The River Station

The River Station is set in a private area of the game reserve to the south of Lake George and is actually reached by boat, hence water features heavily in safaris.

Of course apart from the chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge you may not need to leave your tent or the swimming pool to enjoy the wildlife. Many elephants come to drink from the channel during the dry seasons, June - October and December to March. Buffalo are also frequent visitors waterside and it is also said to have among the densest concentration of hippos in Africa.

The lodge itself is comprised of 10 grand tents, each furnished in wood and neutral, soft colours with a deck out front with a plunge pool to cool off and refresh after safari drives. Indoor and outdoor showers also feature.

The main area has an open and relaxed old colonial style making the accommodation feel well seated in its surroundings. The pool and patio are a welcome addition after game drives. There is also a small spa facility.

One of the features of The River Station, being in a private concession is that it has a wide variety of activities. Safari drives occur on both sides of the channel, boat trips to view the wildlife and bird life are possible, there are walking safaris both in the bush and as a chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge, inhabited by the only chimps in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Additionally, night drives are also possible for nocturnal wildlife such as civets, porcupine and small cats.