Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth national park.
In Queen Elizabeth National Park, the second largest national park in Uganda after Murchison Falls National Park, the Ishasha sector is one of the regions situated in the southern section. One of the most fascinating parts of Queen Elizabeth National Park is the Ishasha Sector, which is home to a number of attractions, such as the well-known tree-climbing lions, as well as buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, topi, hippos, and a wide variety of birds. During the safari, guests can partake in a variety of fascinating activities in the Ishasha area, such as
Activities and things to do in the Ishasha area
Drives for games
One of the best safari activities in the Ishasha area is the game drive, which allows you to travel through the broad savannah plains in a cozy four-wheel drive safari vehicle accompanied by a qualified driving guide. Following several routes, game drives in the Ishasha sector can be conducted early in the morning or late in the day. You can see buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, elephants, waterbucks, topi, and hippos, among other creatures, while on the game drive. You can also see tree-climbing lions, which will be resting comfortably in the branches of acacia and fig trees.
Bird watching
Because it is home to a wide range of bird species, including migratory, endemic, savannah, and water birds, Ishasha sector is one of the greatest places in Uganda to go bird watching. An expert bird guide will accompany you while you observe birds, helping you to identify species such as the Senegal plover, Africa wattled plover, African crake, white-headed barbet, black coucal, martial eagle, grey-backed fiscal, long-crested eagle, African white-backed vulture, African green pigeon, ross’s turaco, double-toothed barbet, brown snake eagle, hooded vulture, helmeted guinea fowl, greater honeyguide, striped kingfisher, African crowned eagle, green crombec, Bateleur, and Ruppells griffon vulture, among others.
Nature hikes
With the assistance of a knowledgeable park guide and an armed park ranger to keep you safe, the Nature Walk is an interesting activity in the Ishasha sector that allows you to explore the savannah plains on foot. You will follow various trails during the guided nature walk, such as those along the Ishasha River, where you can get up close and personal with various wildlife species like elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and hippos. You will also see a variety of bird species, take in the cool breeze, listen to the lovely sounds of various bird species, and take stunning pictures, among other things.
Tours of the community
An incredible way to engage with the locals who reside in nearby towns is through a community tour in the Ishasha region. You will have the opportunity to visit the homesteads, learn about the customs and culture of the locals, sample their cuisine, take in their traditional entertainment, and more during the community tour.
The ideal time to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha Sector
Although the Ishasha sector is open all year round, the best time to come is in the dry season, which is also referred to as the peak season and lasts from June to February. Because there is less rainfall in the Ishasha sector during the dry season, access roads are passable and the foliage is sparse, making it possible to see a variety of creatures up close.
Accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha Sector
During your Uganda safari, you can stay at a variety of lodging options in the Ishasha sector, including the Savannah Resort Hotel, Ishasha Jungle Lodge, At the River Ishasha Lodge, Enjojo Lodge, Bull Bush River Camp, Topi Lodge, Ishasha Ntungwe River Camp, and Ishasha Wilderness Camp. These options range from affordable to luxurious.
Directions to the Ishasha Sector
The southern portion of the park is home to the Ishasha sector, which is reachable by road and airplane.
Using road transportation, you will travel eight to nine hours from Kampala to the Ishasha area via Masaka and Mbarara.
Additionally, you can travel from the Mweya Peninsula to Ishasha Sector in one to two hours, and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in two to three hours.
A scheduled or charter flight from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kihihi or Mweya Airstrips, followed by a road connection to the park headquarters, can be arranged through Aero Link Uganda or Bar Aviation to reach the Ishasha area.
Additional pursuits within Queen Elizabeth National Park
During your safari in Ishasha Sector Queen Elizabeth National Park, you can also visit the crater lakes like Lake Katwe and Lake Munyanyange, go on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where you can see large groups of hippos and Nile crocodiles in the water, go lion tracking in the Kasenyi plains, go on nature walks in Maramagambo forest, go chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, and go on a night game drive where you can see nocturnal animals.
Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha Sector
You can combine the exciting gorilla trekking experience, which allows you to spend an hour with the mountain gorillas, with a visit to the Ishasha sector, which is an intriguing place to see during your Uganda safari.
