Travel reviews by Dusky sunbird from UK

"It was lovely to be greeted with a delicious cool fruit punch. A restful base with large comfortable rooms and nice outdoor shower - just what the doctor ordered after a long night flight and connecting flight to Maun. T

he walking trail around their game-park is a safe and gentle introduction to Africa, especially good for the younger ones in our party (ages 8 and 11). Friendly obliging owners and good food. Recommended."

"I cannot praise this camp enough. If you are prepared to forgo some of the more modern luxuries for a comfortable (the hot water bottles were appreciated!) and genuinely authentic African experience, exclusive to yourselves, then do not hesitate to book here.

We were a mixed party of ages 8 - 51 years, and it was perfect for our requirements. Grant was great with adults and kids alike - and if your party is large enough (ours was 8 persons) then you get his mother Daphne thrown in for free! They are both genuine, funny, warm and friendly people with a wealth of knowledge and some stirring tales of life in the bush - no standing on ceremony here.

The camp location was great, in trees just back from the river, popular with elephant (and hippo the first night). Apart from game drives (highlights - leopard in the grass, also following a lion padding down the road in the moonlight), enjoyed the mokoro trip and fishing (catch had for lunch!). Not so sure about the elephant and hippo charges though (not at the same time!).

A magical fascinating experience, every day was different - recommended for all ages but especially good for families."

"The Linyanti River below now has water for the first time since 1980 I believe. This has transformed the plain below to a mixture of river and marsh, with lots of reeds. Hippos are much in evidence, we saw a croc too, and it is now great for birdlife of all types.

But whereas before I guess one of the main attractions was sitting on your terrace above the plain viewing the animals, this no longer applies. And because water is everywhere now, the animals can drink anywhere and are no longer concentrated in a few spots even on the river bank.

In the bush and trees back from the river there is still good game viewing though.

The camp, in terms of staff, service and comfort, is very good (except the thermostat on the shower was particularly sensitive!). In recognition of the situation described above, our guide (Anthony - excellent) took us on a full day game drive down to Savuti, which was great and much appreciated as above and beyond his call of duty - almost our last sighting was a leopard! This was a long day though and may not suit everyone.

As the river situation is changing at the moment I'd recommend checking the latest situation with Expert Africa."