Craters Lodge Safari Camp vs Pumba Safari Cottages

Both in queen-elizabeth region · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Craters Lodge Safari Camp is a safari camp ($$) in Crater Lakes. Pumba Safari Cottages is a budget ($) in Katunguru. Pumba Safari Cottages is the more affordable option ($), 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 Pumba Safari Cottages in Katunguru.

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

Pumba Safari Cottages

Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park

Budget cottages in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple, affordable option for safari visitors.

$·Budget

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Craters Lodge Safari CampPumba Safari Cottages
CategorySafari CampBudget
Price Level$$ Mid-range$ Budget
Sector / AreaCrater LakesKatunguru
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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