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Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

8 Rooms

From $1K per person/night

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!

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Queen Elizabeth

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10 Rooms

From $350 per person/night

Get away from it all

Queen Elizabeth National Park isn’t exactly busy, but if you’re looking for some real solitude, head south to the Ishasha sector for a few nights in the aptly named Ishasha Wilderness. The camp does exactly what it says on the tin and does it really rather well at that - this is bona-fide eco-camping in a pristine spot, where hippos snort languidly in the river and elephants wallow in the shallows. The style is simple (but very comfortable) and the emphasis on good-living, with hearty Euro-Ugandan cuisine on the menu, cold beers on tap and smiling faces all round.

Elephant Plains Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

From $390 per person/night

Where the world splits in two and tusked giants come to drink beneath your window.

Perched 941 metres-above-sea-level on the Albertine Rift's western escarpment, Elephant Plains Lodge claims one of Uganda's most spectacular viewpoints. Set on 80 acres of pristine wilderness within Queen Elizabeth National Park, the lodge sits so close to the equator that the monument is visible from every angle. With Lake Kikorongo on its doorstep where elephants gather each evening to drink, and panoramic views stretching across the Kasenyi Plains to Lake George, this is what being in the wilderness is all about. The lodge's grass-thatched cottages blend seamlessly into the landscape, while solar power and locally-sourced materials keep the environmental footprint to a minimum.

Mazike Valley Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

8 Rooms

From $260 per person/night

Rustic bush luxury in Uganda’s Valley of the Apes.

Rising from the ashes of the recently fire-damaged Kyambura Game Lodge is the renamed Mazike (Luganda for "chimp") Valley Lodge. It's a new addition to Uganda’s luxury camp portfolio, and we are great fans of its location – a chimp-rich valley in the gorgeous Kyambura Game Reserve, 30 minutes from the main northern gate to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge has just eight lovely bandas, constructed from sustainably sourced materials to blend into the wilderness. And what a magical wilderness it is – picture dramatic mountains, crater lakes, pockets of dense rainforest, savannas, wild rivers and incredible wildlife.

Honey Bear Bush Camp

Queen Elizabeth

5 Rooms

From $760 per person/night

The only camp in the whole reserve with hippos splashing right outside your tent.

Named after Ava Gardner's sassy character in the classic film 'Mogambo', this chic safari camp embodies sophistication in the wild. Perched on the southern bank of the Kazinga Channel within Kyambura Game Reserve, Honey Bear is the sole camp inside this exclusive corner of Queen Elizabeth National Park. With just five beautifully appointed tents overlooking the water, you'll wake to hippos grunting and elephants coming down to drink mere metres from your bed. The camp serves as a perfect base for chimpanzee tracking in the mysterious Kyambura Gorge, boat safaris along the channel, and game drives through Uganda's most popular park.

Mweya Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

54 Rooms

From $550 per person/night

A well-positioned classic on the Kazinga Channel that puts wildlife watching first.

Perched on a peninsula between Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel, Mweya Safari Lodge occupies one of Queen Elizabeth National Park's prime spots. While the property shows its age with dated décor and a resort-style layout that lacks intimacy, what it lacks in boutique charm it makes up for in location. The Rwenzori Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop, boat cruises along the hippo-packed channel depart from your doorstep, and the birdlife is extraordinary. If you're after authentic safari glamour, look elsewhere – but for comfortable, no-nonsense access to one of Uganda's best wildlife areas, Mweya does the job admirably.

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

From $260 per person/night

Buffalo Safari Lodge is located near the magical Kazinga channel, 1km off Kasese-Mbarara road. Queen Elizabeth Park, Uganda. The resort lies in 25 private acres of wilderness, a serene environment full of spectacular flora and fauna – elephant, buffalo, hippo, warthog, and many bird species, all at the glance of an eye.

Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

12 Rooms

From $110 per person/night

Where hippos graze outside your tent and dinner comes with a side of hyena soundtrack.

Picture this: you're sipping sundowners as elephants amble past camp and hippos grunt their evening chorus from the Kazinga Channel below. Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge delivers exactly what it promises – an authentic bush experience without the eye-watering price tag. Bordering Queen Elizabeth National Park's northern reaches, this ecological gem consists of raised canvas bandas that blend seamlessly into the indigenous bush. With wildlife literally wandering through camp (torch-wielding escorts after dark are standard procedure), four-course dinners under paraffin lamps, and those famous tree-climbing lions just a game drive away, this is safari camping done properly – honest, unpretentious, and wonderfully wild.

The River Station

Queen Elizabeth

11 Rooms

Set on a bluff above the Kazinga Channel, The River Station is the place to be in the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve. Guests hardly need to leave the lodge to have excellent wildlife-viewing (elephants parade past the breakfast table), but they must to experience the wonders of the Kyambura Game Reserve. The River Station features 11 beautifully appointed rooms with ensuite bathrooms and private plunge pools, offering guests exceptional comfort in the heart of the wilderness. Set in a newly designated low impact zone of the reserve, the privacy that this brings is exceptional, and the impact of human presence is minimal. The only other camp in this entire area is our very own sister property, Honey Bear. With in-house resident guides, guests can track chimpanzees in the dramatic Kyambura Gorge and watch elephants swim across the channel. The River Station offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in one of Uganda’s most scenic wildlife areas.

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