Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Luxury in Queen Elizabeth NP.
Rating: Luxury
Price range: $580 – $1410
Nestled on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kyambura Gorge Lodge boasts sweeping views of the extensive savannah plains against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains and the Kyambura Gorge ravine. This idyllic location makes it the perfect base for tracking the lost chimpanzees in the gorge’s forest reserve and experiencing the park’s amazing northern game.
Centered around the waterway of the Kazinga Channel, where animals come to bathe, Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Africa’s most beautiful and varied parks, and Kyambura Gorge Lodge offers an immersive and comfortable way to experience it.
The guest bandas feature an afro-chic theme, with an emphasis on local artifacts reimagined in a new context. Each banda offers a unique view of either the savannah or the gorge, providing guests with a one-of-a-kind experience. The lodge has four new deluxe bandas and four standard bandas, ensuring a comfortable and luxurious stay for all guests. Additionally, a new spa and swimming pool were launched in 2019, providing guests with even more opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation during their stay.
How to get there
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is located in the northern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park, reachable with a 1-hour flight from Entebbe and a 2-hour drive from Kasese Airport. Guests traveling from Bwindi via Kihihi Airtrips can take a 15-minute flight or a scenic 5-hour drive through the park.
In general, Kyambura Gorge Lodge provides a luxurious and immersive safari experience in one of Uganda’s most stunning national parks. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views, comfortable accommodations, and unforgettable wildlife adventures.
Accommodation at Kyambura
Kyambura Gorge Lodge offers eight unique luxury bandas, including four deluxe bandas with either iron-sheet or thatch roofs, each with a private balcony offering spectacular views of the park. Additionally, there is one cottage reserved for guides and drivers.
All rooms are complete with en-suite bathrooms featuring flushing toilets, double vanity, and shower with hot and cold running water. For an exclusive stay, all guests have access to complimentary personal butler service.
After a thrilling day of game drives, guests can relax in the inviting saltwater swimming pool, which boasts expansive views of the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
For the ultimate relaxation, guests can enjoy a tranquil massage in the newly renovated lodge spa. Each guest receives one complimentary 30-minute massage per stay, with extra massages available at an additional cost.
Full board accommodation includes all soft drinks and house alcoholic beverages, excluding premium drinks. Guests also receive complimentary laundry service. Power sockets and charging facilities, as well as hairdryers, are available in the rooms. Note that there is no air conditioning in the rooms. Guests can access Wi-Fi and internet in the main lodge only, and while the connection can be slow at times, it is generally good.
In general, Kyambura Gorge Lodge provides guests with luxurious and comfortable accommodations, complete with breathtaking views and exceptional amenities. From personal butler service to complimentary massages, guests can indulge in an unforgettable safari experience.
Amenities
Laundry Services
En-suite bathrooms
Swimming Pool
30-Minute Massage
Wi-Fi Available
Restaurant & Bar
Drinks at the Bar
Mosquito net
High Season Rates (2021)
1 June to 30 September and 15 December to 28 February.
| Room Type 2021 | Per person sharing | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Rooms | USD 970 | USD 1160 |
| Deluxe Banda | USd 1175 | USd 1410 |
Low Season Rates (2021)
1 June to 30 September and 15 December to 28 February
| Room Type 2021 | Per person sharing | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Rooms | USD 580 | USD 580 |
| Deluxe Banda | USd 700 | USd 700 |
Activities at Kymabura Gorge Lodge
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is the ultimate destination for those seeking to track the lost chimpanzees in the sunken forest of Kyambura Gorge and experience the amazing wildlife in one of Africa’s most beautiful parks, centered around the Kazinga Channel. With six hundred incredible bird species, the park boasts the highest number of bird species in an African park.
Chimpanzee Tracking
One of the exciting things to do at Kyambura Gorge Lodge is to go chimpanzee tracking. Witnessing these primates move through their natural environment, swinging from the branches high above the forest floor, is truly exhilarating. Visitors must be agile and fit as they cross natural bridges over the river to keep up with the chimps moving effortlessly through the trees above the gorge. While the walk typically lasts 2-3 hours, descending the steep ravine and crossing the log bridges can be challenging. In addition to the Kyambura Gorge, visitors can also go chimpanzee tracking in the nearby Kalinzu forest reserve, which is only a 30-minute drive from the lodge and is home to a community of about 40 habituated chimpanzees.
Tree Climbing Lions Research Safari
Take a fascinating adventure with a local scientific researcher studying a lion pride in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You can join this activity from Kyambura Gorge Lodge in the morning when there is enough time to track the pride of lions and a high chance of finding them.
It’s rare for lions to climb trees, with only one subspecies known to do so regularly. This subspecies can be found in Ishasha, located in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Seeing a pride resting on the branches of one of the many fig trees in the park is a major highlight of any visit.
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Located between Lakes Edward and George, the Kazinga Channel is a 32-kilometer stretch abundant in wildlife. You can embark on a boat trip from Mweya Safari Lodge, approximately an hour’s drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge. The cruise is about 3 to 4 hours long and offers an excellent chance to capture photos of animals that come to the water’s edge to cool off. Expect to see various animals, such as lions, buffalos, hippos, elephants, and leopards.
Kyambura Wetland
South of the Volcanoes Safaris, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, is a wetland with more than 200 species of birds. The marsh is also used to train community members in birding and guiding. In addition, the community has replanted over 500 indigenous trees along the banks of the Kyambura River. Over the past two decades, this place has suffered from soil erosion and water pollution due to habitat destruction and human encroachment.
Throughout the year, the Lodge conducts community outreach and training programs to create a team of qualified local guides who can lead wetland tours. It maintains a trail system throughout the wetland, and guided walks are available to Kyambura Gorge guests.
Gorge Walk
Guests at Kyambura Gorge Lodge can take a 45-minute walk to explore the beautiful landscape surrounding the Lodge, situated between the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kyambura Gorge, and the local community.
Eco-tourism
Guests at Kyambura Gorge Lodge have the opportunity to participate in the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism project, which includes a range of community and conservation activities developed since 2009 to safeguard the Kyambura Gorge ecosystem. By taking part in these activities, guests can contribute to the long-term conservation of the area.
Walking safaris
Walking safaris have been created around the lodge, allowing guests to experience the dramatic landscapes of Kyambura Gorge and the Queen Elizabeth savannah, as well as visit a reclaimed wetland. Guests can walk along the Kyambura Gorge buffer zone, which has been created to protect the fragile ecosystem from encroachment and even contribute to the conservation project by planting a seedling.
In general, Kyambura Gorge Lodge offers guests a unique and immersive wildlife experience while contributing to the conservation and protection of the local ecosystem. With a range of activities and opportunities to explore the surrounding area, guests can enjoy an unforgettable safari experience while making a positive impact on the environment.
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