The Camp

Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, Uganda
Number of Tents: 10

Ten spacious East African-style Meru tents are situated in the wooded fringe beside the river, each with en suite bathroom and dressing area, hot water safari shower and flush toilet (shower water comes out of a tap, but this is a "safari" shower with about 3-4 minutes of running water, with hot water refilled by staff as needed on request). A central lounge/dining area under a cool thatched roof provides a comfortable environment for meals and relaxing during the day. A shaded area beside the gurgling river offers al fresco dining and an evening fireside around which guests enjoy sundowners while sharing the amazing experiences of their day. Meals are freshly prepared with many local ingredients, offering a balance of international and local flavors. The bar features a selection of local and imported beverages served by friendly staff. Morning wake-up calls, accompanied by hot coffee or tea delivered to your tent, provide a gentle entrée to the day amid the sounds of the wakening bush.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with safari shower, cold running water in sink and flushing toilet
• Hair dryer on request
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe (provide your own lock)
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Laundry included (two-night stay required)
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• No air conditioning or telephone

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

This authentic camp is situated alongside the Ntungwe River where elephants wander by to drink, as do baboons and red-tailed monkeys. Monitor lizards skitter through camp, and weaverbirds build intricate hanging nests in the trees. Game viewing in the area is excellent, with chances to see hippo, buffalo, hyena, elephant, kob, topi and other species of antelope, and of course the region’s famous tree-climbing lions. Excursions to the Lake Edwards Flats area reveal large herds of animals and remarkable birdlife, including the elusive shoebill stork at certain times of year. Guided birdwatching, bush walks and community visits are also options. The camp’s location is the perfect midway break between gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and wildlife safaris in the other areas of Queen Elizabeth National Park or in Kibale Forest. Surrounded by the grunt of hippos and the howls of hyena rending the night, this camp offers a delightful idyll for those who seek ‘the safari track less traveled.’

Queen Elizabeth National Park has a variety of habitats within the park, and the below chart helps to illustrate major wildlife sightings often experienced. Chimpanzee can be tracked in Kyambura Gorge, although most travelers prefer to view chimpanzee in Kibale Forest National Park. Other typical sightings may include the rare shoebill stork and a number of other mammals, birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on seasonality and wildlife movements.

Climate

Conservation

As the camp is within the bounds of Queen Elizabeth National Park, it is designed it to be as environmentally low-impact as possible, with low usage of water, power and other resources. Solar power is used for lighting with power points limited to a central area allocated for recharging cameras and videos.

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