Jacana safari lodge is located in Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda and is ranked among the best place’s travelers should see while traveling to Uganda. The Jacana Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Nyamusingire, Uganda's largest Crater Lake, and features the Maramagambo Forest. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris.

Jacana safari lodge has been designed and built with African architecture using volcanic rocks, organic furniture materials, hardwood forest logs, and ropes in a rain forest that forms a magical connection to nature with panoramic views of the forest canopy and the lake. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

Jacana safari lodge features a majestic swimming pool with sun loungers. Jacana’s restaurant provides monthly menus of both international and local cuisine meals, along with snacks, and an onsite bar has local and international hard and soft drinks.

Jacana Safari Lodge's normal check-in time for visitors is at 12:00 p.m. EAT, and the normal check-out time is by 10:00 a.m. EAT. The children staying for free at the lodge are 5 years old.

Jacana safari lodge is situated close to the park where game drives can be done either in the morning or in the afternoons with the best views of Uganda’s unique tree-climbing lions as they lazily rest on acacia or fig trees and view other wild species such as leopards, waterbucks, warthogs, bushbucks, elephants, lions, and giant forest hogs, among others.

The following are the best activities to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.

Boat Safaris on the Kazinga Channel.

Boat cruise is one of the most famous ways to discover Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Kazinga Channel is rich because it features many wildlife species. Kazinga Channel also connects Lake Edward to Lake George, and cruising on it comes with a unique blend in biodiversity, showcasing animals such as hippos, crocodiles, and many water birds.

The Kazinga Channel shores are lined with a school of hippos, herds of buffaloes, elephants, and the endless views of the Ishasha plains. Have a comfortable cruise on Kazinga Channel as you get a chance to observe the beauty of the wide range of fauna and flora along the Kazinga Channel.

Safari Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Game drives are carried out by comfortable, well-spaced, open-roof safari vehicles with clear windows and experienced guides. Game drives are an exciting activity to encounter wildlife and are considered one of the best activities to be done in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The game drives allow tourists to venture around Queen Elizabeth National Park comfortably while taking pictures of the diverse wildlife species in their natural habitats. game drives help tourists get closer to wildlife; short stops are done as your guide gives you a brief information on the wildlife being encountered. Exploring the Mweya Peninsula offers gorgeous scenic views of the park. On the game drives you can easily see animals such as elephants, waterbucks, bushbucks, antelopes, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and impalas.

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge

Chimpanzee trekking can either be done during the morning and afternoon sessions with a maximum of 8 travelers per session. Tracking the intelligent primates in the natural jungle forest is an amazing activity to be done; chimpanzee tracking is led by lead park ranger guides, which makes the journey an adventure for all nature enthusiasts.

Spotting chimpanzees in the great valley of apes is at an 85% chance because chimpanzees are so active and their vocals are astonishing sometimes. Besides chimpanzees, be ready to see other primate species like monkeys and baboons.

Lion Tracking

Tracking lions along the Kasenyi plains is truly a tense experience and tops the thrilling things to be done in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lion tracking is a thrilling journey, taking tourists to the park's diverse landscapes and providing a unique blend of encounters for individuals who are madly in love with wildlife.

 Lion tracking is normally carried out in the early mornings or in the afternoons spearheaded by experienced park rangers and skilled researchers. Lion tracking is carried out with radio collars to guide them through the Kasenyi plains straight to the spot where lions are.

Nature Walks in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Nature walks are always led by tour guides who have deep knowledge about the journey details of flora and fauna to be encountered. Nature walks are popular through the Mweya peninsula, Maragambo forest, the Ishasha plains, and Kyambura gorge. During the nature walk, be ready to spot many animals, bird species, and some primates.

Hot Air Balloon Safaris

Hot air balloon safaris are exceptional as the balloon gently ascends to the sky; travelers are treated to an overhead panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s true nature. A hot air balloon perspective from above offers a unique vantage point to view wildlife in their natural environment.

Experiencing wildlife species and sighting can vary at different times of the year because of seasonal changes. Queen Elizabeth National Park activities are best done in the long dry season of June to September and the short dry months of December to February.