Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in western Uganda, is known for being the second biggest national park after Murchison Falls National Park. The park covers the districts of Rukungiri, Kasese, Kamwenge and Bushenyi.
Located within the western rift valley adjacent to the famous Mountain Rwenzori has a rich biodiversity and various wildlife species like elephants, leopards, buffaloes, hippos and bird species.
The Ishasha sector is part of Queen Elizabeth National Park located in the southwestern part is famous for having tree climbing lions which are key attractions due to their rare behavior of climbing trees.
Apart from the tree climbing lions, you get a chance to encounter excellent savannah landscapes, bird species and enjoy exceptional game drives which enable you to explore the sector and see various wildlife species within their natural habitat.
Below are some of the lodges/hotels where you can stay during your visit to Ishasha sector within Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Ishasha wilderness camp.
Ishasha wilderness camp is located in the southern part of Ishasha a place known for the famous tree climbing lions.
The accommodation consists of tent-like structures equipped with beds, bathrooms for both hot and cold showers, and a private balcony offering clients with a true wilderness.
A well-stocked bar, restaurant with both local and international cuisines, dining area and lounge are some of the amenities you get to enjoy while at this place.
During your stay, you get a chance to engage in exclusive game drives in search of tree climbing lions, cultural visits, bird watching, and nature walks.
- Ishasha Jungle Lodge.
Situated in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park is Ishasha jungle lodge with eco-friendly accommodations filled with tents having ensuite bathrooms, flush toilets and a private balcony.
The lodge’s location provides you with a unique picturesque view along the Ntungwe river and the beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness. During your stay, you get to engage in activities such as nature walks, bird watching, and game drives to encounter tree climbing lions.
- At the river Ishasha lodge.
At the river Ishasha lodge is located approximately 4 km away from Queen Elizabeth National Park in the southern part.
The lodge consists of cottages with shared facilities which gives you a clear view of Ntungwe river and Ishasha plains. During your stay, you are able to encounter primates like olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys and white and black colobus monkeys.
With a well-stocked bar with soft and hard drinks, a restaurant serving both international and local cuisines, the beach area is also a perfect spot to view sundowners and swing seats where you can sit, relax and enjoy the true wilderness within the Ishasha sector.
- Ishasha Ntungwe River Camp.
Ishasha Ntungwe River camp is situated within Ishasha sector near the famous Ntungwe river where you get to sit, chill and unwind.
Free WI-FI, airport transfers, friendly staff and an open-air lounge and bar are some of the amenities you get to enjoy during your stay.
You can encounter wildlife species like buffaloes, and elephants as they graze alongside the black and white colobus monkeys which makes your trip adventurous.
- Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions View Lodge.
Ishasha tree climbing lions view lodge is found in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National park in the heart of Ishasha sector.
The accommodation offers eco-friendly and spacious safari bandas with private and ensuite bathrooms, toilets and private verandah to provide an immersive experience within the true wilderness of Ishasha.
Game drives, bird watching and community walks are some of the ultimate activities that you get to enjoy during your stay. The dining area and lounge where you get to relax and socialize with your friends, well-stocked bar with hard and soft drinks and a restaurant serving both local and international dishes are what you get to enjoy making your stay comfortable.
- Enjojo Lodge.
Hidden and encompassed within the wilderness of Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Ishasha sector in the southern part is Enjojo lodge. The lodge is located within palm trees, grasslands and acacia forests ushering you into the true wilderness and making your stay memorable.
The lodge has six cottages which are grass thatched each having a private bathroom with cold and hot showers, a flushing toilet, mosquito net, towels and a reading table making your stay a serene getaway.
The lodge is a good spot to encounter elephants, antelopes and buffaloes as well as various bird species, not forgetting the playful baboons, and vervet monkeys.
During your stay, you can engage in activities like game drives where you can spot tree climbing lions, bird watching and primate watching. This place is a perfect spot for all adventure seekers of true wilderness within Queen Elizabeth national park.
- Bull bush river camp.
Bull bush river camp is situated along the river banks of Ntungwe river in the middle of Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The camp has 3 bedrooms accommodating over 8 individuals, having toiletries, bathrooms with hot and cold showers, a flushing toilet, mosquito nets, drinking water, wooden chairs and tables, and slippers for each and every guest.
During your stay, you are able to enjoy the dining areas filled with delicious meals, well-stocked bar with hard and soft drinks, laundry services, and free WI-FI helping you connect with the outside world.
Game drives that enable you to see tree climbing lions, bird watching, game viewing where you spot animals like buffalos, zebras, elephants, leopards and impalas, boat cruise at Kazinga Channel and visiting the locals, that is what you can engage in to create unforgettable memories of your stay.
- Topi Lodge.
Located just five minutes from the southern gates of the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park is Topi lodge, this place makes you feel comfortable within the true wilderness and breathtaking landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Each of the rooms has a sofa where you get to sit and relax, private verandahs, flushing toilets, free toiletries, mosquito nets and a bathroom with hot and cold showers.
Free parking space, free WI-FI, free breakfast, a restaurant serving local and international mouthwatering dishes and a well-stocked bar which plays cool slow music that helps you meditate and enjoy every bit of your stay.
You get to enjoy a boat cruise at Kazinga Channel, bird watching, game drives, chimp tracking and viewing and exceptional nature walks.
