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AKL without Savannah View... Will we still enjoy the resort?
We are in the "maybe we'll go back this year" stages of planning a trip. Before I contact MJ, I want to narrow down our resort choice. We usually stay in Moderate resorts. However, during our last trip, DH really enjoyed visiting the AKL and said that he'd like to stay there for our next trip. I do not think he will want to pay for a Savannah View room. (The first time we tried to book a vacation, I wanted to go Savannah view, and he couldn't justify the cost.) Are there enough viewing areas and amenities to justify staying here without a Savannah view?
Also, we were a little concerned about staying here after it took us an hour to get to the MK from AKL for dinner. How is the bus service here?
Thanks, all!
-Laura
Engineer by Day... Imagineer in my Dreams!
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I really think you will. There are so many viewing areas throughout the hotel that you should still see plenty of animals. I loved our stay there! I don't remember the bus being an issue for us at all. The lobby is fabulous, and I really enjoyed the feel of the rooms. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat!
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We had a car when we stayed at AKL so I can't comment on the buses, but I do think it's worth it to stay without a savannah view. Even though we had the savannah view we still liked using the common viewing areas to see other animals. The resort is gorgeous and the Kidani pool is one of our favorites.. We liked walking around just checking out the grounds and the rocking chairs around the fire pit at night are a great spot.
Michelle
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I stayed in Jambo House with a pool view. We saw the animals from several vantage points, as well as Arusha Rock. We spent several hours watching the animals and couldn't have been happier. I was glad to be close to the pool for late night trips to soak my tired feet after a long day.
Personally, when I wake up in the morning, I don't want to see anyone right outside my window...including a giraffe!
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I think you will love it... the resort is SO much more than the animals. We have stayed both Savannah and pool view, and loved both -- although I can honestly tell you I think we enjoyed the pool view more. My girls of course liked the animals better, but my DH and I really loved the pool view... we were on the Zebra trail, on the 4th floor up in the trees... it was like being in a treehouse. Just lovely! So I would definitely go for it...
Blythe
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They have expanded the savannahs so much that the whole place is a viewing area! It's a great resort!
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We have stayed 3 times at Jambo and 1 time at Kidani and have never done the Savannah view.
At Jambo we usually book the pool view. It is close to everything. There are plenty of opportunities to view the animals from the designated viewing areas and there are large windows along the resort halls that provide additional vantage points.
We did a standard view at Kidani and never felt we were lacking animal views. Other than in our room, we were constantly seeing animals throughout the resort.
We always have a car at AKL so I can't help with your bus question.
Cindy aka AgentC
INTERCOT Staff: Accommodations, Dining, Movies, TV, Music & Musicals
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While I'm sure the view of the animals would be amazing, I'm guessing that the theming, the pool, the (non-room) viewing areas, the restaurants, and all of the activities will make it worth every penny to stay at this amazing resort.
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Just back from 5 nights at AKL Jambo House and there are so many opportunities to see the animals I don't think a savannah view is necessary.
As for the buses we only had a problem one day with the buses. It was to Studios and we had just missed one and it took about 25 mins for the next one to come. Other than that I don't the we waited more than 10 mins for a bus.
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One of our favorite resorts. We booked a pool view once and standard the next. We were given a savannah view once due to the fact there was a pole obstructing the view. Not a problem for us but at the cost of a savannah view they don't use them as one.You can always ask when checking in if they have one available. The bussing was much better than a moderate to us. There is so much to do at this resort.
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