Travel reviews by Mr N Bledlow from UK
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
0
Great trip to Tanzania
Tanzania between 16 Aug 2011 and 3 Sep 2011
"Once again we had a great time and appreciate the advice and planning that went into it on the part of Expert Africa.
You had a hard act to follow after our Zambia trip four years ago and on balance I think that one had the edge over Tanzania. However, BehoBeho is definitely the best camp we have been to and that made the trip for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I had a very helpful discussion with Chris McIntyre before embarking on the planning stage of the trip and I think his input certainly helped to put together an excellent itinerary. Without that it may not have been as good. If this is not a normal part of the service you offer it may be useful to build such a discussion into your process as a regular feature."
You had a hard act to follow after our Zambia trip four years ago and on balance I think that one had the edge over Tanzania. However, BehoBeho is definitely the best camp we have been to and that made the trip for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I had a very helpful discussion with Chris McIntyre before embarking on the planning stage of the trip and I think his input certainly helped to put together an excellent itinerary. Without that it may not have been as good. If this is not a normal part of the service you offer it may be useful to build such a discussion into your process as a regular feature."
Arranged By Elizabeth Chapman
Mwagusi Safari Camp
"A good starting point and great game"
3 nights
Arrived
17 Aug 2011
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Beho Beho
"Beho Beho is the best!"
5 nights
Arrived
20 Aug 2011
"BehoBeho was a very special experience.
The team worked as a whole to make sure that we had the best time and were very flexible in adapting to changes of plan if requested. They made each outing new and exciting and were fun to be with. We felt the personal involvement of all the guides not only in the safari programme but also in the social side of the camp was outstanding as was the attention of all the staff.
The accommodation and food were superb and the extra surprises and treats (bush dinner etc.) were a real bonus. Altogether a very memorable experience - thank you so much!"
The team worked as a whole to make sure that we had the best time and were very flexible in adapting to changes of plan if requested. They made each outing new and exciting and were fun to be with. We felt the personal involvement of all the guides not only in the safari programme but also in the social side of the camp was outstanding as was the attention of all the staff.
The accommodation and food were superb and the extra surprises and treats (bush dinner etc.) were a real bonus. Altogether a very memorable experience - thank you so much!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
The holiday of a lifetime!
Zambia between 17 Aug 2007 and 1 Sep 2007
"It was a great experience and one which will stay with us for a long time.
It was worth spending time on the organisation of our itinerary which was about as good as it could have been providing variety and excitement all the way. All in all a brilliant trip."
It was worth spending time on the organisation of our itinerary which was about as good as it could have been providing variety and excitement all the way. All in all a brilliant trip."
Tafika
"Tafika - First impressions of Zambia"
3 nights
Arrived
18 Aug 2007
"Great welcome and reception - food and accommodation beyond our expectation. Steven was the perfect guide and made sure we got to see everything. We also enjoyed meeting other like-minded people. An excellent first three days of our holiday.
Since it was the first stop we could have done with some guidance on tipping and contribution to the staff box."
Since it was the first stop we could have done with some guidance on tipping and contribution to the staff box."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Big Lagoon Camp
"My favourite spot"
1 night
Arrived
21 Aug 2007
"We had Crocodile to ourselves and loved the whole experience. Perfect setting and everything waiting for us when we got there including an excellent meal and friendly service.
Animals coming up to the camp and plenty to see and do. It couldn't have been better."
Animals coming up to the camp and plenty to see and do. It couldn't have been better."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Chikoko Tree Camp
"Great day's walking"
1 night
Arrived
22 Aug 2007
"Another excellent stay although not as magical as Crocodile - nevertheless enjoyed an exciting walk through a herd of Cape Buffalo!"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Shiwa Ng'andu
"Shiwa - a unique experience!"
3 nights
Arrived
23 Aug 2007
"This was the perfect oasis in the middle of our 'safari' holiday which provided the ideal contrast to the 'bush' environment.
We could not have been made more welcome and thoroughly enjoyed staying in such style as guests of the Harvey family who were the perfect hosts. What an amazing place!"
We could not have been made more welcome and thoroughly enjoyed staying in such style as guests of the Harvey family who were the perfect hosts. What an amazing place!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Tongabezi
"Highlight - Devil's Armchair"
3 nights
Arrived
29 Aug 2007
"Tongabezi was a disappointment but fortunately we had the experience of going to the Livingstone Hotel for lunch and to the Devil's Armchair which was amazing!
The service at Tongabezi was very slow and noone seemed to be in charge. The Manager (Rudi?) greeted us on arrival and when we left and was notable by his absence the rest of the time. The drainage was in poor repair and smelled badly and the food was unexceptional. We enjoyed the trips up the river and the bird life and fishing but would probably not recommend Tongabezi to others."
The service at Tongabezi was very slow and noone seemed to be in charge. The Manager (Rudi?) greeted us on arrival and when we left and was notable by his absence the rest of the time. The drainage was in poor repair and smelled badly and the food was unexceptional. We enjoyed the trips up the river and the bird life and fishing but would probably not recommend Tongabezi to others."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Poor
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Facilities
Poor
We saw a lot of game and had a very good time there but just felt the Mwagusi experience didn't come together in such a way as to give it the Wow! factor."