Queen Elizabeth National Park isn’t exactly busy, but if you’re looking for some real solitude, head south to the Ishasha sector for a few nights in the aptly named Ishasha Wilderness. The camp does exactly what it says on the tin and does it really rather well at that - this is bona-fide eco-camping in a pristine spot, where hippos snort languidly in the river and elephants wallow in the shallows. The style is simple (but very comfortable) and the emphasis on good-living, with hearty Euro-Ugandan cuisine on the menu, cold beers on tap and smiling faces all round.
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The 10 Meru-style tents are authentic bush camp down to a T, with large beds enshrouded by guazy mosquito nets in the spacious bedroom areas and open-air bathrooms with bucket showers at the back (there’s also running water at the sinks). Discreetly placed along the banks of the river, each is perfectly private with a shady veranda and chairs for river-watching by day and star-gazing by night. The camp is committed to leaving only the lightest of footprints so it’s solar-powered lighting, flickering kerosene lanterns and eco-flush loos all the way.
Hugging the banks of the river, Ishasha has sensational views of hippo, buffalo and elephant - and it's a great spot for sundowners and dinners too.
Pack a picnic and head out as the sun rises for the best game viewing, followed by a gourmet ‘bonnet breakfast’.
Ishasha is an eco-camp if there ever was one, which means no wifi in the tents and you have to order hot water for showers.
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13 nights from $8.6K per person
15 nights from $10.6K per person
12 nights from $8.7K per person
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Ishasha Wilderness Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Uganda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Uganda trips featuring Ishasha Wilderness Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Uganda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Ishasha Wilderness Camp start from around $350, or US$350, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
One of East Africa's gems, boasting breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife.
