Travel reviews by cyk from London
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
4
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
1
May 2024 trip to Botswana and South Africa
Botswana and 3 other countries between 11 May 2024 and 3 Jun 2024
It was everything we had hoped for and more. So many memories and new experiences.
Maruska met and exceeded our brief, and we can't thank her enough for her time, suggestions and recommendations."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
City Lodge OR Tambo
"City Lodge OR Tambo review"
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
"Waterberry Zambezi Lodge review"
Allocated a riverview room, which was amazing and were treated to a private celebratory dinner on our terrace on the first night.
Staff were amazing and the lodge's contributions to the local community are superb."
Buffalo
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
White Rhino
1 sighting
Zebra
1 sighting
Chobe Princesses
"Chobe Princesses review"
Disappointed that the boat doesn't actually travel very far along the river, and the small boat trips visit the same/similar areas on every trip.
But glad we experienced it!"
Buffalo
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Zebra
Many sightings
Kwara Camp
"Kwara Camp review"
Amazing accommodation, wonderful guide, sensational food and loads of wildlife.
Treated us to a birthday/anniversary dinner.
Attention to detail was second to none."
Buffalo
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Leopard
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Sable antelope
Many sightings
Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Duba Explorers Camp
"Duba Explorers Camp review"
An elephant decided to join us for my birthday dinner - a wonderful, if a little too close for comfort, encounter! Was privileged to watch both wild dogs and lions hunting.
Only criticisms are having 6 people in the safari vehicle (in Kwara the max was 4) and although the food very good, on a couple of occasions the meat was not edible.
This in no way diminished the meals as there was plenty of everything else."
Buffalo
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Leopard
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Sable antelope
Many sightings
Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Selinda Explorers Camp
"Selinda Explorers Camp review"
Wildlife was harder to spot than in Duba but one of the highlights of our trip was spending a morning with a leopard and her two cubs.
Food was amazing and the staff superb."
Brown Hyena
Many sightings
Buffalo
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Leopard
Many sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Roan antelope
Many sightings
Sable antelope
Many sightings
Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Grootbos Forest Lodge
"Grootbos Forest Lodge review"
We were upgraded to a 4 bed villa (which was a little wasted on us) but we thoroughly enjoyed the private pool, gym and sauna and the unrivalled view over Walkers Bay!
Loved learning about the flora and fauna and had a great whale watching trip, viewing both southern right whales and humpbacks.
Food was unsurpassed and the staff, especially our guide, were so helpful and friendly."
Had to change rooms as first one stank of smoke.
Overall room was comfortable and quiet. Food and beverages excellent and very reasonably priced.
Breakfast very good."