Lemala Wildwaters Lodge

We recently stayed at Lemala Wildwaters Lodge, spending $550 per night, expecting a luxurious and relaxing experience. Unfortunately, it turned out to be quite disappointing. At first, the lodge looked beautiful, but as soon as we were taken to our room, the issues started. The main attraction of the room—the outdoor bathtub—lacked a privacy wall, making it completely exposed to other rooms. This was never mentioned during booking, and had we known, we wouldn’t have chosen this room. When we requested a room change, the manager simply told us there was no availability and offered no solution. Another major issue was the cleanliness. The room was filled with lizards, and their droppings were everywhere—even near the kettle and cups. There were multiple lizards under the bathroom sink as well. While we understand the lodge is in the middle of nature, basic pest control and fumigation should be maintained, especially at this price point. We also wanted to enjoy some international beers listed on the menu, but they were unavailable. The manager promised to arrange them but disappeared after our complaint and never followed up. The food was also very average and the vegetarian options were extremely limited, with only 2-3 choices. The cereal & granolas served for breakfast were stale and not fresh because they were served in open bowls instead or closed jars. For a property at this level, we expected a much better dining experience. The glass door in the room was not soundproof, making it difficult to sleep due to the loud water noise all night. If you like quiet sleep then avoid this property. Some areas of the property were not well-maintained—spider webs were left unattended, and lounging couches had spiders around them, making it uncomfortable. Not to mention the use of cheap quality switches in the room which was so difficult to even press for charging our phones. The pool, which is quite small, was overcrowded with day visitors when we wanted to use it. Worse, it was dirty and had an unpleasant smell, making it completely uninviting. Overall, while some staff members were helpful, the manager’s lack of concern and the poor maintenance of the property made this stay far from enjoyable. For the amount we spent, this was not worth it at all. There are far better options available, and I wouldn’t recommend wasting money here.

We had a wonderful time relaxing here for two nights before our safari. We would highly recommend, the staff were warm and friendly, our room was beautifully decorated to welcome us as newly weds. The food was delicious and the overall service was 10/10, we wanted to extend our stay so will definitely be back.

Unforgettable Stay! The location is unique on a small island on the Nile, reachable with a small boat in only 1 minute. The view is incredible, the food delicious, the rooms spacious and the monkeys around make it an amazing experience in the middle of nature. The activities like Rafting are wild and a lot of fun and a must-do when there.

Ambience was great; excellent service; worth every penny! The boat ride to the property was exhilarating; and we were made to feel special from the moment we landed on the property to when we left.

We stayed at world waters for two nights which was a wonderful relaxing time the staff could not be any better polite courteous and anything we asked for they did