Bwana Tembo Safari Camp vs Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Bwana Tembo Safari Camp is a safari camp ($$) in South Bank. Irungu Forest Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kyambura. Bwana Tembo Safari Camp is the more affordable option ($$), while Irungu Forest Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Bwana Tembo Safari Camp in South Bank and Irungu Forest Safari Lodge in Kyambura.

Option A

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

Option B

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park

A comfort lodge near Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for chimpanzee trekking in the gorge and game drives on the plains.

$$$·Comfort

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Bwana Tembo Safari CampIrungu Forest Safari Lodge
CategorySafari CampComfort
Price Level$$ Mid-range$$$ Comfort
Sector / AreaSouth BankKyambura
National ParkMurchison Falls National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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