Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Kihihi, Kanungu - Uganda

Ishasha Wilderness Camp is an idyllic retreat for guests who long for a wilderness experience, coupled with superb accommodation and exceptional service. The thatched central lounge and dining area provide an inviting, relaxed space for guests. In the evening, the fireplace beside the river is the perfect place to relax and share the day’s experiences over sundowners. Meals are often served ‘al fresco.’ Each of the ten spacious framed canvas rooms, privately nestled along the riverbank, is comfortably furnished with ensuite bathrooms. Wake to the delicious aroma of morning coffee served on your private verandah. Resident troops of Black-and-White Colobus and Vervet monkeys abound. If you’re lucky you’ll spot Henry, the lone hippo, wallowing lazily below our viewing deck. Game roams freely through camp, with elephant making frequent guest appearances. Designed to respect and complement the environment, this low impact, eco-sensitive camp is really something special. After a few days unwinding at Ishasha Wilderness Camp, you may well not want to leave.

“Extraordinary! This is no ordinary wilderness camp”

Ishasha Wilderness Camp is set in the unspoilt Ishasha sector of southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Search
  • 10 luxury insect-proof safari canvas-tented rooms, with solar lighting and safes, recharging facilities and free WiFi.
  • Hot water ‘bush showers’ and flushing toilets.
  • Spacious thatched lounge and dining area overlooking the Ntungwe river.
  • Close to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and the Mweya sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • Rates include all meals, tea/coffee and local drinks. Chefs at Ishasha Wilderness Camp can cater for all dietary requirements (especially with prior notice).

Guest Corner – what guests say about Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Ishasha Wilderness Camp Uganda. Bush sundowner. PHOTO courtesy Instagram
Ishasha Wilderness Camp Uganda. Bush sundowner. PHOTO courtesy Instagram

Amazing “camp” with stunning setting, friendly staff & fabulous food!

Stayed at Ishasha Wilderness Camp for 2 nights and by far the best accommodation of our adventure! The “tent” was amazing with views of monkeys, baboons, elephant & hippo from our room #9. The lodge is cozy & comfortable with drinks & snacks always available and a beautiful setting on the river with a campfire each night. The lodge washrooms are a treat in themselves – both luxury & wilderness all in one! A large thermos of hot water is available beside the washroom sink and hot water is provided for the shower on 5 minutes notice. Breakfast and dinners were some of the best we’ve ever had – both at the lodge and the bush breakfast. This is a unique experience not be missed if you are visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park. Thank you again to everyone at Ishasha for going above & beyond with truly a unique experience!

HendryBC from Vancouver, Canada on TripAdvisor

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park spreads over an area of 1 978 km2 in the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley. Queen Elizabeth’s savannah and riverine habitats are home to elephant, lion, hippo, leopard, buffalo, Uganda kob, baboon, and over 600 species of birds. Ishasha is an unspoiled and remote sector in the south of the park, famous for its tree-climbing lions that can often be spotted resting in the branches of the area’s large fig trees. The camp’s location, midway between the Mweya area of Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, makes it the perfect place to spend a few nights.

Your safari experience

Morning and afternoon game drives from Ishasha Wilderness Camp are spent exploring the pristine Ishasha region, renowned for frequent sightings of hyenas and tree-climbing lions. The camp’s remote location means that you are unlikely to encounter many other people during your game drives and you may feel you ‘own’ the park!

“Simply amazing – possibly my favourite lodge ever”

Reasons to stay an extra night at Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Explore Ishasha Wilderness Camp on foot in search of the Narina Trogon and Black Bee eaters, two of the camp’s rarer bird species.

Savour Ishasha’s vast vistas as you enjoy a secluded bush breakfast in the park.

Enjoy late afternoon sundowners beside the Ntungwe River or along the ridge – views like this definitely make the G&Ts (gin and tonics) taste even better!

Guided walks along the Ishasha River for close-up viewing of hippos can be arranged with Queen Elizabeth National Park staff.

We are proud to support the Ishasha Community Uplift Project which was voted Best Community Tourism Initiative for developing Agartha’s ‘Taste of Uganda’ Tour, a short drive from the camp. Take a turn by Agartha’s Place to learn how the Bakiga people live in rural Uganda. Agartha will regale you with tales of her people and how they harvest, sift and prepare millet, their staple food. Agartha weaves in stories of what it’s like to be a Bakiga wife, whilst encouraging you to taste the millet porridge you have helped prepare together. Note: Bookings for the ‘Taste of Uganda’ Tour must be made at least two days in advance.

How to get to Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Fly-in safaris offer quick, easy access and are ideal for those who are short on time. Charter or daily scheduled flights depart Entebbe for Kihihi airstrip (a 45 minute drive from Ishasha Wilderness Camp). Full safari packages with permits, transport and guiding can also be arranged.

8 – 9 hour drive from Entebbe and Kampala
2 – 3 hour drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
2 – 3 hour drive from the central Mweya area of Queen Elizabeth National Park

When to visit Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Ishasha may be visited any time of the year. This area of Uganda has a temperate climate throughout the year: 25–30˚C during the day and 8–12˚C at night.

Game and bird life is prolific all year round, with intra-African migrant birds arriving in July and departing in December, while Palearctic migrant birds arrive in October and fly onwards in March.

Error: Contact form not found.