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Travel reviews by Jenny from Faversham

Review Distribution

Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Terrible

Total number of trips

4

Countries visited

4

Lodges stayed in

17

Excursions taken

7

My Jan 2024 trip

Tanzania and 2 other countries between 29 Jan 2024 and 13 Feb 2024

Trip rating: Excellent
"Another great trip, thank you very much. I am mostly clear about what sort of trip I am after but find it very useful to be able to bounce ideas and get further information and guidance from Expert Africa.

I greatly appreciate the end to end service that Expert Africa provides, which takes away any little worries concerning travel arrangements.

The 'meet and greet' service and the use of a hotel room between flight connections is a particularly welcome feature."

Arranged By Lyndsey Marris


Four Points Nairobi Airport

Four Points Nairobi Airport

"Four Points Nairobi Airport review"

1 night Arrived 29 Jan 2024
"As an airport hotel Four Points is very good.

The shuttle runs regularly, the meet and greet at the airport efficient and friendly and the breakfast is plentiful and tasty."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Food
Good
Rooms
Good
Fundu Lagoon

Fundu Lagoon

"Fundu Lagoon review"

5 nights Arrived 30 Jan 2024
"What's not to love?! My 'cottage' was on the beach, with it's own plunge/tiny swimming pool (which was sublime in the heat) and outdoor seating area and sun-loungers. Unlike many places that promise easy access to the sea when the tide is out, Fundu Lagoon actually delivers by way of a long wooden pier/jetty structure.

Activities were easy to organise and reasonably priced. I would heartily recommend Misali island even if you don't fancy any of the activities - it's a lovely spot to swim, wander or simply relax with a book.

The bar on the pier is a lovely spot for sundowners and nibbles. The BBQ on the beach was very tasty and the lobster superb. The staff are super friendly and kindly organised a sail in an ngalawa (a highpoint) even though it wasn't on their list of activities. It's a bit of a trek to get there, but the slightly longer journey is worth the effort.

Overall, the atmosphere was calm and relaxing with activities on tap as and when they take your fancy."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

"Zanzibar Palace Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 4 Feb 2024
"A quirky hotel in an historically interesting building and in a good location. The receptionist was very kind and helpful.

I have stayed twice and the larger rooms are certainly worth it."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Good
Rooms
Good
Dunia Camp

Dunia Camp

"Dunia Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 5 Feb 2024
"My second visit to Dunia and thoroughly enjoyable once again.

There is no doubt that the all women staff team adds an extra sparkle to the experience. In early February, when I visited, the chances of seeing big cats at Dunia is slim (I think I am correct in saying that). We did, however see two leopards on my first full day.

There may be the temptation to travel long distances in the hope of finding lion or cheetah. My recommendation would be to stay local to the camp and enjoy the richness of the area and available game."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Namiri Plains Camp

Namiri Plains Camp

"Namiri Plains Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 8 Feb 2024
"My third visit and I am already planning a return! I come for cheetah and haven't been disappointed.

I was delighted that my request for a certain guide was met. Being more remote than many other camps means there are fewer vehicles. Most of the time we were one vehicle on our own, sometimes joined by one or two others. It is a privilege to experience ethical guiding.

The 'tents' are spacious and comfortable, the food tasty and varied, and staff friendly and attentive."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent

My Jan 2023 trip

Kenya between 10 Jan 2023 and 20 Jan 2023

Trip rating: Excellent
"Another great trip, thank you Expert Africa. A seamless experience. High quality and comfortable accommodation and delicious food. Lots of highlights, the main ones being a black leopard, wild swimming in the bush, finding a wild dog (albeit in the far distance), and sailing an ngalaw."

Feedback response

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I can’t think of anything and will certainly be booking with you again. Thank you.

Arranged By Claire Scott


Four Points Nairobi Airport

Four Points Nairobi Airport

"Four Points Nairobi Airport review"

1 night Arrived 10 Jan 2023
"A relaxing and comfortable stay in a large international / chain hotel. Good breakfast."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Food
Good
Rooms
Good
Laikipia Wilderness

Laikipia Wilderness

"Laikipia Wilderness review"

4 nights Arrived 11 Jan 2023
"A small, relaxed and friendly camp, cheerful and helpful staff. Great food. Really good to have options - wild swimming, fishing, walking etc. Beautiful swing-seat located on a rocky outcrop above the camp. Saw the beautiful black leopard three times. Such an unexpected treat."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Kinondo Kwetu

Kinondo Kwetu

"Kinondo Kwetu review"

4 nights Arrived 15 Jan 2023
"Relaxed, comfortable, easy and beautiful. Friendly and helpful staff, great food and cocktails. Sailed three times on an ngalawa, which I would heartily recommend.

