Honey Bear Bushcamp vs Kikorongo 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. Kikorongo Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kikorongo, well suited for safari travelers and couples. Honey Bear Bushcamp is the more affordable option ($), while Kikorongo Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha and Kikorongo Safari Lodge in Kikorongo.
Option A
Honey Bear Bushcamp
Ishasha · Ishasha
A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.
Option B
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
Kikorongo · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A comfort lodge on the Equator in Kasese district, positioned between Queen Elizabeth NP and Rwenzori Mountains NP. Views extend across Lake Kikorongo, Lake George, the Kazinga Channel, and the Rwenzori range.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Honey Bear Bushcamp | Kikorongo Safari Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budget | Comfort |
| Price Level | $ Budget | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Ishasha | Kikorongo |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Bush Camp Room | Intimate Cottage (Sunrise Wing), Intimate Cottage (Sunset Wing), Premium Tented Cottage (Sunrise Wing), Premium Tented Cottage (Sunset Wing) |
| Dining | Simple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini... | The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with views across the r... |
| 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 | On the Equator in Kasese districtBetween Queen Elizabeth NP and Rwenzori Mountains NPViews: Lake Kikorongo, Lake George, Kazinga Channel, Rwenzori MountainsSunrise and Sunset accommodation wings |
| Best For | Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi | Safari travelersCouplesPhotography |
| Activities | Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing | Game drives (Queen Elizabeth NP)Kazinga Channel boat cruiseCrater lake drivesBirdwatching |
| 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 Kikorongo Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for safari travelers
- are looking for couples
- are looking for photography
- value on the equator in kasese district
- value between queen elizabeth np and rwenzori mountains np
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