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As you can tell by my name, I am partial to Jambo house. We have stayed at both, studio only. Both are beautiful, but we feel more a part of the surroundings at Jambo. While both could possibly give quite a walk to the room, especially at night, when you are tired from the parks, I felt that the hike to our room at Kidani was especially long. We like the convenience of Mara and Boma at Jambo. My kids love the gift shop. Animal viewing at both locations is wonderful. We don't prefer one pool over the other. Both are fun. If you have never stayed at AKL or the villas before, I recommend starting with Jambo and a visit over at Kidani. Have a great vacation!
Jambo, that is my EXACT logic for staying at Jambo House!! We have visited many times, eaten at all the restaurants, but never stayed there. I would have loved to have had my kids/grandkids there with me but this will give me some experience for future trips. Thanks for your comments!
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You can't go wrong with either, but we prefer Kidani. Our kids love the community hall there, and we love the pool and sprinkler area for DS(4). While the lobby of Jambo is awesome, we actually prefer the coziness of Kidani - I think it has a more intimate feel to it. Also, we prefer the larger 1BR accommodations at Kidani - it really helps to have another full bath since we are a family of 5
We prefer Jambo. We find Kidani to be too spread out and too far from the main action, as we feel it's got limited facilities, compared to Jambo.
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Our family loves them both, but we prefer the activity and grandeur of Jambo. However, we do like that the 1 bedrooms are larger in Kidani - with an extra full bathroom - so choose to stay there when we have a 1 or 2 bedroom. Always Jambo when we reserve a studio. Enjoy your trip!
IMO, Jambo is better for Studio villa but Kidani for larger units.
Studios are pretty much the same at both facilities so I'd take Jambo for the nicer building and closeness to amenities.
But One, Two and Three Bedroom villas at Kidani are larger with more square footage, an extra bathroom and an overall better layout. Personally I'd sacrifice the benefits of the Jambo facility in exchange for spending my entire trip in a nicer villa. Jambo isn't that far away--easy walk or bus ride for occasional visits.
We stayed at Kidani and liked it. The only complaint I had is the food situation. We had a 1BR so we cooked in our room most days. If we hadn't done that, I feel like our food options at the resort were very limited.
Jambo seems to have a lot more to offer in the way of amenities.
We absolutely LOVED Jambo! It is majestic and wonderfully themed. While the walk can be long to the pool and busses etc (we were at the very end of the Kudu trail overlooking the Arusha savannah), it was never too much. We loved that we could get zebra domes at the Mara and the pool and hot tub were outstanding! Boma is a tradition for us every trip and we always stop in the gift shop. Like I said - LOVE it!!!!
We've stayed at both as well and being someone who likes a little hustle and bustle with her resort (well not in the hallways! ), I prefer Jambo, as well as for the fact that DH and I like to use our CS credit from the DDP for our breakfast meal and being that there is no CS at Kidani, it's not ideal.
However, staying at Kidani in a 1-bedroom+ was just fine as we had the full kitchen and didn't use the DDP that trip! Plus with the extra full bath in the room for any additional guests staying with us, you didn't feel like you were disturbing one another.
Plus, because Kidani is just a few minutes (on foot) from Jambo, it's far enough that if you're looking for a more relaxed setting, this is the better choice, IMO.
Either way though, they're both fabulous resorts! We're heading back again this year.
I have stayed at both, Kidani is my home resort.
Walking in to Jambo is breathtaking. Kidani, for me, is amazing, but not breathtaking.
Either resort, you may have a long walk from the main entrance. I stayed in the furthest part of Jambo my first visit.
Jambo does have more places to eat, but Kidani has Sanaa. Where you can eat and watch the animals.
Kidani has a very nice kids water place.
Both resorts have great views, and programs for kids.
Both are a few minutes away from each other.
Kidani's food court/store is very small, Jambo has a large store and Mara I think is bigger.
I think you are safe in your decision, and if you want to check out Kidani, just walk to it. You do not have to stay there to enjoy the resort.
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