Kabalega Wilderness Lodge vs Pumba Safari Cottages
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in South Bank. Pumba Safari Cottages is a budget ($) in Katunguru. Pumba Safari Cottages is the more affordable option ($), while Kabalega Wilderness Lodge positions itself at the mid-range level. They are in different areas: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge in South Bank and Pumba Safari Cottages in Katunguru.
Option A
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A mid-range lodge on the south bank of Murchison Falls, named after the historical Kabalega Falls. A practical base for park activities.
Option B
Pumba Safari Cottages
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
Budget cottages in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple, affordable option for safari visitors.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Kabalega Wilderness Lodge | Pumba Safari Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Budget |
| Price Level | $$ Mid-range | $ 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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