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.

$·Budget

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.

$$·Mid-range

Side-by-Side Comparison

Honey Bear BushcampRwakobo Rock
CategoryBudgetMid-range
Price Level$ Budget$$ Mid-range
Sector / AreaIshashaLake Mburo
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkLake Mburo National Park
Distance to Park
RoomsBush Camp RoomHornbill House Room, Monkey Cottage, Cottage, Safari Tent
DiningSimple 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
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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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