Travel reviews by The H Family from CA, USA
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
3
Excursions taken
1
Our Jun 2024 trip
Tanzania between 26 Jun 2024 and 8 Jul 2024
"What an amazing trip, absolutely a once in a lifetime experience. Expert Africa planned and executed each portion of the trip extremely well allowing us to take the time to relax and enjoy our vacation. Our guide was excellent, not only knowing the most likely places to see wildlife, but also providing a wealth of information along the way."
Arranged By Tamara Hoskyns-Abrahall
Mount Meru Game Lodge & Sanctuary
"Mount Meru Game Lodge & Sanctuary review"
1 night
Arrived
28 Jun 2024
"We were only here for a short bit, but it was a good place to transition after landing and before beginning our Safari. The staff was friendly, accommodations and grounds nice."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Sightings report
Buffalo
1 sighting
Zebra
1 sighting
Olkeri Camp
"Olkeri Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
29 Jun 2024
"What a special place! The view from the lodge/dining area and our rooms was unreal! The tent was incredibly comfortable and we appreciated the option to have laundry done here.
The only "negative" was the condition of the road... while this is not in your control, it was a bit of a bummer as it did extend the long drive to/from Tarangire National Park."
The only "negative" was the condition of the road... while this is not in your control, it was a bit of a bummer as it did extend the long drive to/from Tarangire National Park."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Average
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
Many sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
10+ sightings
Giraffe
10+ sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Striped Hyena
1 sighting
Zebra
10+ sightings
Lake Manyara Safari
"Lake Manyara Safari review"
2 Jul 2024 • All-day excursion
Lake Manyara was our least favorite park. A number of the roads are no longer accessible as the lake has risen, so there is really only one road in and out left. This led to lots of traffic and not much to see along the way.
If I was booking a future trip, we would skip this park and spend another day at the Ngorongoro Crater.
If I was booking a future trip, we would skip this park and spend another day at the Ngorongoro Crater.
Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"
3 Jul 2024 • All-day excursion
We LOVED the Ngorongoro Crater and wish we could have spend more time here. It was amazing to see giant herds of so many different types of animals, lions feeding on a fresh kill, and being lucky enough to spot rhino's too!
Olmara Camp
"Olmara Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
4 Jul 2024
"What a special place! This camp was pure luxury. The tents were beyond anything we'd imagine and the food was AMAZING! All the staff were warm, friendly, and went above and beyond.
Unfortunately there were a number of controlled 'cold' burns during our time here which led to a large amount of smoke in the area. This was a bit of a bummer as it affected visibility and was a bit irritating to the eyes and lungs, but isn't something controllable by the camp or staff."
Unfortunately there were a number of controlled 'cold' burns during our time here which led to a large amount of smoke in the area. This was a bit of a bummer as it affected visibility and was a bit irritating to the eyes and lungs, but isn't something controllable by the camp or staff."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
10+ sightings
Cheetah
2 sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
4 sightings
Giraffe
10+ sightings
Hippo
10+ sightings
Lion
10+ sightings
Striped Hyena
6 sightings
Wildebeest
10+ sightings
Zebra
10+ sightings