Uganda

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

A comfortable safari base in the southern Ishasha section of Queen Elizabeth NP on the Ntungwe River offers excellent service in remote wilderness.
Zone/Area
Ishasha Sector
Lodge Type
Small Camp
Price per night (per person)
£270-£520

Overview

What we love about Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Ishasha Wilderness Camp offers a deluxe and secluded safari base in Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda, where forest, mist and foot-led encounters set a slower, more attentive rhythm. Alongside traditional game safaris to see Ishasha's famous tree climbing lions, the camp is a 2 hour drive away from Kyambura Gorge where you can embark on chimpanzee treks. North of the camp the Kazinga Channel presents river cruise opportunities. Ishasha Wilderness is a comfortable base from which to explore a variety of safari perspectives.

Deluxe

Lodge Standard

★★☆

Location Rating*

★★☆

Guiding Rating*
*Ratings based on Safari Circle's research and ranking methodology.

Awards

What awards & Acclaims have they received?

Ishasha Wilderness Camp carries a quieter kind of acclaim, shaped by its Queen Elizabeth Np setting, considered hospitality and the way the stay keeps landscape, comfort and safari rhythm in careful balance.

Location

Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda

Ishasha Wilderness Camp sits in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, within savannah, crater lake and channel country between Uganda's forests and the Rwenzori. The setting keeps the stay grounded in the surrounding landscape, with wildlife, light and distance shaping the sense of place before each day’s safari begins. Access to chimpanzee trekking a 2 hour drive away and gorilla trekking also about 2 hours away make this a convenient standalone destination or combination.

From the UK, travellers usually fly to Entebbe, then continue by road or domestic flight depending on the park and trip length.

Uganda routes can involve long but scenic drives, so the best itineraries balance wildlife ambition with realistic pacing.

Perfect for The Pioneer & The Curator

Ishasha Wilderness Camp speaks first to The Pioneer travellers through remoteness, originality, and the pleasure of reaching beyond the obvious. The Curator adds beauty, atmosphere, and exacting lodge craft. Together, the fit is less about ticking off features and more about matching the lodge to the traveller's natural safari tempo.

Accomodation

What kinds of rooms are avaliable?

Situated in riverine forest, alongside the Ntungwe River - Ishasha is made up of tent-styled wooden frame rooms.

10 x Tent-styled Rooms

Each with aprivate veranda and ensuite bathroom with hot bush showers and flushing toilet.

Timing

Opening times & Seasonal Rates

*Prices are approximate, and may vary with exchange rates.
Peak Season
Jul-Sep, Dec-Feb
From £520 per person per night
Shoulder Season
Mar, Jun, Oct
From £460 per person per night
Off-Peak Season
Apr-May, Nov
From £270 per person per night
Includes
Indicative lodge rate typically includes accommodation, meals and standard safari activities - based on 2 people sharing.
Excludes
Conservation fees, premium drinks, transfers, visas, gratuities and private vehicle costs may be excluded.

Sightings

What might you see around Ishasha Wilderness Camp?

Forest birdlife
Strongly associated around Queen Elizabeth NP, where water, light and open air carry birdlife.
Hippo
Strongly associated around Queen Elizabeth NP, shaped by riverine, lake and water channels
Buffalo
Possible around Queen Elizabeth NP, where local habitat and guiding make the encounter feel placed.
Dawn chorus
Possible around Queen Elizabeth NP, where local habitat and guiding make the encounter feel placed.
Lion
Possible around Queen Elizabeth NP, famous for tree climbing lions that favour fig trees

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Ammenities

What amenities do they have at Ishasha Wilderness Camp?

+ Game drives

+ Guided wildlife viewing

+ Dining and sundowner spaces

+ Guest lounge or main area

Notes

Notes from our stylists

Best months for wildlife: Jun-Oct

Minimum Age: Check with lodge

Lodge style: Small camp with 10 rooms or tents; no swimming pool.

Seasonal opening: Open year-round.

Activities for kids: Family activity rules should be confirmed directly with the lodge.

Malaria health note: High malaria risk (year-round).

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Credentials & Affiliations

As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.

Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.

Partner
360 Private Travel
Member
Virtuoso
Endorsed by
Forbes Travel Guide
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