Heritage Safari Lodge vs Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Heritage Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in South Bank. Irungu Forest Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kyambura. Heritage Safari Lodge is the more affordable option ($$), while Irungu Forest Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Heritage Safari Lodge in South Bank and Irungu Forest Safari Lodge in Kyambura.

Option A

Heritage Safari Lodge

South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park

A mid-range lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls National Park. A practical base for game drives and boat safaris.

$$·Mid-range

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

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Heritage Safari LodgeIrungu Forest Safari Lodge
CategoryMid-rangeComfort
Price Level$$ Mid-range$$$ Comfort
Sector / AreaSouth BankKyambura
National ParkMurchison Falls National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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