Buska Lodge

We stayed three nights at Buska Lodge during our Omo Valley journey. It was a pleasent experience! The place is charming and traditional. Very authentic with a nice aesthetic. The service is EXCEPTIONAL. The staff at the restaurant were the kindest people I met during my whole trip. Always with a smile on their faces and ready to help us out. The food was good too. The pizza actually surprises us positively, as being where you are ( a bit in the middle of nowhere) you wouldnt expect a nice dough and melted cheese! We had it a few times :) It gets really hot and its extremely dry, keep that in mind. But there are fans in the rooms. The rooms with two twin beds are big and have lots of space. The bathrooms, however, need a renovation urgently. They smelt funny, the shower wasnt great and just a rough look all around. I would stay here again though. Not many options around!

I gave two bottles of wine to the waiter to put in the refrigerator to chill them. During dinner, I finished one of them. The waiter then brought the second bottle, but I did not want to drink it.||The hotel manager NAME ISAAC told me that I had to pay for the second bottle even though I did not drink it and the bottle was not opened. I asked for the reason. The manager said that once the bottle is put in the refrigerator and then taken out, the taste will not be the same and the wine will be ruined.||This is something ridiculous that I have never seen before in my life regarding taste of wine will be ruined even though bottle is not opened. I have never heard that red wine will not have the same taste once it is taken out of the refrigerator and put back in again.

I gave two bottles of wine to the waiter to put in the refrigerator to chill them. During dinner, I finished one of them. The waiter then brought the second bottle, but I did not want to drink it. The hotel manager NAME ISAAC told me that I had to pay for the second bottle even though I did not drink it and the bottle was not opened. I asked for the reason. The manager said that once the bottle is put in the refrigerator and then taken out, the taste will not be the same and the wine will be ruined. This is something ridiculous that I have never seen before in my life regarding taste of wine will be ruined even though bottle is not opened. I have never heard that red wine will not have the same taste once it is taken out of the refrigerator and put back in again.

Location & Setting The lodge is situated just outside the town of Turmi in the Omo Valley region of southern Ethiopia. It lies on the banks of the Keske River (sometimes spelled Kaske) and overlooks the plains near Buska Mountain. A map source lists the location around latitude 4.97245°, longitude 36.5162°. Accommodation & Facilities The design is traditionally inspired: rooms built in tukul-style (round huts with thatched or local roofing) to blend with the environment. There are about 20 rooms (some sources say 25) spread through lush gardens. Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and mosquito nets. Facilities: Two restaurants offering both Ethiopian and international cuisine, bar, spa/massage services, garden walks with abundant plant species (~120 species) in the grounds. Electricity is limited: typical hours of generator power are from early morning (~06:30) to ~22:30. The lodge also offers camping-islands (roofed camping sites) for a more “back to nature” experience.

Bad pepper steak, too hard to chew. my dentist fee probably will be higher than the price of this meal. I swear I will never come back again, poor quality of food and so dark at night and only lit one candle for us and when i asked for another one they said one only per table after it finishes we went eating in the dark. i ordered extra coffee and handed me to pay before i drank my coffee or when i took my first sip. sir, you run "luxury" lodge not a food stall or a fast food chain. the steak was the worst steak i had in my entire life, i took 5 mins to chew a piece and spent almost one hour finishing my own food. i asked them for a glass of ice as i wanted iced coffee, so they gave me but insisted me to keep drinking my coffee on the regular cup, if you dont want me to drink from that cup, you should just reject my request. sorry i am very very fair and cautious when i write reviews as i know businesses rely on their customers and our good faith to continue, but this should be seriously considered by the management of this lodge as it had failed to provide the most basic service in FnB industry. you should seriously start considering training these personnel and reinstate better standards, because we dont think we should pay 3150birr for four when we can eat injera for 300 and still enjoyed the service and food more than your terrible Food and worst service. Do not come and dine here, this is the most upsetting part of my trip in ethiopia.

Our Server Ade at the restaurant made our stay memorable. His kindness, positive attitude, and hospitality really made the difference. He went above and beyond with service from a place of sincerity and generosity. Thank you Ade for being a gem of a human. We need more people like you with your attitude and dedication to serving others. Also food overall exceeded expectations. Very good!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Buska Lodge in the Omo Valley, and I can’t recommend it enough! From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the stunning natural beauty surrounding the lodge. The architecture beautifully reflects the local culture, making it a truly immersive experience.

The place was cool and a bit out of the way yet felt safe, nice little getaway from the hassle of staying I local areas. Staff was and priced reasonably