Nestled amongst lush tropical vegetation opening onto its own exclusive beach, Ndole Bay Lodge offers visitors a singular African experience on the shores of a unique lake.

With beachside en-suite chalets, non serviced chalets, through to a shaded lake front campsite, the Tanganyika dream becomes affordable to all budgets. A fully stocked bar allows visitors to contemplate the day gone with a cold drink and sumptuous meals are prepared for those not self catering.


A fleet of reliable boats opens the secrets of Tanganyika, while shaded hammocks, sunset paddles and a growing library allows days to slip by. Our hospitality will make you wish time really would stop.

Ndole Bay Lodge is built entirely from natural materials with thatched roofs and breezy designs making comfort come naturally. All rooms are discreetly situated within the riparian vegetation. A massive central thatched area serves as a dining and bar area. There is a fully stocked bar at Ndole with competitive prices. A range of local beers as well as wine, spirits and our signature Ndole cocktail make good times at the wooden bar unforgettable. Comfortable couches, dart board and other games make festivities a must before retiring to the beach for a moonlit nightcap. A large swimming pool near the bar area allows cool dips between serious relaxation.

Another large thatched communal area is located beachside with fantastic views over the lake and a multitude of hammocks for casual reading or snoozing.

Ndole Bay offers a choice of accommodation to suite various needs
and budgets. Being just outside the National Park, allows us to provide affordable accommodation and camping while still being accessible to the untouched wilderness.


Ten en-suite, thatched chalets spaced in and around evergreen fig trees and opening directly onto our private beach offer cool comfort for afternoon siestas and restful nights.

Ideally suited to twins or doubles, some of the larger rooms comfortably sleep three.

Two centrally located chalets share a main ablution and shower block and allow those on a slightly tighter budget to still enjoy accommodation in the main lodge. Each of these chalets can sleep up to three people.

Piping hot water is provided to the whole lodge.

Further down the beach spread out underneath ancient winter-thorn Acacias lays the campsite. With running water, braii facilities and an idyllic location, those who enjoy their own devices can be quite comfortable on the shaded beach sites.

Delicious freshly prepared meals are available from our kitchen with emphasis on local produce and fresh fish from the lake. Tanganyika fish is internationally regarded as being among the finest eating anywhere. Any dietary requirements are easily catered for; please advise us upon your reservation. Set meals usually include a cooked breakfast, light lunch and sumptuous three course dinner.

Packed meals are provided for those on any extended activities. Self catering can also be arranged at nominal cost for use of cutlery and kitchen.