The Bush Lodge is a unique safari camp situated in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering unparalleled opportunities for wildlife viewing and Kyambura Chimp tracking. The lodge provides visitors to Uganda in search of wildlife and nature with an affordable and authentic travel experience. Bush Lodge forms an excellent base for your safari in Uganda, offering travelers an ideal location from which to explore the magnificent surroundings with its abundant wildlife.
The Bush Lodge’s unique setting allows animals to roam in and out of the camp, providing a truly immersive safari experience. Bush Lodge’s scenic setting next to the national park and bordering the Kazinga channel, make it suitable for an unforgettable adventure getaway. The camp is built along ecological principles, providing a small-scale setup that allows for a classic Uganda safari experience. Surrounded by the National Park and bordering the Kazinga channel, the lodge has a truly unique setting.
The Bush Lodge is located just off the main road from Kasese to Mbarara. The camp is situated in the northern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and guests can reach it with a 1-hour flight plus a 2.5-hour drive from Kasese Airport or a 15-minute flight or a 4-hour drive through the park from Bwindi’s Kihihi Airtrips.
Whether you’re seeking a classic Uganda safari experience or a unique and immersive wildlife adventure, the Bush Lodge is the perfect destination.
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Accommodation at Bush Lodge
The Bush Lodge provides comfortable and elegant accommodations with 12 luxury safari tents built around the indigenous bush. At a great price quality ratio, The Bush Lodge finally offers a safari camp which is affordable and authentic. The lodge currently consists of six self-contained units which are spaciously placed between the indigenous bush.
Here are the accommodation options available to you at The Bush Lodge:
- Bandas - 12 self-contained bandas placed between the forest bush. Built on a raised wooden platform with huge mosquito netted windows allowing a 180-degree view. Each room has a private terrace overlooking the stunning Kamera river. All bandas have an en-suite bathroom with running water.
- Self Contained-Tent - for some privacy and a real bush experience, there are two self-contained tents. Ideal for families, an extra tent can be placed on the adjacent platform.
- Non-Self-Contained Tent - furnished with comfortable beds, a bedside table and a power outlet. All tents are placed under a grass thatched roof, creating your private terrace and providing shade.
The rooms are built on a raised wooden platform and made from a fine combination of canvas and local materials. The 12 self-contained bandas are spaciously spread out between the indigenous Bush Lodge. These rooms have been constructed on a raised wooden platform and consist of canvas and local materials. Giant mosquito-netted windows provide a lovely view and ensure guests a close nature experience. The bandas feature private terraces which overlook the seasonal Kamera river.
The tents are erected on a raised wooden platform and made from a combination of canvas and local materials. Giant mosquito netted windows allow for a stunning 180-degree view of the natural surroundings. Each tent has a private terrace overlooking the seasonal Kamera River, providing a tranquil and serene atmosphere.
All tents at the Bush Lodge are ensuite with running water for the hand basin, a flushing toilet, and an outside shower with 24/7 hot water. The showers have two showerheads, allowing couples to take their starlit shower together. It’s a perfect way to unwind and relax after a long day exploring the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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For those who want to have some privacy and a real in the Bush experience, we now offer two self-contained tents a little distance away from our lodge. Ideal for families as an extra tent can be placed on the adjacent platform.
For budget-friendly accommodation, the Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge offers 10 non-self-contained tents with comfortable beds, a bedside table, and a power outlet for charging electrical equipment. All tents are placed under a grass-fetched roof, which creates a private terrace and provides some welcome shade. The tents share a communal ablution block with showers and flushing toilets. Guests don’t need to worry about linen as the camp provides all bedding and towels. Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge offers a budget friendly accommodation in the form of 10 non-self-contained tents.
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious self-contained tent or a budget-friendly option, the Bush Lodge has something for everyone. The camp’s unique setting and comfortable accommodation make it an ideal base for exploring the stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Dining Experience
Guests can enjoy meals and lounge in the main area, which is a large dining tent overlooking the Kazinga Channel and the Rwenzori mountain ranges. Based on the camp’s small impact safari concept, a large dining tent is used as the restaurant. This dining tent has been set up to overlook the Kazinga channel from where the Rwenzori mountain ranges can be admired as a backdrop. As to stay within the low impact safari concept, a large dining tent was chosen for restaurant. The tent is set so to overlook the Kazinga Channel and to have the Rwenzori mountain range as a backdrop while enjoying our excellent food.
