Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
This was my second time staying at this lodge and I came to realize that there's a lot of renovation taking place like the furniture, amenities, and internet, the rooms were so clean and very comfortable, and the staff (Noel) was incredibly helpful, Amazing rooms (there was even a Flat TV and Free Wi-Fi now), and the internet was very good with 5G speed. Excellent location is located at the city center, at an affordable price in which is very cheap.
I highly recommend this lodge to anyone visiting Bagamoyo.
We stayed in the 2bedroom villa, which is around 5mins from the Lodge. It was super clean, quiet and pretty. We had our own pool and a wonderful garden. For food and drinks we went to the lodge. Alcoholic drinks and dinner was very tasty. The yard and common area is very green and spacious with many spots/ cushions to chill. Overall, a great experience.
Ismael surprised as in a positive way first when he picked us up from Bagamoyo to bring us to the accommodation. The house is in a rural area, which makes watching the stars at night to a valuable experience! We were very happy with the stay. Also, Ismael showed a lot of flexibility, taking us spontaneously to the saadani park himself for a lovely safari. On top of that he was easy to reach on phone and it was very uncomplicated to coordinate issues with him. Asante sana!
The amazing location of the lodge in the city center, rooms are clean ✨, service is good, there's a parking, The host (Noel) is very brave and smart with his most handsome smile with a kind heart he can make sure you get what you deserve. I recommend this lodge!
Me and my family we stayed four nights. This is my third time to come here. There's a lot of modifications. My family loves the cleanest of this place and their service in general we were so happy.
And even the parking was great. I parked my car all days with peace of mind.
California Lodge is a good option for those who are looking for a quite place. The price is so cheap only Tsh. 15,000/= per double bedroom per night.
Anyway, service was amazing.
California Lodge is a nice place to stay, I met and stayed there with many people of different nationalities. Good value for the money in short, it's very cheap with Good service. Room was nice, comfortable, clean and staff was helpful. Many local restaurants near by.The location is great!
The rooms are nice, clean, and neat. The location is great, near the Bus Station Surrounded by a lot of supermarkets, shops, and restaurants and you can walk on foot towards the beach. The staff was very friendly. I enjoyed my stay there for 3 days. I recommend this lodge if you want to feel at home.
It is a great area for people who are looking for piece and quiet. The view from the terrace/bar is amazing. Real back to basic place with a warm welcoming host. Didnt try the breakfast as I was there only one night and heading for an early safari.
We had an amazing stay here! Ismail, the host, was helpful with all the questions we had. His wife is a great chef, we ate all 3 meals of the day with them. She even prepared us lunch to take with us for our safari in the Saadani National park. Even their 2 year old son is already a great host.
We chose this place because it's only a 1h drive away from the Saadani National Park. Furthermore there's a beautiful beach in walking distance and Bagamoyo is a lovely village.
Dorian
Young couple
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