GUIDE ON ISHASHA WILDERNESS CAMP IN UGANDA

Ishasha Wilderness Camp Overview & Where Is It Located?

Tucked away in the southern Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is the lovely Ishasha Wilderness Camp. This mid-range safari vacation accommodation stands hidden in lush foliage on the banks of the Ntungwe River. The central lounge has a thatched roof on a frame of wooden poles, with an open front overlooking the river. It is furnished with rough-hewn wooden furniture, with carved artifacts adorning the woven sisal walls. Throw cushions in brightly colored prints liven the decor, while wooden sideboards add a homey touch. From here, you can walk down a few steps to reach the deck beside the river. Enjoy some holiday relaxation time in easy chairs under the umbrellas, with a book from the lodge library, as you watch elephants and buffalos drinking or grazing on the opposite side.

Key Takeaways

• Unique location on the banks of the Ntungwe River within the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth Park
• Open plan mess area with a thatched roof on a frame of wooden poles
• Deck on the river for enjoying the pleasant weather and viewing wildlife drinking at the river
• Library for borrowing books and reading in comfortable chairs
• Eco-friendly practices like rainwater harvesting and green toilets

What To Expect At Ishasha Wilderness Camp Accommodation?

Key Takeaways

• Deluxe Safari Tier 2 Experience. Total of 10 tented rooms with a stone deck and wood interior floors
• Canvas walls and a thatched roof providing the authentic safari ambiance
• Choice of rooms with a large double bed or twin single beds covered with mosquito netting
• Ensuite bathroom with eco-flush toilets and bucket showers
• Additional amenities like a wooden chest, area rugs, and a writing desk

Stroll along a rough pathway to reach your tented room, one of 10 offered by the Ishasha Wilderness Camp for your bush stay in Queen Elizabeth Park (where else to stay). Safari guests touring this western part of Uganda are usually delighted by the sight of these rooms, which are made of canvas stretched over wooden frames. A woven thatch roof provides shelter, while an additional canvas roof covers the entire structure, which is erected on a concrete platform with wooden interior boards. Mesh windows with curtains allow for ventilation and for hearing the wildlife sounds of the park.

The patio outside is perfect for catching glimpses of the resident African wood owls and traversing wildlife. You can also enjoy a lazy siesta in a hammock strung between two trees on the edge of the river. Each of the tents has twin or double beds covered with mosquito netting. Other furniture includes a writing desk and wooden chests, with area rugs to lend warmth. The spacious ensuite bathrooms are at the adjoining side and include eco-friendly flush toilets and bucket showers.

Things To Do (Activities & Tour Attractions) & Why Visit Ishasha Wilderness Camp On Queen Elizabeth Safari?

Key Takeaways

• Game drives in the reserves to view some of the 90 species of mammals, both herbivores and carnivores. Ideal location to spot tree climbing lions of Ishasha
• Visiting the designated Important Birding Area (IBA) for sighting over 600 bird species thriving in the park
• Traveling to Kyambura Gorge to watch habituated chimpanzees and other primates
• Cruises on the Kazinga Channel to spot flora and fauna
• Interacting with the local communities and participating in their cultural activities

While you could spend your entire safari trip reveling in the natural wonders of Queen Elizabeth National Park, you’ll certainly want to go on game drives to view some of the 95 species of mammals living in the reserve. Ishasha is famous for its tree-climbing lions, and it is not uncommon to spot a few napping in the branches of the fig trees. The park is also known for other cats, such as the genet, serval, and leopard, along with predators like the hyena. Among the herbivores, you can spot here are Ugandan kob, topi, the elusive sitatunga, waterbuck, and many others.

It may interest you to know that Queen Elizabeth National Park has been designated an Important Birding Area (IBA) and is proud to host more than 600 species of birds, with the Mweya Peninsula being one of the prime birdwatching locations in Uganda. You’ll also want to travel out to Kyambura Gorge, where you can spend time in the presence of habituated chimpanzees and other primates. Boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel and visits to the local communities are other memorable activities can be pre-booked via your AfricanMecca Safaris consultant.

How Is The Dining At Ishasha Wilderness Camp?

Key Takeaways

• In-house restaurant and bar located within the lounge area
• Selection of traditional Ugandan and international dishes
• Option of having meals indoors and outdoors on the deck beside the river
• Campfire lighted in the evenings for enjoying sundowner drinks
• Bush breakfasts organized for guests depending on weather conditions

Dine on delicious meals served in the lounge area, which also houses the dining area and bar. Ishasha Wilderness Camp’s chef prepares both global and local cuisine that you can enjoy accompanied by wines. Alternatively, the accommodation staff may organize an alfresco meal for you on the deck by the river. You can also enjoy sundowner drinks around the campfire lighted on the deck.