If you want to witness some of Africa’s most spectacular animals, the 32 km (20 miles) long Kazinga Channel in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park, is a must-see for the nature lovers and adventure seekers. This amazing canal runs between two giant lakes in the region.

On a nine-day adventurous tour to the western part of Uganda, between Lake George and Lake Edward, is where I discovered the Kazinga Channel, a place I baptize ‘paradise to all nature lovers.’ This is because, it is full of life, bird sounds, and fresh breeze.

The Kazinga Channel, a home to the African Big Five mammals which include; Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffalos, and Rhinos can be spotted along the banks or taking a dip in the water.

Reminiscing the observed and memories of over 600 special bird species flying through the space, making different kinds of songs feels like I found my second home down at the channel.

The African Dove and grey-headed King Fisher stir can’t be found anywhere else in the world, making it a bird watcher’s paradise too.

The Kazinga Channel is a home to several other wildlife species, including hippos, crocodiles, and various antelopes.

The channel’s shores are home to several primate species, such as chimpanzees, baboons, and red-tailed monkeys.

During my tour, I discovered that visitors can also have a spot on the unique species such as the Ugandan Kob, tree-climbing Lions, and rare species such as the giant forest Hog.

I tested the boat cruising on my last day in this place, and it is one of the greatest ways to experience the Kazinga Channel, as it is a fantastic way to get up close and personal with the channel’s unique species.

Feeling the channel’s quiet waters, provides a peaceful and serene environment.

A persuaded group to game drive that lasted for three hours, led by knowledgeable three guides who provided information about the area’s natural and cultural heritage, was another popular way I experienced the channel.

I also got a chance to witness the channel’s natural inhabitants, among them being elephants, lions, and buffalos.

I again discovered that the best time to visit the Kazinga Channel is during the dry season, which runs from December to February and from June to August. One of the guides revealed that during these months, the wildlife is easier to spot because the animals converge around the water sources.

As you plan to take a tour of Uganda, the Kazinga Channel should be added to your bucket list because the daily boat tours allowed me to get up close and personal with these amazing animals in their natural habitat.

The Kazinga Channel is a natural marvel that combines nature, culture, and adventure in a way that is unlike anything else, just as it did for me.