Aardvark Safari Lodge vs Baker's Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Aardvark Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Kasese, often chosen by safari enthusiasts and couples. Baker's Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in South Bank, well suited for luxury travelers and couples. Aardvark Safari Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Baker's Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Aardvark Safari Lodge in Kasese and Baker's Lodge in South Bank. Baker's Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.
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
Baker's Lodge
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A riverside lodge on the south bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a more exclusive and peaceful alternative to the busier northern bank lodges.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aardvark Safari Lodge | Baker's Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Luxury |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $$$$ Luxury |
| Sector / Area | Kasese | South Bank |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Murchison Falls National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Safari Cottage | Safari Suite |
| Dining | The on-site restaurant serves a mix of authentic Ugandan dishes and internationa... | Meals are served in the thatched dining area or on the outdoor deck overlooking ... |
| Highlights | Spacious 187 sqm thatched cottagesBuilt from local materials and handcrafted furnishingsOpen-to-sky shower in each cottageRoof attic viewing area | 10 thatched safari suites raised on pillarsSouth bank of the River NileCanvas/mesh fronts roll back for river viewsSolar-heated showers, some suites with bathtubs |
| Best For | Safari enthusiastsCouplesPhotographers | Luxury travelersCouplesWildlife photographers |
| Activities | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat cruiseChimpanzee trekking (Kyambura Gorge)Bird watching | Game drives (north bank via ferry)Nile boat cruise to Murchison FallsChimpanzee tracking (Budongo Forest)Bird 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 Baker's Lodge if you...
- are looking for luxury travelers
- are looking for couples
- are looking for wildlife photographers
- value 10 thatched safari suites raised on pillars
- value south bank of the river nile
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