Queen Elizabeth National Park
The melting waters of the Rwenzori Mountains create a vast wetland system comprising of two main lakes, George and Edward, as well as the kazinga Channel. Thousands of Hippos populate these lake shorelines. Open savannah dotted with Acacia and Euphorbia trees provide habitat for elephants, lions, leopards, Uganda Kobs, water bucks, topis, crocodiles, hyenas and big herd of buffaloes. Ten primate species including chimpanzees are present. The park boasts of more bird species than any other park in Africa.