Aardvark Safari Lodge vs Kikorongo Safari Lodge
Both in queen-elizabeth region · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Aardvark Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Kasese, often chosen by safari enthusiasts and couples. Kikorongo Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kikorongo, well suited for safari travelers and couples. Aardvark Safari Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Kikorongo Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Aardvark Safari Lodge in Kasese and Kikorongo Safari Lodge in Kikorongo.
Option A
Aardvark Safari Lodge
Kasese · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A mid-range lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park with spacious thatched cottages built from local materials. Each cottage offers 187 square metres of space including a private balcony, lounge area, and an open-to-sky shower.
Option B
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
Kikorongo · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A comfort lodge on the Equator in Kasese district, positioned between Queen Elizabeth NP and Rwenzori Mountains NP. Views extend across Lake Kikorongo, Lake George, the Kazinga Channel, and the Rwenzori range.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aardvark Safari Lodge | Kikorongo Safari Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Comfort |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Kasese | Kikorongo |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Safari Cottage | Intimate Cottage (Sunrise Wing), Intimate Cottage (Sunset Wing), Premium Tented Cottage (Sunrise Wing), Premium Tented Cottage (Sunset Wing) |
| Dining | The on-site restaurant serves a mix of authentic Ugandan dishes and internationa... | The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with views across the r... |
| Highlights | Spacious 187 sqm thatched cottagesBuilt from local materials and handcrafted furnishingsOpen-to-sky shower in each cottageRoof attic viewing area | On the Equator in Kasese districtBetween Queen Elizabeth NP and Rwenzori Mountains NPViews: Lake Kikorongo, Lake George, Kazinga Channel, Rwenzori MountainsSunrise and Sunset accommodation wings |
| Best For | Safari enthusiastsCouplesPhotographers | Safari travelersCouplesPhotography |
| Activities | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat cruiseChimpanzee trekking (Kyambura Gorge)Bird watching | Game drives (Queen Elizabeth NP)Kazinga Channel boat cruiseCrater lake drivesBirdwatching |
| 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 Kikorongo Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for safari travelers
- are looking for couples
- are looking for photography
- value on the equator in kasese district
- value between queen elizabeth np and rwenzori mountains np
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