Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge vs Honey Bear Bushcamp

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge is a safari camp ($$$) in South Bank. 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 Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge in South Bank and Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha.

Option A

Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge

South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park

A UTB-licensed safari lodge near Murchison Falls National Park. Further details will be added as information becomes available.

$$$·Safari Camp

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

Gipir and Labongo Safari LodgeHoney Bear Bushcamp
CategorySafari CampBudget
Price Level$$$ Comfort$ Budget
Sector / AreaSouth BankIshasha
National ParkMurchison Falls 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
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 travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi
Activities
Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing
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Choose Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge if you...

    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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