Travel reviews by J2 from VA
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
3
Excursions taken
3
Jul 2023 Tanzania
Tanzania between 20 Jul 2023 and 1 Aug 2023
"Overall experience was outstanding.
Expert Africa (Jessica) was a joy to work with and the trip was put together quickly and executed seamlessly."
Expert Africa (Jessica) was a joy to work with and the trip was put together quickly and executed seamlessly."
Arranged By Jessica Plumb
Rivertrees Country Inn
"Rivertrees Country Inn review"
1 night
Arrived
22 Jul 2023
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"
22 Jul 2023 • All-day excursion
Going to the crater was a dream come true. The stunning scenery and animal life was incredible.
The road conditions are poor (helps keep speed down) and when there's a sighting of a lion, for example, hundreds of jeeps descend upon it, unless you get there early.
The road conditions are poor (helps keep speed down) and when there's a sighting of a lion, for example, hundreds of jeeps descend upon it, unless you get there early.
Lemala Ngorongoro
"Lemala Ngorongoro review"
4 nights
Arrived
23 Jul 2023
"Lemala is in an ideal location only 15 minutes from the crater floor. This allows you to start your safari a couple of hours before the masses arrive. The people at Lemala are very friendly and the food delicious.
Only complaint would be the room temperatures. I saw my breath in the morning and after you take a shower you'll be freezing.
There is a heater in the room, but it's only turned on for two hours each night."
Only complaint would be the room temperatures. I saw my breath in the morning and after you take a shower you'll be freezing.
There is a heater in the room, but it's only turned on for two hours each night."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Crater Rim Walk
"Crater Rim Walk review"
23 Jul 2023 • Morning excursion
Really enjoyed this walk.
Guides were friendly and informative and it was nice to stretch our legs after a long flight. You'll see lots of bird life and flora.
Our guide was Maasai and we learned about their culture!
Guides were friendly and informative and it was nice to stretch our legs after a long flight. You'll see lots of bird life and flora.
Our guide was Maasai and we learned about their culture!
Excellent
Olakira
"Olakira review"
4 nights
Arrived
27 Jul 2023
"Olakira is easily 5-stars: the people are friendly, food outstanding, safaris are amazing, room was comfortable (and amongst the herds of wildebeests)."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Sightings report
Balloon Safari over the Serengeti
"Balloon Safari over the Serengeti review"
28 Jul 2023 • Morning excursion
This was our first time in a balloon and the entire experience was fantastic: from the takeoff to the perfectly soft landing, to the champaign celebration and breakfast after.
Awesome experience.
Awesome experience.
Excellent
Stayed at Rivertrees b/c of its proximity to the airstrip."