Mweya Peninsula in Queen Elizabeth: Lodges, Launch Cruises and Wildlife
The tourist heart of Queen Elizabeth, with views over the channel.
The Mweya peninsula juts into Lake Edward at the mouth of the Kazinga Channel. It is home to the park headquarters, a visitor centre, lodges, and the launch dock for boat cruises. Warthogs and banded mongooses roam the grounds.
See the Kazinga Channel cruise, mongoose tracking and lodges in Queen Elizabeth.
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At a glance
- Location: Queen Elizabeth NP
- Highlights: Launch cruise, views
- Wildlife: Hippos, mongooses, warthogs
- Stay: Lodges and bandas
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