Travel reviews by gill from United Kingdom
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
4
Excursions taken
0
Our Best African Safari To Date
Tanzania between 31 Oct 2009 and 13 Nov 2009
"We have been on a few safaris in various African Countries and without a doubt this was the best we have done.
From the initial enquiry to Claire, through to the very efficient transfers from airports to camps. It was very well organised. Thank you.
All 3 camps came up to our expectations because you had given us all the correct and relevant information.
The wildlife watching, which was principally our aim, was very very good in Selous. Obviously in Ruaha a lot of the large game had gone to find the earlier rain in the hills, but we saw so much more variety because of the rain.
So, a very big thank you to Expert Africa. We will hopefully be back for more safari experiences (when we have saved up again !!!)"
From the initial enquiry to Claire, through to the very efficient transfers from airports to camps. It was very well organised. Thank you.
All 3 camps came up to our expectations because you had given us all the correct and relevant information.
The wildlife watching, which was principally our aim, was very very good in Selous. Obviously in Ruaha a lot of the large game had gone to find the earlier rain in the hills, but we saw so much more variety because of the rain.
So, a very big thank you to Expert Africa. We will hopefully be back for more safari experiences (when we have saved up again !!!)"
Arranged By Claire Scott
Lake Manze Adventure Camp
"Wonderful Safari at Lake Manze"
4 nights
Arrived
1 Nov 2009
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Impala Camp
"The Best Time Ever at Impala Camp"
3 nights
Arrived
5 Nov 2009
"Before we left Selous Impala Camp we told Barbara that for an overall experience of a camp, location, service, food, staff, guides, wildlife, activities and everything else that goes towards a perfect African Safari............ Selous Impala Camp was the very best we have ever experienced.
The whole package was perfection. Our guide was second to none and went out of his way to let us experience so much diversity in that area.
The boat trip with Gerrard was excellent too. We were overwhelmed by the diversity of bird life in the Selous.
The highlight at Impala Camp was sitting eating breakfast in the bush and across the lake was a lioness chasing a zebra !!
What more can we say ?!"
The whole package was perfection. Our guide was second to none and went out of his way to let us experience so much diversity in that area.
The boat trip with Gerrard was excellent too. We were overwhelmed by the diversity of bird life in the Selous.
The highlight at Impala Camp was sitting eating breakfast in the bush and across the lake was a lioness chasing a zebra !!
What more can we say ?!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Mdonya Old River Camp - Tanzania (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"The Rain at Mdonya"
4 nights
Arrived
8 Nov 2009
"The rain came a month earlier than usual and we saw the transformation to "green" in just a few days. It was magical.......... we even saw the very first trickle of water flow down the Mdonya river.
Our guide and driver were excellent and we had very good days out with them. With very good lunches in the bush.
It was great to meet Sylvia because her passion for Tanzania was so evident and again we learnt a great deal about the wildlife and its environment. And because of the rain we so lots of "small game" that we had never seen before............ scorpions, insects, crickets, beetles, turtle, tortoise etc etc ............ brilliant !
The camp was very quiet when we were there, which led to a real bush experience.
We have to have two highlights here ! Which would have to be the first water in the river bed and not just one, but two lion kills !!"
Our guide and driver were excellent and we had very good days out with them. With very good lunches in the bush.
It was great to meet Sylvia because her passion for Tanzania was so evident and again we learnt a great deal about the wildlife and its environment. And because of the rain we so lots of "small game" that we had never seen before............ scorpions, insects, crickets, beetles, turtle, tortoise etc etc ............ brilliant !
The camp was very quiet when we were there, which led to a real bush experience.
We have to have two highlights here ! Which would have to be the first water in the river bed and not just one, but two lion kills !!"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Southern Sun Dar
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review"
1 night
Arrived
12 Nov 2009
"We had a small problem with the service at our evening meal but we sorted it out so they are aware of it."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Average
Service
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Our original guide had to leave us on the last day, for a hospital appointment, and our replacement was unfortunately not of the same standard. We did discuss this with Richard, so he is aware of it.
The boat safari with Elton was extremely interesting and rewarding because he was so enthusiastic about the birds.
All the staff were friendly and very welcoming. With Richard being a wonderful host.
The game drives were very good, with so much to see and watch. The highlight being the Wild Dogs trotting up the track in front of our vehicle and the 6 pups having a "game" with a warthog !!"