Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs C from Carshalton
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
4
Excursions taken
0
My sep 2012 trip
Zambia between 30 Sep 2012 and 13 Oct 2012
"The trip was one of our best holidays ever. Zambia fulfilled all our expectations and more. The camps were fabulous and the game viewing must be some of the best in Africa.
The trip went without a hitch and all connections were carried out perfectly.
It would have been good to get information beforehand on how breakfast was to be handled at 8 Reedbuck as the staff did not seem to be sure.
The only really annoying thing was that we were told that our bags for Proflight could not have wheels so we spent £50 buying new bags only to find that about 90% of passengers on both flights were using bags with wheels despite the aircraft being full. This was very annoying as there were times when we had to carry our bags some distances while others used wheels.
I think Expert Africa need to question Proflight on their rules and ask why they do not adhere to them."
The trip went without a hitch and all connections were carried out perfectly.
It would have been good to get information beforehand on how breakfast was to be handled at 8 Reedbuck as the staff did not seem to be sure.
The only really annoying thing was that we were told that our bags for Proflight could not have wheels so we spent £50 buying new bags only to find that about 90% of passengers on both flights were using bags with wheels despite the aircraft being full. This was very annoying as there were times when we had to carry our bags some distances while others used wheels.
I think Expert Africa need to question Proflight on their rules and ask why they do not adhere to them."
Arranged By Claire Scott
Flatdogs Camp
"Fabulous Flatdogs"
3 nights
Arrived
1 Oct 2012
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Kaingo Camp
"Great Safaris at Kaingo"
4 nights
Arrived
4 Oct 2012
"The location of Kaingo was absolutely fabulous and the accommodation and facilities were brilliant. The safaris with Sylvester and Noel were outstanding although the lack of leopards was a little disappointing.
Issy was the perfect host and the staff were always happy and helpful.
The only criticisms we had were :-
That, although adequate, the food was not of the quality we expected from a five star camp.
The absence of fans in the bedroom made sleeping somewhat uncomfortable although we do appreciate the
limits of electrical power in the camp."
Issy was the perfect host and the staff were always happy and helpful.
The only criticisms we had were :-
That, although adequate, the food was not of the quality we expected from a five star camp.
The absence of fans in the bedroom made sleeping somewhat uncomfortable although we do appreciate the
limits of electrical power in the camp."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Average
Facilities
Excellent
Flatdogs Camp
"Fabulous Flatdogs"
4 nights
Arrived
8 Oct 2012
"As previous comments [Ed: see below.]"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Eight Reedbuck Hotel, Zambia (this camp has since closed)
"Nice stay"
1 night
Arrived
12 Oct 2012
"Very comfortable room.
It was such a shame that we could only have time for a continental breakfast in our room due to the early BA flight. It seemed a waste of booking bed and breakfast.
Very relaxing stop with a good evening meal. Some of the staff seemed to be new and not always sure what to do."
It was such a shame that we could only have time for a continental breakfast in our room due to the early BA flight. It seemed a waste of booking bed and breakfast.
Very relaxing stop with a good evening meal. Some of the staff seemed to be new and not always sure what to do."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
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Our thanks go to Malama and Edward for providing memorable safaris full of information and excitement.
All in all we could not fault Flatdogs."