Kazinga Channel
| Kazinga Channel | |
|---|---|
 The Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, showing hippos and waterway | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Western Region |
| National park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake George |
| • location | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| • coordinates | 0°04′15″S 29°09′27″E / 0.070961°S 29.157595°E |
| Mouth | Lake Edward |
• location | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
• coordinates | 0°12′33″S 29°53′13″E / 0.209122°S 29.887056°E |
| Length | 32 km (20 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Waterbodies | Lake George, Lake Edward |
Kazinga Channel in Uganda is a wide, 32-kilometre (20 mi) long natural channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George, which are part of the African Great Lakes system.[1]
Location
[edit]Kazinga Channel is located in South Western Uganda near Katunguru area within the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Overview
[edit]The channel is a dominant feature of Queen Elizabeth National Park. It attracts a varied range of animals and birds, boasting one of the world's largest concentration of hippos and numerous Nile crocodiles.
In 2005, a large number of hippos were killed in the channel as a result of an anthrax outbreak,[2] which occurs when animals eat remnants of vegetation during the driest months, leading to the absorption of bacterial spores that can live for decades in dry soil.[3]
The channel is described as a popular wildlife tourism area.[4]
Developments
[edit]The Kazinga Channel Bridge previously known as "Katunguru Bridge", constructed in 1954, connects the two sections of Queen Elizabeth National Park.[5] It plays a vital role in facilitating transportation and access within the park, making it easier for visitors to explore different areas.[6] It was expeditiously rebuilt in 2022.[7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Kazinga Channel | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Brilliant Uganda | Brilliant Uganda". www.brilliant-uganda.com. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ "Anthrax kills 18 hippos in Uganda". Mail & Guardian. 31 January 2005. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
- ↑ Wafula, Mapesa Moses; Patrick, Atimnedi; Charles, Tumwesigye (2008). "Managing the 2004/05 anthrax outbreak in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks, Uganda". African Journal of Ecology. pp. 24–31. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2028.2007.00796.x. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
- ↑ "Uganda cracks down on 'dissenting' Rwenzururu kingdom". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ↑ Makanga, Samuel (2022-08-14). "Katunguru Bridge Area in Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda". Queen Elizabeth National Park. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ↑ K, Doreen (2024-12-05). "Intriguing Facts about the Kazinga Channel: How deep, attractions,". Hail Tours. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ↑ "#kazingabridge #ugandainfrastructure #bridgerehabilitation #engineeringuganda #dynacolimited | Dynaco Limited". LinkedIn. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
...located in Kasese district along the Kasese - Mbarara Highway across the Kazinga channel. This Truss Bridge historically served as an Emergency Bridge in London over the Thames during ...
- ↑ "News: UNRA re-opens Kazinga channel bridge ahead of time after completion". New Vision. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
External links
[edit]- Anthrax Kills 18 Hippos in Ugandan National Park
- Strolling Guides - Kazinga Channel Some photographs and information.
- The Kazinga Channel: Hippo Paradise - Wildlife Documentary on YouTube
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