Hellooooo Giraffes and
psac! Love the photo.
What are your impressions thus far of the KC compared with other CLs you've tried?
So this isn't a quick question to answer. Over the last few years, we've mostly alternated between 1BR DVC villas or Deluxe Club level rooms. They don't have any Deluxe rooms at AKL anymore, so we're in a regular room. The biggest shock to us was the space, or lack thereof. I think we're used to it now though.
The club amenities are decent, we've only the evening appetizers twice, but both times everything was good. The south african wines seem to be really high quality. The morning breakfasts are good, but I do like the hard boiled eggs they have at the Epcot club levels.
In terms of the club service, it's been a mixed bag. At check in, we asked to confirm our Sunrise Savanna reservation, and it's good we did, because they didn't have it. Even worse, the CM was real nasty about it, that it was our fault, even though my wife had the whole email exchange. It got to the point where my wife asked for a manager and if they still had comment cards (which they don't). At that point the CM basically changed her attitude and apologized for their mistake, and thankfully they still have open spots for the safari AND they gave us the Safari for two for free because of their mess up (and I think so she wouldn't get in trouble for her attitude). So financially it made up for it, but needless to say, we've never had an experience like that with a club CM. Otherwise, the CMs have been nice, at meals they bus the tables and refill everything REAL quickly, but overall they're not as homey as we thought the BWI club folks were (though I know you had some issues Kook.).
Having said all that, the safari was excellent (and it's a club only perk), and the guaranteed Arusha savanna view is just insane. As much as I've read about it, it can't be described until you just get to your room every afternoon, and hey, there's the giraffes and zebras! Also the way the discounts work, it seems they discount the club rooms at a better percent than the regular rooms, so I think it cost us $13 more a night for club than the regular Arusha view room would've been.
Taking that into account, I really would recommend a club stay at AKL, at least once for the unique experience, if even just for a few days as part of a split stay (but include a Thursday or Sunday for the Sunrise Safari!)
By Arusha Rock yesterday evening, after roasting marshmallows.
. Glad they are accommodating your late arrival and will have snacks/drinks in the room. I know you will be glad you added the night when you wake up the next morning and do not have to move 
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