Travel reviews by Jenny from Faversham
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
3
Countries visited
4
Lodges stayed in
12
Excursions taken
7
My Jan 2023 trip
Kenya between 10 Jan 2023 and 20 Jan 2023
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Arranged By Claire Scott

Four Points Nairobi Airport
"Four Points Nairobi Airport review"

Laikipia Wilderness
"Laikipia Wilderness review"

Buffalo
Many sightings

Elephant
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
Many sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Striped Hyena
Many sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Zebra
Many sightings

Kinondo Kwetu
"Kinondo Kwetu review"
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."
A wonderful and memorable trip
Tanzania and 2 other countries between 4 Sep 2022 and 17 Sep 2022
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 review"
The room was fine (clean, spacious, bottled water, etc), but I wouldn't really expect to rate airport hotels higher than average."

Dunia Camp
"A unique and first rate experience 0000"
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."

Buffalo
Many sightings

Cheetah
Many sightings

Elephant
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
Many sightings

Leopard
Many sightings

Lion
Many sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

Namiri Plains Camp
"Another wonderful stay at Namiri"
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!"

Buffalo
Many sightings

Cheetah
Many sightings

Elephant
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Many sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
Many sightings

Mnemba Island Lodge
"Idyllic"
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."

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
"Zanzibar Palace Hotel review"
My room (a luxury room) was very small and I would recommend going for a larger room or a suite."

Stone Town Discovery Tour
"Stone Town Discovery Tour review"
16 Sep 2022 • All-day excursion
Answered all my questions and more besides.
I would recommend a guide to give insight and humour beyond the written word.
My Sep 2018 trip
Rwanda and 1 other country between 25 Sep 2018 and 4 Oct 2018
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
"Very beautiful, a perfect spot."
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."

Mountain Gorilla
10+ sightings

Kigali Tour and Genocide Memorial Visit
"City & Genocide Memorial Tour review"
25 Sep 2018 • All-day excursion
It was interesting to hear from Safari, and to have him answer my questions.

Golden Monkey Trekking
"a good pre-gorilla trip"
26 Sep 2018 • Morning excursion

Canoeing in Rwanda
"A moment of calm, highly recommended "
26 Sep 2018 • All-day excursion

Gorilla Trekking Safari
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
27 Sep 2018 • Morning excursion

Mount Bisoke Trek
"Mount Bisoke Trek review"
28 Sep 2018 • All-day excursion

Kigali Serena Hotel
"Kigali Serena Hotel review"
If I visit again and need a similar overnight stay I would head to Heaven."

Gorilla Trekking Safari
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
29 Sep 2018 • Morning excursion

Namiri Plains Camp
"Namiri Plains Camp review"

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
Many sightings

Elephant
2 sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
Many sightings

Airport Planet Lodge