Kagera Safaris

In western Uganda, elephants and lions and more roam the grasslands and rolling hills of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Eve Zalwango called upon a fellow YALI alumna who owns a tour company to arrange a safari.

A lion roars during a tour of wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park with Kagera Safaris, founded by YALI fellow Miriam Kyasiimire.
Tour guides spot a lion in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
A flock of birds near a watering hole along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Elephants and Cape buffalos stand near the Kazinga Channel.
An elephant walks through grassy fields.
A park ranger sits on his motorcycle in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
A hippo sticks it's nose out of the water.
A warthog drinks water.
YALI fellow Evelyn Zalwango, owner of Awaka Furniture Ltd., enjoys a tour of wildlife with Kagera Safaris, founded by YALI fellow Miriam Kyasiimire.
Animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park gather along the Kazinga Channel watering hole.
Uganda kob grazes in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Ugandan park ranger patrols in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
A tour of wildlife in Queen Elizabeth Park with Kagera Safaris.
A Cape buffalo and calf emerge from the bushes.
Ugandans from a fishing village in Queen Elizabeth National Park launch their boats.
An elephant eating leaves.

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