Surrounded by coffee plantations, this original and impressive property is situated on a former coffee farm. The old, converted processing buildings have been given the ultimate afro-chic safari makeover and offer sweeping vistas across the savanna, sunken gorge and distant mountains. Perfect for travellers seeking a unique and stylish stay in a prime wildlife location (and those who thrive on the fresh scent of coffee in the morning!)
Awarded: Bronze
Location
Volcanoes Kyambura Gorge Lodge is located just outside the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park and close to Kyambura Gorge, an ideal spot for chimpanzee trekking.
Rooms
The eight stylish bandas, each named after a member of the Kyambura chimp family, are raised on stilts and spread across the hillside. Individually designed and carefully chosen furniture furnish the rooms with sublime beds, en-suite bathrooms and fantastic floor-to-ceiling windows for views of either the gorge or savanna. Hanging chairs hover on the veranda for a lulling spot to take in the tranquil surroundings.
Communal Areas
The old coffee store now houses a modern, fresh lounge with bleached wood floors, pale furnishings and ‘junk art’ sculptures dotted around the contemporary space. An inside dining area with a roaring fire is perfect for chilly nights or admire the plains of the park over coffee on the sunny outdoor terrace. Guests can also make use of the massage room or take a cool dip in the lodge’s saltwater pool.
Activities
Most travellers flock here for the chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura Gorge which is not to be missed. Although the hikes can be strenuous, it’s worth the effort to see these primates in their natural habitat. Kasenyi plain is home to a large population of lions so game drives are also available. Discover the wildlife of the region on a boat trip down the Kazinga Channel, visit the nearby coffee plantations or get involved in helping locals extract salt from Katwe lake.
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When to go
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DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in March. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable. While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in March. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable. While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by overcast skies and consecutive days of rain. The air is less hazy during the wetter month, improving visibility and with that some incredible views can be seen during the sunnier periods.
While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by overcast skies and consecutive days of rain. The air is less hazy during the wetter month, improving visibility and with that some incredible views can be seen during the sunnier periods.
While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by overcast skies and consecutive days of rain. The air is less hazy during the wetter month, improving visibility and with that some incredible views can be seen during the sunnier periods.
While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in September. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in September. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in September. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by overcast skies and consecutive days of rain. The air is less hazy during the wetter month, improving visibility and with that some incredible views can be seen during the sunnier periods.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by overcast skies and consecutive days of rain. The air is less hazy during the wetter month, improving visibility and with that some incredible views can be seen during the sunnier periods.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by overcast skies and consecutive days of rain. The air is less hazy during the wetter month, improving visibility and with that some incredible views can be seen during the sunnier periods.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by overcast skies and consecutive days of rain. The air is less hazy during the wetter month, improving visibility and with that some incredible views can be seen during the sunnier periods.
Its location so close to the equator means that the Queen Elizabeth National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (884 to 1,337m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these to a pleasant average maximum of 29°C/84°F through the year. Mornings can be surprisingly cool, so do pack a light fleece encase you need one.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife become a little more concentrated. Drier walking trails also make chimpanzee trekking a little easier.
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