The African Queen (1952) – Filming Locations
Romance / Adventure / Drama · Directed by John Huston · Starring Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn
At the start of the First World War, in the middle of Africa’s nowhere, a gin soaked riverboat captain is persuaded by a strong-willed missionary to go down river and face-off a German warship.
Where was The African Queen filmed?
- Ischia, Italy, Ischia – Opening scenes establishing the colonial setting and the African Queen riverboat in Mediterranean waters. Initial location filming before the production moved to Africa, used for establishing shots of the vessel
- Entebbe, Uganda, Entebbe – The African Queen navigates through swamps and river systems in the African interior. Primary African location where Huston filmed much of the challenging river journey sequences in authentic Uganda
- Kasensero, Uganda, Kasensero – Extended sequences of the boat traveling through narrow channels and jungle waterways. Remote location in western Uganda chosen for its authentic African wildlife and waterway landscapes that matched the script's vision
- Butiaba, Uganda, Butiaba – Final sequences where the African Queen reaches her destination and the climactic scenes occur. Northern Uganda location used for the conclusion of the river journey, selected for its dramatic natural landscape and strategic waterway position