After a long day, guests return to Ndali Lodge and feel like they are coming home. For being in the middle of nowhere, Ndali Lodge is a very civilized sort of place. It is run by Aubrey, grandson of the original owner, and his girlfriend, Claire. At night these two preside over a four-course dinner, served at one long communal table. The food is superb – the best lasagna Uganda the best salad and afterwards coffee and tea (grown on the lodge’s farm and also fantastic) and whiskey is served by the bar, where guests, having become friendly over dinner, sit together and chat amiably sometimes late into the night. Aubrey mentioned that he wanted guests to feel like they were staying in someone’s home and I think he achieves a nice balance of familiarity and service. Uganda has more to offer visitors than abundant bird and wildlife. It is also spectacularly beautiful. Ndali Lodge is a good example of a comfortable lodge in a beautiful setting that is fairly common in Uganda.

Ndali Lodge astride the equator (0 - 291N, 301 - 62E) sits on a narrow ridge 1,524 (500ft) Above Sea Level with outstanding 360 degree views of ancient volcanic landscape, set against the backdrop of the Mountains of the Moon (Rwenzori Mountains). The area's rich black volcanic soil is amongst the most fertile in Africa producing diverse plants and herbs and a bewildering variety of crops from tea and coffee through pineapples, passion fruits, bananas, mangoes, avocado; to millet, sweet potato, cassava, sorghum, ground nuts, yams and hot chillies. All of these can be experienced first hand at the lodge.
Ndali is in the heart of Western Uganda's crater lake region; the Ndali volcanic field was formed some 11,000 years ago, possibly due to activity along the northern part of the Western Rift Valley - although local legend claims the lakes were made by the first Bachwezi King when he retired to the area after abdicating in favour of son. Many of the early explorers to the Rwenzoris remarked on the beauty of these volcanic foothills as they approached overland from Kampala.

Ndali Lodge is perfectly situated, can be reached in all weathers, and provides both a base to visit local historical and wildlife attractions, and an ideal stopping off place for parties moving from Queen Elizabeth National Park up to the famous Murchison Falls National Park; Queen Elizabeth is within 2 and a half hours drive. Kibale Forest National park, famous home of the largest concentration of chimpanzees in Africa, as well as a bewildering variety of other primates, birds and butterflies can be reached within 45 minutes. Also close by is the Bigodi wetland sanctuary, a community-based conservation project. Ndali provides local guides for walks around the 1000 acre farm, to the Mahoma Water fall, and a boat for relaxing contemplation of a large variety of birds, butterflies and primates. Walks will take you around crater rims, past alcohol brewing in oil drums, through banana plantations, coffee terraces, plots of cassava, groundnuts, sorghum and millet.

Below the lodge, on the lake itself, is a sturdy jetty, set in the most tranquil and secluded spot and frequented by 5 different species of Kingfisher. From here guests can swim in the lake, soak up the sun or simply get away from it all. Underway is the construction of a twin-hulled platform powered by electric, solar powered motors. An ideal way for guests to witness the fine array of wildlife comfortably and unobtrusively. The lodge is a perfect place for a weekend retreat, to relax, recharge and watch the abundant flora and fauna a good selection of which can be seem from the verandas of both the lodge and the cottages. Ndali is a few kilometers from the heart of Uganda's tea growing region and historically has close links with Rwetera tea Farm (plantation) which can be reached by foot and is possible to visit by arrangement.

Ndali Lodge Hotel Accommodation
The cottages, face west to offer a panoramic view to the spectacular 'Mountains of the Moon', were designed by Capt. Mark Price and are built of local stone and thatch. The interiors are imaginatively and comfortably furnished, the decor emphasizing the using local materials.
Each cottage, large enough to accommodate a family, has en-suite facilities with bath, shower, WC and hand basin and a private verandah, perfect for watching the sun setting behind the Rwenzori Mountains, the snow-capped peaks of which are clearly visible on a clear day.
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