Chobe Safari Lodge vs Hawk's Eye Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Chobe Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in North Bank, often chosen by families and groups and conferences. Hawk's Eye Lodge is a eco lodge ($$$) in Katunguru, well suited for eco-conscious travelers and mid-range safari visitors. They are in different areas: Chobe Safari Lodge in North Bank and Hawk's Eye Lodge in Katunguru. Hawk's Eye Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Chobe Safari Lodge
North Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A large lodge on the northern bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a wide range of room types from safari tents to a presidential cottage.
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
| Chobe Safari Lodge | Hawk's Eye Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Eco Lodge |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | North Bank | Katunguru |
| National Park | Murchison Falls National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | Inside the park | — |
| Rooms | Guest Room, Luxury Safari Tent, Suite, Presidential Cottage | Eco Room |
| Dining | The restaurant serves a mix of local Ugandan and international cuisine. Meals ar... | The lodge restaurant serves meals for guests. Dining is straightforward and loca... |
| Highlights | Three-tiered cascading pool featured in travel magazinesOver 60 units across 5 room categoriesNorthern bank of the Nile with river viewsGym, spa, and health club on site | UTB-licensed eco lodgeNear Queen Elizabeth National ParkGame drives and Kazinga Channel accessEco-friendly operations |
| Best For | FamiliesGroups and conferencesMid-range travelers | Eco-conscious travelersMid-range safari visitorsTravelers exploring Queen Elizabeth NP |
| Activities | Game drives (Buligi area)Boat cruise to Murchison FallsTop of the Falls hikeBird watching | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat safariBird watchingNature walks |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
Choose Chobe Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for families
- are looking for groups and conferences
- are looking for mid-range travelers
- value three-tiered cascading pool featured in travel magazines
- value over 60 units across 5 room categories
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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