Travel reviews by Charlie from DC
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
6
Excursions taken
1
My Sep 2024 trip
Tanzania between 24 Sep 2024 and 8 Oct 2024
"Our trip was a dream come true. It was clear from my first call to Expert Africa that you had a lot to offer.
You were smart listeners, patiently crafting a great trip that matched our best hopes."
You were smart listeners, patiently crafting a great trip that matched our best hopes."
Arranged By Tamara Hoskyns-Abrahall
Rivertrees Country Inn
"Rivertrees Country Inn review"
1 night
Arrived
25 Sep 2024
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Kuro Tarangire
"Kuro Tarangire review"
2 nights
Arrived
26 Sep 2024
"We were wide-eyed and astounded by the time we arrived at Kuro following our first game drive with Anafi, our guide and new friend. We loved the Kuro staff.
They are proud of sharing their Tanzania, and genuine in their desire to engage and have fun.
Kuro is a creative and wonder filled facility that captures comfort with a light footprint.
We loved the people and we loved the place!"
They are proud of sharing their Tanzania, and genuine in their desire to engage and have fun.
Kuro is a creative and wonder filled facility that captures comfort with a light footprint.
We loved the people and we loved the place!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Entamanu Ngorongoro
"Entamanu Ngorongoro review"
3 nights
Arrived
28 Sep 2024
"We had a good drive to camp, a wonderful welcoming, and a cozy and beautiful lodge and room.
The camp location is a big advantage for getting to the crater early and avoiding the afternoon crowds. We had a clear sunny drive down that was outstanding.
We had breakfast and lunch down in the crater, and spent a rainstorm pulled over watching lions frolic.
The staff were very smart and engaging, genuinely interested in our well-being, thoughts, and experiences.
The smiles are very good in Tanzania.
We loved the Entamanu family and home."
The camp location is a big advantage for getting to the crater early and avoiding the afternoon crowds. We had a clear sunny drive down that was outstanding.
We had breakfast and lunch down in the crater, and spent a rainstorm pulled over watching lions frolic.
The staff were very smart and engaging, genuinely interested in our well-being, thoughts, and experiences.
The smiles are very good in Tanzania.
We loved the Entamanu family and home."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
"Safari in Ngorongoro Crater review"
29 Sep 2024 • All-day excursion
We were happy to be on the way down early. The road is exciting, a bit dusty in dry weather.
The crater drive was fantastic. Anafi is very smart and was very excited to share all he knows. We were fortunate to have him with us.
We had breakfast and lunch in the crater. It is a unique experience not to be missed.
The crater drive was fantastic. Anafi is very smart and was very excited to share all he knows. We were fortunate to have him with us.
We had breakfast and lunch in the crater. It is a unique experience not to be missed.
Lamai Serengeti
"Lamai Serengeti review"
3 nights
Arrived
1 Oct 2024
"Another home run. What a setting. Our guide Pay introduced us to some of the animals and features of this magical place on the way to camp.
We were welcomed with smiles as big as the view!
The place is beautiful. Our room was beautiful.
The level of care and attention guests receive is extraordinary in every camp so far."
We were welcomed with smiles as big as the view!
The place is beautiful. Our room was beautiful.
The level of care and attention guests receive is extraordinary in every camp so far."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Sand Rivers Camp
"Sand Rivers Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
4 Oct 2024
"We had a great time at Sand Rivers. Hussein, our guide, gave us an expert's understanding of the sights and sounds at Nyerere Park.
We had a lot of fun with the staff and found the food to be especially good.
We had a hippo join us on the pool deck on his way to dinner.
The boat rides are extraordinary - a great addition to the line up of beautiful parks we visited."
We had a lot of fun with the staff and found the food to be especially good.
We had a hippo join us on the pool deck on his way to dinner.
The boat rides are extraordinary - a great addition to the line up of beautiful parks we visited."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Aura Suites (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Aura Suites review"
0 night
Arrived
7 Oct 2024
"Once there and settled the suite was good.
Dar is a shock after being out at the camps.
We enjoyed having time out of the airport."
Dar is a shock after being out at the camps.
We enjoyed having time out of the airport."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Rooms
Good
Facilities
Good
Service
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
We were there for a short time, but found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. It was a warm welcome."