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Located in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the beautiful Ishasha Plains are little visited by tourists, which makes it all the more rewarding for a game-drive or two.
Wildlife of Ishasha
Famous for its tree-climbing lions, which lounge in the low boughs of the fig trees - a habit which researchers believe is due to the need to see above the long grasses in the dry season to spot their prey, and also to avoid biting insects. Other wildlife you can hope to see in this region include buffalo, zebra, elephants, Ugandan kob and hippos in the Ishasha River.
Birdwatchers can keep an eye out for the compact weaver, black coucal and other water-birds like herons and storks near the Lake Edward marshlands, too.
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Suggested Ishasha itinerary
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Ishasha, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Waterfalls & wildlife: Gorillas and Murchison Falls
This extensive trip explores Uganda's best national parks, combining some superb scenery and wildlife. Take a boat trip to the foot of the mighty Murchison Falls, track chimpanzee troops in the Kibale Forest, enjoy the wildlife and birdlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on game-drives and boat trips and visit the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Your adventure ends with a few nights in the small but pretty park of Lake Mburo, with a final night on the shore of Lake Victoria.
Map of Ishasha
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Places near Ishasha
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 28 miles away
- Mgahinga National Park 42 miles away
- Lake Bunyonyi 42 miles away
- Queen Elizabeth National Park 50 miles away
- Lake Mburo 91 miles away
- Semliki Wildlife Reserve 134 miles away
- Kibale Forest National Park 154 miles away
- Entebbe 204 miles away
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary 214 miles away
- Kampala 216 miles away
- Murchison Falls National Park 249 miles away
- Jinja 260 miles away
Photos of Ishasha
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Tree-climbing lion, Ishasha -
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Tree-climbing lion, Ishasha -
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Topi herd, Ishasha -
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Topi in Queen Elizabeth National Park -
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Fig tree in Queen Elizabeth National Park -
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Hippo in Ishasha River, Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda
Accommodation choices for Ishasha
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Ishasha. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Ishasha Wilderness Camp is an excellent base for exploring this southern region of Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is renowned for its tree-climbing lions. In the evenings, there's nothing better than sitting by the campfire on the river's sandy shore, where you can often see elephants coming down to drink.