Why stay at Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
- 35 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Bird Watching, Boat Cruise, Fishing, Sundowner, Spa
- Amenities
- Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Bar, Library
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
365
Species
35
Mammals
229
Birds
Most observed
- Kob185 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant161 sightings
- Common Hippopotamus160 sightings
- Waterbuck125 sightings
- African Buffalo121 sightings
- Lion83 sightings
- Red-necked Spurfowl79 sightings
- Wattled Lapwing68 sightings
- Common Warthog65 sightings
- White-browed Coucal53 sightings
Best time to stay at Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
Best months:
January
June
July
JanExcellent25°C11mm
FebExcellent26°C17mm
MarGreat25°C55mm
AprGreat24°C77mm
MayGreat24°C55mm
JunExcellent25°C13mm
JulExcellent25°C16mm
AugGreat25°C42mm
SepGreat24°C68mm
OctGreat24°C69mm
NovGreat23°C66mm
DecGreat24°C22mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Mweya Airport (HUMW)
31 km from the park
International airport
Goma International Airport (GOM)
200 km from the park
Other lodges in Chambura Wildlife Reserve
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
Luxury
The Bush Lodge
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Kyambura Gorge Lodge
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Lights of kazinga homestay
Budget
Pumba Safari Cottages
Budget
Songbird Safari Lodge
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Other parks in Western Rift Valley & Crater Lakes
Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge FAQs
Contact Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
- Phone
- +256 31 2513 675
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.ihambasafarilodge.com
Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo