Bull bush river camp is a mid -range accommodation found along the banks of ntungwe River in the heart of Ishasha sector in southern queen Elizabeth national park(famous park with tree climbing lions) in Uganda. The camp is out the park in Kihihi close to Ishasha gaming tracks that gives tourist /travellers to spot tree climbing lions and beautiful views of the Riparian Forest Vegetation and Acacia savannah surrounding the camp. One can be at the camp by road taking approximately 5-6 hours (370km) drive from Kampala city to Queen Elizabeth national park then an hour flight from Entebbe international airport to close Kasese airstrip and few minutes to be transferred to the camp.
Bull bush River camp is consists of 3 spacious and comfortable bedrooms that accommodate over 8 guests with local blend of natural materials with comfort. Cottages are well furnished and elevated to meet guest’s personal fondness with mosquito nets , bathroom with hot and cold showers , flushing toilets free toiletries , chairs and wooden tables ,free bottled water, free complimentary bottled water , slippers in the rooms . Each cottage has sitting areas, terraces and large veranda that give a panoramic view of the Ntungwe Riverine forest canopy and surrounding areas. The Lodge has excellent and comfortable beddings with king sized bed. There are campfire pit where fire glows, guests relax as they share stories/ experiences about the safari, it also provides warmth during cold periods. The camp offers Singles beds for individuals and double beds/ twins with different costs ranging from 150$ and above per night per person, during peak season it goes slightly high than in low season . Bull bush River Camp offers different facilities and services which include;
A dining areas serving different mouth -watering meal to meet visitors choice both local and international cuisine; They offer breakfasts overlooking the river ,Picnic lunch and dinner served by well trained and organized staff . You can have meals in any place of your choice either bush or dining areas.
A well-stocked bar with both hard and soft drinks with beers, wines ,sodas etc, you sip any drink of you choice while enjoying the stunning view of Queen Elizabeth national park , forest canopy and surrounding areas.
Services; Laundry and house- keeping services available at the camp, Ample parking space offered pickups and drop-offs ,solar energy available, Excellent and comfortable clean beddings.
WIFI internet available at the camp that will keep you connected, it also enables guests to keep in touch with their families and friends
Activities do while at the camp; Game drive in the park that gives tourist a chance to sort more wide range of animals especially tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector where the camp is located , boat cruise at kazinga channel, visiting local villages around the park and many more.
Queen Elizabeth national park is the second largest and most visited national park found in western Uganda near historical town of Fort portal (Tourism city) in districts of Kasese, Kamwengye, Rubirizi and Rukungiri. The park occupies the total area of 987 km squared .The park extends from Lake George in the north-east to Lake Edward in the south-westand includes the Kazinga Channel connecting the two lakes. It’s the wide channel in Uganda with 32 kilometers long. There are different accommodations in Queen Elizabeth national park; budget ,mid range and luxury accommodations.
The park has the variety of flora and fauna over 100 mammals and 612 species of bird which attract more tourists. Buffalo safari lodge gives ideal base to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with its many activities which include; Game viewing ,you spot different animals in the park like buffaloes, antelopes ,elephants, leopard ,impalas, antelopes , zebras and many in kasenyi sector and tree climbing lions in ishasha sector, Boat cruise at Kazinga Channel that enables visitors to spot aquatic animals like Hippos ,Crocodiles etc. bird watching , chimpanzee tracking in kyambura gorge ,forest walk in Karinzu forest or maramagambo forest , ,Hiking , mining at lake katwe, community tours to the local villages, Fruit picking adventures ,Birding at katara and many more activities. The lodge is convenient and affordable to the tourists visiting the park and it’s the best place to stay and do game drive since most of the wildlife be visiting the lodge
