Elephant Plains Lodge vs Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Elephant Plains Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kasenyi. Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a safari camp ($$$$) in Ishasha, well suited for safari purists and wildlife photographers. Elephant Plains Lodge is the more affordable option ($$$), while Ishasha Wilderness Camp positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Elephant Plains Lodge in Kasenyi and Ishasha Wilderness Camp in Ishasha. Ishasha Wilderness Camp has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Elephant Plains Lodge
Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A comfort lodge near the Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for game drives on the open savannah.
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
| Elephant Plains Lodge | Ishasha Wilderness Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Safari Camp |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $$$$ Luxury |
| Sector / Area | Kasenyi | 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 Elephant Plains 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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