Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Location: 999 Lady Denman Drive, Weston Creek, Canberra, au
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Unique Accommodation Experience
Jamala Wildlife Lodge offers a one-of-a-kind stay where guests can sleep alongside exotic animals in luxurious rooms, bungalows, or even a tree house.
Wildlife Encounters
Enjoy an unforgettable zoo tour experience included with every booking, where you can get up close and personal with a variety of majestic animals such as lions, tigers, and giraffes.
Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from Manuka Oval and central Canberra, Jamala Wildlife Lodge provides a perfect blend of nature and city attractions for a memorable stay.
Book now for an unforgettable wildlife adventure at Jamala Wildlife Lodge!
Important Information
Policies
Check-in: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Concierge service
- Kid meals
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Swimming nearby
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Meerkat Family Suite
Located in the main lodge, this 2-bedroom suite features 2 rooms both with sitting areas and 1 bathroom, which has a spa bath and separate shower. This is a split level suite with bedroom 2 down a small flight of 3 stairs. The Meerkat exhibit is just outside the room. Overnight stays include: - Afternoon Tea on day of arrival - Morning and Afternoon Tour - Selection of pre-dinner drinks - Dinner with selected drinks - Breakfast
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Infinity pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
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Shark Grand Suite
Located on a private floor within the Ushaka Lodge, this suite features 2 bathrooms, including 1 with a spa bath. Although you won’t be able to see any sharks from your room, you will be guided to an adjoining terrace that sits directly above the shark tank for a private meet and feed with these beautiful creatures. You will also have the exclusive opportunity to feed our hyenas. Overnight stays include: - Afternoon Tea on day of arrival - Morning and Afternoon Tour - Selection of pre-dinner drinks - Dinner with selected drinks - Breakfast This suite includes a guided tour to a shark tank, where guests can hand feed the sharks. Please note the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 6. Please note a sofa bed is available on request. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Additional bathroom
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Infinity pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
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Wild Encounter Room
There are no wild animals outside your room, so as detailed above, you will be taken into the zoo for a hands-on meeting with the fastest animals on earth — cheetahs!* This room is a short stroll from the main lounge, down a flight of stairs with views of the pine trees towards the Molonglo River. The room also has a private terrace and its split level design features a lounge area that can also comfortably accommodate 2 children. Additional bedding utilizes a double pull out sofa bed. Overnight stays include: - Afternoon Tea on day of arrival - Morning and Afternoon Tour - Selection of pre-dinner drinks - Dinner with selected drinks - Breakfast
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Infinity pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
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Meerkat Room
This double room is located adjacent to the lodge lounge area and has a spa bath and separate shower. Overnight stays include: - Afternoon Tea on day of arrival - Morning and Afternoon Tour - Selection of pre-dinner drinks - Dinner with selected drinks - Breakfast Please note that the third guest will be accommodated on a roll-away bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Infinity pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
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Lemur Room
1 King Bed
388-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with park views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Free international calls, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Roll-in shower
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Reef Room
The infinity pool is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Infinity pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
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Giraffe Tree House
This air-conditioned tree house overlooks a private animal enclosure. It includes a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, a sofa bed and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Your private bathroom includes a bathtub and slippers. Overnight stays include: - Afternoon Tea on day of arrival - Morning and Afternoon Tour - Selection of pre-dinner drinks - Dinner with selected drinks - Breakfast A guided tour to hand feed a giraffe is included.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
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Capuchin King Room
This room overlooks the Molonglo River, or Scrivener Dam and Black Mountain. Guests can relax and watch the Lemurs play through the large viewing window. Some rooms also include views of the lion enclosure. Overnight stays include: - Afternoon Tea on day of arrival - Morning and Afternoon Tour - Selection of pre-dinner drinks - Dinner with selected drinks - Breakfast This suite features disabled access facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Infinity pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
Guest Reviews
- Susan (9/5): An exceptional experience - Fantastic location. Right in the heart of the zoo. Stayed in the Giraffe Treetop accommodation. Alpacas roaming freely n the front yard and the Giraffe at the back balcony. An unforgettable experience. The sofa bed was alittle uncomfortable 😐. main bed was great
- Vicky (10/5): Perfect unique experience. - We loved our stay at Jamala. We were in the Meerkat Room. The Meerkats are in an enclosure outside the room. You have access to view the enclosure anytime. The food was top quality. We were first down for breakfast and the lion was still in her cave. She growled good morning to us and then went down into her private area. The tour of the zoo was very informative and interactive. Nothing
- Deanne (10/5): -
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- Maree (10/5): A once in a lifetime opportunity - An amazing wildlife experience with lovely themed accommodation and excellent food
- Katrina (10/5): AMAZING! I would highly recommend this experience. - It was very clean. The staff very friendly and informative. Easy to get around the zoo.
