Uganda

Ndali Lodge

A comfortable safari base where Kibale Forest feels close, atmospheric and beautifully paced.
Park/Region
Kibale Forest
Zone/Area
Crater Lakes
Lodge Type
Small Lodge
Price per night (per person)
£420-£520

Overview

What we love about Ndali Lodge

Ndali Lodge offers a deluxe safari base in Kibale Forest, Uganda, where forest, mist and foot-led encounters set a slower, more attentive rhythm.

Deluxe

Lodge Standard

★★☆

Location Rating*

★★☆

Guiding Rating*
*Ratings based on Safari Circle's research and ranking methodology.

Awards

What awards & Acclaims have they received?

Ndali Lodge carries a quieter kind of acclaim, shaped by its Kibale Forest setting, considered hospitality and the way the stay keeps landscape, comfort and safari rhythm in careful balance.

Location

Kibale Forest, Uganda

Ndali Lodge sits in Kibale Forest, Uganda, within equatorial forest country best known for chimpanzees and primate life. The setting keeps the stay grounded in the surrounding landscape, with wildlife, light and distance shaping the sense of place before each day’s safari begins.

From the UK, travellers usually fly to Entebbe, then continue by road or domestic flight depending on the park and trip length.

Uganda routes can involve long but scenic drives, so the best itineraries balance wildlife ambition with realistic pacing.

Perfect for The Rewilder & The Curator

Ndali Lodge speaks first to The Rewilder travellers through space, silence, and the restorative scale of wilderness. The Curator adds beauty, atmosphere, and exacting lodge craft. Together, the fit is less about ticking off features and more about matching the lodge to the traveller's natural safari tempo.

Accomodation

What kinds of rooms are avaliable?

Ndali lies above Lake Nyinambuga crater lake, with eight self-contained stone cottages.

8 x Cottages

Stone & thatch cottages feature expansive rooms with private terraces, plus en-suite bathrooms offering deep tubs

Timing

Opening times & Seasonal Rates

*Prices are approximate, and may vary with exchange rates.
Peak Season
Jun-Sep, Dec-Feb
From £520 per person per night
Shoulder Season
Oct-Nov
From £460 per person per night
Off-Peak Season
Mar-May
From £420 per person per night
Includes
Indicative lodge rate typically includes accommodation, meals and standard safari activities - based on 2 people sharing.
Excludes
Conservation fees, premium drinks, transfers, visas, gratuities and private vehicle costs may be excluded.

Sightings

What might you see around Ndali Lodge?

Chimpanzee
Strongly associated with Kibale Forest, where forest trails focus on sound and movement.
Colobus monkey
Strongly associated around Kibale Forest, where local habitat and guiding make the encounter feel placed.
Forest birdlife
Possible around Kibale Forest, where water, light and open air carry birdlife.
Forest elephant
Possible around Kibale Forest, where water, shade and old movement lines gather.
Butterflies
Possible around Kibale Forest, where local habitat and guiding make the encounter feel placed.

Learn more about the local sights & sounds

Ammenities

What amenities do they have at Ndali Lodge?

+ Swimming pool

+ Chimpanzee trekking access

+ Guided wildlife viewing

+ Dining and sundowner spaces

+ Guest lounge or main area

Notes

Notes from our stylists

Best months for wildlife: Jun-Oct

Minimum Age: None

Lodge style: Small lodge with a swimming pool.

Seasonal opening: Open year-round.

Activities for kids: Children are generally welcome, with activity participation guided by age and safety rules.

Malaria health note: Low malaria risk.

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Credentials & Affiliations

As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.

Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.

Partner
360 Private Travel
Member
Virtuoso
Endorsed by
Forbes Travel Guide
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