Reviews of Plantation Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
46 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Plantation Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Plantation Lodge review"
Apparently, since we were late in the season, some facilities (particularly in the pool area and the spa) were closed.
Overall, the experience was really wonderful, and the team at Plantation Lodge was very professional and caring." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 6n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Plantation Lodge review"
They were so kind to take us out for a walk around and into the village!" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
Black Rhino
4 sightings
Buffalo
10 sightings
Eland
10 sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Plantation Lodge review"
We were upgraded to a suite, due to our friends being there just a few weeks prior - we do love an upgrade!
Shoes being cleaned at the end of a dusty day of walking was a special touch appreciated.
Emmanuel looked after us from beginning to end - he was brilliant.
Renata is a very special lady and we wish her a fabulous and exciting future in Tanzania." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 3n in Zambia; 1n in Kenya
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Plantation Lodge review"
Elephant
Multiple sightings
"Beautiful setting in lovely grounds and calm."
"Plantation Lodge review"
we could choose what we wanted to eat rather than needing to be dictated to by menus.
Lovely and spacious suite with a dining area as well as sitting room and 2 terraces so that you could catch to sun during the day.
The grounds are lovely and a good contrast to a safari lodge.
Very peaceful and relaxing place." See all these reviews: 16n in Tanzania; 3n in Seychelles; 1n in Kenya
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Plantation Lodge review"
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
1 sighting
Eland
4 sightings
Elephant
4 sightings
Hippo
3 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Plantation Lodge review"
We did not use the swimming pool as the weather was not great, but it looked very nice.
The wildlife refers to our sightings during our safari in the Ngorongoro crater." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
2 sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Beautiful lodge, spacious and green"
"Plantation Lodge review"
The rooms are spacious, comfortable and well organized for a short stay.
Staff is attentive and helpful and the food is very good." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
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