Buffalo Safari Lodge vs Fort Murchison Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Buffalo Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Katunguru. Fort Murchison Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in South Bank. Buffalo Safari Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Fort Murchison Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Buffalo Safari Lodge in Katunguru and Fort Murchison Lodge in South Bank.
Option A
Buffalo Safari Lodge
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A mid-range lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A practical base for game drives and boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel.
Option B
Fort Murchison Lodge
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls. Offers a convenient base for game drives and boat safaris.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Buffalo Safari Lodge | Fort Murchison Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Comfort |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Katunguru | South Bank |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Murchison Falls National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | — | — |
| Dining | — | — |
| Highlights | — | — |
| Best For | — | — |
| Activities | — | — |
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