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Kyambura Gorge Lodge

The Chimpanzee and Wildlife Lodge

The renowned Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Uganda sits on the edge of the magical Kyambura Gorge, a sunken rainforest and home to the ‘Lost Chimps of Kyambura’. Built as part of the Kyambura Gorge Ecotourism project, the lodge has been converted from a coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space, with sweeping views of the rolling savanna and the distant Rwenzori Mountains.

The bandas have an afro-chic theme with an accent on re-imagined local artifacts, with wonderful views across the savanna or over the gorge.  Relax and enjoy the spa and swimming pool with beautiful views of the park.

Walk from the lodge along the Fig Tree Trail to start your trek into the gorge to look for the ‘Lost Chimps of Kyambura‘, an isolated group of chimpanzees living in the steep sided sunken gorge.

New walking safaris have been created around the lodge to experience the dramatic landscapes of Kyambura and the Queen Elizabeth savannah. Go birding with our wildlife guides to the Kyambura reclaimed wetland and plant a seedling in the Kyambura Gorge buffer zone,  created to safeguard the fragile Kyambura Gorge ecosystem.

Join in with a carnivore census with the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Team during your stay and learn about conservation issues in and around the park. Enjoy a wonderful wildlife boat ride on the Kazinga Channel and spot some of the six hundred amazing bird species in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the highest in an African park.

Stay at Kyambura as part of our 6-night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari and receive a complimentary night worth up to $1,650.

Lodge Overview

Eight elegant hand built guest bandas facing either the savannah or Kyambura gorge (Four deluxe and four standard rooms).

Search of the ‘Lost Chimpanzees of Kyambura’ in the sunken rainforest and go birding in the Kyambura wetlands.

Start your chimpanzee trek from the lodge with our direct private footpath leading down into Kyambura gorge.

Exceptional hospitality and locally-inspired food. Personal butler service for all guests. Wifi throughout the lodge and all-inclusive premium drinks menus.

Relax after your trekking with complimentary spa treatments and massages at the Kyambura Spa and swimming pool.

Visit the Kyambura Eco-tourism project and plant a tree seedling in the wildlife buffer zone.

Make your stay even more special and book the lodge and chimpanzee group on an exclusive use basis.

Join the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Team as they look for lion, leopard and hyena as part of an annual census.

Enjoy walking safaris and a bush breakfast along the Fig Tree Trail.

Protecting The Lost Chimpanzees of the Kyambura Gorge

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Guests can participate in the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism project, a series of community and conservation activities developed since 2009 to safeguard the Kyambura Gorge ecosystem.

Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project

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Safaris

7 Day Great Ape Conservation Safari in Uganda

7 Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari

Our classic great ape safari in Uganda

10 Day Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari

This unique safari links the finest gorilla and chimpanzee sites in Africa

Conservation and Community

Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Uganda in the News

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We are delighted to see Kyambura Gorge Lodge featured in Travel and Leisure. Volcanoes Safaris is described to have ‘community and conservation

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Two males lions, Jacob and Tibu, have been recorded swimming the 1-mile distance of the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park,

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We are thrilled to see Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Bwindi Lodge featured in the Evening Standard. Especially pleased that Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Uganda Rates

High Season Lodge Rates Per Person SharingSingle Occupancy
Kyambura Gorge Lodge Standard Banda$ 1435$ 1715
Kyambura Gorge Lodge Deluxe Banda$ 1740$ 2085
Community Fee$ 50$ 50

High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1 June to 30 September and 15 December to 28 February (2024).

Low Season Lodge Rates Per Person SharingSingle Occupancy
Kyambura Gorge Lodge Standard Banda$ 860$ 860
Kyambura Gorge Lodge Deluxe Banda$ 1035$ 1035
Community Fee$ 50$ 50

Low season rates are applicable on bookings from 1 October to 14 December and 1 March to 31 May. (2024)

High Season Lodge Rates Per Person SharingSingle Occupancy
Kyambura Gorge Lodge Standard Banda$ 1570$ 1870
Kyambura Gorge Lodge Deluxe Banda$ 1895$ 2265
Community Fee$ 50$ 50

High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1 June to 30 September and 15 December to 28 February (2025).

Low Season Lodge Rates Per Person SharingSingle Occupancy
Kyambura Gorge Lodge Standard Banda$ 950$ 950
Kyambura Gorge Lodge Deluxe Banda$ 1140$ 1140
Community Fee$ 50$ 50

Low season rates are applicable on bookings from 1 October to 14 December and 1 March to 31 May. (2025)

