Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs McC from UK
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
3
Excursions taken
0
My Sep 2008 trip
Tanzania between 6 Sep 2008 and 19 Sep 2008
"We wanted the holiday of a lifetime to celebrate our silver wedding and all of our hopes were exceeded. this was our first holiday in Africa but probably won't be our last.
Safari was outstanding at Sand Rivers - you really felt that you were the only people there at times.
Mafia is almost undeveloped and gives a very authenic view of the area and its people."
Safari was outstanding at Sand Rivers - you really felt that you were the only people there at times.
Mafia is almost undeveloped and gives a very authenic view of the area and its people."
Arranged By Claire Scott
Sand Rivers Camp
"Best holiday ever at Sand Rivers"
5 nights
Arrived
7 Sep 2008
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Chole Mjini Lodge
"One for the eco-conscious holidaymaker"
2 nights
Arrived
12 Sep 2008
"Accommodation was very good - obviously designed to be ecologically sound.
Didn't quite understand the use of powdered milk - "we don't have a cow or a fridge" - however the beer was cold and obviously not brewed on site.
Food was excellent - my wife does not eat fish and fish is the staple diet here - however perfectly acceptable alternatives were offered. The dinner table was very sociable and enjoyable.
The lack of a beach on site could be good reason for having a sun lounger available for each room - for use when you are not out on activities.
I was actively discouraged from fishing but found out at Pole Pole that it can be organised easily."
Didn't quite understand the use of powdered milk - "we don't have a cow or a fridge" - however the beer was cold and obviously not brewed on site.
Food was excellent - my wife does not eat fish and fish is the staple diet here - however perfectly acceptable alternatives were offered. The dinner table was very sociable and enjoyable.
The lack of a beach on site could be good reason for having a sun lounger available for each room - for use when you are not out on activities.
I was actively discouraged from fishing but found out at Pole Pole that it can be organised easily."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Average
Pole Pole
"Great place to chill or enjoy activities"
5 nights
Arrived
14 Sep 2008
"Excellent place to chill - very quiet but with excellent facilities and excursion options.
Accommodation excellent and spotless. Food absolutely fabulous.
Excursions first class and wide ranging. Enjoyed a great days fishing.
Snorkelling is outstanding for variety and numbers of fish and coral."
Accommodation excellent and spotless. Food absolutely fabulous.
Excursions first class and wide ranging. Enjoyed a great days fishing.
Snorkelling is outstanding for variety and numbers of fish and coral."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Accommodation was outstanding and the housekeeping ets was first class.
Guiding was first class with the guides demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the area's flara and fauna. I had the feeling that every guest felt that their guide was excellent.
Could make more of the fishing potential but I believe that steps are being taken to do this."