Craters Lodge Safari Camp vs Kasenyi Safari Camp

Both in queen-elizabeth region · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

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

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

Kasenyi Safari Camp

Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park

A tented safari camp on the Kasenyi plains inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well positioned for early morning game drives in the park's best wildlife area.

$$$·Safari Camp

Side-by-Side Comparison

Craters Lodge Safari CampKasenyi Safari Camp
CategorySafari CampSafari Camp
Price Level$$ Mid-range$$$ Comfort
Sector / AreaCrater LakesKasenyi
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
Distance to Park
Rooms
Dining
Highlights
Inside the parkKasenyi plains game viewingTented camp experienceClose to lions
Best For
Safari enthusiastsPhotographersWildlife lovers
Activities
Game drivesBird watchingNature walks

Choose Craters Lodge Safari Camp if you...

    Choose Kasenyi Safari Camp if you...

    • are looking for safari enthusiasts
    • are looking for photographers
    • are looking for wildlife lovers
    • value inside the park
    • value kasenyi plains game viewing

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