Sanaa AND Boma?

[playjar]

We love Boma for both breakfast and dinner, but I've been seeing good reviews of Sanaa so I made a ressie. Should I still do Boma too, or are they too similar? Tell me the difference of the two please!

 

[mickeyd78]

The are different, and both are great. Sanaa has more of an Indian focus, and is a sit down TS dinner as opposed to a buffett. I'd keep both. They are two of my favourites.

 

[samsteele]

Definitely keep both ressies. Boma & Sanaa are completely different eating experiences. Food & atmosphere are very different. Boma is probably more kid friendly . . . its a buffet so many, many more choices for picky eaters who are willing to try a little something outside of their comfort range but still want a good choice of North American staples. Sanaa has a slightly more upscale vibe with its decor, superior service and some window tables to view animals. There is no guarantee that you actually will get a window seat (parties of 2 or less will not as the tables are 4 top plus. My experience is that the hostess will refuse to seat less than 3 at the window). If your Sanaa ressie is for after dusk, you may see little anyway as the interior lights reflect in the windows. I would make the food . . . not the animals . . . my focus for dining at Sanaa to avoid disappointment. Check out the online menus and see if it appeals. For animals, show up at both Sanaa and Boma at least a half hour earlier than your reservation to go out back to see the animals from the viewing areas. NB In the hallway outside Sanaa there is a fun view through the glass of tortoise "nests" . . . I almost want to say "lairs" . This is a great little highlight of any visit. You need to have sharp eyes!

 

[OhThePain]

I agree, keep both. They are both very different experiences and both are great. In fact, I would even add Jiko to your list. And yes, we have done all 3 in one trip.

Make sure you go with the bread service at Sanaa.

 

[partigus]

agree they are different enough to do both. We find Boma a nice buffet with "tastes of Africa"- i.e. slightly spiced versions of american food, or tame versions of local....Sanaa is more indian themed but very nice meal. And yes- do the bread service, at least one tandor meal and one "simmered in gravy" dish and share