Camping destinations in Uganda; Camping in Uganda is best done in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park all these are popular safari destinations that offer great sights and rich the park’s wildlife. It is more exciting as you drift off to sleep with the sound of a thousand bird calls in the distance.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Camping sites;
Camping in Queen is categorized into 5 main areas such as;
Northeast Escarpment
Kyambura Gorge
Ishasha sector
Mweya Peninsular
Rift Valley Escarpment
Most camping ground offers perfect permanent tents which blends a canvas exterior with a thatched roof that offers protection from the sun and rain. Note, the accommodations range between self-contained tents and non-self-contained tents with communal toilet facilities.
Ishasha wilderness camp
This camp lies in the Ishasha sector in the southwest region of the park. It consists of perfect 10 private canvas tents offering an authentic tented camping experience without compromising on style. Each tent overlooks the Ntungwe River and is designed with overlooking veranda offering a gainful view of the local hippos and herds of elephants.
Their tents are well designed in the East Africa Meru style and are comfortable.
Each tent offers an en-suite bathroom with eco-friendly toilets and a shower to minimize the camp’s ground impact.
Solar panels provide e power to the tents.
The eco-friendly accommodation is excellent for environmentally conscious visitors.
Bush Camp
The Bush Camp is located along Kasese Mbarara main road thus offering access to the Kazinga Channel.
It offers 12 bandas that allow tourists to choose between self-contained and non-self-contained tents.
The camp consists of two self-contained tents which are marvelous for families. The tents lie in few distance from the main camp, but they are only suitable for visitors who have their own car.
The camp offers perfect budget accommodation in the form of 10 non-self-contained tents.
Each tent is designed with a double bed, a bedside table, and a power outlet.
Kasenyi Safari Camp
The Kasenyi safari camp is situated on the shores of Lake Bunyampaka in the Kasenyi savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The camp has 8 tents which are built on raised platforms and covered by a thatched canopy roof.
Each tent is designed with a comfortable king-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a spacious living area.
The camp offers a great view of wildlife and visitors often lions, leopards, hippos, and hyenas which howl during the night.
They also offer complimentary Wi-Fi available in the restaurant and there is an additional fee for Wi-Fi access in your tent.
Engiri Game Lodge and Campsite
The Engiri Game Lodge and campsite are positioned 300 meters off the Mbarara – Kasese road and it is located near to Bush camp on the bank of the Kazinga channel.
This accommodation consists of both a lodge and a campsite. Engiri game lodge offers easy access to the Kazinga Channel.
They offer choices of bringing your own tent or you can decide to rent a permanent tent with a twin bed, bedding, towels, and soap.
They also have a spacious restaurant with skilled chefs who prepares a range of delicious dishes with fresh, local ingredients.
Campsite in Murchison Falls National Park
Campsite is referred to as a comfortable place provided for tourists who are on temporary holiday for camping. Murchison Falls National Park is one of the visited safari destinations on Uganda Safaris, situated in the northwestern Uganda region estimating a 4 to 5 hours’ drive from Kampala to the final destination. Alternatively, you can board a domestic flight by Bar Aviation or Aero Link Uganda from Entebbe Airport to access the pakuba Airstrip within 1:15 hours of landing.
Here are some quiet campsites to stay in on safari in Murchison Falls National Park;
Red Chill Rest Camp and Campsite – Murchison Falls National Park
This is a spacious place to stay while on safari to Murchison Falls National Park, positioned in the heart of the park near paraa, just 500 meters away from the main point where the boat starts for delta trips. The camping site offers a rewarding view of animals like warthogs, elephants, buffaloes, hippos many more.
Amenities offered; private bathroom, modern showers, toilets, cooking area, and security lighting.
The camp also offers a perfect restaurant with an open thatched roof with rewarding views out towards the Nile. The restaurant prepares an a la carte breakfast and lunch menu on a daily basis for tourists.
Red chill rest camp consists of nice tents including; Camping, Basic Twin safari Tent, Twin Basic Banda, Triple en suite Banda, Family en suite Banda, and Superior self-contained Banda.
Activities to do while at red chill rest camp are; Night game drive, Boat cruise, Bird watching, Chimpanzee tracking, Game drive, White water rafting, Community tours, Guided nature walks many more.
Camping Destinations in Uganda : Bwana Tembo Safari Camp
The Bwana Tembo Safari camp is found 6 kilometers away from Murchison Falls National Park -Tangi gate in the northwestern Uganda region and runs by two friendly and Italian services.
More so, the Bwana Tembo Safari camp is comprised of 6 self-contained cottages and 4 self-contained safari tents offering impressive views of the Albert Nile, the endless plains of the park.
It has a nice restaurant that serves Italian mouthwatering dishes that live guests taste more in want.
Amenities offered; Skilled chefs, a fully stocked shop that contains lots of drinks from soft and hard. ,24 -an hour from the desk, free Wi-Fi, and beautiful private verandas.
Activities to do at Bwana Tembo Safari Camp includes; Boat cruise on the Victoria Nile, Sportfishing, Birding many more.
Camping Destinations in Uganda : Shoebill campsite
The Shoebill campsite is a comfortable budget lodge that lies at the edge of Murchison Falls National Park. However, the park is the largest and oldest game park that houses a wide range of wildlife species of over76 mammals,450 bird species many more. Well, the campsite is surrounded by beautiful natural ground overlooking the mighty Nile River.
You are advised to bring your own tents for camping and you can hire skilled self-catered services for food.
Shoebill campsite offers perfect camping grounds that consist of single self-contained rooms and double self–contained rooms.
Amenities offered include; a perfect seating area, a campfire place,24 hours ranger, and a spacious restaurant that serves tasty food as well as offers a rewarding view of might Nile River.
Camping Destinations in Uganda : Vilakazi Safari Camp
Vilakazi Safari Camp is a fantastic safari lodge lying along Gulu – Arua Road to the left of Bwana Tembo Road.
The camp is comprised of well-maintained accommodation tents fully furnished with comfortable amenities; Cabins, furnished tents, family cottages and Honeymoon cabins, swimming pools where you can cool off your heat from the game drive, free Wi-Fi, and telescope binoculars.
Camping in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers enough comfortable campsites inside at a small fee. Go enjoy beautiful nature on Gorilla Safari in one of the best outstanding Gorilla destinations for the gorilla trekking experience. Bwindi National Park is home to half the remaining endangered mountain gorillas in the world. It harbors over 22 habituated gorilla families that are divided into four gorilla sectors that is Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo, and Rushaga.