In the evenings, when the weather allows, guests can opt for a starlit dinner outside, with paraffin lights and a campfire creating a cozy setting for a 4-course dinner. Weather permitting, guests have the opportunity to dine under the bright, African starlit sky. The paraffin fires, as well as the campfire, provide a fantastic atmosphere for a delicious four-course dinner. In the evenings though, when weather allows, if so you wish, your table can be taken outside and organized a starlit dinner. Paraffin lights and a campfire create a cozy setting from where your 4 course dinner will be served.
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Set menus are offered, and special requests and dietary requirements can be met if these are communicated to the lodge in advance. The chef caters to vegetarian menus, but guests are advised to inform their booking agent of any dietary requirements before arrival. Early wake-up calls come with coffee or tea, and packed breakfasts or lunches can be arranged according to guests’ plans.
Amenities
- Laundry Services
- En-suite bathrooms
- Hot water ‘bush showers’
- Recharging facilities
- Wi-Fi Available
- Restaurant & Bar
- Drinks at the Bar
- Mosquito net
Activities at Bush Lodge
The Bush Lodge provides an excellent base for a classic African safari experience through Kasenyi Plains or the Ishasha sector, offering guests a good chance to view some of the big game animals in Uganda. The Bush Lodge By Nature Lodges is an excellent base for your safari activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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Wildlife Game Drive
Kasenyi Plains is the most outstanding wildlife viewing area in Queen Elizabeth National Park and arguably in Uganda. This park section contains Kazinga Channel, Lake Albert, and antelope breeding grounds, making it an excellent choice for the park’s big cats and a wildlife photographer’s heaven. At least two nights in the park are recommended to fully exhaust the African bush wilderness experience in the Kasenyi Plains. Thrilling game drive safaris offer guests a unique opportunity to meet some of Africa’s beautiful wildlife, including African elephants, buffaloes, lions, and leopards.
Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel
Not far from the lodge, guests can enjoy boat trips on the Kazinga Channel, either on a scheduled boat launch or a private boat safari. It’s a perfect way to watch a good spectacle of waterhole drama. The channel’s strategic shore locations have a great selection of exclusive safari lodges and camps.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Chimp trekking is available in the low-key Kyambura Gorge forest reserve, where visitors can enjoy a relaxing nature walk. Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge is an event not to be missed while staying at Bush Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Travelers enjoy close encounters with these magnificent animals in the wild and learn about their behaviors. Although chimpanzee sightings may not be highly probable, other animals, including red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, baboons, and vervet monkeys, are easily spotted. However, Chimpanzee Tracking is what draws visitors to the gorge.
Wildlife Research Tours
During the wildlife research tours, visitors may join a research team in the park and actively participate in the monitoring of certain animal species and their behavior. This usually takes place early in the morning or in the evening, and the activity takes between one to three hours.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national park is located in western Uganda. The area of the park extends from Lake George in the northeast to Lake Edward in the southwest, with the Kazinga Channel connecting the two. It has a stunning biodiversity with open savannahs, dense papyrus swamps, crater lakes, forest and in interesting Gorge.
The main highway on the edge of the park separates the communities of people who live along the boundaries. The road connects the park to the capital city in the east, Kibale National Park in the north, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a visit with Africa’s gorillas. Along this highway is where guests can find decent safari lodges and camps.
Plan Your Uganda Wildlife Safari
Looking to plan a personalized Uganda wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park? Let our specialists help you! We can offer inspiration and guidance to create an unforgettable vacation experience in Africa.
Planning a safari to a remote location in a foreign country can be a daunting task for anyone. However, with the assistance of our local safari specialists, you can receive the best recommendations on accommodations and suitable routes. Bush Lodge in Queen Elizabeth is an excellent option, but your trip can also include a visit to the mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Don’t hesitate to ask Nkuringo Safaris specialists for help in planning your trip.
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