Aardvark Safari Lodge vs Mihingo Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Aardvark Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Kasese, often chosen by safari enthusiasts and couples. Mihingo Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in Lake Mburo, well suited for active travelers and horse riders. Aardvark Safari Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Mihingo Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Aardvark Safari Lodge in Kasese and Mihingo Lodge in Lake Mburo. Mihingo 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
Mihingo Lodge
Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park
A boutique eco-lodge built into a rocky hillside overlooking Lake Mburo National Park. Known for horseback safaris and walking safaris.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aardvark Safari Lodge | Mihingo Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Luxury |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $$$$ Luxury |
| Sector / Area | Kasese | Lake Mburo |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Lake Mburo National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Safari Cottage | Tented Room |
| Dining | The on-site restaurant serves a mix of authentic Ugandan dishes and internationa... | The restaurant serves meals with views across the valley and savannah. Fresh ing... |
| Highlights | Spacious 187 sqm thatched cottagesBuilt from local materials and handcrafted furnishingsOpen-to-sky shower in each cottageRoof attic viewing area | Built on 500-million-year-old pre-Cambrian granite kopjePanoramic savannah views with waterhole belowInfinity pool overlooking valley and waterholeOnly horseback safari inside a national park in Uganda |
| Best For | Safari enthusiastsCouplesPhotographers | Active travelersHorse ridersEco-conscious travelers |
| Activities | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat cruiseChimpanzee trekking (Kyambura Gorge)Bird watching | Horseback safari inside the national parkWalking with giraffesWalking safariGame drives |
| 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 Mihingo Lodge if you...
- are looking for active travelers
- are looking for horse riders
- are looking for eco-conscious travelers
- value built on 500-million-year-old pre-cambrian granite kopje
- value panoramic savannah views with waterhole below
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