Queen Elizabeth National Park in December – December is part of the short dry season in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is one of the best months to visit the park.
The weather is warm, with only a few rain showers, usually in the late afternoons. Daytime temperatures range between 25 to 28°C and drop to around 14°C in the evenings and mornings. Most of the roads are dry, which makes it easier to move around the park.
The vegetation in Queen Elizabeth becomes green and fresh in December, helped by the park’s location between the Rwenzori Mountains and Lakes Edward and George.
Because December is a long holiday and part of the festive season, the park receives many visitors. It is important to book your accommodation and transport early to secure your spot. The park’s mix of landscapes offers great chances for photography and wildlife viewing, creating lasting memories for visitors.
Lions are very active in this month as they hunt in the open savannah. Game drives in the Ishasha sector give tourists a chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions. Other animals you may see include elephants, herds of buffaloes in the Mweya Peninsula, and leopards and hyenas during night game drives.
You can also enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. On the cruise, tourists can see hippos, crocodiles, and many water birds such as kingfishers, African fish eagles, and saddle-billed storks.
For bird watchers, December is a good month because many migratory birds are still in the park. Some birds to look out for include the martial eagle, hamerkop, African spoonbill, hadada ibis, black bee-eater, great blue turaco, African mourning dove, and papyrus gonolek.
Other interesting activities in December include chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, guided nature walks, and cultural visits to nearby communities.
Always pack light clothes for the warm daytime and heavier clothes for the cooler mornings and evenings.
With its good weather, December is a great time to enjoy all that Queen Elizabeth National Park has to offer.
