Experiential lion tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Experiential lion tracking in queen Elizabeth National Park is a unique activity that gives wildlife enthusiasts an opportunity to see lions up close in their natural home. This is an immersive experience where visitors get to understand their natural behaviors, tracking trails and learn about how to conserve their population for future generations. Experiential lion tracking is done by mostly researchers but lately many wildlife lovers and wildlife photographers are booking for this activity.
Visitors interested in experiential lion tracking pays a tracking permit that costs $200 for Foreign Non-Residents, $150 for Foreign Residents and UGX 200,000 for East African Citizens. The experiential lion tracking excludes 10 USD community fee and vehicle fee.
New price for Experiential Lion tracking in queen Elizabeth national park.
The Uganda wildlife Authority has announced new tariff adjustments for experiential lion tracking effective 1st January 2027. The new rates are as follows; permit for Foreign Non-Residents will cost $500, Foreign Residents $300, Rest of Africa $ 300 and UGX 250,000 for East African Residents.
Reasons for new price for experiential lion tracking in queen Elizabeth national park
- The increase in prices in experiential lion tracking will help facilitate the increased operational costs like maintenance of tracking technology and training of track guides and improve sustainability of the activity.
- This will help fund the lion anti-poaching units, restoring lion population and conserving lion habitats.
- To ensure that the limited capacity for experiential lion tracking get to immerse fully in this activity and promote the experience further.
How to book for best experiential lion tracking in queen Elizabeth national park
To book for experiential lion tracking, you need to book with recognized tour agents/operators like Bujuku Eco Tours and Travel ltd and booking is done earlier before the tracking date at least one month prior.
How long does experiential lion tracking take?
Tracking lions during this activity usually takes 2 to 3 hours, where visitors enjoy seeing lions face to face however visitors have to maintain a distance for about 10 to 20 meters for their safety since lions are carnivores as they can easily prey on them.
Engaging in this activity is a big deal for wildlife photographers to take first hand pictures in the raw beauty of the wild.
What is the Age limit for lion tracking?
Depending on the factors of this activity, the wildlife Authority considers visitors at least above the age of 16 years since the activity differs from usually game drives in the park.
Recommended number of people to engage in lion tracking.
The number of people allowed for lion tracking is about 4-6 people to avoid congestion and interrupting lions.
Other activities to encounter during lion tracking in queen Elizabeth national park
During lion tracking in the park there are several other activities to engage in;
Game drives
Whether doing a morning game drive or evening game drive in the park, you will view a variety of wildlife that include; African elephants, Uganda Kobs, bush buck, warthogs, leopard, bushbuck, buffalo, hippos, spotted hyenas and many others.
The park also has over 600 bird species making it a good destination for birders. Some of the birds to you will not miss seeing in queen Elizabeth national park is the African fish eagle near the Kazinga channel, francolin, pin tailed whydah, malachite kingfisher, black headed gonolek, coloured pratincole, grey capped warbler, pied king fisher, African jacana and many birds.
Boat cruise
After a successful lion tracking in queen Elizabeth national park, you can not miss a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel that takes about 2 hours where other animals and birds are spotted. Crocodiles, hippos, monitor lizards and elephants are seen quenching their thirsty at the waters not missing to take photos of birds like pelicans, African skimmer, long tailed cormorant, pygmy kingfisher and darters.
Best time to track lions in queen Elizabeth national park
You can visit queen Elizabeth national park for lion tracking at any time of the year however the best months are from June to August and December to February where by during this time the trails are dry for easy access.
Accomodations in queen Elizabeth national park
There are quiet a number of Accomodations for your stay in queen during a lion tracking experience and they range from budget to luxury options and these include mweya safari lodge, acacia wilderness lodge, Kazinga wilderness safari camp, enshama game lodge, engiri game lodge, Irungu forest safari lodge and many other Accomodations.
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