Travel reviews by Mrs R. from Weybridge
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
3
Excursions taken
0
Amazing first family safari trip
Kenya between 29 Dec 2022 and 8 Jan 2023
"Amazing first family safari trip. Jessica provided great advice and organised a wonderful trip for us. We were so fortunate to see the big 5 in a single trip!
The plan to start in Laikipia to see Rhino and the superb scenery then moving to Masai Mara, where game is more abundant but scenery less varied was a great call.
The choice of camps also worked very well. Lewa Safari camp is larger, more facilities and activities so a gentle introduction to safari for our kids, their first safari trip, followed by Encounter Mara - more rustic but absolutely charming. Loved the Eco focus on both camps too.
Our kids, girl (nine) and teen (twelve) absolutely loved it and are now truly bitten by the safari & Africa bug.
Big Thank You to Jessica & Expert Africa colleagues and the wonderful guides and camp staff at Lewa Safari Camp and Encounter Mara.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Loved the guide book and travel wallet. Thank you
Maybe prepare a list of guide books on animals and add to your pack? We asked Jessica and got some great suggestions.
Really useful info re travel insurance as most companies sneakily avoid giving their clients adequate cover."
The plan to start in Laikipia to see Rhino and the superb scenery then moving to Masai Mara, where game is more abundant but scenery less varied was a great call.
The choice of camps also worked very well. Lewa Safari camp is larger, more facilities and activities so a gentle introduction to safari for our kids, their first safari trip, followed by Encounter Mara - more rustic but absolutely charming. Loved the Eco focus on both camps too.
Our kids, girl (nine) and teen (twelve) absolutely loved it and are now truly bitten by the safari & Africa bug.
Big Thank You to Jessica & Expert Africa colleagues and the wonderful guides and camp staff at Lewa Safari Camp and Encounter Mara.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Loved the guide book and travel wallet. Thank you
Maybe prepare a list of guide books on animals and add to your pack? We asked Jessica and got some great suggestions.
Really useful info re travel insurance as most companies sneakily avoid giving their clients adequate cover."
Arranged By Jessica Plumb
Four Points Nairobi Airport
"Four Points Nairobi Airport review"
1 night
Arrived
29 Dec 2022
"Good place to rest & reset prior going onto safari trip."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Lewa Safari Camp
"Lewa Safari Camp review"
4 nights
Arrived
30 Dec 2022
"Fabulous camp. We were very fortunate to have Tom, Lewa’s head guide that made all game drives super interesting - keeping even our kids, aged 9 and 12 engaged even when there bush was quiet.
Camp facilities were very good. Food was varied, abundant and tasty. Nice bar and fire place for after dinner.
lovely little spa - a rare treat in the a safari holiday."
Camp facilities were very good. Food was varied, abundant and tasty. Nice bar and fire place for after dinner.
lovely little spa - a rare treat in the a safari holiday."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Black Rhino
10+ sightings
Buffalo
10+ sightings
Eland
6 sightings
Elephant
4 sightings
Giraffe
10+ sightings
Hippo
3 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Spotted Hyena
7 sightings
White Rhino
10+ sightings
Zebra
10+ sightings
Encounter Mara
"Encounter Mara review"
4 nights
Arrived
3 Jan 2023
"Beautifully hidden camp. Only way to spot it is to look for the Wi-Fi mast. Stylish main tent and super comfortable, spacious family tent
Great location, the game viewing platform doubles up as lunch/dinner venue at times.
Food is delicious and healthy - a nice bonus.
Game drives were superb - so much wildlife and our guides Nickson abd Daniel were so determined to give us the opportunity to see Leopard and Cheetah which we succeeded!"
Great location, the game viewing platform doubles up as lunch/dinner venue at times.
Food is delicious and healthy - a nice bonus.
Game drives were superb - so much wildlife and our guides Nickson abd Daniel were so determined to give us the opportunity to see Leopard and Cheetah which we succeeded!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
10+ sightings
Cheetah
4 sightings
Eland
10+ sightings
Elephant
5 sightings
Giraffe
10+ sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
8 sightings
Spotted Hyena
10+ sightings
Wildebeest
10+ sightings
Zebra
10+ sightings