Honey Bear Bushcamp vs Murchison River 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. Murchison River Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in South Bank, well suited for couples and nature lovers. Honey Bear Bushcamp is the more affordable option ($), while Murchison River Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha and Murchison River Lodge in South Bank.
Option A
Honey Bear Bushcamp
Ishasha · Ishasha
A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.
Option B
Murchison River Lodge
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls National Park. Well suited for game drives and boat safaris on the river.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Honey Bear Bushcamp | Murchison River Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budget | Comfort |
| Price Level | $ Budget | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Ishasha | South Bank |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Murchison Falls National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Bush Camp Room | Thatched Cottage, River Cabin, Safari Tent, Camping Tent |
| Dining | Simple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini... | The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a mix of Ugandan and int... |
| 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 | Direct River Nile frontage, north-facingOff-grid operation4.6/5 on TripAdvisor (500+ reviews), #1 of 11 lodgesTripAdvisor Travellers Choice award |
| Best For | Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi | CouplesNature loversBudget-conscious safari travelers (camping option) |
| Activities | Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing | Game drives (north bank)River wildlife viewing from the lodgeBoat safari to Murchison FallsBird watching |
| 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 Murchison River Lodge if you...
- are looking for couples
- are looking for nature lovers
- are looking for budget-conscious safari travelers (camping option)
- value direct river nile frontage, north-facing
- value off-grid operation
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