Travel reviews by Dr W from Pennsylvania
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
5
Excursions taken
0
Serengeti, 2013
Tanzania between 8 Aug 2013 and 20 Aug 2013
"This trip was a pleasure to arrange - thanks to Maruska. Very happy with the final product. Also very responsive to all my questions.
Then Claire et al helped to salvage the safari just when it looked like the Nairobi airport fire might sink us. Then your ground contractors really came through to tweak the itinerary - Wayo safaris - and get my bag back - Kearsley safaris. George our guide/driver was so much more than a driver - very knowledgable, gracious, patient and just a nice guy. We liked him a lot. The camp at Kogatende - not mentioned in this questionnaire - was excellent (my God it was remote) - time at the Mara will not be forgotten.
I cant think of a single negative and I can think of several things "above and beyond" - not least getting us to Tanzania in time for the safari.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
To my surprise, I cant think of a single thing.
I have a very positive view of our trip - and I am currently recommending it/you to 3 of my friends."
Then Claire et al helped to salvage the safari just when it looked like the Nairobi airport fire might sink us. Then your ground contractors really came through to tweak the itinerary - Wayo safaris - and get my bag back - Kearsley safaris. George our guide/driver was so much more than a driver - very knowledgable, gracious, patient and just a nice guy. We liked him a lot. The camp at Kogatende - not mentioned in this questionnaire - was excellent (my God it was remote) - time at the Mara will not be forgotten.
I cant think of a single negative and I can think of several things "above and beyond" - not least getting us to Tanzania in time for the safari.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
To my surprise, I cant think of a single thing.
I have a very positive view of our trip - and I am currently recommending it/you to 3 of my friends."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
Southern Sun Dar
"Hotel - very welcome"
1 night
Arrived
9 Aug 2013
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Blues & Chutney (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Blues and Chutney - just our speed"
1 night
Arrived
10 Aug 2013
"Blues and Chutney was just the sort of place we wanted to stay in. Very funky, low key, good atmosphere. Felt completely at ease and could have stayed longer.
The only problem is the location - the access from the town center is awful - terrible road."
The only problem is the location - the access from the town center is awful - terrible road."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Poor
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Average
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Manyara Green Camp (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"African experience at Manyara Green Camp"
1 night
Arrived
11 Aug 2013
"A great introduction to camping in Africa. The elephants at 2.30 in the morning going past the tent were especially memorable."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Rhino Lodge
"Recovery at Rhino Lodge"
1 night
Arrived
12 Aug 2013
"A basic lodge - nothing fancy - but most welcome and the people were friendly."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Average
Activities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Average
Serengeti Green Camp
"We have great photos of this camp"
5 nights
Arrived
13 Aug 2013
"In the middle of nowhere with a great staff - couldnt do enough for us. Survived a spectacular storm in the middle of the night - and some great sunsets.
George our guide/driver was so much more than a driver - very knowledgable, gracious, patient and just a nice guy. We liked him a lot. The Green camp at Kogatende was excellent (my God it was remote) - time at the Mara will not be forgotten."
George our guide/driver was so much more than a driver - very knowledgable, gracious, patient and just a nice guy. We liked him a lot. The Green camp at Kogatende was excellent (my God it was remote) - time at the Mara will not be forgotten."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
And Immanuel at Kearsley Safaris on the Mezzanine - was a star - he got my luggage back for me"