International Guest Terms

Terms Summary
  • Rates are effective on all new 2024 bookings made from 1st April 2023.
  • Rates are inclusive of current government taxes, which may be subject to change without notice.
  • The rates above include accommodation and meals, soft drinks, standard and premium alcoholic drinks, cellar collection wines (except French champagne), single malt whiskeys, laundry services, any activities at the lodges, and all massages (subject to booking and availability).
  • The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership community and conservation fee of $50 per guest per night funds community and conservation projects around the lodges.
  • Low season rates are applicable to bookings from 1 October to 14 December and 1 March to 31 May.
  • Children of 12 years and under staying in the same room as their parents pay US $100 per child per night. Children under 5 years stay for free.
  • Children of 12 years and under, occupying their own room pay adult rates.
  • The minimum age limit for children at Virunga Lodge is 12 years.
Special Offers
  • Book Bwindi Lodge and Kyambura Gorge Lodge combined for 4 nights and get the 5th night free.
  • Book 2 nights at Kyambura Gorge Lodge or Mt. Gahinga Lodge and get 50% discount on the 3rd night.
  • Kibale Lodge Introductory Offer. Book Kibale with Bwindi or Gahinga and receive the 5th night free (at the lower priced lodge). Valid until 31 December 2025.
  • The offers cannot be combined.
Map room
  • At Virunga the Dian Fossey Map Room is available for conferences, private events and other functions. Please inquire for details and cost.
Payment policy Standard booking (Up to 3 rooms)
  • A 20% non-refundable deposit is payable upon receipt of invoice.
  • Final balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.
  • Bookings within 30 days of arrival – full payment due upon receipt of invoice.
Group booking (4 and above rooms)
  • 35% non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is payable upon receipt of invoice in order to confirm booking.
  • Final balance of 65% is due 60 days prior to date.
  • Bookings within 60 days of arrival – full payment due upon receipt of invoice.
For full Terms and Conditions please visit our website.
Special Offers
  • 5 for 4 Nights. Book the following lodge combinations and receive the 5th night free (at the lower priced lodge): Virunga and Gahinga; Bwindi and Kyambura.
  • Kibale Lodge Introductory Offer. Book Kibale with Bwindi or Gahinga and receive the 5th night free (at the lower priced lodge). Valid until 31 December 2025.
  • 50% discount on 3rd night. Book 3 nights at Kyambura Gorge Lodge or Mount Gahinga Lodge and receive 50% discount on the 3rd night. (Cannot be combined with the ‘5 for 4 offer’)
  • Villa Rates. Exclusive use lodge rates are available on request.
  • Dian Fossey Map Room. At Virunga the Dian Fossey Map Room is available for conferences, private events and other functions. Please inquire for details and cost.
Terms Summary
  • All rates are in US Dollars (USD).
  • Rates are effective on all new 2025 bookings made from 9 April 2024.
  • Rates are inclusive of current government taxes, which may be subject to change without notice.
  • The rates above include accommodation and meals, soft drinks, standard and premium alcoholic drinks, signature cocktails, cellar collection wines (except French champagne), single malt whiskeys, laundry services, any activities at the lodges, and all massages (subject to booking and availability).
  • Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust community and conservation fee of $50 per guest per night funds community and conservation projects around the lodges.
  • Low season rates are applicable to bookings from 1 October to 14 December and 1 March to 31 May.
  • Children of 12 years and under staying in the same room as their parents pay US $100 per child per night. Children under 5 years stay for free.
  • Children of 12 years and under, occupying their own room pay adult rates.
  • The minimum age limit for children at Virunga Lodge is 12 years.
  • At Kyambura Gorge Lodge, a $25 per person fee, paid to Uganda Wildlife Authority, for the guided nature walk along the Fig Tree Camp trail, to the chimpanzee tracking starting point is included in the lodge rate.
Payment Policy Lodge Only Bookings
  • A deposit of 20% of the invoice is payable upon receipt in order to confirm your booking.
  • For bookings for 4 rooms and above, the deposit payable is 35%.
  • The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Final balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.
  • For bookings within 30 days of arrival the full payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
Safari Bookings
  • Full value of gorilla and chimpanzee permits plus 20% of the rest of the invoice, is payable upon receipt of invoice.
  • For bookings for 4 rooms and above, the deposit payable is the full value of gorilla and chimpanzee permits plus 35% of the rest of the invoice.
  • The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Final balance is due 45 days prior to arrival.
  • For bookings within 45 days of arrival the full payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy on our website.

Resident Rates

For rates for East African residents and the DRC, as well as bona fide conservation organisations please contact [email protected].

Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Uganda

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To make a booking, please complete this form or click here to chat to one of our sales consultants via our live chat. Alternatively, send us an email on [email protected].
To protect gorillas from disease, no children under 15 years are allowed to go gorilla tracking. For guests booking a stay at Virunga Lodge, please note that the minimum age limit for children at Virunga Lodge is 12 years.

Safari Activities

Chimpanzee Tracking

Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor is nothing short of exhilarating. The chimps effortlessly cross and scamper through the trees above the gorge, and visitors on the other hand must cross the river using natural bridges in order to keep up with the chimps. So although the walk usually lasts only 2–3 hours, descending the steep gorge and crossing the log bridges over the river requires some agility and fitness.

Chimpanzee tracking is also available in nearby Kalinzu, a forest reserve 30 minutes drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge where there is a community of about 40 habituated chimpanzees.