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Ishasha Wilderness Camp

About Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Ishasha Wilderness Camp puts you in one of the quietest parts of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the setting feels more remote and more connected to the wild. Positioned along the Ntungwe River in the park’s southern Ishasha sector, it gives you easy access to the area’s tree-climbing lions while still feeling calm and tucked away from busier safari circuits. It’s a strong choice if you want something that feels intimate, scenic, and closely tied to the landscape around it. 

When to visit

June to August is the clearest safari window, while December to February is another strong period for drier game drives in the south of the park.

Most popular: June - August

Spring · Mar, Apr, May

March to May is wetter, greener, and more dramatic, with heavier rain turning the Ishasha landscape lush and richly atmospheric. It is a beautiful time for travellers who love softer light and fewer visitors, though game drives can feel more weather-dependent and the bush denser.

Summer · Jun, Jul, Aug

June to August is one of the strongest times to stay at Ishasha Wilderness Camp, with drier conditions in the south and better overall safari comfort. The open plains feel brighter, wildlife viewing is easier, and the camp’s riverbank setting feels especially polished and rewarding.

Autumn · Sep, Oct, Nov

September to November brings greener scenery and another wetter stretch, with rainfall building again across the park. The setting feels lush and alive, but conditions are less consistently dry than the main safari months.

Winter · Dec, Jan, Feb

December to February is another excellent season, with lower rainfall than the wetter months and strong conditions for classic Ishasha game drives. It is a warm, inviting time to combine riverfront camp life with the area’s famous tree-climbing lion country.

Weather Highlights

  • Summer high

    28°C / 82°F

  • Winter low

    17°C / 63°F

  • Rain

    165 days

  • Snow

    0 days

Location

Getting There

From Kasese town, drive south through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward the Ishasha sector in the park’s southern reaches. If you are coming from Bwindi, Ishasha sits on the main route to and from Buhoma, making it an easy stop between gorilla trekking and safari time. Charter flights can also be arranged to Ishasha Airstrip.

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