Travel reviews by Mrs C. from California
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
4
Excursions taken
0
My Feb 2023 trip
Kenya between 17 Feb 2023 and 9 Mar 2023
"This was absolutely a trip of a lifetime.
I will never forget the people and wildlife of Kenya."
I will never forget the people and wildlife of Kenya."
Arranged By Richard Trillo
Tamarind Tree Hotel
"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"
2 nights
Arrived
24 Feb 2023
Excellent
Kicheche Bush Camp
"Kicheche Bush Camp review"
4 nights
Arrived
26 Feb 2023
"I can't say enough about the people and my experience at Bush Camp. We were met by the camp manager, DD, Beatrice, Michael, Kennedy, Abraham and others that I've forgotten their names but not their kindness. Cool, damp cloths and cold fruit juice were really appreciated after the drive from the airstrip.
I wasn't really sure what to expect but whatever it was, it wasn't near as good as the reality! My tent was anything but a tent! Nice sitting area, lovely bedroom and just about the largest shower I've ever seen! We did have a problem with a toilet that only flushed occasionally. They worked on it for the whole time we were there but it wasn't fixed by the time we left.
Lunch was served outside under a beautiful tree, watch out for birds;-) and was always delicious and entertaining with all of the stories of the morning drive.
Dinner was a little more formal and served in the dining area of the main building. The food was always excellent ! It was a good time to compare what we had seen on the afternoon drive and to get to know some of the other guests. Service was always 5 star.
My biggest wish for this trip was to see adult male lions and that came true on the first day, along with lionesses with theirs cubs, cheetahs, giraffes and more zebras then I could count."
I wasn't really sure what to expect but whatever it was, it wasn't near as good as the reality! My tent was anything but a tent! Nice sitting area, lovely bedroom and just about the largest shower I've ever seen! We did have a problem with a toilet that only flushed occasionally. They worked on it for the whole time we were there but it wasn't fixed by the time we left.
Lunch was served outside under a beautiful tree, watch out for birds;-) and was always delicious and entertaining with all of the stories of the morning drive.
Dinner was a little more formal and served in the dining area of the main building. The food was always excellent ! It was a good time to compare what we had seen on the afternoon drive and to get to know some of the other guests. Service was always 5 star.
My biggest wish for this trip was to see adult male lions and that came true on the first day, along with lionesses with theirs cubs, cheetahs, giraffes and more zebras then I could count."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Kicheche Mara
"Kicheche Mara review"
4 nights
Arrived
2 Mar 2023
"Another wonderful camp. Much greener and a little cooler than Bush camp. Excellent service, food and accommodation.
A fire pit and drinks every night on the return from our drives. Sammy was always there to meet us with his big smile.
Our guides, Saruni and George were so informative and fun! Breakfast at the hippo pool was a real highlight here.
I wish I could remember the name of our hostess here :-( She was absolutely fabulous in every way."
A fire pit and drinks every night on the return from our drives. Sammy was always there to meet us with his big smile.
Our guides, Saruni and George were so informative and fun! Breakfast at the hippo pool was a real highlight here.
I wish I could remember the name of our hostess here :-( She was absolutely fabulous in every way."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
The Emakoko
"The Emakoko review"
1 night
Arrived
6 Mar 2023
"A nice bit of luxury after being in the bush for 8 days. Beautiful rooms and excellent food.
My one complaint would be the way I was dropped off at the airport. Peter was not able to stop close to our terminal and did not help us in retrieving a cart to carry our luggage. He unloaded the luggage and left us to find our way. After the excellent way I was greeted when I arrived in Nairobi, I was expecting better."
My one complaint would be the way I was dropped off at the airport. Peter was not able to stop close to our terminal and did not help us in retrieving a cart to carry our luggage. He unloaded the luggage and left us to find our way. After the excellent way I was greeted when I arrived in Nairobi, I was expecting better."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
The food in the onsite restaurant was delicious! A wonderful breakfast buffet and great choices for lunch.
All of the girls working there were so courteous and always had beautiful smiles."