Kikonko Lodge vs Marafiki Safari Lodge

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Kikonko Lodge is a budget ($) in South Bank. Marafiki Safari Lodge is a mid-range ($$) in Katunguru. Kikonko Lodge is the more affordable option ($), while Marafiki Safari Lodge positions itself at the mid-range level. They are in different areas: Kikonko Lodge in South Bank and Marafiki Safari Lodge in Katunguru.

Option A

Kikonko Lodge

South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park

A budget lodge on the south bank near Murchison Falls. Further details will be added as information becomes available.

$·Budget

Option B

Marafiki 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

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Kikonko LodgeMarafiki Safari Lodge
CategoryBudgetMid-range
Price Level$ Budget$$ Mid-range
Sector / AreaSouth BankKatunguru
National ParkMurchison Falls National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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