Reviews of Batonka Guest Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
32 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
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"Good base from which to visit Victoria Falls"
Buffalo
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"Lovely setting"
We were on B&B basis but also had a dinner and lunch there which were both good. Staff expressed their gratefulness that we had come to their country and how that enabled them to support their families in a country of high unemployment, something with was very humbling." See all these reviews: 13n in Zimbabwe
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"Close to Excellent"
The only downside was an interleading door (locked) to our neighbouring room through which we could hear our neighbours clearly. Fortunately our neighbours were very quiet, so it was not a major problem, but it could have been so, and the manager apologized much when we mentioned it in the morning.
But after all we had a very pleasant and relaxing stay at the very comfortable and friendly minded Batonka Guest Lodge." See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe
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"Great relaxing stay"
Had a really great stay, hotel grounds were lovely and was amazing being in the pool surrounded by a group of friendly Mongoose. Victoria Falls felt very safe and was nice to be able to go out running from Batonka straight to see the rainbows at the falls.
Loads of options for activities, we particularly enjoyed the sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Very nice 24 hrs in a delightful place"
Very nice staff, very good food, and the location - outside of the main town - was probably better than closer to the Falls. Nice and quiet.
Highly recommended" See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe; 6n in Zambia
"Lovely Lodge"
The Lodge and its grounds are pleasant and quiet. We had Room 5 on the pool side. Nice outdoor sitting area, comfortable bed with mosquito net, writing desk and easy chair, large and complete bathroom with tub and shower. Very clean. We had our dinner on the patio both evenings and the food was very good. There were 2 choices for each course (starter, main, dessert). One night it was beef or chicken, the next it was fish (bream) and beef stew. We were happy with everything.
On the morning of our departure, our driver showed up one hour earlier than expected and we were just about to head for breakfast. The receptionist quickly made arrangements for a take away breakfast and we appreciated that.
We had planned to walk into town for shopping but we ran out of time, so we can't comment on that, but it did appear as if the walk would not be onerous." See all these reviews: 11n in Zimbabwe
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Only drawback is that it is a bit far from town." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
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