Lake Edward and Lake George: Queen Elizabeth's Rift Valley Lakes
Two rift valley lakes joined by a channel famous for hippos.
Lake Edward, shared with the DR Congo, and Lake George lie in the Western Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. They are linked by the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway about 32 kilometres long that draws hippos, buffalo and birds to its banks.
Both lakes were named for British royalty by 19th-century explorers. The Kazinga boat trip is one of Uganda's most popular activities; see the Kazinga Channel and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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At a glance
- Region: Queen Elizabeth NP, western Uganda
- Link: Kazinga Channel
- Edward is shared with: DR Congo
- Wildlife: Hippos, buffalo, birds
Wildlife and Boat Trips
A launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel shows dense hippo populations and many waterbirds. See the hippo census and boat cruises.
Fishing Communities
Villages such as Katwe and Kasenyi depend on the lakes for fishing and salt; see Queen Elizabeth National Park for the wider picture.
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