Published 03 Jan 2019
TRIPADVISOR - Caitlin R - 2 Jan 2019 - - - Incredible Experience without Breaking the Bank! - - - I can't say enough good things about our experience at Ivory Tree Game Lodge. We were a group of 5 young adults, so of course budget was a factor when researching safari experiences. While the affordability was probably one of the biggest determinants, I think we were all blown away by how high quality our entire stay was -- from the service, to the meals, to the actual game drives, each day was better than the previous, and we couldn't believe that we were able to enjoy such a luxurious, relaxing stay AND have an amazing safari experience for a price that felt comfortable. Some of our highlights - made even more exciting by Jess explaining how special they were for us to see -- were seeing a baby zebra who'd just been born take it's first steps, seeing two of the 5 cheetahs in the whole park cross in front of our vehicle, and seeing two hippos wrestling around in the water. I was a huge fan of the way the days were scheduled, with an early morning game drive and an evening game drive, with essentially the whole day available to do what we wanted in the way of relaxing. Warm towels after each game drive was a highlight! Plenty of places to relax during the day, a newly renovated poolside area, and a great spa with very affordable pricing. We felt no pressure to tip throughout the day; rather there was an opportunity to add a gratuity to the final bill upon checkout, which the staff share - including "unseen" staff members who helped make our stay so excellent, which I was glad to hear. Being that it's in a remote area and your primary option is to "relax" all day unless you want to sign up for a midday excursion, 3 full days felt like the perfect amount of time, as we generally like to be on the move. I was thankful for forced downtime!! (https://tinyurl.com/y8g5uyod)
Show more...