Ishasha Camp

Red Chilli is superbly located to explore Murchison. We are at Paraa on the southern bank of the River Nile in the heart of the park. Our camp is just 500 metres from the Paraa ferry, where all vehicles cross the Nile for game drives around the Nile Delta, and from where boats can be hired for game viewing and sport fishing on the Nile – either up to the base of the Falls, or down to the Nile delta at Lake Albert. We have a fully stocked bar and restaurant below a large open thatched roof with spectacular views towards the Nile.

Rooms

To stay at this stunning tented camp is to experience a return to the original spirit and essence of a œsafari, reminiscent of a golden bygone era of romance, adventure and elegance. Here you will experience the ultimate in personalised service. The camp is personally hosted by the owners Craig and Samantha Griffiths.

Number of rooms: The camp has 8 tents (16 beds), set up between Giant Tortilis Acacias and Doum Palms, on the white sandy banks of the Ewaso Ngiro.

Room dcor: The beautifully appointed tents overlook the river and are well spaced to ensure maximum privacy. The tents are luxuriously furnished with camping furniture, safari antiques, Persian rugs, four poster beds (either double or twin) with sprung orthopaedic mattresses.

Room amenities: private en-suite dressing rooms, bathrooms with safari style canvas baths, showers and porcelain flushing toilets.

Special features: Private Butler service.

Food & Drink

Lunch is served al fresco on the banks of the Ewaso River, where the graceful elephants come for their daily drink and wallow.

Dinner is served in the shimmering light of the candelabras, or privately under the stars, to the accompaniment of the resident pride of lionsnightly chorus. Dinner is an elegant affair, with silver, crystal, fine wines and freshly baked bread.Proudly adorned Samburu Warriors and liveried waiters attend to your every whim, ever attendant but unobtrusive. The cuisine and service is of the highest standard to be found in the bush.

General Facilities

Laundry – daily at no extra cost. Telephone and Fax. Radio contact with other camps. Sun Downers & Bush Picnics.

Recreational Facilities

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Day & Night Game drives. Escorted Nature walks. Bird watching. Fly camps on top of the mystical Mt. Lolokwe. Rock Climbing. Massage and aromatherapy facilities are available upon request at the camp. Helicopter trips can be arranged.

ADVENTURE

Fishing in Lake Turkana. Game counts. Camel treks. Rafting through the Game reserve. Samburu Cultural Ceremonies.

Red Chilli is superbly located to explore Murchison. We are at Paraa on the southern bank of the River Nile in the heart of the park. Our camp is just 500 metres from the Paraa ferry, where all vehicles cross the Nile for game drives around the Nile Delta, and from where boats can be hired for game viewing and sport fishing on the Nile – either up to the base of the Falls, or down to the Nile delta at Lake Albert. We have a fully stocked bar and restaurant below a large open thatched roof with spectacular views towards the Nile.

The bar serves drinks from 6.15am until midnight and meals are available at the following times: Breakfast 7.20am – 10.30am, Lunch 11.30am – 3pm, Dinner 6.30pm – 9pm. Breakfast and lunch are Á la carte, whereas at dinner we offer a choice of 3 different dishes daily: one red meat, one white meat/fish and one vegetarian option. We cater for other dietary requirements on request – please call/email to discuss. We also supply packed breakfasts (please order before 8pm the previous day) and lunches.

Tea and coffee are available so long as the bar is open! A bonfire is lit most evenings (weather permitting!) for the full ‘safari’ experience. Our modern toilets and showers have provision for disabled visitors and all our en-suite bandas are fitted with solar hot water systems, although the heat in Murchison means this isn’t always necessary! For those on a budget, or without their own transport, we run some very popular tours to Murchison, departing from Kampala several times a week. We can also cater for those wanting exclusive tours. Please enquire for further information.