Honey Bear Bushcamp vs Kigambira Safari Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Honey Bear Bushcamp is a budget ($) in Ishasha, often chosen by budget travelers and safari enthusiasts. Kigambira Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Lake Mburo, well suited for families and honeymooners. Honey Bear Bushcamp is the more affordable option ($), while Kigambira Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha and Kigambira Safari Lodge in Lake Mburo.
Option A
Honey Bear Bushcamp
Ishasha · Ishasha
A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.
Option B
Kigambira Safari Lodge
Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park
A comfort lodge inside Lake Mburo National Park, set between Lake Kigambira and Rubaga Forest. Well suited for game drives, boat trips, and bird watching.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Honey Bear Bushcamp | Kigambira Safari Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budget | Comfort |
| Price Level | $ Budget | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Ishasha | Lake Mburo |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Lake Mburo National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Bush Camp Room | Family Banda, Honeymoon Banda, Deluxe Double, Deluxe Twin |
| Dining | Simple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini... | The lodge serves organic meals sourced from local community farmers. Vegetarian ... |
| 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 | Located 36km inside Lake Mburo National ParkSet between Lake Kigambira and Rubaga Forest5-star organic dining from local community farmersHippos graze near the bandas at night |
| Best For | Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi | FamiliesHoneymoonersBird watchers |
| Activities | Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing | Game drivesBoat trips on Lake MburoBush breakfastNature walks |
| 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 Kigambira Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for families
- are looking for honeymooners
- are looking for bird watchers
- value located 36km inside lake mburo national park
- value set between lake kigambira and rubaga forest
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