Jungle Lodges and Resorts- Kabini River Lodge

I visited Jungle Lodge Resort for a night: 5th to 6th July. We planned earlier also a few times to visit this place but felt it was too costly. Finally, this time we decided to go there. The location is great just on the bank of the river. However, the facility needs a major makeover. At the reception you get a feeling of govt office not a resort feeling where the staff makes you feel that you are welcome to the place. There is no designated parking but just open space where you can part your vehicle and it has marking "Parking at owner's risk." We stayed at the tent house. It was a very pleasant weather so AC was not needed but for awareness, it has fan and cooler but no AC. Bathroom was very basic but clean. Wardrobes were not in good shape. Tent is also not well maintained. The day was packed with activities which was specified as part of package. We went to jeep safari and boat safari. In the jeep safari mostly you will be seeing spotted deers, langoors and few elephants. We were lucky to spot a leopard sleeping on a tree branch. Both the safaries are ~3 hour duration. Go to the boat safari only if you are interested in birds, otherwise you will get bored. As it is shared safari, you can't return back also. Food is good. Its more homely than restaurant food but the taste is good and there is decent spread. The place has lots of open space. There are only open spaces for games and the outdoor games are not kept well. Another positive point of the place is that all the safaries are included by default in your package. If you stay in any other hotel/resort, you will have to come to jungle lodge only for safari. On the downside, when we were leaving the place the person casually asks do you need help in transferring your luggage to the car. You don't feel that you are in a resort paying so much money. In conclusion, I felt that the place has potential to be a great place but the maintenance remains like today, it is not justified to spend so much money on this place.

The property is fairly low luxury compared to the price. But the national park is worth it. The staff is very cordial. But there was one guy at the dining area who was busking for tips. It was embarrassing as the notice says that one should not tip individually but drop it in the tip jar.

It was a great experience at Kabini. We went on safaris where we saw many animals and also pug marks which indicated movement of tiger or leopard it sparked excitement in us. We also went on a boat ride where we saw many beautiful birds and animals. The staff showed great hospitality very courteous, the stay was pleasant, the weather was serene. Me and my family had a great experience

The best option if one is focused on Jungle Safaris. Safaris were good. Drivers were very knowledgeable and committed. Accommodation is comfortable, not luxurious. Food was decent. Other than Safaris. there aren't too many things to do at the property. Facilities at room/ outside can be better for the price being charged.

Location is fantastic, put up near the backwaters of kabini..a nice place...there are safari's arranged basis the type of cottage you stay...the officials take enough pain in getting you a sighting of tiger..but it depends on your luck..the boat safari is also good..Food spread is great...overall a bit pricy but worth an experience.