JAMBO! The UN-official AKL Thread ~ UPDATED(short film/pg 8 & slideshow/pg 12)

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Angle,
Thanks again for all the informative information. I sent my letter off to AKLC tonight so hopefully I will hear from them soon.
Kathe
 
Okay here I am to add some more photos, but I thought I should first tell about my AKL experiences!!! My first ever visit to the Lodge was in June of 2001 shortly after it opened for dinner at Boma's (back in the day where you had to be a guest at AKL or have dinner ressies to visit). After dinner that night I checked out the Zawadi Marketplace and bought some of those expensive postcards wrapped in plastic and I told myself one day I would stay there.

In Sept/Oct 2004 I suprised my mom (and later my sister) with a stay at AKL in a pool view room (room 4428 Zebra Trail). I was blown away by the resort and fell in love and knew I had to come back. So in Oct 2005 I spent a week there again in what was to be a Pool View room, but upon getting to my room I realized I had recieved an upgrade (no mention was made at the AKL front desk of an upgrade by me or the CM (room 3514 Zebra Trail Uzima Savannah)). Well I was re-blown away and I now have hours of video footage of all the happenings on the Uzima savannah during my stay and plenty of photos to go around.

Here are some of my photos I hope they can help anyone out who is thinking about AKL. The detail that went into the resort is just unbelieveable it has quickly become one of my favorites if not my favorite resort.

AKL Logo
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This is a pic of the drive up entrance ceiling
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Close-up of one of the chandeliers
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A mosaic right before you enter the AKL lobby
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AKL lobby
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Chandelier’s in AKL lobby
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Close up of AKL lobby chandelier
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Close up of AKL lobby ceiling
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Part 2
The Bridge in the Lobby
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View of the Lobby from the Bridge
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View of Arusha Rock Area Taken from inside lobby
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Victoria Falls Lounge Area
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Tic Tac Toe Anyone (Zawadi Marketplace)
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One of the many Arusha Savannah View Places
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Firepit and Storytelling area on Arusha Rock
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Bravo, bravo, scoutsmom99!!!

Well done....more, show me more.....!!! :hyper:
 

Part 3 (I really wish this had smello-vision so everyone could enjoy the wonderful smells of AKL as well)

Some Mood Lighting
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More Mood Lighting
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AKL Room Doors
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Hidden Mickey’s in the Bedspreads
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Wallpaper
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More Wallpaper
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One Last Wallpaper shot
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Framed Art in the Rooms
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More Art in the Rooms
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..... :rotfl: heh-heh-heh, that's a GOOD one.... :rotfl2: !

(but, you ARE right about those smells..... :cloud9: )
 
Isn't it true how it's those 'little things' at AKL that make it so special....???
 
I just got my e-mail back from AKL booking the Wanyama Safari and the Sunrise safari and taking note of my other requests for ADR's. It's exciting and I can't wait to go on our "safari".
 
....so far away, but it'll be here before youknow it! In the meantime, just enjoy the pix and dream of the wonderful vaca to come.... :cloud9:
 
I have two questions that I'm hoping some AKL concierge veterans might be able to help me out with:

1) are the concierge rooms "standard" or "deluxe" rooms?
2) is the Sunrise Safari only offered on certain days of the week, or is it offered every day?

Thanks so much!
 
Hi Wintergreen -

The concierge rooms are deluxe rooms. The are a little larger than a standard room and come with extra amenities. Such as telephone in bathroom, make-up mirror, and robes.

The Sunrise Safari is only offered on certain days of the week. I am sorry but I do not remember which days. It is wonderful and certainly worth the money. :flower:

Have a wonderful dream-filled day! :)
 
The sunrise safari is now offered on Thursdays and Sundays.
 
Angel16 said:
The concierge rooms are deluxe rooms. The are a little larger than a standard room :)

I did not know that....very interesting.

We were in AKL CL two weeks ago and we had the best room ever....Room 5425.

Room is real close to the Lobby without being too close. You have a great view of Arusha rock and you have a good view of all the feeding areas.

As soon as I can figure out how to post pictures I will.
 
nothing to add except that *add in whining* I MISS My happy place!
 
kimmar067,

I finally got the recipe for a "Nahtazu." I can't wait to try one (or two or three).

Kathy
 
John's Mom said:
kimmar067,

I finally got the recipe for a "Nahtazu." I can't wait to try one (or two or three).

Kathy

Would you be able to share that recipe w/us? I would love to know what it is :)
 
Nahtazu

3/4 ounce Malibu Rum
3/4 ounce Melon Liquor
2 ounces Sour or Daiquiri Mix
4 ounces Pineapple Juice

Shake together over ice. Splash with 1/4 ounce of Chambord.
Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

If anyone makes one, please let me know how it turns out.

Kathy
Another Animal Kingdom Lodge Lover
 
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