Fort Murchison Lodge vs Pumba Safari Cottages
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Fort Murchison Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in South Bank. Pumba Safari Cottages is a budget ($) in Katunguru. Pumba Safari Cottages is the more affordable option ($), while Fort Murchison Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Fort Murchison Lodge in South Bank and Pumba Safari Cottages in Katunguru.
Option A
Fort Murchison Lodge
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls. Offers a convenient base for game drives and boat safaris.
Option B
Pumba Safari Cottages
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
Budget cottages in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple, affordable option for safari visitors.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Fort Murchison Lodge | Pumba Safari Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Comfort | Budget |
| Price Level | $$$ Comfort | $ Budget |
| Sector / Area | South Bank | Katunguru |
| National Park | Murchison Falls National Park | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | — | — |
| Dining | — | — |
| Highlights | — | — |
| Best For | — | — |
| Activities | — | — |
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