Travel reviews by Mr and Mrs H from Hereford
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
9
Excursions taken
4
Driving safari Nairobi to the Coast
Kenya between 5 Nov 2023 and 4 Dec 2023
Richard organised a wonderful itinerary for the safari. The rain made this year a totally different experience, the driving was much more difficult, but the countryside looked rich and green and all the herbivores which have struggled so much in recent years are all thriving which is wonderful.
We also loved our two weeks in Msambweni, meeting the village people and helping with charity work for HIV orphaned children, donating football kit for the local team, the Msambweni Super Eagles, who then arranged a friendly match for us to see the new kit in action! The kit was green with green and white striped socks, however, only a handful of the players had football boots!
I also took out items for the maternity unit at the local hospital, including packs for new mothers who arrive at hospital with absolutely nothing containing a blanket, knitted hat, a selection of clothes and socks - all small things but which make a huge difference.
Thank you very much for another fabulous holiday."
Arranged By Richard Trillo
Karen Gables
"Karen Gables review"
Satao Elerai
"Satao Elerai review"
We do feel that the rooms should have nets fitted as the possibly because of the heavy rainfall, we had bugs and beetles dropping on us throughout the night from the makuti roof."
Lions Bluff Lodge
"Lions Bluff Lodge review"
Set high up it offers spectacular views of Lumo Conservancy. The rooms are beautiful and luxurious with covered balconies and lovely views.
The food was superb and Michaela and the staff very helpful.
Game drives early morning and evening meant we could enjoy the facilities, I would highly recommend it for a bit of luxury."
Satao Camp
"Satao Camp review"
A herd of Impala live in camp where they feel safe and it was good to be so close to them. As the rains had been so heavy nothing came to the watering hole but what we missed at the watering hole we saw in the park.
Lovely to see everything looking so green and fresh, lots of young animals and hundreds of elephants."
Karen Gables
"Karen Gables review"
[ Ed: Earlier in this trip these travellers whote of Karen Gables:
"Karen Gables is a wonderful quiet, comfortable guest house, excellently run and with delicious food.
We always enjoy staying there will look forward to staying there again on our next visit.
I hope though that the prices dont rise too much, its getting quite expensive!" ]"
Full-day excursion in Nairobi on 2 Dec 2023
"Full-day excursion in Nairobi on 2 Dec 2023 review"
2 Dec 2023 • All-day excursion
Once sorted we had a good day, interesting drive down the escarpment road which doesnt seem to have changed since I was a child.
The boat trip and walk on the peninsula cost 30 dollars each and we felt they were both disappointing and expensive.
My Oct 2022 trip
Kenya between 22 Oct 2022 and 20 Nov 2022
very good service, thank you"
Arranged By Richard Trillo
Karen Gables
"Karen Gables review"
Lovely grounds and comfortable rooms, we loved that it only has about 7 rooms so is quiet."
Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit
"Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit review"
25 Oct 2022 • Morning excursion
Saruni Samburu
"Saruni Samburu review"
The setting is stunning, food delicious, we would recommend without hesitation"
Saruni Wild
"Saruni Wild review"
Again cannot fault anything about it, great staff, superb guides, great food."
Karen Gables
We always enjoy staying there will look forward to staying there again on our next visit.
I hope though that the prices dont rise too much, its getting quite expensive!"