Congratulations! We just stayed in a studio at AKV on Halloween before our cruise- it was nice to be so close to the main lodge! Our room looked like this-
And while we were only there for 1 night, we saw a LOT of giraffes and zebras-
We were on the Arusha Savannah. If you have binoculars, bring them- they aren't necessary to see the animals, but it definitely adds to the experience!
I'm going back in May with a friend, and then back with the family in November (but at Kidani). AKV is gorgeous- have a wonderful time!