Reviews of Plantation Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
40 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"
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
"Gorgeous!"
Unfortunately we did not arrive until almost dinner time and left after breakfast so we didn't get a chance to enjoy it much." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya; 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
"Wow"
This place is beautiful. Very high quality accommodation, food and facilities. We wished we had realised it was so good we could have stayed longer.
Perhaps Expert Africa should stress the excellence of this lodge more highly." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
"Sublime place to stay"
There are little sitting areas and places to relax spread across the grounds. Beautiful veranda, lots of interesting plants, trees and birds throughout. The food is truly extraordinary — the best food we've ever had in Africa.
Our only complaint was with the shower, which was anemic and had a tendency to die down to a trickle periodically." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania
"Peaceful, beautiful gardens"
Nice pool and gardens, it was good for a change of pace and to relax a little.
Food good. Room had a kettle so we could make our own tea." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Rwanda
"Plantation Lodge review"
I'm sure we could have stayed somewhere less well set up, but having been here I'm not sure I'd want to. Simply amazing. Beautiful grounds, a lovely 'room' (Full suite would be closer). Staff were great and the restaurant is excellent. Met up again with a Swiss family who had been at Olivers on night 2. Far removed from the camp experience, but a very very pleasant interlude.
Trip to the Crater was relatively short allowing an early entrance and allowed us all day in there. An incredible place to visit. Hippos, lions, elephants and the usual plethora of antelope/beests. Watched lions tracking a group of buffalo, but in fact the only 'kill' we saw was a wart hog killed by hyenas (grisly but part of the experience) and the bird life was also amazing. Rhinos too far way to see from our vehicle (this is pretty much the norm apparently), but were able to spot a couple (specs admittedly) from the viewing area.
Geologically incredible place to visit, and fascinating to see a burnt out caldera, having been in an active one (Yellowstone) some years ago." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
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