Craters Lodge Safari Camp vs Ishasha Jungle Lodge

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

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

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

Ishasha Jungle Lodge

Ishasha · Ishasha

A comfort lodge in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions. Set in a forested area near the Ishasha River.

$$$·Comfort

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Craters Lodge Safari CampIshasha Jungle Lodge
CategorySafari CampComfort
Price Level$$ Mid-range$$$ Comfort
Sector / AreaCrater LakesIshasha
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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