Travel reviews by Mrs MW from W London
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
5
Excursions taken
0
Fabulous trip
Botswana and 1 other country between 18 Sep 2018 and 6 Oct 2018
We feel we have had a good mix of camps and experienced the delta and other areas.
There is just the niggle that we were at Chitabe on the wrong days!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, we were pleased with the service. Lucy asked lots of questions and listened to the answers!"
Arranged By Lucy Copson

Little Vumbura
"Perfect start at Little Vumbura"

Buffalo
2 sightings

Cheetah
2 sightings

Elephant
10+ sightings

Giraffe
10+ sightings

Hippo
3 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Wild dog
2 sightings

Zebra
Many sightings

Chitabe Lediba
"Frustrated at Chitabe Lediba"
When we registered our concern with the staff, we were told no other option available. This also meant that we were restricted by flight schedules on 2 morning drives which had to be curtailed to get back to the airstrip. We did not have time to do the drive the guide had mentioned to the edge of the concession where the rhinos and cheetahs are. We did drive in that direction on the last morning and skirted the area.
It was a great shame as it was a particularly beautiful part of the concession and the guide did say that, had we had more time, he would have driven in much further."

Buffalo
Many sightings

Elephant
10+ sightings

Giraffe
10+ sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wild dog
10+ sightings

Wildebeest
10+ sightings

Zebra
10+ sightings

Selinda Camp
"Beautiful Selinda Camp"
A good mix of water and land-based activities. A great guide.
We enjoyed every minute."

Buffalo
10+ sightings

Elephant
10+ sightings

Giraffe
10+ sightings

Hippo
10+ sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
7 sightings

Wild dog
2 sightings

Wildebeest
10+ sightings

Zebra
10+ sightings

San Camp
"Magical (but windy!) San Camp"
The location overlooking the Salt Pan is amazing.
It was very windy while we were there and the time of year might be a consideration for other visitors. The camp apparently closes mid October because of high winds but it seems they had arrived early this year. The weather did impact some of the activities but we enjoyed our stay enormously and the staff and guide made every effort to give us a great experience."

Brown Hyena
1 sighting

Elephant
Many sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Meerkat
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10+ sightings

Zebra
10+ sightings

Thorntree River Lodge
"Fantastic Thorntree"
We couldn't get tired of the views from our room or communal areas. The rooms are truly luxurious.
Meals were a treat as much for the food as the setting. Lot of attention to detail.
Really enjoyable stay with just the right mix of activities and relaxation. The guest is king and it's wonderful."

Buffalo
10+ sightings

Elephant
10+ sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
10+ sightings

White Rhino
1 sighting

Zebra
Many sightings
We saw wild dogs, cheetah and cubs, leopard, lionesses and cubs all within 2 days along with an abundance of game and birds. We had a great mix of water and land activities.
Camp is comfortable and relaxed.
Very good guide, easy to be with, knowledgeable and adaptable."