Why stay at Kasenyi Lake Retreat
- 36 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- camp
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
468
Species
36
Mammals
289
Birds
Most observed
- Common Hippopotamus227 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant222 sightings
- Kob211 sightings
- Waterbuck193 sightings
- African Buffalo177 sightings
- Lion128 sightings
- African Fish-Eagle105 sightings
- Nile Monitor99 sightings
- Common Warthog90 sightings
- Pied Kingfisher88 sightings
Best time to stay at Kasenyi Lake Retreat
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
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Kasenyi Lake Retreat FAQs
Data updated August 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo