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Kasenyi
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| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Western Uganda |
| Sub-region | Rwenzururu sub-region |
| District | Kasese District |
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| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
Kasenyi is a location in Western Uganda.
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Kasenyi is located in Kasese District, Rwenzururu sub-region, Western Uganda. It lies within Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most visited of Uganda's national parks. The location of Kasenyi is approximately 48 kilometres (30 mi), by road, southeast of Kasese, the district headquarters, and the largest town in the sub-region.[1] This location is on the western shores of Lake George, close to the point where the Kazinga Channel joins the lake. The coordinates of Kasenyi are:00 01 41S, 30 08 24E (Latitude:-0.0280; Longitude:30.1400).
Kasenyi lies in the northeastern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This sector is also referred to as the Mweya/Kasenyi Sector as a contrast from the Ishasha Sector in the southwestern part of the park. The area around Kasenyi is open savannah, where Uganda Kob are the dominant mammals. Lions are frequently seen here on game drives. The Kasenyi area is best explored in the morning.[2]
The landmarks within or near Kasenyi include:
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