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Lemala Kuria Hills
Lemala Kuria Hills
Lemala Kuria Hills
Lemala Kuria Hills
Lemala Kuria Hills
Lemala Kuria Hills
Lemala Kuria Hills
Lemala Kuria Hills

Reviews of Lemala Kuria Hills

Wildlife sightings and reviews

8 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Lemala Kuria Hills and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 7 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Lemala Kuria Hills.
Lion

100% success

Leopard

86% success

Cheetah

50% success

Wild dog

20% success

Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Wildebeest

86% success

Eland

83% success

Spotted Hyena

83% success

Roan antelope

40% success

Oryx

25% success

Black Rhino

20% success

Striped Hyena

20% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
Mrs Schwamb
USA

"Lemala Kuria Hills review"

3 nights Arrived 30 Sep 2023
"Lovely resort! Excellent food and service" See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

3 sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

5 sightings

Striped Hyena

3 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs S
Peyia,

"Lemala Kuria Hills review"

3 nights Arrived 14 Jul 2023
"A fantastic place that again has that luxury element and feel to everything. The main hosts, Andre and Rebekah are very hospitable and all the staff care about your welfare and needs/wishes.

Accommodation fantastic, spacious, and elegant with a lovely verandah overlooking the bush. Small swim up pool on the verandah (not used) but just adds to the whole ambience.

Our guide, Mary (1st female guide in Tanzania) was excellent and inspirational. Very knowledgeable and has our greatest respect for how she looked after us and ensured we got the best out of our time seeing the migration and a whole host of other animals. Driving skills second to none!" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Roan antelope

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wild dog

1 sighting

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mick and Jan
Shrops

"Lemala Kuria Hills review"

3 nights Arrived 2 Oct 2022
"Room was very comfortable, and well furnished.

Staff were very attentive. Food was good.

The guide was very knowledgable and friendly." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

8 sightings

Eland

6 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

8 sightings

Hippo

3 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

2 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mandolin
Surrey

"Lemala Kuria Hills review"

3 nights Arrived 20 Nov 2020
"Kuria Hills was very similar to the other Lemala properties we stayed at with similar, first class accommodations, the same attention to detail and the same welcoming, enthusiastic staff. But there was one problem. We were there in the rainy season and because there was a gap beneath the door to our suite, when it rained the water came in and I'm not talking about a light shower. On the day we checked in a very heavy thunderstorm arrived just after we got to the suite and the water didn't just trickle, it poured beneath the door. We used all the towels in the bathroom to stem the flow but it wasn't enough. As soon as we phoned them the staff rushed over to us, in the pouring rain, to mop up the mess but Lemala really need to devise a permanent solution.

On the other hand, the staff could not have gone to more trouble for us. We were there for 3 nights and we were the only guests the entire time. Whilst it's nice to have everyone's undivided attention it did mean that there was very little atmosphere. Or did it? On the first night, instead of seating us in an empty restaurant, they set up a table in the lounge by the fire (it was chilly so the fire was welcome). The second night they set up a table beside the roaring fire of the Boma with lots of lamps and candles. On the last night the manager invited us to join him for sun-downers on the kopje which was quite magical. He then offered to escort us back to the restaurant and on the way he said he wanted to check something in the pool area. Actually he surprised us with a table set for dinner beside the pool, again with lots of lamps and a fire to keep us warm and deter the mosquitoes. All three evenings were cosy and intimate and felt very special." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 8n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

6 sightings

Eland

9 sightings

Elephant

2 sightings

Giraffe

8 sightings

Hippo

1 sighting

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Zebra

10 sightings

Mrs A
East Lothian

"Professional Lemala Kuria Hills"

3 nights Arrived 8 Aug 2019
"A stunning place to end our safari. Daniel and his team are all extremely professional. Nothing was too much trouble, the service was exceptional and the food and wine all great. The views from the main terrace and our balcony were beautiful and peaceful. Daniel was a perfect host with exceptional attention to detail. We stayed for three nights and all the time we were very well looked after. The first night our guide, Robert, came to have a drink with our and talk to us about exactly what we wanted to see and what was important to us. The second night Daniel invited us for a drink with him and then we had a special table beside the romantic fire pit. On our last evening we were invited up to 'the rock' with one other couple to watch the sunset while drinking champagne and eating nibbles - again Daniel joined us.

