Chobe Safari Lodge vs Pian Upe Safari Cottages
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Chobe Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in North Bank, often chosen by families and groups and conferences. Pian Upe Safari Cottages is a budget ($) in Karamoja. Pian Upe Safari Cottages is the more affordable option ($), while Chobe Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Chobe Safari Lodge in North Bank and Pian Upe Safari Cottages in Karamoja.
Option A
Chobe Safari Lodge
North Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A large lodge on the northern bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a wide range of room types from safari tents to a presidential cottage.
Option B
Pian Upe Safari Cottages
Karamoja · Karamoja
Budget cottages near the Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve in the Karamoja region. A simple base for exploring one of Uganda's lesser-visited reserves.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Chobe Safari Lodge | Pian Upe Safari Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Budget |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $ Budget |
| Sector / Area | North Bank | Karamoja |
| National Park | Murchison Falls National Park | — |
| Distance to Park | Inside the park | — |
| Rooms | Guest Room, Luxury Safari Tent, Suite, Presidential Cottage | — |
| Dining | The restaurant serves a mix of local Ugandan and international cuisine. Meals ar... | — |
| Highlights | Three-tiered cascading pool featured in travel magazinesOver 60 units across 5 room categoriesNorthern bank of the Nile with river viewsGym, spa, and health club on site | — |
| Best For | FamiliesGroups and conferencesMid-range travelers | — |
| Activities | Game drives (Buligi area)Boat cruise to Murchison FallsTop of the Falls hikeBird watching | — |
| Website | Visit website | — |
Choose Chobe Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for families
- are looking for groups and conferences
- are looking for mid-range travelers
- value three-tiered cascading pool featured in travel magazines
- value over 60 units across 5 room categories
Choose Pian Upe Safari Cottages if you...
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