Uganda · national park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is a national park in Uganda, established in 1952, covering 1,978 km² (764 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Uganda's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 1,978 km²
- Established
- 1952
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KHX · 75 km
Nearest airports to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- 1 KHX75 kmstraight line
- 2 BUX190 kmstraight line
- 3 GOM192 kmstraight line
Bunia, DR CongoMore about Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of 11 national parks in Uganda. It covers 1,978 km² (197,800 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Uganda (19.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1952, 74 years ago — the first national parks in Uganda date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park
The closest airport is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 75 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Bunia Airport (BUX, 190 km). Other national parks within reach include Kyambura Game Reserve (156 km²), Rwenzori Mountains National Park (996 km²), Virunga National Park (7,900 km²) and Kibale National Park (776 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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