Queens Game Track lies between the Victoria and Albert tracks.
It spans roughly 10 to 13 kilometres, depending on which entry and exit points are used.
The route begins near the northern loop of the Victoria track and connects westward into Albert, forming a shortcut within the central Buligi sector.
The route traverses acacia-dominated woodland with interspersed bush thicket. This vegetation type supports medium-density grazers such as Uganda kob, Jackson’s hartebeest, and waterbuck.
Bird activity is notable in the early morning, particularly swallow-tailed bee-eaters, lilac-breasted rollers, and black-headed gonoleks. Giraffes occasionally use this corridor to move between feeding patches.
Operational Role
Queens is primarily used to reduce drive time between the Albert and Victoria tracks. It enables short-form game drives for visitors with time constraints or those staying near Pakuba and Paraa. Rangers also use it as a repositioning route during anti-poaching patrols.
While not promoted as a “destination” track, it consistently yields mid-range sightings and avoids the vehicle congestion often seen on Buligi’s southern loop.
Queens can be completed in 30 to 45 minutes. It is best driven during early daylight hours when shadows are long and animals remain active.
The route lacks water points, so large wildlife concentrations are lower during dry spells. Still, it functions as a practical tactical route.
3. Albert Track
| Ecological Profile | Logistics and Access |
| The Albert Track runs parallel to the Albert Nile for approximately 11 to 14 kilometres. | The track is accessed from Queens Track and loops west toward the river edge. |
| It traverses a gradient of vegetation: riverine woodland, open shrub, and papyrus margins. | The route ends near the delta, offering access to waterbird zones and swampy floodplains. |
| Leopard movements are most frequent here, especially in shaded riparian zones. | Sightings improve in the morning. By midday, some sections become heat-struck and visually flat. |
| Buffaloes, warthogs, and kob are commonly sighted grazing near the waterline. | The road remains navigable in dry months but can degrade quickly after rain. Deep wheel scars persist in clay zones. |
| Nile views provide unique vantage points for observing elephants and hippos crossing shallow bends. | The track receives lower vehicle density, offering a quieter driving experience. GPS accuracy varies near river bends. |
| Birdlife is notable: fish eagles, African jacanas, and pied kingfishers dominate the wet edges. | Guides recommend including Albert as a loop extension, especially if water-level sightings are a client priority. |