Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo vs Kasenyi Safari Camp
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo is a comfort ($$$) in Lake Mburo, often chosen by mid-range travelers and families. Kasenyi Safari Camp is a safari camp ($$$) in Kasenyi, well suited for safari enthusiasts and photographers. They are in different areas: Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo in Lake Mburo and Kasenyi Safari Camp in Kasenyi.
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
Kasenyi Safari Camp
Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A tented safari camp on the Kasenyi plains inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well positioned for early morning game drives in the park's best wildlife area.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo | Kasenyi Safari Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Safari Camp |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Lake Mburo | Kasenyi |
| National Park | Lake Mburo National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Cottage | — |
| Dining | The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are timed to a... | — |
| Highlights | Part of the Arcadia Lodges group (also Lake Bunyonyi)Near Lake Mburo National ParkWalking safaris available in the parkClosest savannah park to Kampala | Inside the parkKasenyi plains game viewingTented camp experienceClose to lions |
| Best For | Mid-range travelersFamiliesTravelers on Kampala-to-Bwindi routes | Safari enthusiastsPhotographersWildlife lovers |
| Activities | Game drivesWalking safariBoat trip on Lake MburoBird watching | Game drivesBird watchingNature walks |
| 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 Kasenyi Safari Camp if you...
- are looking for safari enthusiasts
- are looking for photographers
- are looking for wildlife lovers
- value inside the park
- value kasenyi plains game viewing
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