Craters Lodge Safari Camp vs Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Both in queen-elizabeth region · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

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

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

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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Craters Lodge Safari CampIrungu Forest Safari Lodge
CategorySafari CampComfort
Price Level$$ Mid-range$$$ Comfort
Sector / AreaCrater LakesKyambura
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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