Honey Bear Bushcamp vs Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Both in Ishasha · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Honey Bear Bushcamp is a budget ($) in Ishasha, often chosen by budget travelers and safari enthusiasts. Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a safari camp ($$$$) in Ishasha, well suited for safari purists and wildlife photographers. Honey Bear Bushcamp is the more affordable option ($), while Ishasha Wilderness Camp positions itself at the luxury level. Ishasha Wilderness Camp has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Honey Bear Bushcamp
Ishasha · Ishasha
A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.
Option B
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Ishasha · Ishasha
An intimate tented camp on the banks of the Ntungwe River in the Ishasha sector. The closest camp to the famous tree-climbing lions.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Honey Bear Bushcamp | Ishasha Wilderness Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budget | Safari Camp |
| Price Level | $ Budget | $$$$ Luxury |
| Sector / Area | Ishasha | Ishasha |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Bush Camp Room | Canvas Tented Room |
| Dining | Simple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini... | Meals are prepared in the camp kitchen and served in the thatched dining area or... |
| 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 | 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 | Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi | Safari puristsWildlife photographersTree-climbing lion seekers |
| Activities | Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing | Game drives (tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffalo)Bird watching along the Ntungwe RiverNature walksRiverside relaxation |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
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
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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