Ndali Lodge

Misty views of a crater lake and rainforested slopes that echo with chimps.

A great owner-run lodge on a working coffee, banana and vanilla estate. Chimp tracking is the major attraction, but the region offers a huge variety of things to do and see.

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About Ndali Lodge

Enjoy a relaxed and real Ugandan country experience at Ndali Lodge, a charming retreat on a coffee estate overlooking the water-filled caldera of an extinct volcano. The views of the thickly forested mountains and, in the distance, the blue slopes of the Ruwenzori mountains are as superb as you'd expect. It's a great base from which to trek chimps (Kibale Forest National Park is just 45 minutes away) and explore the wonders of Bigode Wetlands Sanctuary. The hosts are charming, the atmosphere is one of relaxed luxury, and the surrounding landscape is a bounty of primates and other rainforest creatures.

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From $390 person/night

Lodge

8 Rooms

Kibale, Uganda

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What you'll love

The lodge lies on a mountain ridge flanked by a crater lake to one side and a valley on the other, so the views from all points – the cottages, the pool, the gardens, the bath – are some of the most magnificent we have ever seen.

Insiders tip

Keep your eyes peeled and ears pricked for the park’s ample birdlife, which frequents the lodge’s garden.

Something to think about

Ndali Lodge supports local communities through educational initiatives and sponsorship programs. Guests can visit nearby projects to learn about the lodge's involvement and the local culture.

The property

The lodge is the heart of a 405-hectare property (just 40 hectares are cultivated) set along a mountain ridge with superlative views all round. The communal area is comfortably intimate, its bright walls, polished floors and furniture a tribute to local craftsmen. The lounge area has a bar, and meals are served in the dining area or on the veranda overlooking the lake. The food is excellent (the quiche is a delight). There's a pool, a cliffside sauna and wi-fi.

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The rooms

Eight cottages of stone, wood and thatch dot the cliffside, all with those panoramic views. Interiors are charming – very clean and nicely appointed with rustic and local furnishings including draped four-poster beds and cosy seating, a full en-suite bathroom with abundant hot water and, outside, a patio area with seating.

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Activities

Gorillas and Chimps

Cultural

Bush Walks

Tracking chimps at Kibale is a must, as is a visit to the wetland wonderworld of Bigode Sanctuary. Take a tour of the farm, visit Mahoma waterfall (great for a power shower), swim in the lake or explore its shores on a boat trip. Spend some time with the hosts, who are happy to share the lodge's tale of loss and reconciliation. Their reforestation project has been a triumphant success, and is now a well-used habitat of birds and monkeys.

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About Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale

The ultimate chimp chill-out and home to no less than 13 species of other primates.

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