Irungu Forest Safari Lodge vs Pian Upe Safari Cottages

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kyambura. Pian Upe Safari Cottages is a budget ($) in Karamoja. Pian Upe Safari Cottages is the more affordable option ($), while Irungu Forest Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge in Kyambura and Pian Upe Safari Cottages in Karamoja.

Option A

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

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.

$·Budget

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Irungu Forest Safari LodgePian Upe Safari Cottages
CategoryComfortBudget
Price Level$$$ Comfort$ Budget
Sector / AreaKyamburaKaramoja
National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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