Travel reviews by Tom E from Bucks
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
3
Lodges stayed in
3
Excursions taken
1
Botswana, Zimbabwe and Joburg
Botswana and 2 other countries between 5 Jul 2023 and 14 Jul 2023
"Our trip was fantastic. We all had a fabulous time.
It was well planned by Maruska.
We enjoyed staying in two different safari camps in two different countries as well as having 24 hours in Johannesburg."
It was well planned by Maruska.
We enjoyed staying in two different safari camps in two different countries as well as having 24 hours in Johannesburg."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
Chobe Elephant Camp
"Chobe Elephant Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
6 Jul 2023
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Sightings report
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Buffalo
10+ sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Leopard
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Roan antelope
Many sightings
Sable antelope
Many sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Zebra
Many sightings
Old Drift Lodge
"Old Drift Lodge review"
3 nights
Arrived
9 Jul 2023
"Old Drift Lodge is a beautiful place to stay with a gorgeous location right by the Zambezi river. All the staff at the Lodge were helpful, kind and efficient.
The furnishings and decor are all top quality.
Our guide Richard was knowledgeable, informative and good company. We very much enjoyed our time with him.
Special mention must go to Admire who was our waiter for several of our meals. He was excellent and really went out of his way to make sure we were well looked after."
The furnishings and decor are all top quality.
Our guide Richard was knowledgeable, informative and good company. We very much enjoyed our time with him.
Special mention must go to Admire who was our waiter for several of our meals. He was excellent and really went out of his way to make sure we were well looked after."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
Many sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Wild dog
1 sighting
Safari Club SA
"Safari Club SA review"
1 night
Arrived
12 Jul 2023
"The location of the Safari Club SA was perfect for our needs as we wanted to be near to the airport. The staff were all kind and friendly. We enjoyed chatting to the owner as well.
The food (dinner and breakfast) was all delicious.
The one aspect which wasn't perfect was our accommodation. As we are a family of five we were not in one of the standard rooms located around the courtyard, but in a separate section towards the back of the property. This backed onto the property next to it (a warehouse I think). Unfortunately it was rather loud - a door opening and closing very regularly and we could hear the people talking as they went into and out of the building. This made it rather difficult to fall asleep."
The food (dinner and breakfast) was all delicious.
The one aspect which wasn't perfect was our accommodation. As we are a family of five we were not in one of the standard rooms located around the courtyard, but in a separate section towards the back of the property. This backed onto the property next to it (a warehouse I think). Unfortunately it was rather loud - a door opening and closing very regularly and we could hear the people talking as they went into and out of the building. This made it rather difficult to fall asleep."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Food
Excellent
Rooms
Average
Facilities
Good
Food was superb and we were well catered for as Pescetarians.
The guiding and animal spotting was magical, we saw nearly everything and Isaac was charming and patient."