Filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Situated on the bottom of the large western arm of the rift valley is Queen Elizabeth National Park. The second greatest thing to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park is to film. Katland Safaris helps anybody interested in obtaining media cards, filming permissions, site research and preparation, lodging, transportation, and kit customs clearance. We’ll cover what to shoot, when to shoot, where to stay, and how to get there in this post.
About using Queen Elizabeth National Park for filming
Queen Elizabeth National Park is a helpful place for those who want to shoot animals. You will get to view a variety of wildlife while filming in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, hippos, crocodiles, birds, elephants, antelopes, warthogs, and mongooses that may be observed on game drives and the kazinga channel boat ride.
Chimpanzees may be shot at Kyambura Gorge, while other primates can be recorded in Maramagambo Forest. Filming the locals in Katwe is worthwhile since they work to remove salt from the lake. In addition, this area has rift valley lakes like Edward and Gorge as well as explosive craters.
Where to stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park for a film shoot
While shooting at Queen Elizabeth National Park, there are a number of lodges available for accommodations. For anyone looking to shoot in Mweya, the Mweya Safari Lodges’ central location on the Mweya Peninsula makes them an excellent choice.
Ishasha Jungle Lodge, Bush Lodge, Kasenyi Safaro Lodge, and Ishasha Wilderness Camp are a few more lodges. The majority of these lodges do have backup generators and power, which is helpful for charging camera gear.
Filmmakers who want to shoot at Queen Elizabeth National Park may choose to go by road from Kampala to Kasese, which is located near Fort Portal, or they can choose to travel via Mbarara, Bushenyi, and finally Mweya.
Both scheduled and charter flights are available for use by individuals who can afford to go. Do get in touch with Katland Safaris for all of your fixer services while in Uganda if you would want information regarding shooting at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
