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

[VAgal76]

But, Debbie, you can hold a vow renewal service there! Yeah, I checked into that.

If you see me on the eleven o'clock news - please come bail my butt out. I'll reimburse you for the costs plus buy you a drink of your choice @ Victoria Fall's plus dinner at Jiko's and Zebra domes at Boma's. Deal?

 

[scoutsmom99]

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I'm already much to DH's displeasure ...... starting to buy things for the trip!!! I do believe though that checking in here everyday is the only way to alleviate the LOOOOOOOOONNNGGG 3 month wait................

I have been buying stuff as well. I have a rubbermaid box full of items for the trip.

 

[tinknme]

4 more days!! (I was wrong on my math yesterday!!)

 

[tinknme]

I know you are already there, hope you are having a wonderful time!

yay lillygator! I'm off to the airport now. I'll be there this afternoon!

 

[scoutsmom99]

I really wanted to reach out and scratch the giraffe's ears. I can read the headlines now - Woman injured during safari - Giraffe neck butts her while she attempts to scratch it's ears.

In other news, AKL fanatics are caught jumping from balconies to show their love to the animals.

Woman Rides Zebra!

VAGal- Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful pictures and information with us

But, Debbie, you can hold a vow renewal service there! Yeah, I checked into that.

If you see me on the eleven o'clock news - please come bail my butt out. I'll reimburse you for the costs plus buy you a drink of your choice @ Victoria Fall's plus dinner at Jiko's and Zebra domes at Boma's. Deal?

Ok if Debbie can't make it call me. I would do anything for something boozy from Victoria Falls and dinner at Jikos!

 

[tinknme]

How exciting! I look forward to reading your live reports Sounds like your trip has gotten off to a wonderful start.

JAMBO! to the Jambo bunch!!!

We arrived yesterday and I LOVE this resort! It's so relaxing, I feel so comfortable here. We're in a pool view room in the giraffe trail and the room looks in excellent condition.

We had dinner at Jiko last night and I took pictures of all the food. LOL

I'll try and post each day, so if anyone has questions, feel free!!

Oh, I started a "Live Trip Report", here's a thread to it: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12655030#post12655030

 

[scoutsmom99]

Ok I'm trying to catch up here!
kimmar That is so great that you are still headed to the Lodge
SeaSpray Gald you are having a great time I'm off to check out your live trip report.
catsrule I'm sure you are at AKL by now I hope all is well there
lilygator Wow 4 days away I'm really jealous.
Webbie I saw a very small ceremony at Arusha Rock last fall (maybe 12 people total?)
#1hockeymom I hope you get to stay at AKL this summer for your trip

 

[wendypooh]

I have been buying stuff as well. I have a rubbermaid box full of items for the trip.

LOL ~~ I know, in Jan. I brought an "extra" suitcase full of arrival basket gifts for DS........... which actually was good, since I left a lot of "green" at Zawadi!!!

 

[wendypooh]

Well, I got all my ADR's done today!!! Yeah, I got everything we wanted, AND at the exact times we wanted!!! Whoo Hoo

I was a little suprised though, with the FDP I half expected all the "good" times to be little harder to get! So, I'll consider that a little early


Kimmar ~~ Glad to hear you are getting to go back in Aug. that's great!!! I'm happy for you!

 

[#1hockeymom]

Don't worry, I'll bail you out, have that drink with you, share the dinner cost, as long as you BAIL me out at a later date! Being that we've done this before W/O the jail time I think it will work out just fine!

Have fun, everyone about to be in the world or THERE! Say hello to the ankole family for me, please! Tell them I'll be there in July! I know they just have to miss me, since I miss them!

 

[Webbie]

Thanks for the information on the wedding ceremony. I will be checking out the area in less than a MONTH!!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

I think it was Steph who asked about the Golden Ears-we got a pair last year in California-I think they are being made for the 50th anniversary celebration.

The picture you guys have all been displaying are fab-they make me want to go take a basic photography class-what kind of cameras are you using or is it just technique... my photos never look that good...I'm going to start practicing...in seven months I ought to be able to take a focused photo wothy of posting (lol)

I noticed several pages back that Wendy posted a yummy looking picture of a drink from Victoria Falls and some yummy dips...can we do a light dinner there? Or can we do a dinner at Mara and take drinks down to Mara...?

I don't think I can eat a huge meal every night (especially on days when I'm booking character breakfasts (twice -1900 Park Fare & Donalds and of course, Boma at least once for breakfast)-I've read Mara's menus-does anyone know if Mara's soups and salads are similar to Boma?

Hello and have a fabulous time to anyone who is currently there or going soon ...

Patricia

 

[campinggal]

I noticed several pages back that Wendy posted a yummy looking picture of a drink from Victoria Falls and some yummy dips...can we do a light dinner there? Or can we do a dinner at Mara and take drinks down to Mara...?

Patricia

I'll jump in and help with this question. I was just at AKL two weeks ago (sniff) and had hope to be able to get lighter fare at Victoria Falls but their offerings are strictly drinks and snacks. Even the snacks are minimal. I had a drink with the 'Crisp Bread and Three Dips' but other than that- I think all I remember were nuts and a cheese plate that was offered.

I don't know if you can get the drinks to go. I ended up having my drink and appetizer at Victoria Falls then went down to Mara and got a salad and some zebra domes to bring back to my room to eat sitting on my balcony.

Happy planning!

 

[Angel16]

Webbie,

A few months ago, our local newspaper had a wedding picture of couple who got married on Arusha Rock. The bride said that the CMs put out food all around Arusha Rock to draw the animals in right before the ceremony.

I would love for my daughter to get married at the AKL.

Please keep me posted.

Kathy

What...We can renew our wedding vows at AKL with the animals looking on? That sounds perfect! Where do I get more information on that? I would love, love, love to do that with my DH. It would be perfect. I wonder if they close off the area for the vows?

ANYONE ?? Has anyone done this?

Angel

 

[kimmar067]

made some dinner ressies today.... !!

 

[tinknme]

 

[dm220]

page 2 ???, bumping up

 

[kimmar067]

You too, Janet!

 

[Webbie]

We will be flying on SWA. I am not so concerned about printing out boarding passes but would really like to check in and get an A boarding pass. Is there a way to check in online and get our A boarding pass? BTW we will be staying in a standard level room so I don't know if that makes a difference.

Getting excited.....time is passing by!

 

[kimmar067]

Webbie ~
You might want to try posting your question on the Transportation Board - someone might be able to help you there....