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Ndali Lodge

Ruwenzori Mountains | 25 minutes from Fort Portal, Fort Portal, Uganda
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4.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
18 February 2012 -
laurentln
16 February 2012 -
Skule S
 
 
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laurentln
Zurich, Switzerland
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW

Certainly the best lodge around Fort Portal - without seeing other places we are sure you cannot have a more beautiful, romantic and well designed lodge. We felt as staying at a friends house and not as a hotel guest. It is owner managed with passion and dedication to give the best to the guest in every aspect. The food... More

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Skule S
Vestfossen
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

We spent two night at Ndali and this was like coming to heaven after leaving Kampala. The location is just magic in the ridge of a volcano crater, overlooking a crater lake on one side and the gorgeous Rowenzori mountains on the other. Fantastic staff, really cozy but large cabins, with coffe or tea served on your deck in the... More

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EvMe
Lillehammer, Norway
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Wonderful place to stay. After a day on the road from Kampala this was like heven. Lovely huts with a beautiful view. Coffie at the patio in the morning, enjoing the view. The meals were very good, and served in a lovely atmosphere. The staff is so friendly, and do whatever they can to pleace you. Stayed for two nights.... More

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Trefusis
Devon
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

To describe Ndali and give an impression of its true flavour is almost impossible for a mere mortal. Our second visit to this magical place was two days of pure pleasure. Our welcome, our beautiful and huge lodge with views of the Mountains of the Moon, lakes, forest and farmland, the overwhelming flora and fauna that feasts the eye, the... More

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Wolfgang S
Mondsee
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

We had a very good time during our last trip trough Uganda & Rwanda at the Ndali Lodge. Stunning views and nice walks around. The staff is very friendly and helpful, good meals. The cottages are huge and very clean. Lovely place to be. More

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HalvorJohan
Eidsberg, Ostfold, Norway
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
1
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There is considerable potential for improvement in the management. The lodge and surroundings are simply crying for basic maintenance efforts. Steps are not repared, chairs not replaced when they reach retirement status. When you ask for a missing napkin or glass, it is simply taken from another setting on the table. When that guest arrives, the missing items are again... More

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Nohmad
Oslo, Norway
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Absolutely charming, candlelit dinners, stunning views, lovely atmosphere, very relaxing. The owners were away when we visited, but the dogs looked after us; they slept on the verandah and followed us on our morning run! I would happily recommend this to anyone - families, friends, honeymooners. But remember to bring cash - dollars for accommodation and Ksh for drinks and... More

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CandSAshtead
Surrey
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

A wonderful location with individual rustic cottages which we really liked. You get a very warm welcome from everyone who works at the lodge and we were fortunate to meet the young English owner who took over the property whgen his father died. The local community receives a lot of support from the lodge and we were impressed by this... More

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joideviv
Loa Angeles
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Charming setting indeed, but mediocre service, food and accommodation. Rooms are adequate, but poorly lit, and could have been much better furnished. It has no excuse, for Clouds Gorilla Lodge, fellow Ugandan lodge in the Impenetrable Forest, equally difficult if not more in access, got far better review from me. More

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PearlEmeraldKampala
Kampala
1 review
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I have been Ndali lode about three or four times now and with each visit, I am blown away by the calm, relaxing ambiance, the great food, company and most of all, I get a chance to spend time with nature and meditate. The warm welcome as one walks in, the family feel at each meal time just lifts your... More

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