Mihingo Lodge vs Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Mihingo Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in Lake Mburo, often chosen by active travelers and horse riders. Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge is a budget ($) in Katunguru. Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge is the more affordable option ($), while Mihingo Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Mihingo Lodge in Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge in Katunguru. Mihingo Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Mihingo Lodge
Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park
A boutique eco-lodge built into a rocky hillside overlooking Lake Mburo National Park. Known for horseback safaris and walking safaris.
Option B
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A budget lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. An affordable base for park activities.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Mihingo Lodge | Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Luxury | Budget |
| Price Level | $$$$ Luxury | $ Budget |
| Sector / Area | Lake Mburo | Katunguru |
| National Park | Lake Mburo National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | Tented Room | — |
| Dining | The 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 | — |
| Website | Visit website | — |
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
Choose Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge if you...
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