- Andrea (10/5): Brilliant - Bf was great , tour was so good loved rubbing the rhino Washing machine facilities
- tanya (10/5): Amazing experience. Tick off the bucket list. - Very clean and the rooms are beautifully designed. Nothing
- Amir (10/5): -
- Kim (10/5): We loved our stay and would recommend it to everyone. - Breakfast was very good and nice having it in the restaurant.Only thing you could add is Decaf tea. No complaints.
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- Ellen (10/5): Exceeded my expectations- great for couples as well as families. Food was amazing, accommodation was really great. We st -
- LUQI (10/5): Friendly staff, excellent activities, and the meals are just delicious! - Like the close up with the wild animals! Nothing
- Monica (10/5): - Amazing experience that has been ticked off the bucket list.
- Graeme (10/5): - +Breakfast was good The cleanliness and size of the animal enclosures was nice to see The animals all looked very healthy Happy with all
- patrick (5/5): the lion was majestic - hospitality staff and zookeepers they were excellent unfortunately we had major hassles getting our room key office staff were terrible apart from the day we left, the office staffs unprofessionalism.
- Tracey (10/5): - Such a big suite to stay in.
- Tracey (10/5): Will definitely recommend it to animal lovers it’s an amazing experience and worth what you pay. - The whole experience was exceptional, the being so close to the animals with a private tour of the zoo . Staff were all amazing and attentive. The food was the best I’ve eaten - you will not go hungry here,
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- Sevi (9/5): Wonderful place for family -
- Gerda (10/5): wonderful day and night - Good choices available, healthy breakfast offered. Dinner was exceptional, I could have had no dessert. The room was very comfortable. a better owl experience, it looked like the owls didn't welcome the people
- Janine (10/5): What an amazing experience we both loved it - Absolutely everything Nothing
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- david (10/5): Brilliant luxury wildlife encounter - Brilliant overall. The giraffe tree house was fantastic the staff were knowledgeable and friendly, the room lovely and the food delicious. We wandered through the zoo before breakfast and had the whole zoo to ourselves - early morning the big cats were really active and put on a show for us. Nothing.
- CARMEL (10/5): Absolutely fantastic! - This is a 'must do'! From arrival to departure it could not be faulted. The zoo is super - lots of activities for kids without having to be looking at animals all the time, plenty of places to sit and enjoy your own snacks without having to purchase everything. And the accommodation is next level...rooms are large and beautifully presented, meals were superb and service was exceptional. Absolutely 5 stars!!
- Li (9/5): -
- Susan (10/5): Amazing incredible experience we are keen to do it again - So beautiful and interesting and the service and little details were amazing If you are a little older or have accessibility needs there are a lot of stairs and the bath doesn’t have a rail so just something to keep in mind when booking, but the staff were very helpful
- Robert (10/5): - Food, cute animals, comfort.service
- debbie (10/5): Expensive but worth every dollar - Love the atmosphere,the food,we stayed in Lemer 1 room we didn’t see any monkeys in our room window but the view of the bungalows lions and giraffes from our other window made up for it ! Had to leave 😩
- John (10/5): Work hard, save hard and go back asap - Food served at Jamala was 2nd to none Staff were exceptional. Can't say there was anything we didn't like
- Lawson (10/5): Magical memories made - Great vatiety Loved everything
- Louise (6/5): We had some amazing experiences but the location of the room was terrible - Being at the zoo. Staff were super attentive and friendly For $2150 a night, I thought we would have an animal at a window of our room! I was in tears because of this.
- Muller (10/5): It was one of the best things I have ever done and I loved every moment of it! - Everything was wonderful from the delicious food (so much of it) to the accommodation which was divine. I was there with my friend for her 60th birthday and she got lots of special treats from the lodge. Not to forget the wonderful animals and the staff and guides were all very friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing - I loved everyting!
- Melissa (10/5): Hands down exceptional - Everything it was exceptional, well timed, experiences were fantastic, meals unbelievable and loved every minute Nothing everything was spot on
- Denise (10/5): - I was told I there were 2 double beds in our room when I phone before I booked. On arrival there was a a king bed & a roll away bed which they set up while we were having dinner. Other that that everything else was sensational.
