Honey Bear Bushcamp vs Kyambura Gorge 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. Kyambura Gorge Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in Kyambura, well suited for chimpanzee trekking and history lovers. Honey Bear Bushcamp is the more affordable option ($), while Kyambura Gorge Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha and Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Kyambura. Kyambura Gorge Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Honey Bear Bushcamp
Ishasha · Ishasha
A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.
Option B
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A restored 1950s colonial building by Volcanoes Safaris, set above Kyambura Gorge. Combines chimp trekking access with game drives in Queen Elizabeth.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Honey Bear Bushcamp | Kyambura Gorge Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budget | Luxury |
| Price Level | $ Budget | $$$$ Luxury |
| Sector / Area | Ishasha | Kyambura |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Bush Camp Room | Banda |
| Dining | Simple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini... | Meals are served in the main lodge building. The kitchen uses locally sourced in... |
| 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 | Restored 1950s colonial building8 bandas with private verandasSet above Kyambura Gorge — home to habituated chimpsVolcanoes Safaris property |
| Best For | Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi | Chimpanzee trekkingHistory loversEco-conscious travelers |
| Activities | Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing | Chimpanzee trekking (Kyambura Gorge)Game drives (Queen Elizabeth NP)Kazinga Channel boat cruiseCommunity coffee experience |
| 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 Kyambura Gorge Lodge if you...
- are looking for chimpanzee trekking
- are looking for history lovers
- are looking for eco-conscious travelers
- value restored 1950s colonial building
- value 8 bandas with private verandas
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