Project Description
Queen Elizabeth National Park has a stunning location on the rift valley floor between Lake George and Lake Edward with an area of about 1978km², supporting 95 mammal species and a remarkable 612 species of birds.
The park forms part of an extensive system of contiguous protected areas, namely the Kigezi and Kyambura Wildlife Reserves, Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Kibale National Park and, in the neighbouring DRC, the Virunga National Park. Rwenzori Mountains National Park lies a few Kilometres north.
The park lies on the rift valley floor with low altitude, and its location directly on the equator means that temperatures can be warm, ranging between 18°C and 28°C.
The park contains 95 mammal species, and a variety of bird species. The diversity is the result of an impressive range of habitats. Many vegetation types have been identified also.
