Kasenyi Plains Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth: Lions, Kob and Open Savannah
Open grassland that is the heart of Queen Elizabeth's big-cat country.
The Kasenyi plains lie in the northern part of Queen Elizabeth and are known for large herds of Uganda kob, which attract lions and other predators. Early-morning drives often find lions near the tracks.
Combine with lion tracking and the Kazinga Channel cruise; see Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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At a glance
- Area: Northern Queen Elizabeth
- Highlights: Kob, lions, buffalo
- Best time: Early morning
- Duration: Half day
What You See
Uganda kob, buffalo, elephants and warthogs graze the plains, with raptors overhead. The kob mating ground, or lek, is a highlight in season.
Tips
Go at sunrise, bring binoculars and keep still when predators are near.
Plan It
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Lions and Kob on the Plains
The Kasenyi plains are an open savannah in the northern part of Queen Elizabeth. Uganda kob gather here in the mating season at leks, which attracts lions, leopards and hyenas. Game drives from Mweya reach the plains in about half an hour.
Tips
Go at dawn. Buffalo, elephants and warthogs are also common. See Mweya Peninsula, antelopes of Uganda and Queen Elizabeth.
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