- Robert (10/5): It was just exceptional in every aspect!👌 - It was just exceptional in every aspect!👌
- Margaret (Maggie) (10/5): A once in a lifetime experience you'll want to do again and again - OMGosh!! If I could give it a 20/10 I would have! This place is AMAZING! And the experience is like no other!! We stayed in one of the lodge rooms and it was absolutely exquisite... the price may look expensive but it's ALL included... food, drinks and access to the zoo and aquarium on both days (before and after room access). We felt like royalty with our 'secret entrance' and it was nice to roam just before and after everyone else got there. (During light hours) I went with a group of 4 for a surprise for my friends 40th birthday and they gave her a teddy and a cake! It was such a fantastic experience, such beautiful memories! And even better... we can't wait to go back!! It felt time went too quickly lol
- Marea (10/5): The location , staff and rooms were simply amazing. - We had the giraffe tree room 6 was magnificent. Beautiful artifacts , furnishings , and fabulous bathrooms. All good .
- Jingxian (10/5): - Very special stay inside of zoo. Service is superb. Unforgettable!
- Hamilton (9/5): An experience of a life time. - Everything was beautiful.
- Michael (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jing (10/5): Exceptional -
- Angela (10/5): Exceptional - The artifacts and, of course, the animals. The staff were very strict for good reason. A bit hard to relax.
- Warford (10/5): Exceptional -
- Linda (10/5): 10/10 - Everything No YouTube
- malcolm (10/5): - The interaction with the cheeta.
- Kim (10/5): Incredible - Jamala is a wonderful experience from the minute you arrive at reception. Staff are wonderful, experience is amazing and the food is to die for. It is certainly a once in a lifetime experience Nothing
- Debbie (10/5): Bucket list - We enjoyed every thing. The keepers were great and very knowledgeable. The staff were exceptional and the food was to die for Nothing
- Joanne (10/5): Exceptional -
- Feenan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Cherie (10/5): - Wonderful tour of zoo, excellent food and accommodation
- Allysen (10/5): Bucklet list item at world class zoo - It was a phenomenal experience. We stayed in the Giraffe Treehouse and it was such an amazing stay. The staff were so attentive, they couldn’t do enough for you. The food was amazing and plentiful. You have a tour with a guide, and get to experience the zoo the next morning in peace and quiet before the general public come in. The zoo is world class and the experience at Jamala is a once in a lifetime bucket list item. We highly recommend to put it on your list! Nothing. All of it was world class.
- Sarah (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lynette (10/5): Exceptional - Everything! Our room, the amazing food, yummy wines, the other guests, all the friendly staff, but most of all, the animals... Our toilet in the Meerkat room didn't full flush, and the shower taps were hard to turn off to stop dripping. Also, our TV didn't work when we first checked in? The lovely staff got it sorted while we were at dinner.
- Sophie (10/5): Great experience - Fabulous stay in the Giraffe room Nothing
- Brooke (7/5): A unique experience but not luxury - Many of the hospitality staff at the Lodge seemed inexperienced. The food was nice but having nervous staff serve it doesn’t make for a luxury experience.
- Belinda (9/5): Well worth the money - The decor made you feel like you were on safari. The room was huge and luxurious. Water pressure in shower, at times water stopped running completely
- Gil (10/5): Exceptional - Contact with animals - Greet the Cheetahs, patting a Rhino and a python Loneliness of 'hybrid' tigers. Maybe desex the make hybrid tigers and try socialising the hybrids together - apart from pure breed species.
- Valerie (10/5): The most wonderful experience! -
- George (10/5): Perfect if it was a little less rushed - Perfect Rush
- David (10/5): Exceptional -
- Margaret (10/5): Exceptional - Everything from the room to the animals to the encounters to the drinks the food and all the beautiful African artifacts No negatibes
- Natalie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Alexandra (8/5): Excellent would recommend it - Great breakfast, excellent facility and lived the morning guided tour
- Sara (8/5): Good experience - The Zoo and its staff were wonderful, very knowledgeable and dedicated. Reception area is very small and the staff were not very friendly (just polite). The menu selection was very poor in my opinion.
- Grew (8/5): Very enjoyable, loved having the giraffes wandering outside our room. - Delicious The food there was 5 star
- Sara (8/5): Good - Breakfast was great! - Did not like the place it was served in Food
- Raechelle (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sharon (10/5): - JAMALA what a place, everyone and everything was excellent,the food was delicious and plenty of it,all the staff were amazing couldn't do enough to help you.We will definitely go back and everyone,do your self a favour and do this, it's an experience of a lifetime.
