Reviews of Batonka Guest Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
28 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Batonka Guest Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Sep-2019, 11 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Batonka Guest Lodge.
Leopard
0% success
Elephant
27% success
Buffalo
20% success
Zebra
9% success
Mr. & Mrs. E
UK
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 7 Nov 2023
"A beautiful lodge. The gardens and pool are lovely, as is the open communal seating and dining area, with water vapour spray to ease the effects of the extreme heat.
The rooms are large, airy and comfortable. The food was good and the staff efficient, welcoming and very helpful.
The walk to the falls is straight-forward and the slightly off-centre location is not a disadvantage given the very well-appointed facilities of the lodge.
Hard to imagine a better venue for visiting the falls." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
The rooms are large, airy and comfortable. The food was good and the staff efficient, welcoming and very helpful.
The walk to the falls is straight-forward and the slightly off-centre location is not a disadvantage given the very well-appointed facilities of the lodge.
Hard to imagine a better venue for visiting the falls." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr D.
Stillwater
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 2 Jun 2023
"It would be more convenient to be closer to the town and falls, as that is the focus of most visits to the area, but I liked the lodge, the services, the grounds, quiet and comfy rooms, good breakfasts and excellent dinners."
See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs. E.
Zurich
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 27 Apr 2023
"- a beautiful location
- a troop of mongoose roaming the gardens (fanstastic!)
- wonderful food
- personal service
- peaceful & quiet
- very nice room" See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe
- a troop of mongoose roaming the gardens (fanstastic!)
- wonderful food
- personal service
- peaceful & quiet
- very nice room" See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Michelle & Peter
LDN
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 20 Sep 2022
"Very relaxed and comfortable lodge with really nice food.
The only downside is the slight distance from town, although it was possible to walk back from the Falls, which we did." See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe
The only downside is the slight distance from town, although it was possible to walk back from the Falls, which we did." See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
A, D, & M
Boston, USA
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 18 Aug 2022
"Comfortable, clean, great service with caring and helpful staff.
Overall, a great base for exploring Victoria Falls.
Would definitely stay there again!" See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Overall, a great base for exploring Victoria Falls.
Would definitely stay there again!" See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Charlie
London
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 12 Aug 2022
"Batonka was a really lovely place to stay.
Very peaceful, excellent, extremely attentive staff, a beautiful terrace for breakfast and other meals and a great atmosphere.
It was a bit of a nuisance that it was a USD10 return taxi ride into town each time but I think that was offset by the sanctuary offered by the lodge and its other attributes." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Very peaceful, excellent, extremely attentive staff, a beautiful terrace for breakfast and other meals and a great atmosphere.
It was a bit of a nuisance that it was a USD10 return taxi ride into town each time but I think that was offset by the sanctuary offered by the lodge and its other attributes." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report
John
Braintree
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 6 Jun 2022
"Quite a long way from town centre but otherwise excellent."
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Sightings Report
Carmine Bee-eaters
UK
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 23 May 2022
"A good quality value for money stop over about half an hours walk or a short taxi ride from the Falls themselves. There is also a twice daily shuttle service to the Falls park and Victoria Falls Hotel.
Staff were friendly, efficient and very welcoming. They even had a specialist barista if great coffee is your thing.
The main building had the feel of an old colonial mansion with comfy seating areas inside and on the expansive covered deck. Rooms were large and comfortable while the bathrooms were extremely spacious.
The grounds were a delightful space to while away a few hours watching visiting Baboons and the swimming pool was clean if a little cold in May.
Overall a great place to stay in the heart of Vic Falls without spending a fortune." See all these reviews: 9n in Zimbabwe
Staff were friendly, efficient and very welcoming. They even had a specialist barista if great coffee is your thing.
The main building had the feel of an old colonial mansion with comfy seating areas inside and on the expansive covered deck. Rooms were large and comfortable while the bathrooms were extremely spacious.
The grounds were a delightful space to while away a few hours watching visiting Baboons and the swimming pool was clean if a little cold in May.
Overall a great place to stay in the heart of Vic Falls without spending a fortune." See all these reviews: 9n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr S.
Clontarf
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 30 Apr 2022
"A very comfortable place to stay for the final night before flying home.
Nice and quiet with good breakfast and dinner. Nice areas to sit around and relax. Does take a taxi to get into the town and to the Falls but very easy.
Had an excellent taxi driver recommended by the hotel who gave us a bit of a guided tour of Vic Falls!" See all these reviews: 9n in Zimbabwe
Nice and quiet with good breakfast and dinner. Nice areas to sit around and relax. Does take a taxi to get into the town and to the Falls but very easy.
Had an excellent taxi driver recommended by the hotel who gave us a bit of a guided tour of Vic Falls!" See all these reviews: 9n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
The Ss
Shrewsbury
"Batonka Guest Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 16 Apr 2022
"As before [Ed: see below]"
See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe; 5n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
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