Elephant Hub Lodge vs Murchison River Lodge

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Elephant Hub Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Katunguru. Murchison River Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in South Bank, well suited for couples and nature lovers. Elephant Hub Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Murchison River Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Elephant Hub Lodge in Katunguru and Murchison River Lodge in South Bank.

Option A

Elephant Hub Lodge

Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park

A mid-range lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Further details will be added as information becomes available.

$$·Mid-range

Option B

Murchison River Lodge

South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park

A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls National Park. Well suited for game drives and boat safaris on the river.

$$$·Comfort

Side-by-Side Comparison

Elephant Hub LodgeMurchison River Lodge
CategoryMid-rangeComfort
Price Level$$ Mid-range$$$ Comfort
Sector / AreaKatunguruSouth Bank
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National ParkMurchison Falls National Park
Distance to Park
RoomsThatched Cottage, River Cabin, Safari Tent, Camping Tent
DiningThe restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a mix of Ugandan and int...
Highlights
Direct River Nile frontage, north-facingOff-grid operation4.6/5 on TripAdvisor (500+ reviews), #1 of 11 lodgesTripAdvisor Travellers Choice award
Best For
CouplesNature loversBudget-conscious safari travelers (camping option)
Activities
Game drives (north bank)River wildlife viewing from the lodgeBoat safari to Murchison FallsBird watching
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Choose Elephant Hub Lodge if you...

    Choose Murchison River Lodge if you...

    • are looking for couples
    • are looking for nature lovers
    • are looking for budget-conscious safari travelers (camping option)
    • value direct river nile frontage, north-facing
    • value off-grid operation

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