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Traveller reviews

Travel reviews by Mrs D. from USA

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Total number of trips

1

Countries visited

1

Lodges stayed in

5

Excursions taken

3

My Jan 2025 trip

Kenya between 12 Jan 2025 and 6 Feb 2025

Trip rating: Excellent
"Aside from the wildlife, the most memorable moments of my trip were with the locals that I met and had the privilege of spending time with. Our guides Peter and Simon at Laikipia have ten pairs of eyes and radar when it came to finding animals. Dido at Mara Bush with his engaging smile and impish sense of humor. And Esther and Peter, both of whom are wonderfully charming and always ready to wrap you up in a hug. There are not enough superlatives! I would go back in a heartbeat!"

Arranged By Richard Trillo

Richard Trillo
Tamarind Tree Hotel

Tamarind Tree Hotel

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

3 nights Arrived 14 Jan 2025
"The facility was lovely. As I was traveling with a friend (not as a couple), the bathroom could stand some more privacy."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Activities
Excellent
Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit

Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit

"Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit review"

16 Jan 2025 • Morning excursion

The visit was tremendous! Mucking around with the babies was one of the highlights of my trip. Fun, on a number of levels, and educational. I plan to support Sheldrick in the near future.
Excellent
Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit

Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit

"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"

16 Jan 2025 • All-day excursion

Although it was great to be up close and personal with the giraffes, I was a tad disappointed. I can't put my finger on exactly why. I wouldn't miss it if I'm fortunate enough to return to Kenya.
Good
Kicheche Laikipia

Kicheche Laikipia

"Kicheche Laikipia review"

2 nights Arrived 17 Jan 2025
"I knew this wasn't going to be "camping" but the tent exceeded my expectations. We were greeted with dancing Maasai, the food was super and our hosts were terrific."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Northern White Rhinos visit

Northern White Rhinos visit

"Northern White Rhinos visit review"

17 Jan 2025 • All-day excursion

I really don't have much to say.
Excellent
Kicheche Bush Camp

Kicheche Bush Camp

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 19 Jan 2025
"The accommodations were wonderful, as was the food. Dido was particularly charming. He was more than willing to help me with poop patrol - identifying the sources of various "piles" left along the paths. There was quite an assortment!
Yet again, the entire staff was talented, charming and genuine."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Balloon flight over the Mara

Balloon flight over the Mara

"Balloon flight over the Mara review"

20 Jan 2025 • Morning excursion

Seeing the bush from above was a treat. I do think it would have been more spectacular had we gotten higher up. We missed the target when landing and had to drive 40 minutes to the champagne breakfast. That meal was nothing to write home about. But I was spoiled by then.
Good
Kicheche Mara

Kicheche Mara

"Kicheche Mara review"

4 nights Arrived 22 Jan 2025
"You saved the best for last!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
The Emakoko

The Emakoko

"The Emakoko review"

1 night Arrived 26 Jan 2025
"The Emakoko is lovely. A nice respite on the way back to reality.
The room was gorgeous, the food delightful."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Trip reviews from Mrs D. My Jan 2025 trip

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