[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # The Observatory Lodge at Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth NP. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101292400/101292387/7361346f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101292400/101292387/c4ae5124.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101292400/101292387/w1024h680x0y8-3be3829e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101292400/101292387/w1024h764x0y7-5c4c8c2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101292400/101292387/6e0d391b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on the Kichwamba escarpment, this holiday home/safari lodge offers a serene escape with clear views of Lake Nyamusingire and Lake Edward. Enjoy a self-catering experience while taking in the sights of herds of elephants crossing and if weather permits, Mountain Rwenzori. ### Entire chalet 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Pool - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Observatory Lodge at Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth NP. A holiday home/safari lodge perched on top of the Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth National Park. It allows you to enjoy clear views of Lake Nyamusingire, Lake Edward and Lake George, the Kazinga channel, herds of elephants crossing and if weather permits, Mountain Rwenzori without having to pay the park fees every day. It is a self-catering accommodation facility. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 5 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33340000/33337200/33337109/39c1c504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Buffalo Safari Lodge Kasese - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-0.18629,30.017546&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dob%40uxevD%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40OBM%40OBOBMBOBMBOBMDODMBODMDMDMFMDODMFKFOFKFMFMFKFMHKFMHKHKHKHKHKHKHKJKHIJKHIJIJKJIJIJIJGLIJILGJILGJGLGLGLELGLELGLELENELELENCLENCLENCLCNANCLCNANCLANANAN%3FNALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBN%40LBNBLDNBLDNBLDLDNDLDLDLFLDLFLDLFLFJFLFJHLFJHLHJFJHJHJHJJJHHHJJHHJJHJHJHJHJHJHJHJFLHJFLFJFLFLFJFNFJDLDNFLDLDLDLBNDLDNBLBNBLBNBLBN%40NBL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40LAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNALANANANALCNANCNCLCNCLCNCLENELCNELELELGLENELGJGLGLGLGLGJGLIJGLIJIJIJIJIJIJIJKJIHKJIHKHKJKHKHKHKFMHKHMFKHMFKFMFMFMDMFMDMFMDMDODMDMDOBMDOBMBODMBO%40OBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOAMCOEMCOCMEOCMEMEOEMEMEMGMEMGMEMGMGKGMGKIMGKIMIKGKIKIKIKKKIIIKKIIKKIKIKIKIKIKIKIKGMIKGMGKGMGMGMGMGKEMEOGMEMEMEMCOEMEOCMCOCMCOCMCOAOCOAMAOAOAOAM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E1kmli5NPNxvheZppeOaAmqbmsc=) Rubirizi, Rubirizi #### What's nearby - Kazinga Channel - 30 min drive - 15.5 km #### Getting around - Kasese (KSE) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Nyamix Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Irungu Safari Restaurant - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Observatory Lodge at Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth NP. have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Observatory Lodge at Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth NP. ? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Observatory Lodge at Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth NP. on Oct 9, 2025 start from CA $104.64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Observatory-Lodge-At-Kichwamba-Escarpment-Overlooking-Queen-Elizabeth-NP.h101292387.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is The Observatory Lodge at Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth NP. pet-friendly? > Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Observatory Lodge at Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth NP. ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Observatory Lodge at Kichwamba escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth NP. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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