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Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Huge, open living spaces in the main area, incorporate weathered pieces collected from around the site of the lodge in its former life as a working coffee plantation.

A delicious, lazy lunch can be taken in the shade of the pergola outside, before lounging in the huge cushions and hanging chairs, looking out across the commanding views of the Rwenzoris and the gorge after which the lodge is named. At night, the candles add atmosphere and whilst the food is always good, the goat curry is out of this world.

Why We Like Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Whilst the colourful, bold interiors dazzle, the Mediterranean gardens and wicker swing chairs are the perfect place to while away the hours in between game drives.

Sustainability

Ever since Kyambura Gorge Lodge was built, the focus has been on preserving the at-threat gorge ecosystem, which is home to an isolated population of chimpanzees. In 2019, this work reached a significant milestone, with the creation of a three-kilometre-long buffer zone along the northern part of the gorge.

Not only was the purchase of this area of land funded by the lodge, it has also been replanted with more than 3,000 indigenous trees with the help of the local community and lodge guests. This woodland now provides a valuable buffer between Kyambura Gorge and community land.

Lion Tracking

As well as chimp trekking, boat trips and game drives, it is now also possible to track lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park – this is easily arranged through Kyamburu Gorge Lodge. These excursions are led by Dr Seifat or one of the other researchers based in the park.

Spend several hours tracking the park’s tree-climbing lions, using locator devices to find them. Gain a hands-on understanding of lion research as well as having a fantastic opportunity to encounter the park’s largest predators.

Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

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Kyambura Gorge Lodge £££££

Uganda
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Colourful, bright and contemporary, this great little lodge feels like a Mediterranean garden home, livened up with coloured glass and even more colourful fabrics. The airy and light rooms, make clever use of light bamboo and simple furnishings to combine comfort and style. Huge, open living spaces in the main area, incorporate weathered pieces collected from around the site of the lodge in its former life as a working coffee plantation.

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Ishasha Wilderness Camp £££££

Uganda
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Ishasha Wilderness Camp is situated inside the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Ntungwe River. The only upmarket accommodation in the area, it is an idyllic retreat for people who truly enjoy the wilderness. Each of the camp’s ten spacious Meru tents is situated in a wooded area beside the river. All are comfortably furnished and have private en suite facilities.

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