Reviews of Mbalageti Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
3 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mbalageti Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
M family
West Sussex
"Mbalageti Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 12 Jul 2009
"We stayed in the suite and it is cerainly the most impressive room i have ever been in. It was enormous with an outdoor bath, a drinks terrace on stilts looking out over the Serengetti, day beds for lounging on, a fully stocked mini bar, candles everywhere, even a TV, DVD player and a selection of African music CDs.
We were there for 3 days and the first day was idyllic. However on days 2 and 3 a tour group of over 30 arrived made up of 50% adults and 50% children. They sat on two tables at meals and made a huge amount of noise - which completely ruined the ambience of the outside dining overlooking the Serengetti below. Everyobne else asked to be moved as far away from them as possible!.
The food was good on day one but after the large group arrived they had to resort to buffets at every meal which meant the standard went down. After lunch when most people wanted to relax for a while the children went to the pool and played 'Marco Polo' ( for those who dont know this involves shouting at the top of your voice ).
A wonderful place but unless you are told there will be no large groups staying at the time i would not advise going here." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar; 3n in Kenya
We were there for 3 days and the first day was idyllic. However on days 2 and 3 a tour group of over 30 arrived made up of 50% adults and 50% children. They sat on two tables at meals and made a huge amount of noise - which completely ruined the ambience of the outside dining overlooking the Serengetti below. Everyobne else asked to be moved as far away from them as possible!.
The food was good on day one but after the large group arrived they had to resort to buffets at every meal which meant the standard went down. After lunch when most people wanted to relax for a while the children went to the pool and played 'Marco Polo' ( for those who dont know this involves shouting at the top of your voice ).
A wonderful place but unless you are told there will be no large groups staying at the time i would not advise going here." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar; 3n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Mr &Mrs H
UK
"Mbalageti Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 18 Jun 2009
"This was the most upmarket of the camps and we appreciated the more luxurious facilities e.g. excellent choice and quality of food, bed linen, furnishings etc. and the spacious feel. Staff were very attentive and accommodating in keeping the electricity generator on an extra hour in the late evening so that we could check in for our flights home. Lovely views of the Serengeti from our standard room. A small point - because of the block layout of the standard rooms, these were noisy when fellow guests in adjoining rooms returned late or left early in the morning.
Our guide's accommodation apparently was not very comfortable, compared with the Rhino Lodge and we were unable to dine with him in the evening." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania
Our guide's accommodation apparently was not very comfortable, compared with the Rhino Lodge and we were unable to dine with him in the evening." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Hornbills
St. Albans
"Mbalageti Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 27 Jul 2008
"This was a great lodge and the rooms had a bath which was really welcomed by all of the females - wife and two daughters. This was the only lodge that had a bath. The food here was very nice.
You have asked about the loocation of the lodge - I think that this was good but depends on the time of year. The migration was finished at the time of our trip (August) which was a bit disappointing but there was still plenty to see." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
You have asked about the loocation of the lodge - I think that this was good but depends on the time of year. The migration was finished at the time of our trip (August) which was a bit disappointing but there was still plenty to see." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
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