{"title":"Ndali Kasenda Crater Lakes","description":"Properties in Ndali Kasenda Crater Lakes","products":[{"product_id":"kibale-lodge-358254","title":"Kibale Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKibale Lodge comprises eight bandas, plus spa and pool. Four bandas are open with four more by the end of the year. The lodge has been hand-built to a new level of elegance and luxury by Volcanoes’ in-house teams of African artisans in the renowned Volcanoes style. Kibale Forest Spa has two double massage rooms, sauna and swimming pool (pool open by 1 September)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Kibale, Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust has launched new community and conservation projects in which Volcanoes lodge guests can participate. VSPT is partnering with the Jane Goodall Institute to build up women leaders in conservation through the Roots and Shoots program, promoting responsible ecotourism in Kibale Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Kibale Lodge now as part of the new 10-day ‘Primates of the Great Rift Valley’ safari combining Kibale with Kyambura Gorge and Mount Gahinga and receive a complimentary night at Kibale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKibale Lodge comprises eight bandas, plus spa and pool. Four bandas are open with four more by the end of the year. The lodge has been hand-built to a new level of elegance and luxury by Volcanoes’ in-house teams of African artisans in the renowned Volcanoes style. Kibale Forest Spa has two double massage rooms, sauna and swimming pool (pool open by 1 September)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Kibale, Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust has launched new community and conservation projects in which Volcanoes lodge guests can participate. VSPT is partnering with the Jane Goodall Institute to build up women leaders in conservation through the Roots and Shoots program, promoting responsible ecotourism in Kibale Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Kibale Lodge now as part of the new 10-day ‘Primates of the Great Rift Valley’ safari combining Kibale with Kyambura Gorge and Mount Gahinga and receive a complimentary night at Kibale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761733009467,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"crater-safari-lodge-kibale-48729","title":"Crater Safari Lodge- Kibale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe well-appointed Crater Safari Lodge is situated in a\u003cbr\u003eprime location on a hill overlooking the second largest\u003cbr\u003ecrater lake in Uganda. The views from the lodge are\u003cbr\u003ebreathtaking, and rooms either have a full or partial view\u003cbr\u003eof the crater lake below.\u003cbr\u003eClose to the lodge is the famous Kibale National Park,\u003cbr\u003ehome of the chimp trekking safari. The national park\u003cbr\u003eprotects the lush and dense evergreen rain forest, which\u003cbr\u003eis the natural habitat to chimpanzee. Chimp trekking\u003cbr\u003eis a major drawcard of the area and walking permits\u003cbr\u003ecan be organised by the lodge. There are a number\u003cbr\u003eof other outdoor and cultural activities on offer in the\u003cbr\u003eimmediate area which can all be booked while staying\u003cbr\u003ethe lodge.\u003cbr\u003eCrater Safari Lodge has been designed in such a way\u003cbr\u003ethat it doesn’t intrude on its pristine surrounds. Thatched\u003cbr\u003echalets with expansive wooden balconies provide the\u003cbr\u003eperfect luxurious jungle escape. Hammocks and garden\u003cbr\u003eswings on the grounds of the lodge add an extra\u003cbr\u003eelement of tranquility to your remote safari experience.\u003cbr\u003eIn total, there are 11 thatched stand-alone wooden cabins\u003cbr\u003eand 10 standard pool facing cabanas, each catering for a\u003cbr\u003edifferent style of guest.\u003cbr\u003eThe main lodge houses the restaurant, intimate bar area\u003cbr\u003eand lounge. The boma area is the perfect place to relax\u003cbr\u003earound a roaring and crackling fire; and share stories\u003cbr\u003eabout the day’s activities. The sparkling swimming pool\u003cbr\u003eadorning the manicured lawns is the perfect place to\u003cbr\u003esoak up the African sun and enjoy panoramic views of\u003cbr\u003ethe sublime crater lake.\u003cbr\u003eCrater Safari Lodge is the perfect place to base yourself\u003cbr\u003efor a true jungle and wilderness experience in Uganda.\u003cbr\u003eThe lodge is an award winning eco-lodge, and offers an\u003cbr\u003eunsurpassed remote wilderness experience.