Budongo Eco Lodge vs Bwana Tembo Safari Camp

Both in murchison-falls region · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Budongo Eco Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Budongo. Bwana Tembo Safari Camp is a safari camp ($$) in South Bank. They are in different areas: Budongo Eco Lodge in Budongo and Bwana Tembo Safari Camp in South Bank. Budongo Eco Lodge has a stronger eco/community focus.

Option A

Budongo Eco Lodge

Budongo · Murchison Falls National Park

An eco-friendly lodge in the Budongo Forest Reserve, well suited for chimpanzee trekking and forest birding. Located outside the main park area.

$$·Mid-range

Option B

Bwana Tembo Safari Camp

South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park

A safari camp on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Tented accommodation in a natural bush setting.

$$·Safari Camp

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Budongo Eco LodgeBwana Tembo Safari Camp
CategoryMid-rangeSafari Camp
Price Level$$ Mid-range$$ Mid-range
Sector / AreaBudongoSouth Bank
National ParkMurchison Falls National Park
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