Travel reviews by Mrs & Mr T from Staffs
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
4
Excursions taken
0
Tippers trip
Botswana and 1 other country between 29 Oct 2013 and 12 Nov 2013
"All transfers and flights worked like clockwork. Very impressed with Expert Africa's arrangements from start to finish. Full information given at all times and really good advice.
We love Kwando camps in particular although the best game viewing was at Sandibe. Saskia Adye was superb in helping us plan our trip and Maruska took over the reins very efficiently in the final stages.
We would certainly recommend expert Africa to anybody."
We love Kwando camps in particular although the best game viewing was at Sandibe. Saskia Adye was superb in helping us plan our trip and Maruska took over the reins very efficiently in the final stages.
We would certainly recommend expert Africa to anybody."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
Sandibe Safari Lodge
"Sandibe Safari Lodge review"
3 nights
Arrived
30 Oct 2013
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Average
Lebala Camp
"Lebala Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
2 Nov 2013
"Staff are wonderful. Charles and Maepelo in particular. Game was disappointing. Food was excellent.
It is probably still our favourite camp."
It is probably still our favourite camp."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Lagoon Camp
"Lagoon Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
5 Nov 2013
"We love the long dining tables at Lagoon and Lebala and we made friends with other guests from different countries which added to our holiday fun. Food was often cold as burners went out and this was not noticed. Management not so good.
We had to wait 2 hours on arrival before our tent was ready and this was mismanaged as the vacating guests should have been given a set time to vacate rooms. Otherwise all was fine.
We loved Carlos playing guitar and singing round the campfire at night."
We had to wait 2 hours on arrival before our tent was ready and this was mismanaged as the vacating guests should have been given a set time to vacate rooms. Otherwise all was fine.
We loved Carlos playing guitar and singing round the campfire at night."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Average
Facilities
Good
The Elephant Camp
"The Elephant Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
8 Nov 2013
"Camp too far out of town and transfers sometimes unreliable. We had to wait 55 minutes for a return to camp.
Food was poor generally, very disappointing dinners although lunches were good. We enjoyed the time to rest and swimming pool was the highlight for me. Very little game to see from the camp perhaps due to the time of year.
Scott and Bernie were friendly and helpful. Saw very little of manager Jonathan, staff not as good as in Botswana."
Food was poor generally, very disappointing dinners although lunches were good. We enjoyed the time to rest and swimming pool was the highlight for me. Very little game to see from the camp perhaps due to the time of year.
Scott and Bernie were friendly and helpful. Saw very little of manager Jonathan, staff not as good as in Botswana."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Average
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Poor
Facilities
Good
Feedback response
Elephant Camp apologised for the issues these guests encountered during their stay. They informed us that three resident guides have now been employed at the Camp in order to offer guests activities in the surrounding area. They hope this will offer a more personalised service and will omit any delays in waiting for transfers made by third party operators, such as the delay experienced by these guests. The camp was disappointed to receive the feedback on their food standards, and they are working on ensuring this is improved for future guests.
Manager
Lodge was well managed by Skipper, meals were good and the room was comfortable. The lodge will close at end of 2013 for complete refurb so obviously some parts are looking a bit tired. Interesting to see the new camp."