Zaina Lodge

After a long day of driving, the lodge was a very welcome sight. The design of the main lodge and walkway has incorporated local culture and reminded us of the nearby Larabanga Mosque. Our room/tent was quiet, very comfortable and spacious with a separate room for the toilet, two washbasins and large walk-in shower, as well as an outside shower. The soaps and moisturizing cream were sourced locally and made from Shea Butter. There was a working safe. The deck was shaded by a large tree that attracted numerous bird species, including sunbirds and bee-eaters, and overlooked a waterhole where we watched elephants drinking and bathing as well as some kob and waterbuck. The room had a cooler-box that was stocked daily with water. We were able to access WiFi from the main lodge, although it was slow when numerous people were logged on. Our dinners were a combination of a la carte and buffet and served a variety of options. We had a couple of very early mornings (5:30am start), and the kitchen staff and head-chef were kind enough to serve us breakfast at that early hour. Additional descriptions by other reviewers are accurate in my opinion. The only criticism I have concerns the electrical outlets/plugs. While Ghana uses both Type G and D outlets, every other hotel we stayed in Ghana used primarily Type G and worked with our universal adapter. This was not the case in our room: while there are several outlets in the room, all but one are Type D and our universal adapter would not work. There was one outlet near the washbasins that accepted the Type G outlet – and the lodge’s gift store did not have any Type D adapters for sale (apparently sold out). I recognize that this is a minor inconvenience but worth mentioning so others are aware.

We stayed 2 nights and 3 days at Zaina Lodge and had a fun time on our "Ghana National Park adventure" as part of our one week visit to Ghana to spend time with our daughter and her husband who recently moved to Accra for work. They planned the whole trip for us and we all agreed that Zaina Lodge was a good choice for our stay in Mole National Park. The accommodations were nice and the all inclusive price was a good value considering that three meals a day were served (not buffet), with at least three entree options. The lodge price also include one 2 hr safari each day and a very nice pool and bar area overlooking the park. I can't imagine staying at any of the other accommodations in Mole National Park considering the pleasant stay we had at Zaina Lodge. The safari guides were great and the Zaina house staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall, a great visit to this area of Ghana and Mole National Park. Thanks Zaina Lodge!

Hotel itself is nicely designed and rooms scenic, but service is abismal for this price category. Breakfast is meager, all other food has to be pre-ordered hours in advance (only three options) and there are no snack options. The dishes themselves make no sense (example: fried fish with fried yam croquettes and no sauce) and are mediocre in taste if you get lucky and pick right, horrible in the worst case. The staff cannot answer even the simplest questions and are completely inattentive. The fact that it is in Mole cannot male up remotly Worst value-for-money experience in my life.

Spectacular service set in a paradise of wildlife and beauty. Very comfortable, clean and secure. You are treated as esteemed guests. The food was delicious and creative. One vegetarian and one meat eater. We stayed for four days and didn't have the same meal. I booked a massage in the spa, and was so impressed by the strength. Our travel guides Daniel and Musah, were so incredible! We saw so much wildlife andeaenes so much, we saw elephants everyday. What an epic adventure. Everyone was so friendly and helpful! As we left we felt like we were leaving family. We loved our experience and look forward to coming back. Thank you!

We a great experience at Zaina, two adults and one young child (elementary aged). Staff was friendly and helpful, the food was excellent, and the rooms were quite nice. Electricty, air conditioning and water was very reliable, no problems during our 3 day stay. The "tented cabins" are well appointed and really the tent is just to give it a "safari feel" you might as well be in a small cabin. The pool is very swimmable, the restaurant served good food but limited selection (choice of a local dish or a "Continental" dish). We did one driving safari, and saw elephants (lots), baboons, monkeys, warthogs, and lots of various antelope. No predators, but we did hear hyenas at night making noise around our "tent". Everything is pricey but that's the way these places are. I have been on Kenya and South Africa safaris and this is quite up to those experiences, but if you are here already in Ghana and want a local experience (and aren't worried about spending some cash) Zaina is great. I'm happy we went and happy to support Mole park's continued existence - it is quite beautiful. And if elephants are your thing, this is the place to come. They wander the grounds of the lodge quite often, one time they were blocking our path to the main lodge (we waited them out, of course).

This is a lovely lodge with a very personal service. The chalets are very spacious and comfortable with modern bathroom facilities. The infinity pool is cool with gorgeous views over the wilderness including a lake where animals come to drink. The food is varied including vegetarian options, fresh and delicious. While not as extensive as East Africa, there is lots to see on driving and walking safaris laid on by the lodge. Loads of mammals and an amazing variety of birds. Crucially, safaris are not nearly as busy as East Africa. You have the national park pretty much to yourself and we met just one other safari tour in three days, and that was in high season.

Zaina attempts to present an upscale experience but falls somewhat short, especially considering the premium price tag: Admittedly, the park view from the pool deck is stunning and the rooms are comfortable. And the on-site staff are mostly friendly. But the restaurant is outside where temperatures soar, and the chairs are full of beetles. The culinary experience was so so. Our three rooms had neither WiFi nor hot water. Additionally, one room had no AC and we had to push for a room change. On our morning safari, our reservation was fumbled and one group member was excluded from the trip altogether and the rest were split up. Inside the park, animal density wasn’t particularly high, but we did get to see elephants on both outings (but this can be hit-or-miss). We brought our grade school-age kids and created some lasting memories. Overall, you’ll enjoy this lodge as long as you temper your expectations and don’t mind overpaying for what you get (or don’t). Unfortunately, there probably isn’t a better option in Mole.

Our party of five visited Zaina Lodge in late August 2025. The lodge was welcoming, clean and well appointed. The tours were well organized and the guides extremely knowledgeable. We did two land tours and the river tour. We saw elephants, monkeys, birds and other animals in their natural habitat. A special shout out to chef David. The meals were absolutely delicious.

This place is beautiful and serene. Dry season is very hot but you will likely see more animals because there is less brush. Watering hole is located within perfect view of the main lodge and infinity pool. Beds are super comfy in the cabins. Spa services are amazing!!!! Take the tours and keep your eyes peeled for amazing animals!