Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs M from Malaysia
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
6
Excursions taken
0
An African Trip to Remember!
South Africa and 1 other country between 2 Sep 2015 and 15 Sep 2015
"We have travelled to Africa quite a few times but this one was exceptional in that we stayed in some great hotels & camps & we saw some wonderful game in Zambia. We believe that the expertise of 'Expert Africa' helped in making our trip that much more rewarding & enjoyable!
Claire's suggestion that we travel to Zambia in early September was absolutely correct as it was already getting very hot.
It was also a bonus meeting Chris McIntyre & his wife at Mfuwe Airport at the end of our trip!!"
Claire's suggestion that we travel to Zambia in early September was absolutely correct as it was already getting very hot.
It was also a bonus meeting Chris McIntyre & his wife at Mfuwe Airport at the end of our trip!!"
Arranged By Claire Scott
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
"Grand old hotel in superb location"
2 nights
Arrived
2 Sep 2015
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
The Marine
"Lovely hotel at the seafront"
2 nights
Arrived
4 Sep 2015
"We arrived early & the staff were very helpful & attentive. They did everything to get us a room as soon as possible.
Great location close to all the restaurants & shops."
Great location close to all the restaurants & shops."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Radisson Blu Hotel, Zambia (this camp has since closed)
"Swish hotel close to the Airport"
1 night
Arrived
6 Sep 2015
"We were there only overnight but based on first impressions everything was fine."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Lion Camp
"Wonderful big game at Lion Camp"
4 nights
Arrived
7 Sep 2015
"It was a wonderful camp & we managed to see two separate lion prides in our 4 nights at the Camp. We also saw plenty of buffaloes, elephants & especially leopards among other game.
The staff did everything to make our stay enjoyable & comfortable & the meals were excellent. However, we found that having both lunch & dinner communally was a little bit too regimented. We felt that having just one meal together would have been fine.
The Guides were some of the best that we have had in all our Southern African trips. The Walking & Night Safaris were simply superb & the best that we have experienced."
The staff did everything to make our stay enjoyable & comfortable & the meals were excellent. However, we found that having both lunch & dinner communally was a little bit too regimented. We felt that having just one meal together would have been fine.
The Guides were some of the best that we have had in all our Southern African trips. The Walking & Night Safaris were simply superb & the best that we have experienced."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Feedback response
After reading this feedback, Lion Camp's manager, Emma, replied:
"Many thanks for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. I'm sorry that private dining wasn't mentioned as an option during your welcome briefing. It could have been arranged easily in the evenings."
"Many thanks for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. I'm sorry that private dining wasn't mentioned as an option during your welcome briefing. It could have been arranged easily in the evenings."
Senior Africa Specialist | East & Southern Africa
Luangwa River Camp
"Lovely, intimate Camp"
3 nights
Arrived
11 Sep 2015
"A lovely, small camp in a picturesque location. Polly was exceptionally attentive & looked after all our needs.
The Guiding was exceptional & here again, in 3 days we saw 2 separate lion prides, many leopards & other big game. Bird watching too was great!
The food was superb & all the staff gave us their best.
The rooms were spacious & airy."
The Guiding was exceptional & here again, in 3 days we saw 2 separate lion prides, many leopards & other big game. Bird watching too was great!
The food was superb & all the staff gave us their best.
The rooms were spacious & airy."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
City Lodge OR Tambo
"Very convenient above the Airport"
1 night
Arrived
14 Sep 2015
"Hotel with excellent facilities above the International Airport.
However, if you have a lot of luggage, then a porter is essential."
However, if you have a lot of luggage, then a porter is essential."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
We had a room with beautiful views of Table Mountain.
Staff was very attentive & helpful."