Travel reviews by Mr B from Bell
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
2
Excursions taken
0
Trip to mountain gorillas
Rwanda between 9 Jan 2008 and 13 Jan 2008
"We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Primate Safaris, the local agents, were faultless. Our guide/driver Arthur was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and good company, and his English was excellent.
The gorilla tracking was unforgettable, and worth every penny. The official guides were very good. We also enjoyed the golden monkey trip, and would recommend this itinerary (monkeys first, then gorillas) as it allows you to acclimatise a bit.
We spent two nights in Nairobi before going to Rwanda, which also helped to get used to the altitude."
The gorilla tracking was unforgettable, and worth every penny. The official guides were very good. We also enjoyed the golden monkey trip, and would recommend this itinerary (monkeys first, then gorillas) as it allows you to acclimatise a bit.
We spent two nights in Nairobi before going to Rwanda, which also helped to get used to the altitude."
Arranged By Tracy Lederer
Gorilla's Nest
"Mountain Gorillas Nest review"
3 nights
Arrived
9 Jan 2008
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Poor
Kigali Serena Hotel
"Kigali Serena Hotel review"
1 night
Arrived
12 Jan 2008
"Outstanding in every way!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
A particular problem for us was that they simply had no concept of vegetarianism. When beef was served and Kerstin said she didn't eat meat, she was offered pork instead! She had requested fish or vegetarian with the booking, and several times during our stay, but it just didn't register.
Again, this is not a complaint, for reasons already stated, but strict vegetarians should be aware."