Fort Murchison Lodge vs Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Fort Murchison Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in South Bank. Irungu Forest Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kyambura. They are in different areas: Fort Murchison Lodge in South Bank and Irungu Forest Safari Lodge in Kyambura.
Option A
Fort Murchison Lodge
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls. Offers a convenient base for game drives and boat safaris.
$$$·Comfort
Option B
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park
A comfort lodge near Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for chimpanzee trekking in the gorge and game drives on the plains.
$$$·Comfort
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Fort Murchison Lodge | Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Comfort |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $$$ Comfort |
| Sector / Area | South Bank | Kyambura |
| National Park | Murchison Falls National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | — | — |
| Dining | — | — |
| Highlights | — | — |
| Best For | — | — |
| Activities | — | — |
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