Engiri Game Lodge and Campsite

Lovely staff, incredible location and views, totally immersed in the bush, excellent meals and absolute highlight was an elephant visit to the lodge!

Everything

The lodge was very clean and well maintained. The staff was usually available whenever I needed something and they were helpful when I asked for assistance. I also appreciated that the room was cleaned regularly and kept in good condition during my stay. It was possible to work from the room with my laptop. The internet was not always very strong, but it was still manageable for basic work.

One thing that disappointed me was the chimpanzee tracking. I had planned to do the activity and was told that booking 24 hours in advance should be enough. Unfortunately the spot I wanted was suddenly no longer available and there was not much effort to offer an alternative activity or solution. I also had mixed feelings about the situation with the elephant that sometimes comes to the lodge. At first it was nice to see the animal and I noticed that it was sometimes given food by the staff. However I later learned that when the elephant damaged a door it was chased away with fire. I understand that the lodge needs to protect the property, but feeding the elephant in the first place makes it return again and again. Chasing it away with fire afterwards felt a bit sad and not very animal friendly. It might be better not to feed the elephant at all so it does not become dependent on the lodge for food. Overall I also expected to see more wildlife during my stay. Apart from the elephant there were hardly any animals around, which was a little disappointing because I had hoped for more nature experiences. In general the lodge is an okay place to stay and the cleanliness and helpful staff were positives, but my expectations regarding wildlife and activities were not fully met.

Location

Too pricey for what you get