The lush Kazinga channel found in Queen Elizabeth National Park is a 40 km water way that joins Lakes George and Edward. Any visitor to this park can not fail to be impressed by Kazinga Channels amazing diversity. It puts one right in the heart of nature where many buffaloes nest in the water while big herds of elephant and different bird species can be seen enjoying themselves along the channel banks.

Many who take part in the 2 hour launch cruise along the channel consider it the highlight of their entire African safari. Kazinga channel & launch cruise and filed under Attractions.

There is abundance of wildlife present; with over 90 different mammals and 600 unique bird species recorded though, the Kazinga Channel boat trip is probably the most popular activity in the Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The Kazinga channel has the perfect view of Queen Elizabeth National Parks’ major wildlife ventures. The shores of the lake attracts a large concentration of mammals, birds as well as reptiles all year around. The animals can be viewed well by the launch cruise or probably at the entrance of Lake Edward. The operation of the cruise run from 15.00 and 17.00 furthermore voyages run 11.00 and 13.00 depending on the demand of the tourists.

Kazinga channel has parts for instance North Kazinga as well as Kasenyi. Its acknowledged that the plains of channel are focal points for game viewing. Tracking is the only way that will enable you see all the wildlife in its nature setting for example buffalo, elephants and other animals that dwell in the grassland thickets of the Northern Kazinga close to Mweya.The most accessible spot for lions is in the eastern part of Kasenyi plains and the Kasese road where they quarry on the big inhabitants of Uganda Kobs.The most favorable time for game drives is during morning and late afternoon hours. The work of the range guide is to help you get enough information about the park and still get the most memorable experience in Africa.

Don’t Miss the Launch Cruise: This is taken along the Kazinga channel. On the cruise different animals and birds that can be seen on the 34km tranquil Kazinga Channel shore. These include large crowds of Hippo and solitary Buffaloes, elephants, reptiles like Crocodiles and Lizards, water birds like Pelicans, Egyptian goose, Saddle-billed Stork, African Fish Eagles, African Jacana and Kingfishers among others.

Fishing Along Kazinga Channel: In the late afternoon you also get to see the men from the fishing village of Kazinga on the opposite shore of the channel to Mweya, setting out in their flimsy boats for the night’s fishing. They go out at night to avoid the hippos (which, of course, graze on land at night and spend the days in the water). Hippos, as is well know, kill far more humans in African than any other large animal. It is also interesting watching the wildlife roam around your accommodation Premise which is not a common thing that you can witness while in your home.