If you are looking for a Ishasha lodge that gives you a comfortable close to nature stay look no further than Topi Lodge. When you stay at Topi Lodge you are just a 5 min drive from the southern gate to Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park. During safaris our guides have even found the tree-climbing lions at the turnoff to Topi Lodge. So at this lodge by Ishasha you are close to the wild!
The rooms at Topi Lodge
At Topi Lodge you will find spacious rooms that are all self-contained. The safari style decor and natural materials gives a lovely ambiance. Each room has its own veranda where you can relax and take in the surrounding nature.
The restaurant at this Ishasha Lodge
Topi Lodge’s restaurant blends well with the surrounding nature so you enjoy nature even during meal times. Arguably this is among the lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park that serves the best local food inspired meals. Here you can try matoke, local meat stews, a “rolex breakfast” and other dishes with a local touch. If you don’t have time to spend a night in Ishasha you should definitely stop by Topi Lodge for a lunch when passing through Ishasha.
Activities by Topi Lodge
The highlight among activities around is of course a game-drive in Ishasha. Ishasha is known for its tree-climbing lions. It is actually a rare behaviour for these big cats to regularly climb trees and is truly a special sight to see a big lion resting on a branch! Besides the tree-climbing lions a game-drive in Ishasha lets you see for example topi, elephant, cape buffalo, Uganda cob and possibly a leopard sighting.
For birders Ishasha offers opportunity to see Marshal Eagle, larks, Lappet faced vulture, Terek Sandpiper among other ticks.
The lodge offers a community walk you shouldn’t miss if you have the time. Topi Lodge has Queen Elizabeth National Park on one side and then the community on the other. A guided walk down into the village close by gives you insight into how life is here and warm meetings with Uganda’s friendly people. Topi Lodge has a strong connection to the community around by for example supporting reformed poachers.
The best among lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Topi Lodge qualifies among the lodges that give the best value for money around Queen Elizabeth National Park. At Topi Lodge you get a spacious room, friendly service, lovely atmosphere and tasty meals at an affordable price. Since we think Ishasha is an area that definitely deserves a night in a Uganda safari itinerary we prioritise to give our visitors a stay at this beautiful lodge.
We always hand out a review form to our visitors at the end of their safari where a question is to comment on the lodges used during their safari. Topi Lodge is basically always mentioned among the visitor’s favourites. This close to the wild Ishasha lodge is one you should not miss!
A safari with this Ishasha Lodge
Ishasha makes for a perfect stop during most safaris in Uganda. By spending a night by Ishasha you get a top chance to see its special tree-climbing lions. If you don’t have much time our 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park safari is the perfect choice for you. This safari lets you spend one night in at Topi Lodge by Ishasha to search for tree-climbing lions. As well as one night at Pumba Safari Cottages from where you tick off a boat-cruise on Kazinga channel and chimpanzee trekking.
If you have more time to explore Uganda we have several great itinerary options including a night in Ishasha. Take a look under “safaris” in the menu at the top of this site and click on to “longer safairs”. If you don’t find an itinerary fitting your wishes we are happy to tailor-make an itinerary for you.
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