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Travel reviews by Mrs & Mr C from Vic Aust.

Review Distribution

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Good
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Total number of trips

1

Countries visited

3

Lodges stayed in

5

Excursions taken

4

My Jun 2023 trip

Tanzania and 2 other countries between 8 Jun 2023 and 28 Jun 2023

Trip rating: Excellent
"Everything that Maruska organized for us went brilliantly well.

Her help and conversations that led to the ultimate itinerary were right on our wishes - she listened and delivered the ultimately memorable experience of a lifetime; one we will be talking about forever.

All our camps and lodges were brilliant - and Kae Kae absolutely made our daily experience wonderful.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No, I think that if anything is asked of Maruska she can deliver!"

Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe


Plantation Lodge

Plantation Lodge

"Plantation Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 10 Jun 2023
"Everything about Plantation Lodge was exceptional: friendly smiling service on arrival and throughout, quality of food and wine were fabulous.

We were upgraded to a suite, due to our friends being there just a few weeks prior - we do love an upgrade!

Shoes being cleaned at the end of a dusty day of walking was a special touch appreciated.

Emmanuel looked after us from beginning to end - he was brilliant.

Renata is a very special lady and we wish her a fabulous and exciting future in Tanzania."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Lake Manyara Safari

Lake Manyara Safari

"Lake Manyara Safari review"

10 Jun 2023 • All-day excursion

Lake Manyara was a "taste test" of what was to come through our time in Tanzania. We saw lots of baboons and not much else.

Our friends saw lions and leopard - I think we were unlucky.

We were also very tired as it was our first day and we had had a long journey to get to Tanzania.
Mto Wa Mbu Village Walk

Mto Wa Mbu Village Walk

"Mto Wa Mbu Village Walk review"

11 Jun 2023 • All-day excursion

This day was wonderful, because it showed us the reality of life in a Tanzanian village - we saw how the 'normal' people of Tanzania live and work.

We had a special lunch cooked for us in the village (although, I was sick that evening - my husband was not - so not sure but feels like it was related....).

We tasted some banana beer - which was funny! Our village guide was very knowledgeable and contributed to a special day.
Excellent
Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"

12 Jun 2023 • All-day excursion

NOTHING can compare to the Ngorongoro Crater. This is one of the wonders of Africa - such a diverse population of animals live in the confines of this beautiful place.

Probably the highlight of our trip....
Excellent
Ndutu Safari Lodge

Ndutu Safari Lodge

"Ndutu Safari Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 13 Jun 2023
"Loved the difference between this to Plantation - this felt probably more authentic as an African Safari Lodge. On the first night we ate outside which was lovely.

We met the husband and wife who own the Lodge - they were very welcoming as were all the staff and it was interesting to hear their story of how they came to be in this place.

The accommodation was absolutely fine - very real!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Olduvai Gorge visit

Olduvai Gorge visit

"Olduvai Gorge visit review"

13 Jun 2023 • All-day excursion

The work they have done at this archaeological site is impressive.

The story told was nothing that we did not really know.
Apparently, there are some footprints nearby that they have not opened up to the public - this was really what I wanted to see....
Average
Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp

Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 15 Jun 2023
"Brilliant! We really knew we were in the Serengeti at this bush camp. Loved the shower, that is bought to your room and poured into a bucket...

Loved sitting out under the stars around a bush campfire.
The food and staff were wonderful...."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

"Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport review"

1 night Arrived 17 Jun 2023
"Our flight out of Kilimanjaro was cancelled, we did not make it to Crowne Plaza but connected straight onto our flight to Livingstone."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Avani Victoria Falls

Avani Victoria Falls

"Avani Victoria Falls review"

3 nights Arrived 18 Jun 2023
"The Avani is looking a bit tired - there was not a restaurant open for dinner apart from the pizza/burger bar beside the pool.

Luckily, we are right next to the Royal Livingstone Hotel which were happy for us to have dinner there both of our nights.

The people at Avani are also looking a bit tired - the whole place needs a face lift...
Of course some of the staff were wonderful and we tipped them separately..."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Service
Average
Activities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Poor
Facilities
Average

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