Queen Elizabeth

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Kyambura Gorge Lodge?

Stays at Kyambura Gorge Lodge start from around US$1K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Kyambura Gorge Lodge

About Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Coffee, chimpanzees and a perfectly chic retreat

If Uganda’s lodges were lined up on stage, Kyambura would definitely get a standing ovation from us. Originally a coffee farm, the old processing buildings have been given the ultimate safari makeover and are a voguish tribute to all things Afro-chic. But coffee hasn’t been entirely forgotten – the lodge is surrounded by plantations of the shiny black beans and directly supports a cooperative of women growers. So, sustainable, stylish – what about the activities? There’s many, including trekking chimpanzee in the gorge, game drives in Queen Elizabeth NP, coffee tours and lots of hiking. A round of applause, please!

Queen Elizabeth , Uganda

From $1K per person/per night

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8 Rooms

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The property

Overlooking the jagged gorge and the grassy green savannah of Queen Elizabeth NP, framed perfectly by the misty-capped Moutains of the Moon, views from the main area are dreamy. Once the old coffee store, the lounge is now a contemporary chill-out area, with bleached wood floors, pale furnishing and funky ‘junk-art’ sculptures taking centre stage. There’s an inside dining area for chilly nights and a sunny terrace outside for morning coffee and evening G&Ts.

The rooms

Balanced across the hillside and raised on stilts, the eight sleeping bandas are named after a member of the Kyambura chimp family. Each is individual in design with carefully chosen (and slightly whacky!) furniture, but common themes are fabulous floor-to-ceiling windows, sublime beds and spacious ensuite bathrooms with double vanities and hot water on tap. Outside on the veranda, hovering hanging chairs provide the perfect spot to drink in the tranquillity of the surroundings.

Activities

Most people come here for chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura Gorge and although the hikes can be hard work, it’s a fantastic opportunity to see the playful primates. Boating down the Kazinga Channel is an excellent way to discover the wildlife of the region, as are the game drives in the National Park, with Kasenyi Plains famed for its large population of lion.

Why we love it

You won’t think Kyambura could get any better, until you discover the complimentary massages on arrival – utterly blissful…

Insiders Tip

Closer to home, there are some fantastic community activities on offer, from coffee plantation tours to helping locals extract salt from Katwe Lake.

Something to think about

Most guests come to Kyambura Gorge Lodge to go chimp trekking and it's advisable to book permits in advance due to limited availability.

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How to book Kyambura Gorge Lodge

How do I book Kyambura Gorge Lodge?

Kyambura Gorge Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Uganda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Uganda trips featuring Kyambura Gorge Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Uganda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyambura Gorge Lodge?

Stays at Kyambura Gorge Lodge start from around $1K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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