Kyambura Gorge offers one of the best adventure experiences in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is home to many chimpanzees that live in the tall trees surrounded by steep rocky walls, thick undergrowth, flowing streams, and fruit-bearing bushes, which are their main source of food. During the wet season, the chimps often stay in one place because food is easy to find. In the dry season, they move around in search of fruits. They also eat insects, leaves, roots, and shoots.
Besides chimpanzees, the gorge is home to other primates such as white and black colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys. The forest is also filled with the sounds of birds, which create a lively and magical feeling during the safari.
Kyambura Gorge is located in the northeastern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, about 30 kilometers from the park headquarters. It can be reached by road from Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, which takes about 6 to 7 hours. You can also fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Mweya or Kasese Airstrips, which takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
One of the unique features of the gorge is the sunken rain-forest surrounded by high cliffs, next to dry savannah land. This mix of landscapes is something you will only see in Kyambura Gorge.
If you enjoy bird-watching, this area is a great place to visit. You may spot rare birds like the martial eagle, pelicans, and many more. A pair of binoculars will help you enjoy the experience even more.
There are many places to stay around Kyambura Gorge, with options for every budget. These include Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Park View Safari Lodge, and Mazike Valley Lodge, which is located just 20 minutes from Kasese Airstrip. This makes it a good starting point for your adventures in the gorge.
The best time to visit is during the dry seasons, from December to February and again from late June to October. However, the park is open all year round. The wet season has fewer visitors and lower prices, which makes it a good option for travelers looking for privacy.
Add Kyambura Gorge to your travel list and enjoy a memorable experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
