On guided nature walking safaris you will experience an exceptional wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park on foot. Nature treks are one of the more active ways to explore the landscapes and wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park while on foot. Most common areas for nature walking safaris include the shady Maramagambo forest; Mweya Peninsula – with its scenic views; and Ishasha River, where you may spot a variety of forest and savanna wildlife species as well as have a unique opportunity to get extremely close to hippos – on foot!
More Experiences on Guided Nature Walking Safaris
Nature walking safaris give you a chance to stretch your muscles after a long day sitting in the vehicle. You will be able to encounter the animals at a close range while on foot. One of the most popular guided nature walking tours is to Maramagambo bat caves, where thousands of fruit bats roost every day. The walks are easy and on well-defined paths.
You can also do a nature walk while heading for chimpanzee tracking at Kyambura game reserve. This gives ample opportunity to see the chimps and many other wildlife species along the way. Any of the Rwenzori hiking trails can also be included on your safari to the heart of Africa. There are quite many places, unlike any others where you have ever hiked, climbed, or taken a nature walk.
About Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park which is approximately 1,978 square kilometers (764 sq mi) is one of Uganda’s oldest parks. It was formed officially, along with Murchison Falls National Park in 1952. It is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination found in the western region of Uganda, spanning the districts of Kasese, Kamwenge, Rubirizi, and Rukungiri. The park was listed among the UNESCO world biosphere reserves, though it used to be called Lake Edward and Lake Gorge game reserve in the 1920s, before being gazetted.
Queen Elizabeth National Park extends from Lake George in the northeast to Lake Edward in the southwest. It also includes the famous Kazinga Channel that connects the two lakes. The area favors a good number of aquatic wildlife like hippos, crocodiles, fish, and over 600 bird species commonly sighted at the Kasenyi birding site.
Besides guided nature walking safaris and wildlife game drives, visitors to Queen Elizabeth National Park always complement their visit with a gorilla trekking safari in the nearby Bwindi Forest National Park. Some go for a chimpanzee trekking expedition in Kibale National Park, while others opt for a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to Murchison Falls.