Aardvark Safari Lodge vs Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Aardvark Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Kasese, often chosen by safari enthusiasts and couples. Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo is a comfort ($$$) in Lake Mburo, well suited for mid-range travelers and families. Aardvark Safari Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Aardvark Safari Lodge in Kasese and Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo in Lake Mburo.
Option A
Aardvark Safari Lodge
Kasese · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A mid-range lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park with spacious thatched cottages built from local materials. Each cottage offers 187 square metres of space including a private balcony, lounge area, and an open-to-sky shower.
Option B
Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park
Comfort cottages near Lake Mburo National Park, part of the Arcadia Cottages chain. A convenient base for game drives and lake activities.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aardvark Safari Lodge | Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Comfort |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Kasese | Lake Mburo |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Lake Mburo National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Safari Cottage | Cottage |
| Dining | The on-site restaurant serves a mix of authentic Ugandan dishes and internationa... | The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are timed to a... |
| Highlights | Spacious 187 sqm thatched cottagesBuilt from local materials and handcrafted furnishingsOpen-to-sky shower in each cottageRoof attic viewing area | Part of the Arcadia Lodges group (also Lake Bunyonyi)Near Lake Mburo National ParkWalking safaris available in the parkClosest savannah park to Kampala |
| Best For | Safari enthusiastsCouplesPhotographers | Mid-range travelersFamiliesTravelers on Kampala-to-Bwindi routes |
| Activities | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat cruiseChimpanzee trekking (Kyambura Gorge)Bird watching | Game drivesWalking safariBoat trip on Lake MburoBird watching |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
Choose Aardvark Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for safari enthusiasts
- are looking for couples
- are looking for photographers
- value spacious 187 sqm thatched cottages
- value built from local materials and handcrafted furnishings
Choose Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo if you...
- are looking for mid-range travelers
- are looking for families
- are looking for travelers on kampala-to-bwindi routes
- value part of the arcadia lodges group (also lake bunyonyi)
- value near lake mburo national park
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