Name: Africa Tours & Travel
Brand: Adventure Life
Rating: 4.8 (166 reviews)

This eclectic contemporary safari lodge, fully upgraded during 2018 with entirely remodeled public areas and gardens, has been converted from an old coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space. The lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna, the distant mountains of the moon, and the sunken Kyambura Gorge.

The stylish bandas also have a contemporary theme with the accent on local artifacts re-imagined in a new context. Each banda offers a unique view either across the savanna or the gorge. 4 Deluxe Bandas have been launched since June 2019. The swimming pool has been redesigned and upgraded. 2 tranquil massage rooms are available.

The lodge is the ideal location for tracking the lost chimps in the sunken forest of Kyambura Gorge nearby and seeing the amazing game in one of Africa’s most beautiful and varied parks, centered around the waterway of the Kazinga Channel where animals come to bathe. The park has six hundred amazing bird species, the highest in an African park.

New walking safaris have been created around the lodge to experience the dramatic landscapes of Kyambura gorge and the Queen Elizabeth savannah, and visit a reclaimed wetland. Guests can walk along the Kyambura gorge buffer zone we have created to protect the fragile ecosystem from encroachment and contribute to its long-term conservation project by planting a seedling.

Lodge overview

Eight unique luxury bandas, reflecting the local building style.
En-suite luxury shower rooms with flushing toilet, double vanity, shower with hot and cold running water.
Personal butler service for all guests.
All bandas have mosquito nets, 240v lighting, charging stations and a private balcony.
Bandas are individually named after the Kyambura Gorge chimpanzees.
Swimming pool and spa
1 guide cottage available.
Wi-Fi is available in the main lodge and bandas.

The Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism project was launched in February 2019, a series of community and conservation activities developed since 2009 to safeguard the Kyambura Gorge ecosystem. Read more about the project here.

Chimpanzee Facts
Park: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Number of chimpanzees: 20
Average tracking time: 3 - 4 hours

Wildlife Activities
Game Drives
Spot lions, elephant, antelope, buffalo and some of the 600 bird species
Wildlife Gorge Walk
Search for Tree Climbing Lions in Ishasha
Birding in Kyambura Wetland

Other Activities:
Chimpanzee tracking at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, with direct access on foot along the FigTree Walk.
Trek in Kalinzu Forest (20 minutes drive from the lodge)
Game drives and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Hike the Rwenzori Mountains
Visit the Kyambura Coffee Cooperative
Go birding in the Kyambura wetland
Plant tree in the buffer zone
Gorge walk at the lodge

Getting to the Lodge
From Entebbe: 1-hour flight + 2-hour drive
From Bwindi Lodge (Kihihi): 15-minute flight or a 5-hour drive through the park
From Mount Gahinga Lodge (Kisoro): 15-minute flight + 2-hour drive

TrustScore 4.8 | 166 reviews

TrustScore 4.8 of 5

Based on 166 reviews on

3 hours ago

My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.

Rocco Labella

3 hours ago

Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.

Donna Kirby

1 day ago

Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.

Anne Petty

2 days ago

Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner

Fiona Lonsdale

3 days ago

I spoke with at least a half dozen other travel companies, looking for a Galapagos cruise that fit our schedule and budget. Some companies could manage one or the other, but Erin was the only one who could do both. She found us the perfect cruise, at a fantastic price! And she has been quick and patient with responses to my many questions. So far, Adventure Life has been a fantastic company to work with!

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