Elephant Plains Lodge vs Pian Upe Safari Cottages
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Elephant Plains Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kasenyi. Pian Upe Safari Cottages is a budget ($) in Karamoja. Pian Upe Safari Cottages is the more affordable option ($), while Elephant Plains Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Elephant Plains Lodge in Kasenyi and Pian Upe Safari Cottages in Karamoja.
Option A
Elephant Plains Lodge
Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A comfort lodge near the Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for game drives on the open savannah.
Option B
Pian Upe Safari Cottages
Karamoja · Karamoja
Budget cottages near the Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve in the Karamoja region. A simple base for exploring one of Uganda's lesser-visited reserves.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Elephant Plains Lodge | Pian Upe Safari Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Budget |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $ Budget |
| Sector / Area | Kasenyi | Karamoja |
| National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park | — |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | — | — |
| Dining | — | — |
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