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Travel reviews by Simona from London

Review Distribution

Excellent
Good
Average
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Terrible

Total number of trips

2

Countries visited

3

Lodges stayed in

8

Excursions taken

5

My Jul 2023 trip

Kenya between 16 Jul 2023 and 26 Jul 2023

Trip rating: Excellent
"It was a truly amazing trip.

Last year we had another amazing vacation, which set the bar very high. And yet, this trip once again exceeded expectations.

The safaris were full of exciting sightings, the people we met--including our fantastic guide Nickson--were warm and professional, the food was outstanding, each detail was thought through.

What a treat.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Nope, just keep going, you are the best.

Thank you Lyndsey."

Arranged By Lyndsey Marris


The Emakoko

The Emakoko

"The Emakoko review"

2 nights Arrived 16 Jul 2023
"The Emakoko was the best way to start our trip.

After a long flight and a late arrival, we found ourselves in a magical place having a wonderful dinner. The lodge is beautiful, the staff attentive, the food great.

The visit to the elephant orphanage and the afternoon game drive were also really exciting activities."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit

Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit

"Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit review"

17 Jul 2023 • All-day excursion

Almost moving!
Excellent
Encounter Mara

Encounter Mara

"Encounter Mara review"

4 nights Arrived 18 Jul 2023
"The Encounter Mara was exactly what we needed: a place to enjoy simple luxury and share exciting experiences.

The tents were comfortable, the food excellent, and the staff caring.
Our guide, Nickson, was outstanding.

A perfect balance of simplicity and pampering."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Peponi

Peponi

"Peponi review"

3 nights Arrived 22 Jul 2023
"Again, we had a wonderful time at Peponi. It is a unique place.

We had beautiful rooms with a view of the ocean, we ate extremely well, and the activities (cooking class with locals, sunset sailing, Lamu excursion) were really interesting.

Highly recommended."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

My Jul 2022 trip

Tanzania and 1 other country between 22 Jul 2022 and 1 Aug 2022

Trip rating: Excellent
"I think I made a mistake and gave my overall experience comment at the very beginning of the survey.

Bottom line: excellent guide, David, who made each game drive special.

Asilia lodges absolutely top notch, especially because of the staff and the overall atmosphere.

The trip was unforgettable, probably the best I have ever done."

Arranged By Lyndsey Marris


Rivertrees Country Inn

Rivertrees Country Inn

"Rivertrees Country Inn review"

1 night Arrived 23 Jul 2022
"This is an excellent "base camp" when arriving in Arusha after a long flight, comfortable, clean, good food."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
The Highlands

The Highlands

"The Highlands review"

2 nights Arrived 24 Jul 2022
"This was a fantastic lodge. The location is amazing, the staff really friendly, the rooms super-comfortable.

It can get cold at night and early morning, so dress up!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Lake Manyara Safari

Lake Manyara Safari

"Lake Manyara Safari review"

24 Jul 2022 • All-day excursion

An elephant come pretty much next to our car, it was really exciting.

Also, interesting birds and lots of monkeys.
Excellent
Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

25 Jul 2022 • All-day excursion

As I mentioned at the beginning, David, our guide, made the difference in all the game drives, he was superb.

The best part of this safari, though, was the location.
Excellent
Dunia Camp

Dunia Camp

"Dunia Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 26 Jul 2022
"The Dunia camp was probably the best camp we stayed in.

The atmosphere is what makes the difference: the ladies at the camp treat you like family.

They celebrated my husband's birthday with six months delay given the various postponements of our trip, and he keeps saying it was his best birthday ever!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House

"Zanzibar Coffee House review"

1 night Arrived 28 Jul 2022
"Really liked it.

It has a boutique feeling to it, the location is excellent."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Stone Town Discovery Tour

Stone Town Discovery Tour

"Stone Town Discovery Tour review"

28 Jul 2022 • All-day excursion

This was a good tour.

The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Stone Town is fascinating.
Excellent
Unguja Lodge

Unguja Lodge

"Unguja Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 29 Jul 2022
"The lodge is an a lovely bay, and the villas are huge.

Relative to other camps, though, it lacks a bit of character and atmosphere.

I like the fact that it is close to a village and the local community comes to the beach to fish and spend time."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Swahili Cooking Workshop

Swahili Cooking Workshop

"Swahili Cooking Workshop review"

29 Jul 2022 • Morning excursion

Fantastic experience!

A lot of fun, the kitchen's location was amazing, the chef was really good and patient.
Excellent

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