\u003cbr\u003eAT A GLANCE\u003cbr\u003e• Located on a hill overlooking the second largest\u003cbr\u003ecrater lake in Uganda, Lake Nyinabulitwa\u003cbr\u003e• Wake-up to the sound of giant kingfishers on your\u003cbr\u003ebalcony\u003cbr\u003e• Warm and friendly atmosphere\u003cbr\u003e• Located close to the Kibale National Park, home of\u003cbr\u003ethe chimp trekking safari\u003cbr\u003e• Swimming pool with views of the crater lake\u003cbr\u003e• 11 thatched stand-alone wooden cabins and 10\u003cbr\u003estandard pool facing cabanas\u003cbr\u003e• Romantic bush dinner options on the shores of the\u003cbr\u003elake\u003cbr\u003e• Lodge is ideal for both honeymoons and weddings\u003cbr\u003e• From swamp walks, to fishing, canoeing and hiking;\u003cbr\u003ethere are a host of activities on offer\u003cbr\u003eFACILITIES\u003cbr\u003e• WiFi in main area (slow)\u003cbr\u003e• Tea and coffee station in the main area\u003cbr\u003e• Intimate bar area\u003cbr\u003e• Dining area\/restaurant where meals are served\u003cbr\u003e• Comfortable open lounge area with expansive views\u003cbr\u003eof the gardens and crater lake\u003cbr\u003e• Guest bathroom in main area\u003cbr\u003e• Hairdryer facility in main area\u003cbr\u003e• Solar powered, eco-friendly lodge\u003cbr\u003e• Laundry service on site\u003cbr\u003e• Babysitting services available (extra cost)\u003cbr\u003e• Activities can be arranged at the lodge\u003cbr\u003e• Swinging chairs for relaxation dotted around the\u003cbr\u003egardens\u003cbr\u003e• Swimming pool on lawns with deck chairs\u003cbr\u003e• Pool service for drinks\u003cbr\u003e• Boma area with campfire\u003cbr\u003e• 21 rooms in total comprising 10 standard pool facing\u003cbr\u003ecabanas (double level) and 11 deluxe thatched chalets\u003cbr\u003e• 5 Deluxe chalets are crater facing (2 twins, 3 doubles\u003cbr\u003eCrater Safari Lodge\u003cbr\u003e- one of which is the honeymoon suite)\u003cbr\u003e• 6 Deluxe chalets are in the gardens with a partial\u003cbr\u003ecrater view (2 of these are family cottages which\u003cbr\u003eare joined, the other 2 are stand alone cottages with\u003cbr\u003edouble beds)\u003cbr\u003e• 3 chalets have baths, while the rest have expansive\u003cbr\u003eshowers\u003cbr\u003e• If needed, Deluxe chalets have space for an extra bed\u003cbr\u003e• Family chalet has inter-leading rooms with 2 double\u003cbr\u003ebeds and 4 single beds in total\u003cbr\u003e• Chalet’s timber balconies either have chairs or\u003cbr\u003ecouches, and 3 of them have hammocks\u003cbr\u003e• Standard pool facing cabanas are split level and are\u003cbr\u003eeither double, twin or single rooms\u003cbr\u003e• Small lounge area inside rooms\u003cbr\u003e• Rooms have : mosquito nets, wardrobe, clothes rack,\u003cbr\u003eshower, bathrobe, free toiletries, toilet, bathroom,\u003cbr\u003ebath or shower, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining\u003cbr\u003earea, towels, linen, and bedside tables with lamps\u003cbr\u003e• Plug points in rooms (Type G, 3 prong square plugs)\u003cbr\u003e• Wake-up service\u003cbr\u003eACTIVITIES\u003cbr\u003eCrater Safari Lodge is the perfect base to explore\u003cbr\u003ea range of activities in the area. The main activity\u003cbr\u003eis tracking chimpanzee, which takes place in the\u003cbr\u003eneighbouring Kibale National Park.\u003cbr\u003e• Chimpanzee tracking or habituation experience\u003cbr\u003e(booking essential and a permit is required)\u003cbr\u003e• Hike to the “Top of the World” viewpoint to view the\u003cbr\u003e9 crater lakes in the area\u003cbr\u003e• Guided birding walks to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary\u003cbr\u003e• Canoe hire\u003cbr\u003e• Romantic bush dinner set-up on the shores of the lake\u003cbr\u003e• Fishing rod hire\u003cbr\u003e• General nature walks around the lake\u003cbr\u003e• Visit the 9 crater lakes in the immediate area\u003cbr\u003e• Cultural activities (basket weaving) and community\u003cbr\u003evisits (schools and markets)\u003cbr\u003e• Trips to surrounding tea and coffee plantations can\u003cbr\u003ealso be arranged\u003cbr\u003e• Guided cycling trips to Kibale forest, the crater\u003cbr\u003elakes and tea plantations. Gear and mountain bikes\u003cbr\u003eprovided.\u003cbr\u003eTypical Day\u003cbr\u003eThe schedule of you day goes according to your chosen\u003cbr\u003eactivity, and the times will vary. This is only a rough\u003cbr\u003eschedule of events.\u003cbr\u003e• 06:00 - 09:00 : Breakfast\u003cbr\u003e• 09:00 : Activity of your choice. Chimp tracking takes\u003cbr\u003eplace at various time slots during the day\u003cbr\u003e• 13:00 : Return for lunch\u003cbr\u003e• 15:00 : Afternoon activity\u003cbr\u003e• 18:00 : Return for sundowners\u003cbr\u003e• 19: 30\/ 20: 00 : Dinner and relax around the campfire\u003cbr\u003ein the boma area (weather permitting)\u003cbr\u003eGetting There\u003cbr\u003eCrater Safari Lodge is in a remote area and the journey\u003cbr\u003eto paradise is long, but eye-opening and scenic. The\u003cbr\u003equickest route is by air. Crater Safari Lodge is located\u003cbr\u003e7 km from the tropical rainforest of Kibale Forest\u003cbr\u003eNational Park and is located on the banks of the\u003cbr\u003eNyinabulitwa Crater Lake. Fort Portal is the closest town\u003cbr\u003eand is 22 km away.