Travel reviews by Brydon from UK
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
4
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
1
My Jan 2024 trip
Tanzania between 17 Jan 2024 and 28 Jan 2024
"The guide we were assigned by Asilia was extraordinary. The most kind , knowledgeable and lovely man … 10 days with a stranger can have its issues but he was fantastic from day one. I cannot recommend Natho high enough. He looked after me - with mobility issues - and my family superbly. I cried when we said farewell which tells you much. Please pass this on to the Asilia management
I was prior to arriving in Tanzania unaware about the distance we would travel. Our guide told me we drove 1455kms !!!
We got infested with tsetse flies in Tarangire… you may wish to advise your clients … wasn’t pleasant
This was our 5th safari you organised for us and beyond the best. Your ground arrangements were superb from beginning to end … KLM NOT SO …
I would like to see a section here about the Guide and our view of them"
I was prior to arriving in Tanzania unaware about the distance we would travel. Our guide told me we drove 1455kms !!!
We got infested with tsetse flies in Tarangire… you may wish to advise your clients … wasn’t pleasant
This was our 5th safari you organised for us and beyond the best. Your ground arrangements were superb from beginning to end … KLM NOT SO …
I would like to see a section here about the Guide and our view of them"
Arranged By Jessica Plumb
Arusha Coffee Lodge
"Arusha Coffee Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
17 Jan 2024
"Our KLM flight was cancelled so was rerouted via Kenyan … arrived 12 hours later than scheduled … straight to Coffee Lodge for breakfast … very nice indeed"
Excellent
Oliver's Camp
"Oliver's Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
18 Jan 2024
"Where do I start … extraordinary location … so remote past the Tarangire Swamp … beautiful location and accommodation… extraordinary catering"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
Many sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
The Manor
"The Manor review"
3 nights
Arrived
21 Jan 2024
"It was very comfortable and nice to relax in… lovely rooms - very pleasant areas to enjoy drinks and food. Lovely staff"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Black Rhino
Many sightings
Buffalo
Many sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"
22 Jan 2024 • All-day excursion
Absolutely extraordinary from beginning to end … I was blown away by the first crater view
Olakira
"Olakira review"
3 nights
Arrived
24 Jan 2024
"Where do I start … it was an extraordinary stay within nature … was amazed at facilities in such a remote location … staff were superb"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
Many sightings
Cheetah
Many sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Leopard
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
Striped Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Im lost for adjectives.....'
Namibia and 2 other countries between 7 Feb 2018 and 3 Mar 2018
"Just the most remarkable 3 weeks ..... to see Africa from the river; from the air; from vehicles made it all so worthwhile.
I was so impressed given the logistics that everything organised by Expert Africa went so well... not one hiccup or delay or balls up."
I was so impressed given the logistics that everything organised by Expert Africa went so well... not one hiccup or delay or balls up."
Arranged By Tracy Lederer
Zambezi Queen
"a beautiful way to view Gam and birdlife"
2 nights
Arrived
19 Feb 2018
"A unique way to view Game and birdlife from the Chobe River as opposed to in a vehicle. The location where the House Boat is berthed is a hassle to get to but it is all very well handled and organised. The choice of activities is wide ranging from early morning bird watching to river boat drives along the Chobe banks.... whether you see much wildlife is weather dependent.
The service and rooms on board were excellent - we were in one of two front facing suites with a large terrace. The quality of food served given the isolated location was simply amazing and the staff were absolutely charming.
I would concur that a 2 night stay is just about right."
The service and rooms on board were excellent - we were in one of two front facing suites with a large terrace. The quality of food served given the isolated location was simply amazing and the staff were absolutely charming.
I would concur that a 2 night stay is just about right."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sandibe Safari Lodge
"A truly African experience"
3 nights
Arrived
21 Feb 2018
"I don't know quite where to start..... having been on a number of private Game Park safaris(all fenced) in South Africa, this experience was streaks ahead in quality of lodge; service, activities and sheer abundance of Game viewing and overall African experience.
I cannot fault this Safari Lodge at all...... to see 7 different Leopard sightings in 2 days is extraordinary let alone the herds of Elephant; a pair of male Lions roaring at each other ; rare Wild Dogs and Cheetah....
By far and away, our Ranger and Tracker were the most charming, informative pair I have encountered on 4 different Safaris.
Despite the remote location everything planned by Expert Africa went seamlessly...."
I cannot fault this Safari Lodge at all...... to see 7 different Leopard sightings in 2 days is extraordinary let alone the herds of Elephant; a pair of male Lions roaring at each other ; rare Wild Dogs and Cheetah....
By far and away, our Ranger and Tracker were the most charming, informative pair I have encountered on 4 different Safaris.
Despite the remote location everything planned by Expert Africa went seamlessly...."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Victoria Falls Hotel
"A step back in time...."
2 nights
Arrived
24 Feb 2018
"This Hotel must be one of the most iconic in Africa .... soaked in Colonial history. It functions well despite being a very busy Hotel - with a constant stream of package tourists checking in and out.... The first impression when you walk out onto the sweeping green lawns and look over to the famous Bridge separating Zimbabwe from Zambia is really one of those fabulous sights.
Getting into Zimbabwe from arriving in Kasane (Botswana) was fine ... again all well organised by Expert Africa.
The Hotel rooms - we had a deluxe Bridge facing room were fine - look rather tired and the AC wasn't up to scratch. The choice of restaurants was excellent and the quality of service was first class.
Although I enjoyed seeing the dramatic falls - i've done it... and probably wouldn't do it again"
Getting into Zimbabwe from arriving in Kasane (Botswana) was fine ... again all well organised by Expert Africa.
The Hotel rooms - we had a deluxe Bridge facing room were fine - look rather tired and the AC wasn't up to scratch. The choice of restaurants was excellent and the quality of service was first class.
Although I enjoyed seeing the dramatic falls - i've done it... and probably wouldn't do it again"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good