Tented Camps · Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Honey Bear Bush Camp
Overview
Honeybear Bush Camp is situated on the south bank of the Kazinga Channel, in the Kyambura Game Reserve, part of the QEPA.
An intimate, classic safari experience is guaranteed as Honeybear is the only camp in the entire reserve. We have 5 beautifully appointed, double, en-suite safari tents equipped with outdoor bucket showers. Each tent is set up to enjoy views of the Kazinga channel and the Rwenzori Mountains. You will fall asleep to the grunts of hippos and wake up to herds of elephants coming down to have their daily drink.
Inspired by the 1953 film ‘Mogambo’ the name is derived from Ava Gardner’s gutsy character – Eloise ‘Honey Bear’ Kelly. Chic, elegant and sassy, a New York socialite who arrives by river boat to a remote African outpost. Gardner’s character embodies all that we represent at Honeybear Bush Camp – sophistication in the wild.
Experience the wonders of walking through unexplored terrain in the reserve, lion and leopard tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat cruises in the channel. As the only camp in the reserve, exclusive night drives are organised at your leisure, as well as guided chimp tracking with the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Kyambura Game Reserve.
Suites & Rates
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Safari Tent
5 luxury ensuite safari tents on the banks of the Kazinga Channel. Each tent contains a King size bed that can be split into 2 twins and has unobstructed views of the channel and...
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Languages spoken
English
Ideal for
Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Wildlife
Property facilities
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Vegetarian
Accommodation & amenities
Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Services
24-hour Security, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
On-site activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Night Drives, Safaris, Sailing, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nearby activities
Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, River Cruises, Safaris, Sailing, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Location
Where you'll be
Activities
What you can do
Boat Cruise
A cruise down the famous Kazinga channel in one of our specially modified safari boats. A canopy provides shade, 4 swivel seats ensure optimal game viewing to get all the best angles, and a cushioned lounging area in the bow. The Kazinga Channel is one of our highlights, with enormous populations of elephant swimming and frolicking in the shallows and hippo galore. Birding is exceptional including a great variety of water bird species.
Bush Walks
Walking in the bush is one of our favourite ways of experiencing the African wilderness. Immerse yourself in a raw wildlife experience with a professional walking guide to interpret the bush. Examine spoor, track animals, taste wild fruits and smell wild flowers with chances to get up close and personal with a variety of game. There are many walking routes to choose from savanna walks, forest walks and of course walking some of the stunning crater rims.
Chimp Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
The stunning Kyambura Gorge is a little over 10km in length and 100m deep. The gorge, in drastic contrast to the surrounding savannah is inhabited by a dense riparian rainforest and his home to one large community of Chimpanzees. Descend into the gorge on foot with a team of expert Chimpanzee tracking guides. Meander through this stunning forest, watching birds and monkeys leap from branch to branch and hippo grunting in the river. All the while listen out for the distinctive call of the chimpanzees and follow their trail. These wild Chimps are comfortable around people and may just welcome you into their world for a little while. Climb your way out at the end and head back to camp by boat with a new found appreciation for humans closest relatives.Other than Chimpanzees, expect to see Colobus and Red-Tailed Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Hippo, Elephant and a variety of birds.
Game Drive
Game Drives are the bread and butter of any safari in Africa. From Honey Bear, we do game drives within the exclusive Kyambura Game Reserve as well as across the Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on conditions, wildlife movements and your preferences, your guide will discuss the best area for the drive with you. Expect to see Lion, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Waterbuck, Bushbuck & Warthog among many others. As always in Uganda, a great variety of birdlife will also be spotted, with opportunities to see Lesser Flamingo in one of the many crater lakes.
Night Drive
After dark provides some of the best opportunities for predator sightings, as well as the chance to see some of the unusual and lesser seen nocturnal creatures that only reveal themselves at night. Using a bright spotlight, look out for the distinctive reflection of pairs of eyes watching you from the bush.As well as the typical animals one might spot on a game drive, expect to see leopard, genets, mongoose, scrub hare, yellow winged bats, night jars, owls and much more.
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