Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs F from W Green
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
3
Excursions taken
0
An exciting and varied experience
Botswana between 5 May 2012 and 19 Jun 2012
"The trip as a whole was very well organised. We came to Expert Africa after I had contacted several other companies who had their ideas about what we should do and did not listen to us and our requests. We did have several revisions of the itinerary but Nick was very patient and helpful throughout.
We were very impressed by the high level of organisation of all the trips we went on and in particular how the 2 companies we were travelling with contacted each other so that we went seamlessly from one part of the country to the other. Flights between locations in Botswana were impressively efficient and on time.
The whole trip went extremely well and met our expectations. i think it might be worth pointing out to travellers who come direct from Botswana to the Uk that they will be travelling for over 24 hours (in our case Kwai- Maun- Johannesburg- London) and to suggest the option of an overnight stay in Jhb."
We were very impressed by the high level of organisation of all the trips we went on and in particular how the 2 companies we were travelling with contacted each other so that we went seamlessly from one part of the country to the other. Flights between locations in Botswana were impressively efficient and on time.
The whole trip went extremely well and met our expectations. i think it might be worth pointing out to travellers who come direct from Botswana to the Uk that they will be travelling for over 24 hours (in our case Kwai- Maun- Johannesburg- London) and to suggest the option of an overnight stay in Jhb."
Kanana Mokoro Trail, Botswana (this camp has since closed)
"very good experience"
2 nights
Arrived
11 May 2012
"Very well organised. safety and security a top priority. Excellent food and very comfortable accommodation. The tents were provided with remarkably comfortable beds Grateful to Andrew for introducing us to bush walking which was wonderful. Makoro trips delightful. The wholde experience was quite magical and we were fortunate to see a pair of Pels fishing owls"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Kanana
"a luxery lodge"
1 night
Arrived
13 May 2012
"Very comfortable lodge and very friendly and hospitable staff. we appreciated some lunch being left for us when we arrived after 2pm from the Mokoro trail.
Our guide Mypa very helpful."
Our guide Mypa very helpful."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Moremi Wildlife Safari (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"An outstanding experience"
6 nights
Arrived
14 May 2012
"The trip was outstanding because of Pat Malatsi as our guide/tour manager. He was very knowledgable about birds and other amimals and really enjoyed sharing his passion with us visitors. We saw a lot and also understood something of the environment we were travelling in because of Pat's enthusiasm.
The vehicle broke down at dusk in Moremi game reserve and we had to be towed back to our campsite by the service lorry. Pat contacted his head office in Maun which was 150k away over dirt roads and next morning a relief vehicle arrived with a mechanic and spare starter motor. Our morning safari drive was scarcely delayed at all. By the time we returned for luinch our verhicle had been repaired.
We also had a most memorable evening looking at a starlit sky while Pat pointed out the constellations of the southern hemisphere with a laser torch.
The food was excellent and the bread and cake! baked freshly in a metal oven over coals every day was a real treat.The rest of the staff were at all times helpful and thoughtful. Everyone wanted us to have a special time and we did.
We thought the equipment was rather worn and shabby. Chairs were scuffed and stained. Tent zips stiff, a shower head fell on us as it was used as it was so battered., groundsheets were worn and in places had holes. The toilet which was adjacent to the tent did not have a cover on the seat. There was only just enough bedding (I used my coat as a cover as well and no additional pillows were available). Temperatures went down to 5 centigrade at night which was quite cold. Travelllers should be alert to the big difference in temps between day and night. 5 degrees at 5.30am became 28 at 9am."
The vehicle broke down at dusk in Moremi game reserve and we had to be towed back to our campsite by the service lorry. Pat contacted his head office in Maun which was 150k away over dirt roads and next morning a relief vehicle arrived with a mechanic and spare starter motor. Our morning safari drive was scarcely delayed at all. By the time we returned for luinch our verhicle had been repaired.
We also had a most memorable evening looking at a starlit sky while Pat pointed out the constellations of the southern hemisphere with a laser torch.
The food was excellent and the bread and cake! baked freshly in a metal oven over coals every day was a real treat.The rest of the staff were at all times helpful and thoughtful. Everyone wanted us to have a special time and we did.
We thought the equipment was rather worn and shabby. Chairs were scuffed and stained. Tent zips stiff, a shower head fell on us as it was used as it was so battered., groundsheets were worn and in places had holes. The toilet which was adjacent to the tent did not have a cover on the seat. There was only just enough bedding (I used my coat as a cover as well and no additional pillows were available). Temperatures went down to 5 centigrade at night which was quite cold. Travelllers should be alert to the big difference in temps between day and night. 5 degrees at 5.30am became 28 at 9am."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Poor
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Average
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
