How much does it cost to sleep at Kyambura Gorge Lodge in 2026/2027?
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is a luxury hotel that exceeds all travelers’ expectations. Kyambura Gorge Lodges’ main area offers a first impression of high ceilings and all the structures in a cozy corner for relaxation, reading, and enjoying stunning views of the surrounding Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kyambura Gorge Lodge is the perfect spot for tourists interested in a mix of a luxury stay and exciting activities. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is constructed on the edge of the Kyambura Gorge, just outside of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kyambura Gorge itself protects the family of habituated chimpanzees that sometimes come to the lodge. Although there are fewer chimpanzees compared to Kibale Forest National Park and Kalinzu Forest. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is perched on the edge of Kyambura Gorge, offering stunning views of the lush, evergreen forest. Kyambura Gorge Lodge has a bar set high. Kyambura Gorge Lodge constructed the rooms by walking down well-maintained paths through the gardens.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge offers spacious bandas with an open-plan bedroom, lounge area, day bed, and a private veranda that overlook the evergreen forest. Kyambura Gorge cottages have en-suite bathrooms with running water.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge activities include chimpanzee tracking within Kyambura Gorge itself, where travelers can spot the habituated chimpanzee family. Travelers can engage in other activities such as wildlife walks, tree-climbing tracking, mongoose tracking, visits to community projects, game viewing at Queen Elizabeth National Park, coffee plantations, and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
What to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park in 2026/2027?
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Trekking chimpanzees in the African jungle, as they swing from tree branches within the canopy, is exhilarating in nature. Kyambura Gorge chimps cross and scamper on the trees above the beautiful gorge, and travelers must cross the river using natural bridges in order to trek chimps. Kyambura Gorge chimpanzee trekking lasts from between 2–3 hours; descending to the steep slope gorge and crossing through the log bridges over the river needs some level of fitness.
Chimpanzee trekking encounters can also be done in the nearby Kalinzu Forest, which is a reserved forest that is located just 30 minutes’ drive from the Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Kalinzu Forest protects a community of approximately 40 habituated chimpanzees.
Lion Monitoring in Queen Elizabeth
Lion monitoring in Queen Elizabeth National Park offers a unique chance to participate in the lion monitoring project. Tourists can collect survey data while on Queen Elizabeth National Park game drives and submit it to the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Team. During Lion monitoring, travelers can record using the GPS of the safari vehicles and take specific rare photos of the lions that you spot on your game drive.
Boat Cruise
The Kazinga Channel is a 32-kilometer stretch connecting Uganda’s beautiful lakes. The Kazinga Channel is rich in wildlife. Boat cruises start from Mweya Safari Lodge, which is just about an hour’s drive via Queen Elizabeth National Park from Kyambura Gorge Lodge, and Kazinga Channel boat cruises last from 3-4 hours. The boat trip provides a wonderful opportunity to take beautiful photos and view many animals that come to cool off at the shore's edge, including lions, hippos, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, and leopards.
Lion Research Safari
Join a group of local scientific researchers on their daily game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to record and locate the behavior of a lion pride they are studying. Lion research safari is best done in the morning hours.
Kyambura Wetland Walk
Kyambura Wetland is a secured 45 acres located south of the Kyambura Gorge Lodge. The wetland was previously used as an illegal brickwork, but now it's rapidly taken back to its natural state. Kyambura Wetland attracts more than 200 bird species, mammals, and primates.
When can I go to Queen Elizabeth National Park in 2026/2027?
The best time to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife spotting and chimpanzee trekking is from June to September and December to February, although game drives and wildlife safaris can be done throughout the year. Queen Elizabeth National Park is located on the Great Rift Valley floor in the southwestern part of Uganda.