Craters Lodge Safari Camp vs Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Craters Lodge Safari Camp is a safari camp ($$) in Crater Lakes. Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a safari camp ($$$$) in Ishasha, well suited for safari purists and wildlife photographers. Craters Lodge Safari Camp is the more affordable option ($$), while Ishasha Wilderness Camp positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Craters Lodge Safari Camp in Crater Lakes and Ishasha Wilderness Camp in Ishasha. Ishasha Wilderness Camp has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Craters Lodge Safari Camp
Crater Lakes · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A safari camp in the crater lakes area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Set among the volcanic crater lakes of the western rift valley.
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
| Craters Lodge Safari Camp | Ishasha Wilderness Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Safari Camp | Safari Camp |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $$$$ Luxury |
| Sector / Area | Crater Lakes | Ishasha |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | — | Canvas Tented Room |
| Dining | — | Meals are prepared in the camp kitchen and served in the thatched dining area or... |
| Highlights | — | 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 puristsWildlife photographersTree-climbing lion seekers |
| Activities | — | Game drives (tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffalo)Bird watching along the Ntungwe RiverNature walksRiverside relaxation |
| Website | — | Visit website |
Choose Craters Lodge Safari Camp if you...
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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