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Ihamba Safari Lodge

Kahendero Fishing Village, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
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Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
2
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This lodge was a nice surprise: the location is good (with beautiful view on a lake and less than half an hour by car from the game drive area), the decoration in the restaurant and in the cottages is simple but very stylish, the staff and the manager were friendly and very helpful (they organised all the activities we wanted... More

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Syderstone, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
3
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What a superb place....couldn't fault it at all. Beautiful place, stunning views of the lake and the mountain rwenzori, lovely rooms facing the lake and outstanding staff. Especially the village walk guide Roger. He knew just about everything, from bird calls to tiny insects. He was really knowledgeable about the village and queen Elizabeth national park and so interesting to... More

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New York City, New York
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Located just north of queen Elizabeth np this safari lodge exceeded our expectation. The individual cottages are very nice and the swimming pool provides a nice relief on a hot day. The staff are very keen to help and the manager welcomes feedback. We would be happy to stay here again. More

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We were taken back by this place! It has a lovely setting by lake George, sparkling pool just outside, stunning rooms and such polite and friendly staff not forgetting the best bed we've ever slept in. we were part of a tour so prices were included in our trip so cant comment on that. Reading other reviews it seems that... More

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antwerp
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

The food is the most expensive in all Uganda, if you consider the quantity and the price and beside that it is still very expensive. The staff is so lazy they charge an excessive price for the laundry of underwear because they don't like to wash underwear. There's a pool if you have the time to have it filled. We... More

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Ihamba, Owner at Ihamba Safari Lodge, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Thank you for the response, it's what makes us improve on the services and makes us better, unfortunately your review is a bit late given the fact that you where at the lodge in July but we really appreciate it. You have rather exaggerated the price of food at the lodge: the cost of a 3 course meal is charged... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I'm not sure this place is ready for customers. Either that or they don't know if they want to be an upscale safari lodge or a midscale hotel. It looks like it is still under construction, or else they started to build a high-end place but then ran out of money halfway before finishing it. The entrance road and gate... More

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Ihamba, Owner at Ihamba Safari Lodge, responded to this review
17 November 2011

Thank you for the review. We opened up this year in January 2011 and at the moment we are a mid scale safari lodge and we are targeting to become luxury. We always inform travel agent to brief the clients that the place is still under construction of which we are due to complete by 1st December 2011. We have... More

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

When we pulled up I was impressed. Grand safari style reception hall, 100 meters from the lake with full view, and VERY accomodating staff. We were taken to our cottage where we continued to be pleased. Modern, clean, and SPACIOUS room with old style tub situated in front of lakeview window. Extra touches such as slippers and plush robes were... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

the hospitality provided by Ihamba Safari Lodge was excellent. Welcoming, helpful staff; good food; and excellent accommodation. We would go back. More

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Cordoba, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2011
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It was quite a nice surprise, since my safari company decided to update me at the last minute, and how gratful I am for that! Option was Mgweya Hostel! The bedrooms at Ihamba are stunning, spacious and clean, everything you need is provided there for you, even water bottle (very rare in Africa!) Vies from the cottages were breathtaking, mostly... More

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Edmonton
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed in Ihamba for my x-mass holiday and i surely love it. Its made of of stone and grass and it looks very African and beautiful. Its different from a 3 star hotel so it gives you a real experience of Africa. I also enjoyed the great view of that lake near the Lodge.......i really love the place. the... More

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Kahendero Fishing Village, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Price range (per night):* RM380 - 791

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