Kasenyi plains (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Kasenyi plains are stationed in the northeastern parts of the popular Queen Elizabeth national park. Queen Eliabeth national park is the second largest national park in Uganda and is found in the southwestern parts of Uganda.

The Kasenyi plains are located with in Kasese district, Rwenzururu sub- area western Uganda closely to Kazinga channel. Kasenyi plains are found on the western shores of Lake George where it meets with Kazinga channel near Lake Edward.

The plains are very rich with wildlife such as the Uganda Kobs, large concentration of lions, elephants, leopards, hyenas, buffaloes, and many others. Kasenyi plains is a highlight of Queen Elizabeth national park since it offers classic and an exceptional African wildlife safari with vast opportunities to have a look at the rich wildlife and ecosystem.

How to get to Kasenyi plains?

Kasenyi plain can either be accessed by road or air. By road the drive from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda to queen Elizabeth national park is a 6-to-7-hour drive. The park is located approximately 200 kilometres from kampala via kampala-hoima road.

Alternatively, for those not willing to sit all this long on the road, you can access the plain by air either from Entebbe internationa airport or kajjansi airstrip to mweya airstrip. Your local tour operator will be able to arrange for you the domestic charter to the plain

Other attractions to find at queen Elizabeth national park

Beside kasenyi plain, queen Elizabeth national park is rich with the variety of other tour activities from which you can choose from on your visit to the park and some of other places you can visit include.

Kazinga channel

Kazinga channel joins lake Edward to lake George and is in the southwestern parts of Kasenyi plains. The channel is the home to various aquatic life, water birds. Some of the animals you are likely to encounter include hippos, crocodiles and different primates on the shores of the channel.

Lakes

Queen Elizabeth national park where the plains are found is surrounded by two lakes which acts as the source of water for the animals that lives within the plains. These two water bodies are lake Edward and lake George. Beside being the source of water for animals, the lake are also good for the boat cruise, swimming and sport fishing for the park visitors

Kasenyi fishing village

This is another attraction that is situated with in Kasenyi plains. The fishing village is situated on the west parts of Lake George. Tourists can learn more about the cultures and traditions of the fishermen. You can still learn more about the fishermen, learn to prepare all kinds of fish and the methods used in fishing.

Tourism activities to do with in Kasenyi Plains

There are many tourism activities that are done with in Kasenyi plains. Many safaris in Queen Elizabth national park are always conducted with in Kasenyi plains because Kasenyi is a habitant of much wildlife.

There are many wildlife species with in Kasenyi plains due to it savanna grassland that act as food for the herbivores like lions, zebra and antelopes. The presence of herbivores also invites the cats into the plain which give the viewers a variety of different species to see on their safari

Game drives

This is the most popular and interesting tourism activity carried out with in Kasenyi plains is game drive.  Game drives are carried out both in the morning and in the evening when wildlife is most active. Some of the animals to view with in this sector include the antelopes, elephants, birds, lions and many more.

Kasenyi plain is where the most game drives are conducted while in Queen Elizabeth national park due to the variety of animals you are likely to encounter. However, to avoid any disappointment ensure to go with a four-by-four car as the trails might not be suitable for the weaker cars.

Birding

This is another thrilling activity that a lot of tourists carry out with in Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabth national park. Kasenyi is a birding paradise to the bird enthusiast. The area is composed of savannah grasslands which support the stay of the birds. Some of the bird species to see in Kasenyi include the white-tailed lark, crested eagle, palm but culture, white backed vulture, brown backed scrub and many more.

Lion Tracking Experiences

The Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth national park, also offer tourists with a rare opportunity to enjoy lion tracking. This is a unique activity that allows tourists to get close with the lions with the help of radios and learn more about the lions. You will have detailed information about the lions including their behaviours, what they eat, see their young ones play and many more.

Lion tracking is generally carried out with a researcher who uses the help a directorial antenna to trace the lions with radio collars attached to them. Lion tracking is done twice a day morning and in the evening.

Guided Nature walks

This is one of the unique activities to carry out with in Kasenyi plains. Nature walks can be done both in the morning and evening. Nature walks offer chances to tourist to fully explore the vast savannah park on foot as they also view the wild animals.

Guide natural walk is led by the experienced guide and an armed ranger to ensure your safety during this great adventure. The role of armed ranger is to scare away the charging animals while the guide will ensure that all your questions are answered.

Mongoose trekking

Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth national park also offer tourists a chance to enjoy mongoose trekking. Mongoose trekking in Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the new tourism activities that were introduced with in the park.  This activity mainly focuses on observing the fascinating behaviour of the banded mongoose in their habitant as you learn more about them. It is usually carried out with in the morning and late afternoon.

Mongoose trekking involves tourists walking on foot as they get vast information about the mongoose and their surroundings. The mongoose are small creatures with about 30 to 45cm.

Boat cruise

Kasenyi plains still host the Kazinga channel, which is a perfect area for carrying out a boat cruise. A boat cruise is carried out usually in the late afternoon hours and you will be able to see a variety of animals such as hippos, crocodiles, elephants and many others.

BEST TIME FOR VISTING KASENYI PLAINS

Kasenyi is open for visitors all year round. However, most people recommend dry season as the perfect time to visit the park for wildlife viewing as the trails are dry and less slippery. During this time animals tend to congregate near the water sources for water intake hence giving a chance to see variety of bird species. The dry season range from June to September and December to February.

However, this time coincide with the peak season of tourism activities in Uganda which accommodation and transfers a little expense and hard to get. Therefore, you will be required to book all your safari requirements early enough to avoid disappointments.

For the bird enthusiasts, the rain season will be perfect for you as migratory birds tend to join the endemic birds which increases the variety of bird species you are likely to encounter.

WHERE TO STAY WHILE IN KASENYI?

There are many accommodation places with in Kasenyi. The accommodations range from luxury, midrange and then budget. Some of the lodges to look for in Kasenyi include Mweya safari lodge, Simba safari camp, Jacana lodge, Ihamba safari lodge, and many more.

All these lodges offer classic services, tasty and delicious meals, organized rooms and many more.

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