Hawk's Eye Lodge vs Honey Bear Bushcamp
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Hawk's Eye Lodge is a eco lodge ($$$) in Katunguru, often chosen by eco-conscious travelers and mid-range safari visitors. Honey Bear Bushcamp is a budget ($) in Ishasha, well suited for budget travelers and safari enthusiasts. Honey Bear Bushcamp is the more affordable option ($), while Hawk's Eye Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Hawk's Eye Lodge in Katunguru and Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha. Hawk's Eye Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Hawk's Eye Lodge
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A UTB-licensed eco lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering access to game drives and Kazinga Channel boat safaris.
Option B
Honey Bear Bushcamp
Ishasha · Ishasha
A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Hawk's Eye Lodge | Honey Bear Bushcamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Eco Lodge | Budget |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $ Budget |
| Sector / Area | Katunguru | Ishasha |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Eco Room | Bush Camp Room |
| Dining | The lodge restaurant serves meals for guests. Dining is straightforward and loca... | Simple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini... |
| Highlights | UTB-licensed eco lodgeNear Queen Elizabeth National ParkGame drives and Kazinga Channel accessEco-friendly operations | 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 | Eco-conscious travelersMid-range safari visitorsTravelers exploring Queen Elizabeth NP | Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi |
| Activities | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat safariBird watchingNature walks | Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
Choose Hawk's Eye Lodge if you...
- are looking for eco-conscious travelers
- are looking for mid-range safari visitors
- are looking for travelers exploring queen elizabeth np
- value utb-licensed eco lodge
- value near queen elizabeth national park
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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