Travel reviews by Ms S & Mr K from USA
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
4
Lodges stayed in
13
Excursions taken
0
Finaliy-Wild Dogs!
Zambia and 2 other countries between 19 May 2017 and 4 Jun 2017
Everything went smoothly-no delays or cancellations.
Highlights: New sightings that included: meerkats, brown hyena, porcupines, genet cat and wild dogs.
This was our third trip to Africa and first to South Luangwa and Malawi. Loved Malawi. It is a beautiful country with beautiful, happy people altho quite poor. The highlights here were the village walk and beautiful relaxing stay at Pumalani. Also loved the staff and surroundings at Mkulumadzi.
Was somewhat disappointed in the lack of wildlife at South Luangwa since we had read about the abundance of wildlife. Also -didn't realize there were no cheetahs(my favorite). However seeing the pack of wild dogs made up for everything.
Botswana-seems to be getting more and more expensive so will probably be my last trip there."
Arranged By Claire Scott
Jack's Camp
"Amazing staff at Jack's Camp"
Selinda Camp
"Beautiful setting at Selinda"
Although we didn't see a lot of wildlife, we were able to spend time with a pride of lions which was wonderful."
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
"Great food and staff"
Hazel and all staff were very accommodating and hope to return for a longer visit."
Nsefu
"Lovely Setting"
Ruth the camp manager is also lovely and very accommodating.
Fun to be able to eat all meals outside by the river."
Nkwali
"Finally Wild Dogs at Nkwali"
Beautiful camp and setting. Highly recommend -it will not disappoint."
Mkulumadzi Lodge
"Great staff and service"
The rooms were huge and setting overlooking the river was gorgeous. Loved the sundowner boat ride.
Dave you're the best!"
Pumulani
"Fantastic rooms and food"
Highlight was visiting Loyce's orphanage and meeting her 22 children. She also works at Pumulani.
The rooms were huge and the views spectacular. Highly recommend for an end of a trip stay."
My May 2015 trip
Botswana and 1 other country between 25 May 2015 and 10 Jun 2015
Loved all the camps in different ways but preferred the Kawando Group because it is locally owned and the staff seemed more genuine and accommodating. Just a different and more relaxed atmosphere than the corporate owned.
Flying from camp to camp was so relaxing unlike our previous trip to Tanzania where we were on bumpy roads most of the day
Everything went so smoothly with no delays and the camps were even more impressive than we ever imagined
It was simply the best in every way
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not one thing and I will recommend you to all my friends."
City Lodge OR Tambo
"City Lodge OR Tambo review"
Somewhat of a long hike after a very long flight..
Great price and would definitely stay here again"
Tau Pan Camp
"Tau Pan Camp review"
The food, staff, guide and tracker and rooms were excellent.
Highlights: Stargazing, bushwalks, expansive deck, bat eared foxes and lion cubs"
Baines' Camp
"Baines' Camp review"
Enjoyed the elephant encounter but could be shorter (some of the history was repeated) and a little over the top in the "performance " area. We were in a very large group which added to the time.
Highlights: Guides (Professor Ice and Fred), Singers/Entertainment, Genet sighting, free wifi, Dion(manager)
Lows: very small beds, isolated from rest of group on our first night and ate alone. Seems to cater more to honeymooners."
Jacana Camp
"Jacana Camp review"
Highlights: TH(guide) was fantastic in every way! Mokoro and sundowners was magical. Great birding. Close encounter with elephant at our deck. Paul was new (only two weeks) but very accommodating and had great stories regarding his previous life experiences.
Only low was that the food was less fresh than at other camps"
Little Kwara (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Little Kwara review"
Highlights: Close encounter animal sightings everywhere, Managers Jessica and Hilda were fantastic, Food was excellent.
OP(guide)and Mike(tracker)were very knowledgeable and entertaining,
Every imaginable animal sound during the night
Antelopes, elephant,,wart hogs and baboons grazing at our deck.
Female cheetah with four cubs and feeding off of impala
Leopard on ground and sleeping in tree
Two lion brothers
Owls on night drives
Great boat cruise and Mike made hats and necklaces out of lily pads
Wonderful food"
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Lagoon Camp
"Lagoon Camp review"
Excellent Food
Favorite guide: Sugar
Phone service
Lions mating twice in five minutes, wild cat and cerval night sighting, herd of elephants at water hole during sundowners, great evening boat cruise with hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Spent hours tracking wild dogs to no avail
Game drives were a little long due to the expansive area but overall a fantastic camp"
The only disappointment was not being able to spend more time with the meerkats which was our main priority. We were able to spend one afternoon with them and our guide had arranged for us to see them on our last morning. However we had a early flight out and were unable to go. Wished there had been more flexibility regarding activities but know that is difficult when other guests are involved.
Ogel and Godwin(guide) were also great and we laughed the whole time we were there. Would love to return someday just to be with the staff and meerkats. Also missed quad bikes because it was too wet."