Kazinga channel it is Bridge located in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and it is among the rewarding attractions in Uganda that attract more tourists that are from around the world. This narrow waterway links the small lake George and to the larger lake Edward. The water in channel is brought by screams originating from the Rwenzori mountains, it is 32 km long. Kazinga channel has larger concertation of birds, crocodiles and hippos, while kazinga channel you will large numbers of mammals that come to drink water, kazinga channel has also fishing village along it.
Activities that can be done on kazinga channel
Boat cruise. A boat cruise in kazinga channel is one of those experiences while on the boat you will be able to see variety of wildlife and this boat cruise is done twice in the morning and after lunch from 9 to 11 and from 3 to 5pm. Variety animals can be seen while on a boat cruise and these include hippos, buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, birds and some the birds spotted these include African fish eagle, great white pelican, yellow-billed stork, African Spoonbill, black winged stilt, giant kingfisher, African Jacana, Grey Heron, cattle Egrets. Apart from seeing the animals while cruising on kazinga channel you will get an opportunity to pass through the local fishing village.
Fishing is another activity at kazinga channel fishing is done at kazinga channel where local men are seen fishing and it is done early in the morning and late evening though illegal fishing is not allowed.
Birding. For the bird lovers and those interested in birding kazinga channel is a home to various beautiful attractive birds and these include white pelicans, cattle egrets, Grey Heron, kingfisher, open -Billed, yellow -billed stork, swamp flycatcher, grey headed king fisher, black-headed gonolek and many more
Best time to visit kazinga channel
Best time is during the dry season in the months of July June August and December, during the dry season you will be able to view wildlife and birds in dry season because there is no bad weather and roads to kazinga channel.
Choosing the right cruise
You have two main options for boat cruises on kazinga channel
Uganda wildlife launch trips. It is operated by Uganda wildlife authority these cruises offer a reliable and affordable way to experience kazinga channel and time scheduled is 9am to 11am and 3pm to 5pm.
Mweya safari lodge. It is offered by Mweya safari lodge which tends to be more comfortable though it accommodates few people and their departure time and arrive is as follows 11am to 2pm,
What to wear while going to kazinga channel and carry
Dress in comfortable light weight clothes.
Put on comfortable shoes that will not stress you while on a boat cruise
Put on a hat, sunglasses to protect yourself from sunshine because the boat is not covered on the sides.
Carry Binoculars to view wildlife well and birds, insect repellent
How to reach kazinga channel
It can be accessible by road and air but the most used one is by road which is from Kampala via Masaka Mbarara Bushenyi Kikorongo the Queen Elizabeth national park and it takes about 5 to 8 drive, alternatively you can use air transport from Kampala to Mweya airstrip and it is 2 hours.
Where to sleep
Here are some of the accommodations that are near Kazinga Channel that begin from luxury, budget and midrange.
Mweya safari lodge located in Mweya peninsula and it is one of the best accommodations, Enjojo lodge, Bush lodge, Elephant plains, buffalo lodge, katungulu rest camp and many others where one can spend a night.
Beyond cruise at kazinga channel
Queen Elizabeth offers a wealth of other experiences to enrich your Uganda safari tour. The parks diverse landscapes from sprawling savannah plains to lush forests and volcanic craters.
Game drives. The game drives are done across the park because of the savannah grassland where you will be able to encounter different wildlife like warthogs, elephants, leopards, lions, Mongoose buffaloes, antelopes, which makes queen most interesting from the water sources to the wildlife.
Visiting the kyambura gorge to see the chimpanzee. If one is not interested in visiting kibale, there is kyambura gorge with chimpanzee where visitors and their family members get the humbling experience of trucking chimpanzee.
Bird watching. Queen Elizabeth has over 600 bird species, queen is a paradise for both the birds that leave with in and migrating birds, when you visit queen Elizabeth keep your binoculars near because you will see birds that you have never seen.
Lion trucking. It is another interesting activity done in Queen Elizabeth national park and it is done from kasenyi plains or isasha sector. Trucking lions it is not hard as you may think because one lion in a group is always having a radio caller so it is easy locate them where they are.
Kazinga channel is an interesting and exciting place to visit don’t miss out when you are on a Uganda safari tour , it can be combined with other activities like bird watching which is best done at kazinga channel, wildlife viewing and to plan for this tour on kazinga channel, Focus East Africa Tours is here to help you with the best itinerary.
