Craters Lodge Safari Camp vs Kikorongo Safari Lodge
Both in queen-elizabeth region · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Craters Lodge Safari Camp is a safari camp ($$) in Crater Lakes. Kikorongo Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kikorongo, well suited for safari travelers and couples. Craters Lodge Safari Camp is the more affordable option ($$), while Kikorongo Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Craters Lodge Safari Camp in Crater Lakes and Kikorongo Safari Lodge in Kikorongo.
Option A
Craters Lodge Safari Camp
Crater Lakes · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A safari camp in the crater lakes area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Set among the volcanic crater lakes of the western rift valley.
Option B
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
Kikorongo · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A comfort lodge on the Equator in Kasese district, positioned between Queen Elizabeth NP and Rwenzori Mountains NP. Views extend across Lake Kikorongo, Lake George, the Kazinga Channel, and the Rwenzori range.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Craters Lodge Safari Camp | Kikorongo Safari Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Safari Camp | Comfort |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | Crater Lakes | Kikorongo |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | — | Intimate Cottage (Sunrise Wing), Intimate Cottage (Sunset Wing), Premium Tented Cottage (Sunrise Wing), Premium Tented Cottage (Sunset Wing) |
| Dining | — | The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with views across the r... |
| Highlights | — | On the Equator in Kasese districtBetween Queen Elizabeth NP and Rwenzori Mountains NPViews: Lake Kikorongo, Lake George, Kazinga Channel, Rwenzori MountainsSunrise and Sunset accommodation wings |
| Best For | — | Safari travelersCouplesPhotography |
| Activities | — | Game drives (Queen Elizabeth NP)Kazinga Channel boat cruiseCrater lake drivesBirdwatching |
| Website | — | Visit website |
Choose Craters Lodge Safari Camp if you...
Choose Kikorongo Safari Lodge if you...
- are looking for safari travelers
- are looking for couples
- are looking for photography
- value on the equator in kasese district
- value between queen elizabeth np and rwenzori mountains np
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