To cruise the Kazinga channel
The Kazinga channel is a 32-kilometer-long freshwater channel that connects Lake Edward to Lake George, its smaller neighbor. Boat trips are the finest way to get up up and personal with the wildlife that lives in and around the Kazinga Channel. You will view a variety of animals as well as one of the eleven fishing communities located inside the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Within Queen Elizabeth National Park, the canal is a renowned destination for animal tourists.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority and Mweya Safari Lodge are two independent boat ride companies. Both cruises are about $30 per person and last about 2 hours. Tourists may choose between Mweya Safari Lodge's comfortable ten-seater boat, The Sunbird, and its sleek twelve-seater boat, The Kingfisher. Both vessels have expert guides and staff, but the Kingfisher allows you to ride in luxury, with refreshments and sun umbrellas.
The channel is home to a diverse assortment of animals and birds, including one of the world's greatest concentrations of hippos (about 2,000) and several Nile crocodiles. Hippos are the world's third biggest land animal, and they can be hostile, so pay attention to your guide's advice. Expect to witness elephants, buffaloes, and over 100 different types of water birds, like the African Skimmer.
