Travel reviews by LB from Toronto
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
6
Excursions taken
0
My Oct 2023 trip
Botswana and 1 other country between 29 Oct 2023 and 29 Nov 2023
"Incredible experience, wasn't sure exactly what to expect but this trip of a lifetime exceeded any and all expectations.
Impressive organization by Tracy to give us a varied safari/beach experience."
Impressive organization by Tracy to give us a varied safari/beach experience."
Arranged By Tracy Lederer
Riley's Hotel
"Riley's Hotel review"
1 night
Arrived
31 Oct 2023
"Exactly as we expected, basic accommodation, perfect for an overnight after a long day of travel, close to Maun airport so transfer the next morning easy to begin our safari. Very friendly and welcoming staff."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Little Vumbura
"Little Vumbura review"
3 nights
Arrived
1 Nov 2023
"Beautiful setting and accommodation, very friendly staff, had a very personal/family feel. Loved the island setting with the water transfer to the safari vehicle. Very personalized safari experience . . . sat for long period of time (as we wanted) observing an elephant family (amazing experience), able to follow 2 lionessess and cubs as they closed in on an antelope just to name a few of our incredible experiences.
Food was very good and sensible portions."
Food was very good and sensible portions."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Botswana Private Mobile Safari
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
5 nights
Arrived
4 Nov 2023
"Very different, not sure we were fully aware of what we were in store for but a wonderful experience! Andrew was an amazing guide and host, he really knew the area and provided lots of background details on the animal sightings. His passion was incredible and infectious . . . on our last day due to his diligence and tracking skills we were able to see 3 wild dogs with their kill.
Very hot in the tents during the day when we were there and no opportunity for cooling off apart from a brief shower prior to the late afternoon drive. Any kind of a fan would have been appreciated.
But the one thing I think that definitely needs to be improved are the beds, very uncomfortable, not sure if replacing the mattresses would do it but definitely a good starting point.
Don't like to end on a negative note like this as it was an amazing experience."
Very hot in the tents during the day when we were there and no opportunity for cooling off apart from a brief shower prior to the late afternoon drive. Any kind of a fan would have been appreciated.
But the one thing I think that definitely needs to be improved are the beds, very uncomfortable, not sure if replacing the mattresses would do it but definitely a good starting point.
Don't like to end on a negative note like this as it was an amazing experience."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Food
Excellent
Rooms
Average
Activities
Excellent
Sightings report
Chitabe Camp
"Chitabe Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
9 Nov 2023
"Excellent guide, many wonderful sightings."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Sightings report
Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge review"
3 nights
Arrived
13 Nov 2023
"Beautiful, unique setting however we much preferred Botswana as a safari destination.
Kruger was more crowded and did not seem as natural a setting.
However we still had amazing safari sightings, saw black and white rhinos, hyenas, lions etc"
Kruger was more crowded and did not seem as natural a setting.
However we still had amazing safari sightings, saw black and white rhinos, hyenas, lions etc"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Azura Benguerra
"Azura Benguerra review"
6 nights
Arrived
17 Nov 2023
"Incredible, private beach setting. Excellent snorkelling.
Liked seeing how the Resort is investing in the community."
Liked seeing how the Resort is investing in the community."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent