Travel reviews by Sheffs from USA
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
4
Excursions taken
0
Our May 2015 trip/Beautiful Africa
Botswana between 17 May 2015 and 26 May 2015
"The trip was wonderful. We clocked over 100 new bird species and all the animals we could imagine except rhino. Loved the night sounds--hippo and lions plus others!
We liked all 4 lodges very much. Best were Xigera and Vumbra Plain. Little Vumbra needs a bit of spiffing up. Sandibe was amazing...a bit wierd, but VERY comfy and attractive. Beds everywhere were wonderful.
The staff and the guides were terrific....always knowledgable and very pleasant. Food was excellent -- as was the wine. Perhaps too much food, too often.
Just for you to know, wifi at both Sandibe and Vumbra Plain...and hair dryers. Also outlets for re-charging at every single place.
There were too many high points to mention!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No. You are doing a great job, and we've recommended you (Tracy) and Expert Africa to several friends...even some who were with other safari groups.
Special thanks to Tracy for suggesting to the various camps that we have accomodation close to the center. My knees were very appreciative.
Wilderness planes were not as comfortable or clean as MacAir planes.
Can you send email of general manager of Vumbra Plains or Chris the food/beverage manager?"
We liked all 4 lodges very much. Best were Xigera and Vumbra Plain. Little Vumbra needs a bit of spiffing up. Sandibe was amazing...a bit wierd, but VERY comfy and attractive. Beds everywhere were wonderful.
The staff and the guides were terrific....always knowledgable and very pleasant. Food was excellent -- as was the wine. Perhaps too much food, too often.
Just for you to know, wifi at both Sandibe and Vumbra Plain...and hair dryers. Also outlets for re-charging at every single place.
There were too many high points to mention!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No. You are doing a great job, and we've recommended you (Tracy) and Expert Africa to several friends...even some who were with other safari groups.
Special thanks to Tracy for suggesting to the various camps that we have accomodation close to the center. My knees were very appreciative.
Wilderness planes were not as comfortable or clean as MacAir planes.
Can you send email of general manager of Vumbra Plains or Chris the food/beverage manager?"
Arranged By Tracy Lederer
Xigera Safari Lodge
"Xigera"
2 nights
Arrived
17 May 2015
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Sandibe Safari Lodge
"Sandibe Safair Lodge"
3 nights
Arrived
19 May 2015
"The Lodge is wonderful. The architecture is dramatic, with sweeping views over the plains.
The bedroom was very big and comfortable, and there was a large porch with a small pool outside.
The staff and guides were outstanding. We really felt that we became friends with several."
The bedroom was very big and comfortable, and there was a large porch with a small pool outside.
The staff and guides were outstanding. We really felt that we became friends with several."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Little Vumbura
"Little Vumbura"
2 nights
Arrived
22 May 2015
"It is a very pleasant lodge, with comfortable rooms.
The staff and guides were very good."
The staff and guides were very good."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Vumbura Plains
"Vumbura Plains review"
2 nights
Arrived
24 May 2015
"We loved Vumbura Plains. The site is wonderful and the Lodge is lovely.
The guides were very good and we saw lots of game."
The guides were very good and we saw lots of game."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
The staff were very nice, and guides were excellent.
The outdoor Boma dinner our last night was fabulous. Singing and dancing were marvelous."