The Bush Lodge is located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park and conveniently situated for wildlife viewing and chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge. 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 camp has been built to blend into its natural surroundings and to provide guests with privacy to enhance their African 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. Wildlife moves in and out of the camp while hyenas’ and hippos’ sounds complement the memorable experience of the starlit dinners.
The lodge provides visitors to Uganda in search of wildlife and nature with an affordable and authentic travel experience. A fantastic outdoor safari atmosphere with close wildlife and nature experiences combined with delicious food and friendly service await.
Accommodation at Bush Lodge:
The lodge consists of a number of spacious tented rooms with en suite bush shower and veranda (mid-range), or lazy camping – a pre-erected tent with bed, linen, and table lamp (budget).
The lodge currently consists of six self-contained units which are spaciously placed between the indigenous bush. The rooms are made from a fine combination of canvas and local materials and are built to ensure the best views of the seasonal Kamera River. Each room features its own private en-suite bathroom with an eco toilet and an outside shower where two shower heads allow couples to take their starlit shower together.
The camp offers three different accommodation types which include the banda, non-self-contained tents as well as self-contained tents.
Room Types
- Banda
- Non-self-contained Tents
- Self-contained Tents.
- Non-self-contained Tents
The non-self-contained tents provide a budget-friendly accommodation option for guests. These African-style tents are equipped with comfortable beds, a bedside table, and a power outlet to charge electrical equipment. The tents are set under a thatched roof which creates a private terrace and offers shade. Visitors staying in these tents share a communal ablution block that offers flushing toilets and showers. Bedding, linen as well as towels are provided.
Self-Contained Tents
Guests who prefer some privacy and a real bush experience may stay in one of the two self-contained tents which are located a short distance away from the lodge. These tents are suitable for families traveling with children as an extra tent can be placed on the next platform. This type of accommodation is recommended for adventurous travelers, but walking to and from the main camp is not recommended during the night.
Bandas
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. An eco-friendly toilet as well as an outside shower, where two shower heads allow couples to take their starlit shower together, are also featured.
Dining at The Bush Lodge:
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. While enjoying the camp’s excellent cuisine, this natural setting makes for a memorable dining experience.
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. Set menus are offered, and special requests and dietary requirements can be met if these are communicated to the lodge in advance. Depending on the day’s planned activities, early wake-up calls with fresh coffee and tea, packed breakfasts and lunches can be arranged.
Dining Options
- Tented dining venue
- Dining under the starlit sky
- Meals are served around the campfire
- Special dietary requirements can be met.
Activities in the Queen Elizabeth National Park
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. Thrilling game drive safaris offer guests a unique opportunity to meet some of Africa’s beautiful wildlife, including African elephants, buffaloes, lions, and leopards. The night game drives make for an unforgettable experience during which guests get familiar with the nocturnal animals which inhabit this region.
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. The research activities which are currently available are Lion Tracking, Mongoose Tracking, Hippo census, as well as bird species counting.