Honey Bear Bushcamp vs Rwakobo Rock
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Honey Bear Bushcamp is a budget ($) in Ishasha, often chosen by budget travelers and safari enthusiasts. Rwakobo Rock is a mid-range ($$) in Lake Mburo, well suited for mid-range travelers and birdwatchers. Honey Bear Bushcamp is the more affordable option ($), while Rwakobo Rock positions itself at the mid-range level. They are in different areas: Honey Bear Bushcamp in Ishasha and Rwakobo Rock in Lake Mburo. Rwakobo Rock has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Honey Bear Bushcamp
Ishasha · Ishasha
A budget bushcamp in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple base for tree-climbing lion game drives.
Option B
Rwakobo Rock
Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park
A family-run, eco-friendly lodge built on a rocky outcrop at the edge of Lake Mburo National Park, five minutes from Nshara Gate. Pool overlooking ranchlands, dining with views of a wildlife watering hole.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Honey Bear Bushcamp | Rwakobo Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budget | Mid-range |
| Price Level | $ Budget | $$ Mid-range |
| Sector / Area | Ishasha | Lake Mburo |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Lake Mburo National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Bush Camp Room | Hornbill House Room, Monkey Cottage, Cottage, Safari Tent |
| Dining | Simple meals are provided at the camp. The focus is on functional bush camp dini... | The dining area overlooks a watering hole where zebra, warthog, impala, and bush... |
| 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 | Rocky outcrop at Lake Mburo NP edge5 minutes from Nshara GatePool overlooking Nshara ranchlandsDining area with watering hole views (zebra, warthog, impala) |
| Best For | Budget travelersSafari enthusiastsTravelers connecting Queen Elizabeth NP with Bwindi | Mid-range travelersBirdwatchersFamilies |
| Activities | Game drives (tree-climbing lion plains)Bird watchingNature walksIshasha River wildlife viewing | Day game drivesNight game drivesWalking safarisCycling safaris |
| 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 Rwakobo Rock if you...
- are looking for mid-range travelers
- are looking for birdwatchers
- are looking for families
- value rocky outcrop at lake mburo np edge
- value 5 minutes from nshara gate
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