Pakuba Safari Lodge vs Pian Upe Safari Cottages

Both offer game drives · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Pakuba Safari Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in North Bank. Pian Upe Safari Cottages is a budget ($) in Karamoja. Pian Upe Safari Cottages is the more affordable option ($), while Pakuba Safari Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Pakuba Safari Lodge in North Bank and Pian Upe Safari Cottages in Karamoja.

Option A

Pakuba Safari Lodge

North Bank · Murchison Falls National Park

A luxury lodge on the north bank of Murchison Falls National Park, positioned inside the main game-viewing area with direct access to the savannah.

$$$$·Luxury

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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Pakuba Safari LodgePian Upe Safari Cottages
CategoryLuxuryBudget
Price Level$$$$ Luxury$ Budget
Sector / AreaNorth BankKaramoja
National ParkMurchison Falls National Park
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