Travel reviews by Mrs G from Christchurch
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
5
Excursions taken
0
A great experience
Zambia between 26 May 2013 and 12 Jun 2013
"The trip was great, exactly what we were hoping for.
I cannot comment on your staff as my husband dealt with them."
I cannot comment on your staff as my husband dealt with them."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
Pioneer Camp
"Convenient location to airport"
1 night
Arrived
26 May 2013
"Ok for one night before or after a safari. The food was not very good and the blankets too thin for the cold night."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Poor
Feedback response
Pioneer Camp has extended their apologies to these guests and stated that they will use this feedback to make necessary improvements. The camp told us that they would check on the blankets placed in the chalets to make sure that future visitors would be warm at night. Glass panes recently replaced gauze the chalet windows to reduce wind blowing through the rooms and so it is hoped that this will also help keep rooms warmer during Zambias short winter period. The kitchen was also recently demolished, and a new one built, and the camp management are working on changes to their menu.
Manager
Mukambi Lodge (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Well run lodge"
4 nights
Arrived
27 May 2013
"Did not like missing door on toilet.
No breakfast before game drive, then breakfast at 11.00 and lunch only 2 hours later is too soon to be hungry again.
Game not as prolific as in South Luanga but also enjoyed the absence of other safari vehicles."
No breakfast before game drive, then breakfast at 11.00 and lunch only 2 hours later is too soon to be hungry again.
Game not as prolific as in South Luanga but also enjoyed the absence of other safari vehicles."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Flatdogs Camp
"Flatdogs Camp review"
4 nights
Arrived
31 May 2013
"The tents were fine but the overall impression was that it looked a bit unkempt and scruffy.
A big plus was that we could order any food at any time of the day which is very convenient when going on game drives. I did not like the overpriced and cheap (cask) wine and the staff pushing you to order drinks all the time."
A big plus was that we could order any food at any time of the day which is very convenient when going on game drives. I did not like the overpriced and cheap (cask) wine and the staff pushing you to order drinks all the time."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Average
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Average
Lion Camp
"Lion Camp review"
5 nights
Arrived
4 Jun 2013
"Great location, liked the raised walkways. Taking the meals together at one big table worked most of the time but not when we were swamped by an American religious group.
The walking safari was rather boring."
The walking safari was rather boring."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Puku Ridge
"Great lodge"
3 nights
Arrived
9 Jun 2013
"Cannot fault them. A bit strange the absence of women on the staff (at least they were not visible) but this was not a problem.
Loved the lunch in the bush."
Loved the lunch in the bush."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent