Travel reviews by JnL from Toronto
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
2
Excursions taken
1
My May 2022 trip
Zimbabwe between 4 May 2022 and 11 May 2022
"Overall it was a wonderful experience.
Claire steered us well in picking Ilala and Davisons...we were welcomed everywhere, particularly after a tough couple of years. We heard from other travellers of their experiences at other areas, and certainly we would like to explore these in due course."
Claire steered us well in picking Ilala and Davisons...we were welcomed everywhere, particularly after a tough couple of years. We heard from other travellers of their experiences at other areas, and certainly we would like to explore these in due course."
Arranged By Claire Scott
Ilala Lodge
"A wonderful stay"
3 nights
Arrived
4 May 2022
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Sightings report
Elephant
1 sighting
Ra-Ikane River Cruise
"Ra-Ikane River Cruise review"
5 May 2022 • Afternoon excursion
Very professional.
Our guide certainly knew his way along the river, and we were able to see a wide variety of wildlife while his colleague took care of the bar and snacks.
Capped with a gorgeous sunset, a wonderful way to spend an evening!!
Our guide certainly knew his way along the river, and we were able to see a wide variety of wildlife while his colleague took care of the bar and snacks.
Capped with a gorgeous sunset, a wonderful way to spend an evening!!
Davison's Camp
"Davison's Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
7 May 2022
"Very comfortable, very professional. Excellent guide.
The waterhole experience was disappointing compared to other camps that we have visited...the large natural hole was too far away to see much, and there was a small concrete hole nearer which were visited by some elephants and baboons. The location of the camp meant a long bumpy drive just to get to an area where we could see wildlife, and often the pickings were rather slim. That said, we had a wonderful view of lions and their cubs, and even followed a leopard along the track.
Only comment about accommodation was the location of the toilet within the tent which afforded absolutely no privacy. There was a separate toilet location next to the main building, but of course one is restricted to one's tent during the dark hours."
The waterhole experience was disappointing compared to other camps that we have visited...the large natural hole was too far away to see much, and there was a small concrete hole nearer which were visited by some elephants and baboons. The location of the camp meant a long bumpy drive just to get to an area where we could see wildlife, and often the pickings were rather slim. That said, we had a wonderful view of lions and their cubs, and even followed a leopard along the track.
Only comment about accommodation was the location of the toilet within the tent which afforded absolutely no privacy. There was a separate toilet location next to the main building, but of course one is restricted to one's tent during the dark hours."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Sightings report
Buffalo
3 sightings
Elephant
7 sightings
Giraffe
2 sightings
Hippo
2 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
2 sightings
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Sable antelope
2 sightings
Wildebeest
3 sightings
Zebra
6 sightings
The fact that it is the closest hotel to Vic Falls was a bonus."