SALTY.TRAVEL

A great place to stay on our hike up Mount Meru!

A great place to stay on our hike up Mount Meru!

This hotel grew on us as we spent more time there because the staff were so friendly, but the accommodations were in disrepair. You could appreciate the "specatularness" of the resort when it first opened (20-30 years ago), but during our stay, the wifi didn't work for 3 of the 4 days, the food was very average (and sometimes not good), and several of the lights and electrical outlets in our room did not work. And the place had more of a feel of a 'conference center' than a resort. That said, the rooms were spacious and the staff friendly. We were originally torn between staying in the center of Stone Town or at a beach resort on the eastern coast and settled on this place as a compromise, and it worked for those reasons, but at the very least it would have been far more pleasing if the food had been better.

An amazing farm and garden - the entire place was spectacular, although we didn't love the pre-dinner 'music' from members of a local Maasai tribe, which felt forced. That aside, the food and service were excellent and the location was beautiful. Loved the experience.

Amazing experience to be sleeping within Ngorongoro Conservation Area, right next to the Serengeti. Food and service were excellent and the location was beautiful. Loved the experience.

Amazing experience to be sleeping within Lake Manyara. Food and service were excellent and the location was beautiful. Loved the experience.

A perfectly reasonable hotel that met our needs to have a home base when in Arusha! All of the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and the morning breakfast was excellent.

An incredibly beautiful experience. We were surprised to be joined by two musicians who played traditional music while we sailed. Was such a nice respite, with gorgeous views, at the end of a busy day.

Spectacular! The fish and coral were extraordinary - unlike anything we've ever seen before. And our guides provided an incredible picnic of fruit to keep us refreshed and hydrated as we swam.

Overall, an amazing experience and a full day. The Spice Farm was fascinating - our family loved learning about how so many spices we use day to day are grown. And we had a fantastic tour guide for the walking tour of Stone Town and Prison Island. Obviously, learning about the East African slave trade was quite sobering and we were surprised by the giant tortoise on Prison Island. But all in all, a very important and meaningful part of any trip to Zanzibar.

An amazing experience led by Classic Journeys Africa safari tours.

An amazing experience led by Classic Journeys Africa safari tours.

An amazing experience led by Ungi tours. Incredibly challenging physically, especially the summit on day 3 followed by a full descent in one day. But the experience of reaching the summit and watching the sunrise over Kilimanjaro was spectacular.

We had a few unstructured hours in Arusha on different days at various times during our trip. We enjoyed walking around the market and especially appreciated our visit to the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre. We had a great dinner at Spices and Herbs Ethiopian Restaurant and a terrific lunch at Chowpatty for Indian food!

Outstanding facility. Warm hospitality and Great game viewing really up close.

Facility Not well maintained. Staff was very average Rangers was good Food was great Overall experience- just Ok. Would not recommend to friends

The facility is an interesting lodge, combining traditional features with modern touches. The rooms were somewhat faded and earned in my opinion 3 stars, not 4 stars. A standout was the food which was excellent.

Guide and Driver Hendricks was excellent.

Excellent in every respect. ranger Charlie and Tracker Oscar were outstanding and a delight and a wealth of information and knowledge.

Guide and Tracker were very good.

Andrew and Marika were good. But not going into the bush diminishes the overall game viewing experience

Andrew and Marika were good.

Excellent driver and tour guide, Henryk.

The accommodation was less than my expectations. The managerial Team - Jannette and Chris were nice and friendly. The room was clean but definitely needs an upgrade. Particularly floor, water faucets, and shower area, and toiletries. While the driver and the tracker are pleasant to interact with but the lack of professionalism and depth of knowledge are very much evident. The game drive vehicle needs a replacement. The cook was nice and showed eagerness to cater your needs. It is in a nice location just right at the heart of the bush where you are more accessible to the animals.

This house suites lived up to its name indeed. Situated in a beautiful landscape over the Sabi river. The staff, cooks, waiters, receptionists, and the guide come game driver - all are amazing, and professionals. , They were always eager to help and made every effort to get me comfortable. My guide Tebogo is knowledgeable, friendly, and respectful. He is one of the best guide I had in my trip. He has answered all the questions I had about the animal behavior and the jungle. His explanation regarding eco system balance between nature and species were noteworthy. Receptionist Mr Lucky and waitress Angela was delightful and pleasant. The both chefs came and see me in every meal I had there. They would inquire about the quality of the food and what I would like in my next meal. Overall I had a memorable experience in Chalati.

The host family- Meredith, Paul and their son William are amazing people. They made me comfortable in every way possible. William helped me arrange Taxi for Boma Dinner and Drum Show. Meredith was eager to help me with my dinner preference and the cook she know well. Paul made sure that my river cruise dinner was booked properly. Their daughter made sure my ride is on schedule to get me to the airport and said good bye before I left.

Pls check the comment made in the Chalati House Suites section.

The guide was very informal and passive and not feel like enjoying his job. He only talks when you ask questions. Minimal information. No enthusiasm. Reluctant to be helpful. Did the bare minimum. We had only 3 people in the group.