Apoka Safari Lodge vs Hawk's Eye Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Apoka Safari Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in Narus Valley, often chosen by safari purists and photographers. Hawk's Eye Lodge is a eco lodge ($$$) in Katunguru, well suited for eco-conscious travelers and mid-range safari visitors. Hawk's Eye Lodge is the more affordable option ($$$), while Apoka Safari Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Apoka Safari Lodge in Narus Valley and Hawk's Eye Lodge in Katunguru. Hawk's Eye Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Apoka Safari Lodge
Narus Valley · Kidepo Valley National Park
The only luxury lodge inside Kidepo Valley National Park, set against a rocky kopje in the Narus Valley with panoramic views of the vast savanna.
Option B
Hawk's Eye Lodge
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A UTB-licensed eco lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering access to game drives and Kazinga Channel boat safaris.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Apoka Safari Lodge | Hawk's Eye Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Luxury | Eco Lodge |
| Price Level | $$$$ Luxury | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Narus Valley | Katunguru |
| National Park | Kidepo Valley National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Double Tented Room, Twin Tented Room | Eco Room |
| Dining | All meals, teas, coffees, and house beverages are included in the rate. The kitc... | The lodge restaurant serves meals for guests. Dining is straightforward and loca... |
| Highlights | 10 tented rooms with hardwood floors and hand-hewn bedsPrivate stone bathtub on each room's terraceSwimming pool carved into natural rockAll-inclusive: meals, drinks, activities, laundry | UTB-licensed eco lodgeNear Queen Elizabeth National ParkGame drives and Kazinga Channel accessEco-friendly operations |
| Best For | Safari puristsPhotographersLuxury travelers | Eco-conscious travelersMid-range safari visitorsTravelers exploring Queen Elizabeth NP |
| Activities | Game drives in Narus ValleyGuided bush walksBird watchingKaramojong community visits | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat safariBird watchingNature walks |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
Choose Apoka Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for safari purists
- are looking for photographers
- are looking for luxury travelers
- value 10 tented rooms with hardwood floors and hand-hewn beds
- value private stone bathtub on each room's terrace
Choose Hawk's Eye Lodge if you...
- are looking for eco-conscious travelers
- are looking for mid-range safari visitors
- are looking for travelers exploring queen elizabeth np
- value utb-licensed eco lodge
- value near queen elizabeth national park
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