Is a 3-star luxury safari lodge located on the edge of the Kyambura George, overlooking Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Known for its scenic infinity pool and frequent wildlife sightings, the lodge is situated within a natural elephant corridor, often allowing guests to see elephants and monkeys directly from their private Balconies.
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Elephant Hab Lodge is accessible via two primary road routes from Kampala or Entebbe, depending on your preferred scenery and travel time. The lodge is located approximately 400 meters from the Kyambura Trading Centre in Kyambura town.
Via Mbarara and Bushenyi (southern Route): This is typically the fastest route, taking approximately 6 to 7 hours to cover about 375-378km.
Via Fort Portal and Kasese (Northern Route): A slightly longer but very scenic route of approximately 420 km, requiring 7 to 8 hours of travel.
Access to elephant Hab Lodge by air you can take a domestic flight to one of several airstrips serving Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge is in the Kichwamba area, the Kyambura Gorge. The flight duration from Entebbe to the Kasese/Mweya area takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Flying cuts a 7-to-8-hour overland drive down to a1-hour and 20-minute flight.
Ground Transfers: Upon landing, you will need to arrange a road transfer to the lodge. The drive covers Approximately 50.5km to the lodge, it takes roughly 55 minute’s to 1 hour.
The lodge features independent, grass-thatched structures built using traditional African wood, canvas, and stone to blend seamlessly with the environment. All cottages have grass-thatched roofs that regulate internal temperatures.
Standard Safari Cottages: Spacious concrete and canvas structures featuring king-size wooden beds, local rugs, and mosquito nets. The en-suite bathrooms include both a bathtub and a shower.
Deluxe Safari Cottages: These are expansive, premium-tier cabins designed for guests seeking additional privacy and luxury. They feature upgraded furnishings and broader views of the park.
Room Types: Offers single, double, twin, triple, and family-sized cottages. Both Standard and Deluxe options are available, Deluxe cottages high-end more expansive cabins featuring premium warm wood décor and enhanced privacy.
In-Room Features: Self-contained units with king-sized beds, mosquito nets, private bathrooms with hot/cold showers, and a private wooden deck.
Camping Space: A dedicated, secure campsite on the property grounds that accommodates budget travelers with their own ground tents or 4×4 rooftop camping setups.
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While staying at Elephant Hab Lodge, you might be wondering what activities you can engage in. Below we have listed some of the top safari accommodations you can book and do while staying at Elephant Hab Lodge.
Chimpanzee Trekking: The lodge is just a 10-minnute drive from the tracking point in Kyambura Gorge, often called the ‘valley of Apes’.
Game Drives: Safari in the Kasenyi Plains for lions, Leopards, and elephants, or the Ishasha Sector to find the famous tree climbing lions.
Boat Cruises: Two-hour wildlife cruises along the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and diverse water birds.
Lion Tracking Research: A specialized activity with researchers on the Kasenyi plains.
Nature Walks: Guided treks through the Kyambura Gorge, Maramagambo Forest, or around the Twin Crater Lakes.
Community and culture Tours: Visit local villages to learn about coffee processing, banana beer brewing.
Bird Watching: With over 600 recorded species, the area is a premier destination for spotting the Shoebill Stork, Great Blue Turaco, and various kingfishers.
Nature Walks: Guided trails around the lodge grounds, Maramagambo Forest, and the Kyambura Gorge focus on primates, butterflies, and medicinal plants. Community Tours: Interaction with local Bakonzo or Banyankole communities. Activities include visiting coffee and cocoa gardens, traditional banana beer brewing demonstrations, and visiting local craft markets.
Traditional Performances: Cultural dances and storytelling sessions are often organized at the lodge, sometimes featuring children from the nearby Kichwamba Orphanage.
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