Fort Murchison Lodge vs Tembo Safari Lodge

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Fort Murchison Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in South Bank. Tembo Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Katunguru. Tembo Safari Lodge 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 Tembo Safari Lodge 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.

$$$·Comfort

Option B

Tembo Safari 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

Side-by-Side Comparison

Fort Murchison LodgeTembo Safari Lodge
CategoryComfortMid-range
Price Level$$$ Comfort$$ Mid-range
Sector / AreaSouth BankKatunguru
National ParkMurchison Falls National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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