Chobe Safari Lodge vs Honey Bear Bushcamp
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Chobe Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in North Bank, often chosen by families and groups and conferences. Honey Bear Bushcamp is a budget ($) in Ishasha, well suited for budget travelers and safari enthusiasts. Honey Bear Bushcamp is the more affordable option ($), while Chobe Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Chobe Safari Lodge in North Bank and Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha.
Option A
Chobe Safari Lodge
North Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A large lodge on the northern bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a wide range of room types from safari tents to a presidential cottage.
Option B
Honey Bear Bushcamp
Ishasha · Ishasha
A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Chobe Safari Lodge | Honey Bear Bushcamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Budget |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $ Budget |
| Sector / Area | North Bank | Ishasha |
| National Park | Murchison Falls National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | Inside the park | — |
| Rooms | Guest Room, Luxury Safari Tent, Suite, Presidential Cottage | Bush Camp Room |
| Dining | The restaurant serves a mix of local Ugandan and international cuisine. Meals ar... | Simple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini... |
| Highlights | Three-tiered cascading pool featured in travel magazinesOver 60 units across 5 room categoriesNorthern bank of the Nile with river viewsGym, spa, and health club on site | 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 | FamiliesGroups and conferencesMid-range travelers | Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi |
| Activities | Game drives (Buligi area)Boat cruise to Murchison FallsTop of the Falls hikeBird watching | Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
Choose Chobe Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for families
- are looking for groups and conferences
- are looking for mid-range travelers
- value three-tiered cascading pool featured in travel magazines
- value over 60 units across 5 room categories
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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