My one less favorable comment is the limited access to swimming in the sea due to extensive dead coral. There is a walkway but the shallowness of the waters means it’s a long walk out for a swim at most points of the tide. This wouldn’t stop me from returning, but I would take it into consideration."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good

A wonderful and memorable trip

Tanzania and 2 other countries between 4 Sep 2022 and 17 Sep 2022

Trip rating: Excellent
"I planned my trip two years ago, then COVID struck and I needed to defer.

I was returning to one camp, Namiri, now a lodge - all other destinations were new. The standard of guiding was excellent and I was thrilled by the number and quality of animal sightings. Spending time on Mnemba Island was a perfect and relaxing interlude before ending in Stone Town. Overall, the experience was remarkable, wonderful.

Some of the airstrip transfers were a tad chaotic, but my luggage and I arrived as planned on each occasion. The meet and greet at Kilimanjaro was great and made for a totally stress free experience.

Thank you Expert Africa, and Lyndsey, in particular."

Arranged By Lyndsey Marris


Four Points Nairobi Airport

Four Points Nairobi Airport

"Four Points Nairobi Airport review"

1 night Arrived 4 Sep 2022
"Unfortunately, my booking seemed to have been cancelled so I had to wait around 20 minutes for it to be sorted, with little information forthcoming. I know 20 minutes isn't long - but it felt so after a long flight!

The room was fine (clean, spacious, bottled water, etc), but I wouldn't really expect to rate airport hotels higher than average."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Dunia Camp

Dunia Camp

"A unique and first rate experience 0000"

2 nights Arrived 5 Sep 2022
"I selected Dunia Camp largely because I wanted to support the idea of a camp run by women. The safari experience was the same high quality as I have previously experienced from Asilia - the guiding, accommodation, food and overall service was first rate; staff were friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble.

The 'feel' of the camp was, however, different - possibly amplified by my being a solo female traveller. The welcome was exceptionally warm, and the women were charming and great fun. I was asked if I wanted company during the evening meal, in a way that was non-intrusive and friendly. There was a lot of laughter and gentle teasing both ways. I don't think I have ever slept in such a comfortable bed!

My guide, Laila correctly anticipated animal behaviour, which meant I got some great sightings.

A camp run only by women begs the question, is it better or worse that a camp run only by men or by men and women together. It is neither better nor worse, but it does have a different feel - in a very positive way."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Namiri Plains Camp

Namiri Plains Camp

"Another wonderful stay at Namiri"

3 nights Arrived 7 Sep 2022
"This is my second stay at Namiri and my first experience of the new lodge. I missed the intimacy of the 'old' camp but enjoyed the new comforts!

The guiding, accommodation and food are first rate; the staff charming, friendly and helpful. There is nothing not to like or enjoy!

I went wishing to see cheetah and saw seven. My guide, Suleman correctly anticipated animal behaviour which meant I got some great sightings - including two cheetah bringing down a topi; he also has binocular vision!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Mnemba Island Lodge

Mnemba Island Lodge

"Idyllic"

5 nights Arrived 10 Sep 2022
"It really is as described: bare foot luxury.

White sand, turquoise ocean, delicious food, comfortable and spacious accommodation, and a great deal of pampering.

The snorkelling is excellent and if you are not a diver, I would recommend the introductory course."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

"Zanzibar Palace Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 15 Sep 2022
"A good location and, amidst the myriad windy streets, relatively easy to find.

My room (a luxury room) was very small and I would recommend going for a larger room or a suite."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Stone Town Discovery Tour

Stone Town Discovery Tour

"Stone Town Discovery Tour review"

16 Sep 2022 • All-day excursion

A very detailed and thorough introduction to Stone Town.

Answered all my questions and more besides.

I would recommend a guide to give insight and humour beyond the written word.
Excellent

My Sep 2018 trip

Rwanda and 1 other country between 25 Sep 2018 and 4 Oct 2018

Trip rating: Excellent
"I had high expectations, and I wasn't disappointed. Thank you very much for an amazing trip. End to end, all arrangements worked well. I felt by looked after without any of the 'package' feeling that sometimes comes with an organised trip. High quality throughout, and first rate guides and other staff.

I'm pleased I spent a couple of days in Kigali prior to being 'met' and would recommend the same to other travelers.

I will certainly recommend Expert Africa to others."

Arranged By Lyndsey Marris


Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

"Very beautiful, a perfect spot."

4 nights Arrived 25 Sep 2018
"I had a suite, which was spacious and comfortable, with great views over to Mount Bisoke. In the evening I could hear the villagers going about their business - children chattering, singing and drums. It was so beautiful in the early evening relaxing after the days exertions, with a glass of wine on my terrace. The food was excellent, and lots of it, with snacks and packed lunches if you weren't back at the lodge for lunch. I liked the personal dining - the group dining experience one often encounters can sometimes be a little tiring! The staff were helpful and charming, without being intrusive. I recommend the massage. Peter looked after me very well. All in all, a most wonderful stay.

