Florian P.
Google
We stayed one night at Zaina Lodge in Mole National Park, and it honestly could have been a wonderful experience — the location has so much potential. Unfortunately, for a lodge in this price range that markets itself as a luxury lodge, it did not feel like a good experience overall.
What stood out most was the atmosphere and service. The staff felt unusually strict and, more importantly, very scarce with resources. At breakfast and dinner everything was kept extremely limited. When we asked for additional food, the answer was simply that they “don’t have it.” That approach might work at a budget place, but not at a lodge charging luxury-level prices. Luxury should come with generosity, flexibility, and a feeling of being welcomed — and that was missing here.
Another major disappointment was the safari pricing. The lodge’s safari tours were massively overpriced — almost ten times the cost compared to the safaris offered directly by the national park. We were told the lodge safaris are “special” and different from the park tours, but in reality it was the exact same experience. If you’re staying here, I strongly recommend booking your safari directly with the national park instead of paying the lodge’s inflated rates.
Overall, it’s a real shame because the place could be fantastic with a more guest-focused approach. But as it is, it felt like an overly capitalist and overpriced setup rather than a genuinely warm, high-quality luxury experience.