Tambuti Lodge

We had an unforgettable stay at Tambuti Lodge! The service was outstanding, with every staff member—from the kitchen and housekeeping to the game drive guides—being exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Every detail was taken care of, and we couldn’t fault a single moment of our two-night stay. The food was absolutely phenomenal!

Stayed for 4. Nights and 5 days at the beginning of March 2025 - absolutely amazing stay and everything was simply perfect. We had to change room after two nights (we knew this when booking) and this was so simple and easy. The lodge is small, 5 rooms and a maximum of 10 guests which makes for a really friendly and relaxing environment and stay. Sitting round the fire before the evening meal with a drink you really get to know everyone. Arriving after a long flight and journey from the UK to a very warm welcome from Douglas and the two housekeeping ladies (my brain simple cannot remember their names) really was amazing. Our cases were whisked away to our room while Douglas took us inside to a welcome drink and explanation of everything. Once we’d settled in to our room - which was lovely - our next experience was High Tea before the evening game drive and a lovely welcome from Chef Edith explaining the menu - Edith and her team are absolutely amazing and the food is out of this world. Setting off for the evening game drive with Martin made us forget how tired we were. This was my daughter’s first experience of a game drive and she was simply taking everything in. The lodge being small with only 10 guests really works well on the drive and it really was a relaxing experience. Returning after the drive a drink round the fire getting to know everyone and an amazing three course meal was such a lovely way to spend the evening - and again Chef Edith arrived with each course to let us know what she was serving was such a small thing but such a special touch. Our wake up call from Martin at 5am and the morning game drive was all outstanding and breakfast in the bush is something that I will never forget - especially the “elephant milk” in the coffee. I’m so pleased I said yes to this over normal milk - it’s the only way to drink coffee for me now Brunch on return to the lodge followed by an afternoon snooze before High Tea and the evening game drive could never be described as rinse and repeat - every game drive was different, every breakfast and sundowner stop was different and throughout it all the food was simply amazing. It’s the little touches that make Tambuti Lodge a wonderful place to stay, for example every day the table clothes, napkins and place mats where different at every meal and the staff are so friendly, accommodating and relaxed. Everyone at Tambuti Lodge do an amazing job and I’m so pleased this was the lodge I chose and I’m definitely going back.

Our stay in Tambuti Lodge was perfect. The staff were so attentive, the room was very clean and comfortable and the food was incredible. Also, it’s a great location for game drives and our guide was excellent.