Travel reviews by Ms Janice from Virginia
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
5
Excursions taken
3
My Jul 2023 trip
Kenya between 2 Jul 2023 and 19 Jul 2023
"I booked this trip 14 months in advance so it was long anticipated and it DID NOT disappoint! the entire trip and the organization thru Expert Africa and NJ Wight was fabulous, they didnt miss a thing. all the camp tents, staff, food, quality of the guides/vehicles was second to none. I can say one negative thing about the trip, sharing a tent with a stranger is a challenge, but not anything Expert Africa or NJ Wight could have done differently. the advertising and websites for the camps were true to their descriptions. the wildlife our guides at all the camps found every day, and knew so much about all the wildlife was life changing. I plan to make a return trip, hopefully in 2025 with NJ Wight, if all goes as planned. I will 100% recommend Expert Africa, NJ and Kicheche camps to anyone I can. EXCELLENT TRIP, and well worth the cost. thank you for providing me such an amazing trip"
Arranged By Richard Trillo
Tamarind Tree Hotel
"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"
3 nights
Arrived
6 Jul 2023
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Safari in Nairobi National Park
"Safari in Nairobi National Park review"
7 Jul 2023 • Morning excursion
Fantastic. weather was drizzly and cool the first few hours there, but made for a different look, and good pics without the sunny glare. park appeared to be in good shape, staff at the gate was efficient and friendly to my guide. definately recommend others to take a drive and see the park.
Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
8 Jul 2023 • All-day excursion
It was very brief, enjoyed it but I could have skipped it if given a choice
Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit
"Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit review"
8 Jul 2023 • All-day excursion
is a very good cause, was great to see these young elephants being rehabilitated to join a herd out in their natural habitat. the baby Rhino was icing on the cake!
Kicheche Mara
"Kicheche Mara review"
3 nights
Arrived
9 Jul 2023
"I cant say enough about how excellent the experience with Kicheche Mara was. SUPERB staff, food, service, tent accommodations were excellent. Only suggestion is to make the "drapes" to the bathroom area a bit less see through, when sharing a tent with a stranger in a group situation there is no privacy at all. separating the beds to be a bit further apart would also have been nicer. Maybe a ceiling fan if possible for better air circulation too."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Kicheche Bush Camp
"Kicheche Bush Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
12 Jul 2023
"Excellent experience, I liked the large table for all guests to join/eat at so it engaged people not just in our small group.
food was superb, the staff, service, guides/drivers excellent too. Tent was set up nicely with the screen front room. no shower curtain on the shower was a negative, again a bit more privacy for sharing tents with strangers would be welcome.
Guides/drivers were always happy, extremely knowledgeable and smiling at 6am to start their day."
food was superb, the staff, service, guides/drivers excellent too. Tent was set up nicely with the screen front room. no shower curtain on the shower was a negative, again a bit more privacy for sharing tents with strangers would be welcome.
Guides/drivers were always happy, extremely knowledgeable and smiling at 6am to start their day."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Kicheche Valley
"Kicheche Valley review"
3 nights
Arrived
15 Jul 2023
"probably my favorite camp/tent. beautiful surroundings, view, the staff/guides were above and beyond. Food was simply outstanding. manager gave me a tour of the kitchen as i was so blown away with the selection, quality, presentation. i have 20 years in the hospitality industry so it amazed me. clean, bright tents,breakfasts in bush were fabulous, sundowner right off the patio was a delight too, firepit. SUPERB!"
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
18 Jul 2023
"I was only there about 5 hours, seemed sort of sparse on staff when we got there. lunch was excellent, staff friendly, well trained, excellent service during lunch and dinner."
Good
Food in restaurant was good to good plus. mostly had buffet"