In western Uganda, the park is named after Queen Elizabeth II and known for its wildlife, although many animals were killed in the Uganda-Tanzania War many species have recovered, including hippopotamuses, elephants, leopards, lions, chimpanzees and over 500 species of birds identified. The area around Ishasha is famous for its tree-climbing lions, whose males sport black manes, a feature unique to the lions in this area. The park is also famous for its volcanic features, volcanic cones and deep craters, many with crater lakes such as Lake Katwe, from which salt is extracted. The national park includes the Maramagambo Forest. Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge can be arranged as a guided nature walk and gives you an opportunity to see chimpanzees and other primates such as black and white colobus, red colobus monkeys, Olive baboons as well as plenty of forest birds and very lovely scenery throughout.
