Jan
GoodUganda is a year-round destination; rain is possible in any season.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Queen Elizabeth, Uganda
Lodge
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Full board+ (FB+)
Accommodation, Meals and 11 more
8 rooms
Standard Banda, Deluxe Banda
All ages welcome
By road
about 70 km from Kihihi airstrip (KHX)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$1,360
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Kyambura Gorge Lodge sits beside a forested gorge in Uganda, with views across the savanna towards the Rwenzori Mountains. Its former coffee store forms the heart of a small lodge with eight hand-built bandas, divided equally between standard and deluxe rooms. Each has a private balcony and indoor and outdoor showers. A footpath leads from the lodge towards the starting point for chimpanzee trekking, while the surrounding wetlands offer birding. Between outings, there is a swimming pool and spa. The lodge also connects guests with community conservation projects and the work of the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Team.
“A small base for travellers who want chimpanzees, birding and a closer look at conservation, with private balconies, a pool and included massages to balance time outdoors.”
Best for
BirdersLuxury seekersRepeat safari-goersGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
ChimpanzeeLionBirdlife
Chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, wetland birding and the lion-monitoring work around Queen Elizabeth National Park give this small lodge its wildlife focus.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay three nights in 2026 or 2027 and receive 50% off the third night. This offer cannot be combined with the five-for-four multi-lodge offer.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Soft drinks
- Standard and premium alcoholic drinks
- Signature cocktails
- Cellar collection wines excluding French champagne
- Single malt whiskeys
- Laundry services
- Lodge activities
- Spa treatments and massages
- Private balcony
- Indoor and outdoor shower
- Hair dryer
Not included
A compulsory US$50 community and conservation fee per guest per night is charged separately from the accommodation rate.
Optional extras (at a cost)
French champagne costs extra. A dinner and presentation with the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Team costs US$200 per group and is booked in advance.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- In-room WiFi
- Fans
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Standard Banda4 at the property · Private balcony, En-suite bathroom, Double vanity, Indoor and outdoor shower, Fans, Hair dryer, Wi-Fi
- Deluxe Banda4 at the property · Private balcony, En-suite bathroom, Double vanity, Indoor and outdoor shower, Fans, Hair dryer, Wi-Fi
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By road · about 70 km from Kihihi airstrip (KHX)
- Transfers
- The drive from Kampala takes about six to seven hours including a lunch stop. Allow about six hours from Kigali or two and a half hours from Kibale Lodge.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Green season
- April: Green season
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Green season
- November: Green season
- December: Good
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
GoodUganda is a year-round destination; rain is possible in any season.
Mar
Green seasonA rainy-season month, with slower travel after rain.
Apr
Green seasonA rainy-season month, with slower travel after rain.
May
GoodUganda is a year-round destination; rain is possible in any season.
Jun
GoodUganda is a year-round destination; rain is possible in any season.
Jul
GoodUganda is a year-round destination; rain is possible in any season.
Aug
GoodUganda is a year-round destination; rain is possible in any season.
Sep
GoodUganda is a year-round destination; rain is possible in any season.
Oct
Green seasonA rainy-season month, with slower travel after rain.
Nov
Green seasonA rainy-season month, with slower travel after rain.
Dec
GoodUganda is a year-round destination; rain is possible in any season.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.