Buffalo Safari Lodge vs Murchison Treehouse
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Buffalo Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Katunguru. Murchison Treehouse is a budget ($) in South Bank. Murchison Treehouse is the more affordable option ($), while Buffalo Safari Lodge positions itself at the mid-range level. They are in different areas: Buffalo Safari Lodge in Katunguru and Murchison Treehouse in South Bank.
Option A
Buffalo Safari Lodge
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A mid-range lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A practical base for game drives and boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel.
Option B
Murchison Treehouse
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A budget accommodation near Murchison Falls with a distinctive treehouse concept. An affordable option for park visitors.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Buffalo Safari Lodge | Murchison Treehouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Budget |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $ Budget |
| 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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