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Sunset light washes over Kyambura Gorge Lodge, revealing its elevated position overlooking rolling green valleys and surrounding wilderness.
Kyambura

Gorge Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Endless views

Kyambura Lodge is situated at the eastern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park, in the great East African Rift Valley, with fantastic views over the national park and the Rwenzori Mountains and close to Kyambura Gorge.

The lodge has been built using environmentally friendly local materials fitted by a local community workmanship. Accommodation is provided in seven spacious and tastefully designed self contained grass-thatched cottages with private bathrooms and a wooden balcony perched over Queen Elizabeth National Park. There is a swimming pool, adjacent to the campfire, where traditional dancing is often performed by the Banyaruguru tribe. The restaurant and the lounge/bar open onto a sun-downer deck overlooking the park and a great place for relaxing or winding up the day’s activities. The kitchen features international and local cuisine, and meals are mainly prepared with organic vegetables from the lodge’s own garden.

Queen Elizabeth National Park hosts almost 100 mammal species and a remarkable 606 bird species making this superb safari territory, whilst Kyambura Gorge harbours habituated chimpanzees and treks there are a highlight.

A close-up portrait of a chimpanzee resting among dense foliage in Kyambura Gorge, highlighting the lodge’s proximity to renowned chimp tracking experiences.

You will love

  • Game drives through QENP
  • Boat trips on the Kazinga Channel
  • Chimpanzee tracking Kyambura Gorge
  • Forest walks into Maramagambo Forest
  • Community, village and crater walks

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Another angle of a Kyambura Gorge Lodge guest room reveals polished timber floors, soft furnishings and panoramic views across the surrounding greenery.
A spacious guest suite at Kyambura Gorge Lodge features a four-poster bed, mosquito netting and natural light flowing in from wide forest-facing doors.
The open-sided main lodge at Kyambura Gorge Lodge sits beneath mature trees, surrounded by gardens and views into the forested landscape.
A close-up portrait of a chimpanzee in dense forest underlines Kyambura Gorge Lodge’s proximity to one of Uganda’s most celebrated primate habitats.
The main lounge at Kyambura Gorge Lodge blends warm timber, soft lighting and curated African details, creating a relaxed space for unwinding between activities.
The open-sided main lodge at Kyambura Gorge Lodge glows at dusk, with thatched roofing, warm lighting and views into the surrounding greenery.
Golden sunset light illuminates Kyambura Gorge Lodge, revealing its elevated position above rolling forest and savannah landscapes.
A safari boat cruises the Kazinga Channel as hippos gather along the water’s edge, offering a classic wildlife experience near Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
A wooden footbridge crosses a rocky forest stream in Kyambura Gorge, surrounded by dense rainforest and filtered light beneath the canopy.
The swimming pool at Kyambura Gorge Lodge set within stone terraces and gardens, offering a tranquil place to unwind after wildlife experiences.
Guests and a guide pause at sunset on a ridge above Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying expansive savannah views near Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
An open-air dining area at Kyambura Gorge Lodge with long communal tables set beneath a shaded veranda overlooking the surrounding bush.
The landscaped gardens of Kyambura Gorge Lodge framed by mature trees and sweeping views across the forested gorge.
A pod of hippos surfaces in calm waters nearby, highlighting the rich wildlife found within the broader Queen Elizabeth National Park ecosystem.
Young lion cubs peer through tangled branches, offering a rare glimpse of wildlife encounters possible within Queen Elizabeth National Park near Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
A chimpanzee rests quietly among the roots of the rainforest, reflecting the intimate forest encounters that define the Kyambura Gorge experience.
A chimpanzee balances on a branch high in the forest canopy of Kyambura Gorge, capturing the intimate wildlife encounters found near the lodge.
A local community member carefully sorts and dries coffee beans by hand, reflecting Kyambura Gorge Lodge’s close connection to nearby villages and sustainable livelihoods.
Raised wooden walkways wind through the rainforest of Kyambura Gorge, leading guests deep into one of Uganda’s most atmospheric forest corridors.
A relaxed indoor sitting area at Kyambura Gorge Lodge featuring soft furnishings, natural textures and leafy forest views through wide windows.
An elegant guest room at Kyambura Gorge Lodge featuring a four-poster bed, natural timber floors and soft safari-inspired furnishings.
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A wide aerial view of Kyambura Gorge Lodge set amid lush forested hills on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda.
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