Boat Safari in Kazinga Channel
Boat safari in Kazinga channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most done and thrilling activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park that travellers get to do when on a Uganda wildlife safari in the park.Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most prominent Uganda national parks that is visited by many travellers year after year, to enjoy the various activities in the park including among others game drives, bird watching, nature walks, and boat cruise.
The Kazinga Channel is a 40km long water channel located beneath the Mweya peninsular just near Mweya safari Lodge and connects Lake George to Lake Edward, in Queen Elizabeth National Park. A safari in Kazinga channel gives very rewarding travel and wildlife experiences to travellers who do take it up while on a Uganda safari tour in Queen Elizabeth National Park. to many travellers who visit Uganda and experience a boat safari in Kazinga channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park, this is considered as the highlight of any Uganda safari.
The boat safari in Kazinga channel is a 2-3 hour activity conducted by professional and experienced guides in the park, and very safe boats are used. The guides on your boat safari in Kazinga channel share with you all the knowledge and information they have about the Kazinga channel itself, the park and the wildlife in Queen Elizabeth national Park that you may spot on the shores of the Kazinga channel. Should you have any questions, the guides are sure to answer them for you during your safari.
The scheduled safari is done twice a day, in the morning and evening. The morning boat safari in Kazinga channel starts at 11am in the morning and ends at 1pm, while the evening boat cruise starts at 2pm. On some occasions though usually due to the high demand in the peak tourism season, the routes can be increased to three per day. These scheduled boat safari in Kazinga channel rides are done on well-maintained 20-seater vessel which cruises at a moderate speed through the Kazinga channel.
While on a safari , you shall encounter a variety of wildlife. Among the wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National park that find the Kazinga channel the best inhabitant include hippos which are all day residents of the Kazinga channel waters especially in the day after long night hours of moving long distances ravaging for food. Apart from hippos, other wildlife that travellers can spot in the Kazinga channel waters include crocodiles, which are believed to have found these waters their best inhabitant after the volcanic activity which took place in the area surrounding. Buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, sitatunga, bushbucks, kobs and so many other land mammals can be seen at the shores of the Kazinga channel as they stroll around or have a dip or drink of the fresh water.
Bird species, especially water birds are another of the most fascinating sightings that travellers shall have while on a boat safari in Kazinga channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park. There are over 612 bird species in Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a number of them being aquatic species which stay in the various water bodies in Queen Elizabeth National Park including among others the famous Kazinga channel. During your safari, you shall spot a number of aquatic and non-aquatic birdlife including among others African fish eagle, African spoonbills, African skimmers, pelicans, goliath heron, shoebill storks, and kingfishers.
During your safari, you get to enjoy your cruise with a sip of beer, wine, soft drink or even a cup of tea or coffee, at an extra cost of course. Apart from the scheduled safari in Kazinga channel, there is an option for tourists to have their own private boat cruise on the Kazinga channel using a hired luxurious boat, and have an opportunity to have it for yourselves only.
Visit Uganda on a Uganda safari tour and get to experience all the joys and wonders that the Pearl of Africa has to offer. Uganda has so much to offer, from wildlife tours to gorilla trekking safaris. Water sports like white water rafting, as well as boat cruises add a glint of magical experiences while on a Uganda safari tour. Include a boat safari in Kazinga channel on your travel itinerary while planning your Uganda safari tour and be amazed at the thrills you shall have.
