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.

$$·Mid-range

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.

$·Budget

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Kabalega Wilderness LodgePumba Safari Cottages
CategoryMid-rangeBudget
Price Level$$ Mid-range$ Budget
Sector / AreaSouth BankKatunguru
National ParkMurchison Falls National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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