Baker's Lodge vs Hawk's Eye Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Baker's Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in South Bank, often chosen by luxury travelers and couples. Hawk's Eye Lodge is a eco lodge ($$$) in Katunguru, well suited for eco-conscious travelers and mid-range safari visitors. Hawk's Eye Lodge is the more affordable option ($$$), while Baker's Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Baker's Lodge in South Bank and Hawk's Eye Lodge in Katunguru.
Option A
Baker's Lodge
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A riverside lodge on the south bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a more exclusive and peaceful alternative to the busier northern bank lodges.
Option B
Hawk's Eye Lodge
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A UTB-licensed eco lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering access to game drives and Kazinga Channel boat safaris.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Baker's Lodge | Hawk's Eye Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Luxury | Eco Lodge |
| Price Level | $$$$ Luxury | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | South Bank | Katunguru |
| National Park | Murchison Falls National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Safari Suite | Eco Room |
| Dining | Meals are served in the thatched dining area or on the outdoor deck overlooking ... | The lodge restaurant serves meals for guests. Dining is straightforward and loca... |
| Highlights | 10 thatched safari suites raised on pillarsSouth bank of the River NileCanvas/mesh fronts roll back for river viewsSolar-heated showers, some suites with bathtubs | UTB-licensed eco lodgeNear Queen Elizabeth National ParkGame drives and Kazinga Channel accessEco-friendly operations |
| Best For | Luxury travelersCouplesWildlife photographers | Eco-conscious travelersMid-range safari visitorsTravelers exploring Queen Elizabeth NP |
| Activities | Game drives (north bank via ferry)Nile boat cruise to Murchison FallsChimpanzee tracking (Budongo Forest)Bird watching | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat safariBird watchingNature walks |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
Choose Baker's Lodge if you...
- are looking for luxury travelers
- are looking for couples
- are looking for wildlife photographers
- value 10 thatched safari suites raised on pillars
- value south bank of the river nile
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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