Pakuba Safari Lodge vs Pumba Safari Cottages
Both offer game drives · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Pakuba Safari Lodge is a luxury ($$$$) in North Bank. Pumba Safari Cottages is a budget ($) in Katunguru. Pumba Safari Cottages is the more affordable option ($), while Pakuba Safari Lodge positions itself at the luxury level. They are in different areas: Pakuba Safari Lodge in North Bank and Pumba Safari Cottages in Katunguru.
Option A
Pakuba Safari Lodge
North Bank · Murchison Falls National Park
A luxury lodge on the north bank of Murchison Falls National Park, positioned inside the main game-viewing area with direct access to the savannah.
Option B
Pumba Safari Cottages
Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park
Budget cottages in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple, affordable option for safari visitors.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Pakuba Safari Lodge | Pumba Safari Cottages | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Luxury | Budget |
| Price Level | $$$$ Luxury | $ Budget |
| Sector / Area | North 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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