The Kazinga Channel is a wide, 40km long natural channel that connects Lake Edward in the west, to Lake George in east. The channel is a dominant feature of the Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda’s most popular reserve covering a total of 1,978km2). The Kazinga channel attracts a various range of animals and birdlife, with one of the world’s largest concentration of hippos and numerous Nile crocodiles.
On the East of the Channel lies Lake George – a small lake with depth of 2.4m (250km2). The lake is supported by streams from the Rwenzori Mountains, north of the lake. Lake Gorge outflow is through the Kazinga Channel which drains into Lake Edward (one of Uganda’s major freshwater lake) situated west of the channel, covering 2000km2.
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Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel is quite rewarding and one of the most famous launch trips in Uganda. Boat drives at the Kazinga Channel offers the opportunity of viewing hundreds of water birds, huge mammals like hippos, buffaloes, elephant herds. On occasions you might see a lion or a leopard along the banks of the Kazinga Channel.
Must see birds include pelicans, flamingos,
The two –hour boat trip along the Kazinga Channel costs US$10 per person. Trips start at 9am, followed by another at 11am, 3pm, & 5pm.Booking can be made at Mweya Safari Lodge, facing the Kazinga Channels just up the Mweya Peninsula.
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Mike J, United Kingdom, 2016-12-14 at 7:59 AM
The boat safari was fantastic and gathered all the God’s creation in one place for us to feast on. We had it all and this was later painted with warm yellow and orange atmosphere of the sunset, it was amazing.
SjoerdJansen, The Netherlands, 2016-11-05 at 7:58 AM
Great relaxing way of seeing hippo’s, elephants, buffalo’s and tons of birds. Reservations are required
Wandering Traveller, England, 2016-04-24 at 7:55 AM
Fabulous river trip. Very relaxing couple of hours, Just sit and watch the animals – elephants, crocs, water buffalos, warthogs, dowzens of hippos and many birds.Great photo opportunities.