Aardvark Safari Lodge vs Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Aardvark Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Kasese, often chosen by safari enthusiasts and couples. Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a safari camp ($$$$) in Ishasha, well suited for safari purists and wildlife photographers. Aardvark Safari Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Ishasha Wilderness Camp positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Aardvark Safari Lodge in Kasese and Ishasha Wilderness Camp in Ishasha. Ishasha Wilderness Camp has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Aardvark Safari Lodge
Kasese · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A mid-range lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park with spacious thatched cottages built from local materials. Each cottage offers 187 square metres of space including a private balcony, lounge area, and an open-to-sky shower.
Option B
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Ishasha · Ishasha
An intimate tented camp on the banks of the Ntungwe River in the Ishasha sector. The closest camp to the famous tree-climbing lions.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aardvark Safari Lodge | Ishasha Wilderness Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Safari Camp |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $$$$ Luxury |
| Sector / Area | Kasese | Ishasha |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Safari Cottage | Canvas Tented Room |
| Dining | The on-site restaurant serves a mix of authentic Ugandan dishes and internationa... | Meals are prepared in the camp kitchen and served in the thatched dining area or... |
| Highlights | Spacious 187 sqm thatched cottagesBuilt from local materials and handcrafted furnishingsOpen-to-sky shower in each cottageRoof attic viewing area | 10 canvas tented rooms on the Ntungwe RiverPrivate verandahs with river viewsHot bush showers and eco-friendly flush toiletsThatched central lounge with outdoor fireplace |
| Best For | Safari enthusiastsCouplesPhotographers | Safari puristsWildlife photographersTree-climbing lion seekers |
| Activities | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat cruiseChimpanzee trekking (Kyambura Gorge)Bird watching | Game drives (tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffalo)Bird watching along the Ntungwe RiverNature walksRiverside relaxation |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
Choose Aardvark Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for safari enthusiasts
- are looking for couples
- are looking for photographers
- value spacious 187 sqm thatched cottages
- value built from local materials and handcrafted furnishings
Choose Ishasha Wilderness Camp if you...
- are looking for safari purists
- are looking for wildlife photographers
- are looking for tree-climbing lion seekers
- value 10 canvas tented rooms on the ntungwe river
- value private verandahs with river views
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