\u003cbr\u003eGuests can fly into the main Entebbe International\u003cbr\u003eAirport (EBB) and catch a connecting flight to Kasese.\u003cbr\u003eFrom here, a road transfer to the lodge can be arranged\u003cbr\u003eand will take approximately two to three hours,\u003cbr\u003edepending on the road conditions.\u003cbr\u003eAlternatively, guests can get a road transfer with a\u003cbr\u003eprivate driver from Entebbe to Crater Safari Lodge. This\u003cbr\u003ecan take anything from 5 - 7 hours.\u003cbr\u003eCrater Safari Lodge\u003cbr\u003eChild Policy\u003cbr\u003eChildren of all ages are welcome at Crater Safari Lodge,\u003cbr\u003ebut only children aged 12 and above will be able to track\u003cbr\u003ethe chimps.\u003cbr\u003eGENERAL TRAVEL\u003cbr\u003eINFORMATION\u003cbr\u003eMedical\u003cbr\u003eUganda is a malaria area, and has one of the world’s\u003cbr\u003ehighest incidences of malaria. You will need to take\u003cbr\u003eprescription medicine before, during, and after your trip.\u003cbr\u003ePlease consult your local GP about the prescription.\u003cbr\u003eThere are many anti-malaria prescriptions available that\u003cbr\u003ehave minimal side-effects.\u003cbr\u003eYou will also need a yellow fever injection, which we\u003cbr\u003erecommend getting 10 days prior to travelling. You will\u003cbr\u003eneed to travel with this yellow fever certificate\/card\u003cbr\u003eand will be expected to produce it upon arrival at\u003cbr\u003ethe airport.\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Pack\u003cbr\u003eTry to keep your wardrobe colours as neutral as possible.\u003cbr\u003eHere is a list of items you might want to consider :\u003cbr\u003e- Rain jacket - there is no formal “dry” season\u003cbr\u003e- Long trousers, long shirt\/top and waterproof hiking\u003cbr\u003eshoes for trekking\u003cbr\u003e- Hiking socks (fire ants are not pleasant)\u003cbr\u003e- Gaitors\u003cbr\u003e- Garden gloves\u003cbr\u003e- Small day backpack\u003cbr\u003e- Compact or easy-to-carry camera with zoom\u003cbr\u003e- Hat\u003cbr\u003e- Buff\u003cbr\u003e- Sunblock\u003cbr\u003e- Water bottle\u003cbr\u003e- Electrolyte supplements\u003cbr\u003e- Jacket\u003cbr\u003e- Warm clothes for around the lodge\u003cbr\u003e- Waterproof bags for your gear\u003cbr\u003eWeather\u003cbr\u003eCrater Safari Lodge enjoys a temperature that varies\u003cbr\u003efrom cool to cold. The climate is mild and temperatures\u003cbr\u003eare fairly consistent. On average, day temperatures\u003cbr\u003ereach 25°C and at night it drops to 10°C. The climate is\u003cbr\u003egenerally quite wet, but June and July seem to have the\u003cbr\u003eleast recorded amount of rain.\u003cbr\u003eWildlife\u003cbr\u003eThe Kibale National Park is home to a total of 70\u003cbr\u003emammal species, and 13 species of primate including\u003cbr\u003ethe chimpanzee. There are also over 375 species of\u003cbr\u003ebirds, and abundant birdlife around the lodge. In the lake\u003cbr\u003ethere is a lone hippo that is often spotted foraging on\u003cbr\u003ethe shores.\u003cbr\u003eCrater Safari Lodge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrater Safari Lodge has been designed in such a way\u003cbr\u003ethat it doesn’t intrude on its pristine surrounds. Thatched\u003cbr\u003echalets with expansive wooden balconies provide the\u003cbr\u003eperfect luxurious jungle escape. Hammocks and garden\u003cbr\u003eswings on the grounds of the lodge add an extra\u003cbr\u003eelement of tranquility to your remote safari experience.\u003cbr\u003eIn total, there are 11 thatched stand-alone wooden cabins\u003cbr\u003eand 10 standard pool facing cabanas, each catering for a\u003cbr\u003edifferent style of guest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrater Safari Lodge is the perfect place to base yourself\u003cbr\u003efor a true jungle and wilderness experience in Uganda.\u003cbr\u003eThe lodge is an award winning eco-lodge, and offers an\u003cbr\u003eunsurpassed remote wilderness experience.\u003cbr\u003estandard pool facing cabanas\u003cbr\u003e• Romantic bush dinner options on the shores of the\u003cbr\u003elake\u003cbr\u003e• Lodge is ideal for both honeymoons and weddings\u003cbr\u003e• From swamp walks, to fishing, canoeing and hiking;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761735368763,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/48729_2Ffn_uganda_cratersafarilodge_web_0062.jpg?v=1783584936"}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/collections\/place-ndali-kasenda-crater-lakes.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}