While the 198 steps weren't not a problem for me, it's worth mentioning to guests who may not be as fit!

Below - I haven't commented on activities because these were arranged separately to the lodge."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Kigali Tour and Genocide Memorial Visit

Kigali Tour and Genocide Memorial Visit

"City & Genocide Memorial Tour review"

25 Sep 2018 • All-day excursion

I had already done a city tour by the time I met Safari, so we went straight to the genocide museum. The museum is very well done; the content is harrowing. The gardens are peaceful and encourage reflection.

It was interesting to hear from Safari, and to have him answer my questions.
Golden Monkey Trekking

Golden Monkey Trekking

"a good pre-gorilla trip"

26 Sep 2018 • Morning excursion

The walk to 'find' the monkeys was really enjoyable. We were a big group, but that didn't negatively impact either the walk or the monkey experience. The guides are informative and fun. I'm pleased I understood that hiring a porter is a good way of contributing to the local economy.
Excellent
Canoeing in Rwanda

Canoeing in Rwanda

"A moment of calm, highly recommended "

26 Sep 2018 • All-day excursion

There's a lot of dashing about, early starts and fitting everything in. This was a wonderful moment of calm, cruising down the river with yet another wonderful and very professional guide. It's interesting seeing life on the riverbank - men fishing, women washing clothes and working in the fields, and small boys having fun. I also spotted pied kingfishers, malachite kingfishers, sacred ibis and other birds. I would recommend this excursion.
Excellent
Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla Trekking Safari

"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"

27 Sep 2018 • Morning excursion

It's hard to describe just how wonderful an experience this was. I did two one hour visits and would recommend doing two. The walk to my first group was gentle, the second was rather more strenuous. There are plenty of helping hands though, including your porter, so most people of reasonable fitness will be fine. The guides are very knowledgable and experienced and although there were some 'naughty' adolescent gorillas who got too close, I never felt at risk. The guides also understand the magical moment for us tourists and offer help with photos and suggest the best places to stand. Sabyinyo silverback lodge provided gaiters and gloves, and you are offered a stick to help with the hike - take it. When you see the gorillas, don't spend all the time behind your camera lens! It really is worth concentrating on a few good photos and then simply enjoy the experience. An hour goes quickly, but is enough - for both the gorilla and us.
Excellent
Mount Bisoke Trek

Mount Bisoke Trek

"Mount Bisoke Trek review"

28 Sep 2018 • All-day excursion

It was hard to get a good understanding as to how challenging this hike might be as accounts are so varied. It wasn't especially muddy and there were no red ants (that I saw). But it's not the easy hike that some describe. The main thing to bear in mind is the altitude and how tough the last 30 minutes or so is - and I think Expert Africa should mention this when suggesting the trek. I'm a fit 59 year old and I thoroughly enjoyed the trek and would recommend it, but the last 15/30 minutes were very hard. My porter and the 'military' were great at helping and encouraging, and the guide was accurate in gauging how much longer it would take me to reach the top. As it happened, I managed to get up and down within the suggested 3 hours, including time at the top for lunch. I was the only hiker, and I think that made it easier for me as I wasn't having to keep up with fitter young things. It was a relatively cool day, which helped with the hike/altitude. The crater was shrouded in mist, but the wind ensured I got some good views of the crater lake.
Excellent
Kigali Serena Hotel

Kigali Serena Hotel

"Kigali Serena Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 29 Sep 2018
"It's a big international hotel of the type found all over the world, and served its purpose for an overnight stay between journies. Lovely hot shower and a comfortable bed.

If I visit again and need a similar overnight stay I would head to Heaven."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla Trekking Safari

"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"

29 Sep 2018 • Morning excursion

See previous entry
Excellent
Namiri Plains Camp

Namiri Plains Camp

"Namiri Plains Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 30 Sep 2018
"A first rate experience. The camp was comfortable, staff helpful and food delicious. The star of the show was the guide Patena who managed to locate animals as if by magic - the knowledge and skills of the guides never ceases to amaze. The hot water bottles for the morning drives were very welcome, and breakfast 'out' perfect. It's relatively remote location meant we saw few other vehicles, which was one of the things I wanted to avoid. I would heartily recommend and am keen to visit their women only staffed camp."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Airport Planet Lodge

Airport Planet Lodge

"Airport Planet Lodge review"

0 night Arrived 4 Oct 2018
"I wasn't certain about the need for this 'day stay' - a few hours in a hotel room between flights, but it worked extremely well. It gave me an opportunity to shower and refresh, having come from the very dusty Serengeti, before heading back to Nairobi. By comparison, sitting at the airport would have been a bad option! I had a tasty light lunch, recommended by the waiter, and all was smooth and straight forward."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent

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