Queen Elizabeth

Honey Bear Bush Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Honey Bear Bush Camp?

Stays at Honey Bear Bush Camp start from around US$760 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Honey Bear Bush Camp

About Honey Bear Bush Camp

The only camp in the whole reserve with hippos splashing right outside your tent.

Named after Ava Gardner's sassy character in the classic film 'Mogambo', this chic safari camp embodies sophistication in the wild. Perched on the southern bank of the Kazinga Channel within Kyambura Game Reserve, Honey Bear is the sole camp inside this exclusive corner of Queen Elizabeth National Park. With just five beautifully appointed tents overlooking the water, you'll wake to hippos grunting and elephants coming down to drink mere metres from your bed. The camp serves as a perfect base for chimpanzee tracking in the mysterious Kyambura Gorge, boat safaris along the channel, and game drives through Uganda's most popular park.

Queen Elizabeth , Uganda

From $760 per person/per night

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Property details

The property

The main mess tent channels classic safari elegance with its airy dining area and comfortable sitting room, all designed to frame those spectacular views. Expect beautiful fabrics, vintage furniture and creative touches that give the camp its character - this is Wildplaces Africa after all, where every piece of furniture has a story to tell. The dining is spot-on too, with meals served either in the main tent or on the deck overlooking the water, where you can watch elephants taking their evening bath while you tuck into dinner.

The rooms

Five elegantly appointed canvas tents perch directly on the channel's edge, each positioned for ultimate privacy and those jaw-dropping views. Think cosy alpine meets safari chic – beautiful soft furnishings, wooden details and that all-important outdoor bucket shower. The pièce de résistance? Massive windows that frame the Kazinga Channel and distant Rwenzori Mountains, meaning you can lie in bed watching wildlife come and go. En-suite bathrooms keep things comfortable, but it's that front-row seat to nature's daily comings and goings that really counts.

Activities

As the only camp in Kyambura Game Reserve, you've got exclusive access to this spectacular corner of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The crown jewel is chimpanzee tracking in the atmospheric Kyambura Gorge – a mystical sunken rainforest that feels like entering a lost world. Boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel offer a different perspective on wildlife, while game drives reveal the park's famous tree-climbing lions (in the Ishasha sector). Night drives are a unique perk of staying here, plus guided walks through the reserve when you fancy stretching your legs.

Why we love it

Being the only guests in the entire reserve means unrivalled exclusivity - plus elephants literally wander past your tent to splash about in the channel out front.

Insiders Tip

Just like its namesake, this place is all about embracing adventure without the airs and graces.

Something to think about

You'll arrive by boat transfer from the main park - there's no popping out for a quick sundowner elsewhere. But honestly, why would you want to leave?

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How to book Honey Bear Bush Camp

How do I book Honey Bear Bush Camp?

Honey Bear Bush Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Uganda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Uganda trips featuring Honey Bear Bush Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Uganda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Honey Bear Bush Camp?

Stays at Honey Bear Bush Camp start from around $760 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park

One of East Africa's gems, boasting breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife.