stuartt153
September 10, 2024
Had a wonderful 3 nights at the lodge as part of our "bucket list" holiday. In summary, and starting with the positives 1. Location, excellent, very convenient for the airstrip and lots of animals to see within minutes of the lodge 2. Staff, everyone was so kind and helpful and they did everything to make the stay memorable. Special mention to Judy and the two young waitors that looked after us (sorry can't remember their names) 3. Lodge layout, very open and we had lots of animals wondering about 4. hippo pond, amazing to have this on the edge of the lodge, but be aware the smell is everything you would expect from hippos :-) 5. Drives, our guide Simon was absolutely brilliant. He definitely went above and beyond to make sure we had amazing views of the animals, making sure we bagged the "big 5" including the illusive rhino Some areas for improvement if the lodge wants to be considered a 5 star location, 1. The rooms need a refurb, we stayed in a premium room and some fitting etc didn't work 2. The pool area is in need of an upgrade and all loungers need replaced 3. Food, although it was tasty the buffet needs to provide a more diverse choice to cater for the international guests. So, all in all we had a great time but not sure how long the lodge will retain its appeal without investment