Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs G from Brockham

"Wonderful hotel that encapsulates a century of history, but with all mod cons.

Delightful grounds and pool.

Services overall first class."

"A very well hosted camp. Nick (owner) in attendance.

Sophie and Ant very hospitable."

"Swish and well run camp.

Rooms very spread out requiring vehicle transport by guide to and from the main dining/reception area.

Lower level of the main area could be more user friendly re dining. All staff delightful."

"Exceeded expectations. Great wildlife sightings.

Very well run camp."

"Superb - true Wildeerness style."

"Same as previously noted."

"Beautiful setting and camp lovely.

At present the tent accom is lit by lamps, which is romantic and charming. However it is difficult to see clearly when sorting out possessions. There is a discussion whether they should have electricity installed. If they do, then we would like to think it would be minimal and just enough to get by, but NOT with a lot of lights/switches. We say this because we arrived late at the camp at dusk and by the time we got into the tent we could hardly see what we were doing.

The cuisine at the camp is worthy of a Michelin star. Staff charming. We had a great time with Alejandra (camp manager)
Miss B, Danica and Lego. Harold our guide was first class."

"For us this camp was too large. For the three days we were with a foursome in the vehicle who were obviously not expecting two more and were not welcoming, so that put a little edge on our stay. The heads of the camp were very friendly and pleasant, particularly Ponche and Julia, who was American and sort of volunteering. We felt some of the serving staff were not really enjoying their job - perhaps because of the size of the camp. We didn’t like the grey bed linen, which also seemed rather worn.

We had a delightful evening dinner away from the camp and obviously a lot of effort had been put into this.

The food was not as plentiful and varied as most of the camps we have been to in the past. We didn’t like the communal main room/lounge, which seemed cramped for the numbers and was cafe style with overly simple furniture. Breakfasts and lunches were adequate rather than being memorable.

The guide TK was excellent. Really went out of his way to find what we hoped to see."

"We were upgraded to The Suites and were totally spoiled.

Very impressed with all aspects of the camp which is very well run.

Our guide Mots was excellent. He put himself out to show us as much as possible."

"This camp was run by the delightful Megan and Sean and was more the type of camp we have been used to from past safaris, giving us more of a feeling of being in Africa in the bush, which is what we prefer.

However this does not mean it was at all downmarket. The quality of the meals was very good and the accommodation excellent.

Our guide Emanuel went out of his way to find our ‘favourites’ in the wildlife world."

"An amazing camp and a superb wildlife experience.

Our guide Sefe was first class.

Food worthy of a Michelin star. The camp manager, Will, was charming, as were all the staff with whom we came in contact.

We particularly loved the lunch by water near the camp, complete with elephants passing by."

"Only spent one night at camp so difficult to have a firm opinion. Location by small river disappointing as river dried up. In fact Ruaha very dry and wildlife seemed much less than the last time we were there, though that was a different time of year. However as only spent a short time there perhaps not fair to have the above comment!"

"Camp brilliantly run, very atmospheric and in a great location. Staff a pleasure to be with."

"This place has to be heaven on earth. Just wonderful in every way."

"Camp very well run and everything very good, particularly the guiding. Camp large and very spaced out, so a lot of walking to get to reception and dining. Too big a camp for our liking and more of a hotel feel than intimate camp, but nevertheless it was very good."

"Good location and friendly staff."

"The Chef should be at a 5 star London hotel. Fabulous food.

Lovely staff and great spot covering mini safaris, river and The Falls. Highly recommended."

"only one night but very enjoyable, although food at boma (local) not cooked properly"

"Enjoyed the company of Philly - fun manager from Kwazulu"

"So glad we had the one night at Jacana with super boat trip there from Tubu.

Very relaxing place and small - which we like."

"Feel Little Vumburu could not be bettered. We love the watery location and boat trips. Good consistent game viewing too.

Great staff and well run camp."

"Had a great time. & Beyond certainly looked after us. Great camaderie between staff with lots of singing to greet and say goodbye. The last night the whole camp came together for a singsong and dance. Food was wonderful. Different from Wilderness as no buffet or choice, but great meals and some BBQ meals. Male chef was hilarious.

They run an excellent camp and we just hope they keep it going, despite the building of the main camp, which we visited and would NOT like to stay in (too modern for us and not such a pretty location). Champagne in our room the last night. They could not have done more to make our stay memorable. Only hiccup (teething problem) was hot water, which was to order and then in short supply, but they will rectify that we are sure and even if they didn't we would go back again if the camp still there! Most highly recommended."