Craters Lodge Safari Camp vs Hippo Hill Camp

Both in queen-elizabeth region · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Craters Lodge Safari Camp is a safari camp ($$) in Crater Lakes. Hippo Hill Camp is a budget ($) in Katunguru. Hippo Hill Camp is the more affordable option ($), while Craters Lodge Safari Camp positions itself at the mid-range level. They are in different areas: Craters Lodge Safari Camp in Crater Lakes and Hippo Hill Camp in Katunguru.

Option A

Craters Lodge Safari Camp

Crater Lakes · Queen Elizabeth National Park

A safari camp in the crater lakes area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Set among the volcanic crater lakes of the western rift valley.

$$·Safari Camp

Option B

Hippo Hill Camp

Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park

A budget camp in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Further details will be added as information becomes available.

$·Budget

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Craters Lodge Safari CampHippo Hill Camp
CategorySafari CampBudget
Price Level$$ Mid-range$ Budget
Sector / AreaCrater LakesKatunguru
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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