Craters Lodge Safari Camp vs Mama Washindi Lodge

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Craters Lodge Safari Camp is a safari camp ($$) in Crater Lakes. Mama Washindi Lodge is a budget ($) in South Bank. Mama Washindi Lodge is the more affordable option ($), 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 Mama Washindi Lodge in South Bank.

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

Mama Washindi Lodge

South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park

A budget lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. An affordable option for visitors to the park.

$·Budget

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Craters Lodge Safari CampMama Washindi Lodge
CategorySafari CampBudget
Price Level$$ Mid-range$ Budget
Sector / AreaCrater LakesSouth Bank
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkMurchison Falls National Park
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