Award winning luxury travel company Ker Downey offers vacations to Uganda’s most visited game reserve.
Written by Ker Downey
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the African Continents true wonders. Sometimes dubbed the “Pearl of Africa” this fertile equatorial area is especially scenic, with two lakes connected by a channel overlooked by a high peninsula.
Formerly noted for its big game hunts, hunting exhibits such as stuffed lions, leopard skins, deer heads and elephants tusks may still be found adorning some hotels and lodges, but the emphasis is certainly more on shooting with a camera these days. Much of Uganda’s wildlife was poached to near extinction in the past, but now the area is protected and the elephants’ numbers are boosted by those entering the park from the Congo, where poaching is still a problem.
The wide bio-diversity of habitats means that Queen Elizabeth National Park contains the most astonishing number of species — almost 100 types of mammal and over 600 different birds! The Kasinga Channel alone is said to contain the world’s largest concentration of hippos, but strangely enough there are very few crocodiles to balance the hippos effect on the food chain.
Notably, the QENP is Uganda’s most visited game reserve. Set in the western portion of the nation, the park is named after Queen Elizabeth II and was established in 1954. Further, the park makes for the perfect luxury safari as the Myewa Lodge is located in the center of the park. From their website: Mweya Safari Lodge is located on a peninsula within the heart of the spectacular Queen Elizabeth National Park. A Safari lodge compared to no other — with sumptuous accommodation, breathtaking views from every room, an abundance of game and some of the best birdwatching in East Africa.
If you are looking for the premier luxury safari experience, consider contacting us to design the perfect luxury vacation for you. We look forward to fielding any questions you might have and providing you with the most unique luxury travel experience on earth. Consider our Pearl of Africa itinerary if you are looking for a bespoke adventure like no other.
Ker Downey is an award winning luxury travel company which provides custom designed travel experiences specifically designed for each client’s style and budget. Find out more at http://kerdowney.com
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A safari is one of my dream vacations, and it will happen one day soon (fingers-crossed!).
Melissa
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Hope so!! It’s really one in a life time experience.
I’ve been to Botswana a few years ago and I still remember the perfumes and unique colours of Africa. No doubt, a safari in Africa is something one should do at least once in lifetime.
By the way, Ouganda looks great!
Simon
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I couldn’t agree more! A safari is something you’ll remember forever.
It certainly is, especially if you see the “big five”! Now that is something that will stay with you forever
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Without a doubt. So far I’ve only seen a lion… and that was at about 20 meters distance… in a Zoo.