offering you views of the green terrain, bird species and small wildlife animals as well as the Rwenzori Mountains at a distance. These guided nature walks are done in company with a park ranger guide who informs you about the park as well as wildlife animals which inhabit the park.

Guided nature walks take place along designated trails and include following animal tracks, signs, bird calls, behaviour, plant species that make the whole adventure so exceptional to encounter.

Main Guided Nature Walk Places

Maramagambo Forest

Maramagambo Forest is the most popular area for guided nature walks and includes features i.e has dense tropical forest, bat caves and crater lakes and
Rich birdlife to primates.

Mweya Peninsula

Mweya Peninsula offers scenic savannah walks offering you views of Lake Edward and Lake George, Open grasslands and wetlands, Wildlife animals i.e Warthogs, Antelopes, hippos, Birds along the lakeshore.

Kyambura Gorge

Kyambura Gorge offers remarkable forest walking experiences as you follow deep gorge with lush vegetation, views of Chimpanzees, Monkeys, Forest birds and butterflies.

Ishasha Sector

Ishasha Sector offers remote and less crowded walking experiences through Riverine forests along Ishasha River as you watch birds, hippos, Colobus monkeys
Bushbucks.

On these guided nature walks include may observe Animal footprints, dung, trails, Birds, insects, butterflies, Reptiles like lizards and chameleons, unique plants and trees.

The walks take a period of 1 to 3 hours (some longer trails up to 5 hours) requiring you to follow varying trails in the forest. The trails are Uneven with gentle slopes, Forest paths.

Cost of Guided Nature Walks

The guided nature walks usually cost US $10–$30 per person.

Best Time for Nature Walks

Time of day:

Morning: Cooler, more active wildlife

Evening: Good lighting and bird activity

Season:

Dry seasons: Easier trails
Wet seasons: Lush vegetation and more birdlife

Nature walks are available year-round.