The northern Serengeti is beautiful and the safari was brilliant - we saw so much: a family of lions (a male, 2 females and 5 four month old cubs), a mating pair of lions, a female leopard and 2 eight month old cubs, a cheetah and later a pair of cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, spotted hyenas, black-backed jackals, zebra, hippos, wildebeests, giraffe and baby giraffe, gazelle, baboons, crocodiles and much more. The only animal we did not see was a rhino but having seen so much it was not missed.

The best part of the whole safari here was eventually witnessing the wildebeests crossing the Masai Mara. The crossing is one of those experiences you cannot understand until you have seen it. There are 10 main crossings plus a smaller one. Hundreds of wildebeests start of mass around one of the crossings. They run along the bank, staring down at the river, trying to sum up the courage to cross - maybe for 30-40 minutes. Some look as if they will go and then suddenly the front ones turn around and start running in the opposite direction. The rest of the mass charge after them as once one has decided not to cross none of them dare to. They may then stop to graze or charge onto another crossing. All the time they are running the babies get separated from their mothers and only meet up when they all stop running. Consequently it takes a long time to actually witness the crossing. Meanwhile all the guides are talking to one another over a radio saying which crossing looks the most likely. At one stage we got to the crossing too late and just witnessed the last four zebra crossing.

Robert was determined we were going to see a crossing but as we raced and bumped from crossing to crossing it seemed more and more unlikely. Finally at about 3pm we arrived at a crossing with hundreds of wildebeests on the other side. Suddenly one brave animal started to tentatively make it's way down the steep muddy bank. Then it was in the river and started to gallop over. That one brave animal triggered one of the most incredible sights - about 2,000 wildebeests followed. Mothers and babies were crossing separately and would join up when they found each other. At one stage as the 2,000 wildebeests were crossing about a hundred babies who had already crossed decided to go back across the river in attempt to find their mothers so we saw a double crossing. Thankfully we did not see any wildebeests being got by a crocodile, or break a leg on a rock in the river or on the bank. We could all relax having seen the crossing. Robert took us back to the camp so we could enjoy a drink and the plunge pool on our balcony!" See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

3 sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

10 sightings

Lion

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

4 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr Peter P
USA

"Lemala Kuria Hills review"

3 nights Arrived 12 Aug 2018
"What a fantastic place.Worth every penny. Luxury in the middle of nowhere. Should have taken the time to use the pool.

The river crossing of the wildebeast migration was the highlight of the trip. Indescrible. We should have stayed an extra day just to relax at the bar and pool.

Food was excellent, along with the service. Overall, superlative in every way. In its own way on par with the Canadian Pacific Fairmont hotel chain in Canada. (we stayed at several) Rebecca was a great hostess. The dinner one night by the campfire was very enjoyable." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Giraffe

10 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Dr C
Newmarket

"Serene Safari at Lemala Kuria Hills"

4 nights Arrived 21 Jun 2018
"What a wonderful surprise this beautiful camp was. The views are expansive, varied and are a source for getting completely lost in the moment. I cannot say enough about the comfort of the tent and the glorious amenities such as the soaking tub, outdoor shower, plunge pool and being able to wake at sunrise and make a cup of fresh hot coffee to enjoy on the raised deck. The staff go above and beyond at this camp. Each request is met with an attentive response. I was well taken care of; actually a bit spoiled,
The meals at Kuria Hillls are prepared and presented with the same detail and care that makes this camp exceptional. I appreciated the variety of food, the freshness of the food and meal choices/options. My experiences with the game drives were also exceptional. Frank was my guide and he was knowledgeable with regards to the animals, terrain, environment and it’s impact on adaptation of behavior and physical characteristics. Plus he is a great story teller and we shared laughter and chatter along with silence and reflection. I believe that the attention to detail and conscientiousness of the staff reflect the competent, caring managerial style of Daniel. He is a keen observer of human behavior and responds to people with humor, respect and a tinge of wisdom. Thank you so much to everyone who made my stay at Lemala Kuria Hills unforgettable." See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

5 sightings

Elephant

5 sightings

Giraffe

8 sightings

Hippo

1 sighting

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

3 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr Z
California

"Lemala Kuria Hills review"

2 nights Arrived 26 Jul 2015
"very nice camp. Friendly staff !!" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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