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Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Mountain & Forest Lodge

Your Front Row Seat to the Sunken Jungle

A renovated coffee store becomes your modernbase for chimp tracking in a sunkenrainforest, exploration of Queen ElizabethNational Park, and visiting the Mountains ofthe Moon.

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Why it's unique

Offering chimp tracking and game spotting in one of Africa's regions, Kyambura Gorge Lodge also boasts grand views of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Named for the nearby sunken forest, Kyambura Gorge Lodge blends modern comfort and wild adventure. Track chimps, spot lions and leopards, and cruise the Kazinga Channel for elephants and hippos. Later, unwind with spa treatments, a pool, and sweeping views.

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Kyambura Gorge Lodge

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The stay

Kyambura Gorge at a glance.

Type
Mountain & Forest Lodge
Ideal For
Couples
Experience
Gorilla Trekking
Geography
Mountain
Collection
Off the Grid
When To Go
Anytime

Where it is

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Queen Elizabeth Park, Uganda

In southwestern Uganda, this park features savannas, wetlands, and forests, and teems with wildlife, including lions, elephants, and hippos.

How To Get There

Fly into Entebbe International Airport and then take a domestic flight or drive scenic routes to the park’s main entrances.

Flora & Fauna

Queen Elizabeth National Park features over 95 mammal species, including elephants and lions, and a variety of bird species, making it a vibrant and ecologically rich destination.

Cultural Impact

90% of staff are from nearby villages. The lodge also supports the Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative and leads restoration through the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism Project.

Journeys

Journeys built around Kyambura Gorge.

Uganda10 Days / 9 NightsUnforgettable Uganda: A Safari for the Soul
  1. Mount Gahinga Lodge
  2. Bwindi Lodge
  3. Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Experience the thrill of trekking for gorillas, spotting golden monkeys, and searching for chimps on this unforgettable safari. From Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park, immerse yourself in Uganda’s stunning wildlife and culture.

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UGANDA10 Days, 9 NightsPrimo for Primates
  1. No.5 Boutique Hotel
  2. Kibale Lodge
  3. Kyambura Gorge Lodge
  4. Bwindi Lodge

Descend into Kyambura's gorge for “lost chimps,” encounter habituated troops in Kibale's rainforest, and track endangered mountain gorillas right from Bwindi Lodge's doorstep. This safari unites chimps and gorillas.

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In the magazine

Uganda Stories

Story9 New Outposts We’re Stoked AboutThe most exciting openings of 2026 include a private Seychelles island reborn, Singita’s entry to the Okavango, a Peruvian fishing village haunted by Hemingway, and an Australian lodge set between rainforest and reef. The next era of UNCHARTED® exploration is upon us.Read the story

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