- Rahilly (10/5): Jamala didn't disappoint on every level - Beautiful experience all round.The white Lions up close was experience we will never forget. N/A
- Andrew (9/5): Superb -
- Tom (10/5): More than expected!!! Highly recommended!!! Great experience - Great place with lots of finer details in the lodge and in the zoo.Fine food
- Duncan (10/5): Very friendly staff and a well kept zoo lovely and clean - Very well run There was no jam and cream left for the scones
- Rosanne (10/5): Absolutely amazing experience Stayed in the giraffe treehouse. Hand feeding the giraffes off the balcony then watched -
- Vicky (10/5): great vacation...for family - welcome afternoon tea was excellent 👌, kids love the meerkats, and we loved the sharks. guided tour was perfect and our guide was very kind to take it slowly to accommodate the children's needs.. the rooms were very, very spacious including the bathrooms. everything was spotless clean. the direct connection to the aquarium and zoo was great..too much to comment..you have to be there for the experience... none
- judith (10/5): - Such pleasure and felt so welcomed at this unique Zoo. I appreciate every moment and hope they are all proud to be part of an amazing team as their service and enthusiasm really shone through
- Marjorie (8/5): - Absolutely loved the Jungle Bungalow, the Chetahs came up to the area outside the windows. My Grandson Logan whos 12 Birthday we were there for was totally thrilled. Logan says thank you for his 🎁
- Monique (10/5): Jamala Wildlife Lodge is the best Zoo we have seen. To stay here is such a treat. It’s an unforgettable experience - It’s so much larger than you expect. The animals are treated very well and you can see they are loved. The service when you stay is phenomenal This stay is perfect
- Frank (10/5): Exceptional -
- Isaiah (10/5): The best place I have ever stayed at. - Absolutely everything. The inclusions were incredible, every single staff member was extremely friendly and hospitable, the zoo grounds are super impressive. I honestly cannot fault it. Nothing
- Kel (10/5): - A truly one-of-a-kind experience. We were celebrating a milestone birthday, and it really felt like the whole team went out of their way to make our stay memorable, even though I’ve learned this is just Jamala’s standard for service! We loved every aspect of our stay, from our brilliant guided tour with Cooper, our exceptional accommodation in the giraffe tree house and very special encounter with Sky and Khamisi, the incredible afternoon tea, dinner and breakfast we enjoyed and our chance to experience the Zoo before everyone arrived in the morning. This was a bucket list experience, but I’m pretty sure we’ll be back! Best of all, Jamala and the Zoo’s commitment to conservation means staying here makes a real difference for the world’s most endangered animals.
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- John (10/5): GREAT GREAT - all the food we had was great we liked everything
- Dee (10/5): Exceptional -
- Linda (10/5): Exceptional and memorabkle. - Meals were fantastic. Meeting the animals was fantastic and the knowledge and passion of the keepers was fantastic. Had a very memorable time.
- Isabelle (10/5): Exceptional - Loved the whoke set up of the lodge - it's well construed and decorated with style. The staff were really friendly and helpful and created a very relaxed vibe which we loved. The catering was next level - well done to the chef!
- Ev (10/5): - The stay was an amazing experience especially if you love animals, I love how the money also go towards the animals as well ❤️❤️❤️
- Winnett (10/5): As stated above it met all of our expectations. - Our breakfast was very good. My diet requirements were well catered for. All of the staff that we had contact with were very friendly. We could not have asked for more. Meeting the Cheaters was tremendous. I cannot think of anything.
- Farooq (8/5): Great experience to celebrate a special occasion. - Great experience to celebrate a special occasion. Given the cost (not cheap) would have been nice to have had one or two more extras like the cheetah experience included as part of the package. Also a fair few people were celebrating birthdays, while it was marked with the dessert, a little extra fuss would have been nice to make the birthday people feel special.
- Christina (10/5): Jamala Wildlife Lodge - The property is amazing. It looks like an African lodge and sets the tone for your trip from the start.
- Ian (10/5): Exceptional -
- Steve (10/5): Outstanding experience, wonderful food, terrific staff - Loved the whole experience Unicorns at the zoo
- Tanya (10/5): Exceptional -
- Paul (10/5): Exceptional - Great view of the animals. Amazing rooms and wonderful staff. The food was fantastic.
- Rosslyn (10/5): Exceptional -
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