Travel reviews by Mr P from Eye

"As our driver was late the first morning the doorman made strenuous efforts to contact him."

"Characterful, comfortable room with outstanding views, but sadly the shower didn't work.

Food lovely, beside a roaring log fire."

"We absolutely loved Desert Rose, but due to its location, activities were a little more limited than in some other places, so on reflection, maybe three nights was too long. We were the only guests and were made very welcome indeed. As retired teachers we especially enjoyed visiting the primary school at Waso Rongai, and the Samburu Display, just for us, on our last afternoon was magical.

The chef was wonderfully accommodating, and sent us off on Monday morning with the best packed lunch of the whole trip!

As there were no locks on doors, or safes in rooms, we would recommend that other visitors make sure that their money is secure."

"This was a real trip down memory lane for us, and we were made extremely welcome by the Manager and by the Chef who could not do enough for us.

The naturally heated pool was idyllic."

"We were pleasantly surprised by the number of animals we saw from the Lodge.

The rooms were spotless and beautifully furnished, though we were disappointed not to have hot water. The staff were distressed to hear this, and quick to instigate repairs."

"Whoever you are Sarara is a magical experience. We were most warmly welcomed, although a little puzzled to be asked, at 3.0p.m., what would be our choice of sundowner!

At 4.30 we set off for our first game drive, with our assigned driver/guide and askari, and after more than an hour of watching reticulated giraffe, elephants, impala, dik dik and more, we pulled up beside a large, flat, sun-warmed stone where we sat and were served our G&Ts as we watched the African sun go down.

We loved the easy, happy relationship with the local people, and one of the (many) highlights of our stay was our visit to the singing wells, which was so beautifully done, with the opportunity to walk down for those who were able, and a complete ban on cameras, which made everyone more relaxed and able to participate fully in the experience.

We also enjoyed the relationship with some of the hand-reared animals, especially Kody, the lesser kudu who was always ready to join the party."

"Care of the environment and personal service are the hallmarks of Loisaba.

So many highlights from the welcome drink, which included prickly pear juice, to tea in bed watching the sun rise over Mount Kenya.

A personal waitress and driver/guide were always on hand to organise refreshments and any activities. One evening the sundowner even included barbecued canapés beside a water hole.

Being in a conservancy, the animals all seemed particularly relaxed and were undisturbed by our presence, even at close quarters."