Travel reviews by B & C from London
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
5
Excursions taken
3
We could not hope for a better honeymoon
Tanzania and 1 other country between 21 Jun 2022 and 5 Jul 2022
"This was the most amazing trip of our entire life (so far at least). It made us feel special from start to finish.
We almost teared up as we left some of the places. We can't thank Olivia and Jessica enough for helping us create such unforgettable memories.
We could not hope for a better honeymoon.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We really liked the wildlife survey but it could have been more comprehensive."
We almost teared up as we left some of the places. We can't thank Olivia and Jessica enough for helping us create such unforgettable memories.
We could not hope for a better honeymoon.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We really liked the wildlife survey but it could have been more comprehensive."
Arranged By Jessica Plumb
Rivertrees Country Inn
"Great first stop"
1 night
Arrived
21 Jun 2022
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Olakira
"It is hard to imagine a more special place"
3 nights
Arrived
22 Jun 2022
"It is hard to imagine a more special place. The tents with the stargazing deck are amazing. There is nothing like sleeping, eating and spending time drinking and chatting by the fire in the middle of the savannah. Although very comfortable, it did not feel like an unnatural artifical addition to the wilderness. The camp was in its northern location when we went there.
But the best thing about this amazing place is the staff. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and nice and made us feel truly special. We were very sad to leave them at the end of our stay. The guides (our personal guide was Lenga) are very knowledgeable and the safari with them is an unforgettable experience."
But the best thing about this amazing place is the staff. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and nice and made us feel truly special. We were very sad to leave them at the end of our stay. The guides (our personal guide was Lenga) are very knowledgeable and the safari with them is an unforgettable experience."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Black Rhino
2 sightings
Buffalo
10+ sightings
Elephant
6 sightings
Giraffe
5 sightings
Hippo
3 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
4 sightings
Wildebeest
10+ sightings
Zebra
6 sightings
Plantation Lodge
"Plantation Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
25 Jun 2022
"We spent two nights here as a base for our tours and safaris. It is a nice location with very comfortable rooms (including drinking water from the taps - the only place we stayed at that had this).
We did not use the swimming pool as the weather was not great, but it looked very nice.
The wildlife refers to our sightings during our safari in the Ngorongoro crater."
We did not use the swimming pool as the weather was not great, but it looked very nice.
The wildlife refers to our sightings during our safari in the Ngorongoro crater."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Sightings report
Buffalo
Many sightings
Elephant
2 sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
10+ sightings
Mto Wa Mbu Village Walk
"Mto Wa Mbu Village Walk review"
25 Jun 2022 • All-day excursion
We added this a little last minute to our trip but we are glad we did as it gave us a bit more of an understanding of what life is like in a Tanzanian village.
Our guide (Katarina) did a great job showing us around and explaining different aspects of village life. We also had an amazing (and very generous!) lunch, which was very welcome break from the very international-style food that we had elsewhere.
We also visited a Masai village as part of the tour, which was quite a unique experience.
Highly recommended overall!
Our guide (Katarina) did a great job showing us around and explaining different aspects of village life. We also had an amazing (and very generous!) lunch, which was very welcome break from the very international-style food that we had elsewhere.
We also visited a Masai village as part of the tour, which was quite a unique experience.
Highly recommended overall!
Excellent
Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"
26 Jun 2022 • All-day excursion
The setting of the Ngorongoro crater is spectacular and it is a great opportunity to see the animals up close and in great concentrations.
It is a bit more touristy and more crowded compared to the Serengeti. But we still enjoyed the experience, and our (Chilli) was a fun and knowledgeable guide.
It is a bit more touristy and more crowded compared to the Serengeti. But we still enjoyed the experience, and our (Chilli) was a fun and knowledgeable guide.
Greystoke Mahale
"The place is unique and magical"
3 nights
Arrived
27 Jun 2022
"This was the highlight of an already fantastic trip. The place is unique and magical.
The lovely bandas had the lake on their doorstep and forest at the back. We enjoyed spending time on the beautiful sandy beach and the water activities (e.g. kayaking). The bar is a fantastic spot to watch the sunset. The staff were all amazing, and we had the best food of the entire trip (which is no mean feat considering how isolated the place is).
Still, the best part are the chimps, and everything you learn about them from the very dedicated team who know them so well. You never get tired of spending your meals chatting with Mwiga (the manager)!"
The lovely bandas had the lake on their doorstep and forest at the back. We enjoyed spending time on the beautiful sandy beach and the water activities (e.g. kayaking). The bar is a fantastic spot to watch the sunset. The staff were all amazing, and we had the best food of the entire trip (which is no mean feat considering how isolated the place is).
Still, the best part are the chimps, and everything you learn about them from the very dedicated team who know them so well. You never get tired of spending your meals chatting with Mwiga (the manager)!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Chimpanzee
2 sightings
Pongwe Beach Hotel
"The food was excellent and the staff was lovely!"
5 nights
Arrived
30 Jun 2022
"This was our final stop after 10 days of safaris. It was a great place to relax.
It has a beautiful private beach (and you can use their kayaks and paddle boards for free). It was also a perfect base for excursions such as snorkelling and the spice tour.
The food was excellent and the staff was lovely!"
It has a beautiful private beach (and you can use their kayaks and paddle boards for free). It was also a perfect base for excursions such as snorkelling and the spice tour.
The food was excellent and the staff was lovely!"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Princess Salme Spice Tour
"Princess Salme Spice Tour review"
2 Jul 2022 • Morning excursion
This exceeded our expectations.
Our guide (Rajah), having worked as part of the archeologist team, was very knowledgeable about the Ntoni palace. The spice farm was great: the coffee ceremony (and especially the coffee treats!) was lovely.
But the real highlight for us was learning about the different plants and spices. It was fun and informative. Be prepared to eat lots of delicious fruit and a very large and tasty lunch!
Our guide (Rajah), having worked as part of the archeologist team, was very knowledgeable about the Ntoni palace. The spice farm was great: the coffee ceremony (and especially the coffee treats!) was lovely.
But the real highlight for us was learning about the different plants and spices. It was fun and informative. Be prepared to eat lots of delicious fruit and a very large and tasty lunch!
Excellent
We enjoyed the little walk by the river and seeing the monkeys! It is a very beautiful and peaceful place."