Bush Lodge vs Honey Bear Bushcamp

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Bush Lodge is a budget ($) in Katunguru, often chosen by budget travelers and backpackers. Honey Bear Bushcamp is a budget ($) in Ishasha, well suited for budget travelers and safari enthusiasts. They are in different areas: Bush Lodge in Katunguru and Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha.

Option A

Bush Lodge

Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park

A simple, affordable lodge near the Katunguru gate of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A practical choice for budget-conscious safari visitors.

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Option B

Honey Bear Bushcamp

Ishasha · Ishasha

A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.

$·Budget

Side-by-Side Comparison

Bush LodgeHoney Bear Bushcamp
CategoryBudgetBudget
Price Level$ Budget$ Budget
Sector / AreaKatunguruIshasha
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
Distance to Park
RoomsBush Camp Room
DiningSimple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini...
Highlights
AffordableNear park gateSimple roomsGood for budget safaris
Wildplaces Africa property (same group as Apoka and Clouds)Ishasha sector — tree-climbing lion territoryBush camp experience at budget pricingFig tree plains game drives
Best For
Budget travelersBackpackersShort visits
Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi
Activities
Game drivesBoat cruiseBird watching
Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing
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Choose Bush Lodge if you...

  • are looking for budget travelers
  • are looking for backpackers
  • are looking for short visits
  • value affordable
  • value near park gate

Choose Honey Bear Bushcamp if you...

  • are looking for budget travelers
  • are looking for safari enthusiasts
  • are looking for travelers connecting queen elizabeth np with bwindi
  • value wildplaces africa property (same group as apoka and clouds)
  • value ishasha sector — tree-climbing lion territory

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