Elephant Plains Lodge vs Mihingo Lodge

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Elephant Plains Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kasenyi. Mihingo Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in Lake Mburo, well suited for active travelers and horse riders. Elephant Plains Lodge is the more affordable option ($$$), while Mihingo Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Elephant Plains Lodge in Kasenyi and Mihingo Lodge in Lake Mburo. Mihingo Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.

Option A

Elephant Plains Lodge

Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park

A comfort lodge near the Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for game drives on the open savannah.

$$$·Comfort

Option B

Mihingo Lodge

Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park

A boutique eco-lodge built into a rocky hillside overlooking Lake Mburo National Park. Known for horseback safaris and walking safaris.

$$$$·Luxury

Side-by-Side Comparison

Elephant Plains LodgeMihingo Lodge
CategoryComfortLuxury
Price Level$$$ Comfort$$$$ Luxury
Sector / AreaKasenyiLake Mburo
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkLake Mburo National Park
Distance to Park
RoomsTented Room
DiningThe restaurant serves meals with views across the valley and savannah. Fresh ing...
Highlights
Built on 500-million-year-old pre-Cambrian granite kopjePanoramic savannah views with waterhole belowInfinity pool overlooking valley and waterholeOnly horseback safari inside a national park in Uganda
Best For
Active travelersHorse ridersEco-conscious travelers
Activities
Horseback safari inside the national parkWalking with giraffesWalking safariGame drives
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Choose Elephant Plains Lodge if you...

    Choose Mihingo Lodge if you...

    • are looking for active travelers
    • are looking for horse riders
    • are looking for eco-conscious travelers
    • value built on 500-million-year-old pre-cambrian granite kopje
    • value panoramic savannah views with waterhole below

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