Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo vs Hawk's Eye Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo is a comfort ($$$) in Lake Mburo, often chosen by mid-range travelers and families. Hawk's Eye Lodge is a eco lodge ($$$) in Katunguru, well suited for eco-conscious travelers and mid-range safari visitors. They are in different areas: Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo in Lake Mburo and Hawk's Eye Lodge in Katunguru. Hawk's Eye Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
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.
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
| Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo | Hawk's Eye Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Eco Lodge |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Lake Mburo | Katunguru |
| National Park | Lake Mburo National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Cottage | Eco Room |
| Dining | The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are timed to a... | The lodge restaurant serves meals for guests. Dining is straightforward and loca... |
| Highlights | Part of the Arcadia Lodges group (also Lake Bunyonyi)Near Lake Mburo National ParkWalking safaris available in the parkClosest savannah park to Kampala | UTB-licensed eco lodgeNear Queen Elizabeth National ParkGame drives and Kazinga Channel accessEco-friendly operations |
| Best For | Mid-range travelersFamiliesTravelers on Kampala-to-Bwindi routes | Eco-conscious travelersMid-range safari visitorsTravelers exploring Queen Elizabeth NP |
| Activities | Game drivesWalking safariBoat trip on Lake MburoBird watching | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat safariBird watchingNature walks |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
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
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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