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Shimba Hills Lodge Hotel

Aberdare National Park, Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya
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Shimba Hills Lodge Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Please do not go to Shimba expecting luxury tree house accommodation. Facilities are shared except for a couple of suites on each floor. Hot water is often lacking and there can be power cuts. However..... the place is magical and very peaceful after some of the more popular safari lodges. When we stayed in October we were the only overnight... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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stayed at Shimba Hills just one night with husband on March 5-6. Had booked a 1-night "farewell" safari thru our travelling agency - leaving Kenya the next day. Loved the place. Not something to do as one only safari - you do not necessarily see the numbers of animals you'd see in the bigger parks. But the atmosphere is quite... More

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Aldershot
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
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Stayed her on the the night of the 10th of February 2012, 3 Adults 2 children, accomodation was basic,clean and appeared to be secure, for the money was a reasonable on arrival at Mombassa airport a hotel rep was at airport, asking if light refreshments would be rquired at hotel before going for a evening drive, to our suprise a... More

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brighton
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

i stayed at shimba for 3 nights and was in a wonderland throughout. part from the sable antelope, leopards ans the cutest and cheekiest bushbabies who took mango slices from out of my hand, the highlight had to be the herd of elephant which came to the watering hole to take a bath. Looking down from my room, i had... More

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North Lanarkshire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
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We stayed here for our first night as part of Thomson's Kenyan Encounters safari. The usual things have been said before so the bit's that worried me- 1-FOOD I'm vegetarian so I often get stuck with bread and butter when travelling but this place was very good. For breakfast you'll get rolls, fruit and a full cooked breakfast with eggs... More

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burnley
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
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I stayed at this lodge for one night as part of a singles holiday. One downside of this lodge is the shared facilities but as I was only there one night this was not a big problem. My room was on the top floor with great views over the waterhole (as do all the rooms). The rooms are basic and... More

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Caerphilly, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

Stayed for one night during October with my 16yr old son. Great place to view the nocturnal mammals beneath the resaurant. Food was excellant, all staff very friendly and attentive. Look out for the Fish Eagle every morning, and the Busbabies at the restaurant during the evening Accommodation is basic but that is part of the charm of the place.... More

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Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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had a very quiet and beautiful time.the place is very green and beautiful,hilly and you can see the city from top of the hills.Saw all the animals in that park especially the Sable Antelope which is charecteristic of this park. The food was very good with good services and i enjoyed the african touch and the make using wood.the waterhole... More

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Southport, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011
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Stayed only one night at this fascinating lodge with every room overlooking a waterhole. The scene was quite magical. Highlights were: the bushbabies being fed on the terrace; the hornbill perched on my balcony; the genuine, warm welcome from the staff. The shared facilities wre fine, right opposite my room. Excellent food; highly recommended.

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weymouth dorset
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

Stayed at this amazing lodge for 1 night and was amazed that only 3 people where staying overnight. Most persons just came for lunch on day safaris. The rooms do not have on suite and have shared toilets and showers down the corridoor. The rooms all have a view of the watering hole and there is a feeding station for... More

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