Elephant Hub Lodge vs Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Elephant Hub Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Katunguru. Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a safari camp ($$$$) in Ishasha, well suited for safari purists and wildlife photographers. Elephant Hub Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Ishasha Wilderness Camp positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Elephant Hub Lodge in Katunguru and Ishasha Wilderness Camp in Ishasha. Ishasha Wilderness Camp has a stronger eco/community focus.

Option A

Elephant Hub Lodge

Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park

A mid-range lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Further details will be added as information becomes available.

$$·Mid-range

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.

$$$$·Safari Camp

Side-by-Side Comparison

Elephant Hub LodgeIshasha Wilderness Camp
CategoryMid-rangeSafari Camp
Price Level$$ Mid-range$$$$ Luxury
Sector / AreaKatunguruIshasha
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
Distance to Park
RoomsCanvas Tented Room
DiningMeals 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
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Choose Elephant Hub Lodge 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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