Hawk's Eye Lodge vs Murchison River Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Hawk's Eye Lodge is a eco lodge ($$$) in Katunguru, often chosen by eco-conscious travelers and mid-range safari visitors. Murchison River Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in South Bank, well suited for couples and nature lovers. They are in different areas: Hawk's Eye Lodge in Katunguru and Murchison River Lodge in South Bank. Hawk's Eye Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
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.
Option B
Murchison River Lodge
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls National Park. Well suited for game drives and boat safaris on the river.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Hawk's Eye Lodge | Murchison River Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Eco Lodge | Comfort |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Katunguru | South Bank |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Murchison Falls National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Eco Room | Thatched Cottage, River Cabin, Safari Tent, Camping Tent |
| Dining | The lodge restaurant serves meals for guests. Dining is straightforward and loca... | The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a mix of Ugandan and int... |
| Highlights | UTB-licensed eco lodgeNear Queen Elizabeth National ParkGame drives and Kazinga Channel accessEco-friendly operations | Direct River Nile frontage, north-facingOff-grid operation4.6/5 on TripAdvisor (500+ reviews), #1 of 11 lodgesTripAdvisor Travellers Choice award |
| Best For | Eco-conscious travelersMid-range safari visitorsTravelers exploring Queen Elizabeth NP | CouplesNature loversBudget-conscious safari travelers (camping option) |
| Activities | Game drivesKazinga Channel boat safariBird watchingNature walks | Game drives (north bank)River wildlife viewing from the lodgeBoat safari to Murchison FallsBird watching |
| Website | Visit website | Visit website |
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
Choose Murchison River Lodge if you...
- are looking for couples
- are looking for nature lovers
- are looking for budget-conscious safari travelers (camping option)
- value direct river nile frontage, north-facing
- value off-grid operation
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