Travel reviews by Mr D & Ms G from London
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
3
Countries visited
3
Lodges stayed in
9
Excursions taken
0
Zambia July 2018
Zambia between 20 Jul 2018 and 31 Jul 2018
No changes of plan and no further hiccoughs meant that we had a wonderful holiday in south Luangwa. This was our 2nd trip and we enjoyed it even more than the first.
Our 3 camps were in a similar area, being on either side of the river, but as each game drive is different and covers different areas around each camp, the similar location didn’t matter at all. In fact we were thrilled to finally see a wild dog pack whilst at our 3rd camp, although the dogs were very close to our 1st camp but we hadn’t managed to find them there. As always on safari, expect the unexpected!"
Arranged By Claire Scott

Kaingo Camp
"Kaingo Camp review"

Elephant
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
10+ sightings

Leopard
8 sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

Wildebeest
Many sightings

Zebra
Many sightings

Tena Tena
"Tena Tena revisited"
Our guide Julias also remembered us from before and he was a great guy, excellent guide and lots of laughs on safari.
Service was good though we thought the food wasn’t quite as good as it might have been."

Buffalo
Many sightings

Elephant
10+ sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
10+ sightings

Leopard
Many sightings

Lion
Many sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

Zebra
10+ sightings

Mchenja Bushcamp
"Mchenja Bushcamp review"
Our guide John was knowledgeable, great sense of humour and a delight to be with.
The only point we have to raise is the lack of animal and bird check lists. This is particularly relevant as you have asked us to detail sightings. But the staff were very helpful and accommodating in every other aspect."

Buffalo
Many sightings

Elephant
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
10+ sightings

Leopard
10+ sightings

Lion
Many sightings

Spotted Hyena
10+ sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
Many sightings
My Apr 2015 trip
Tanzania between 17 Apr 2015 and 28 Apr 2015
Arranged By Claire Scott

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
"Ngorongoro Crater Lodge review"
Although most guests stay just two nights here, we would have preferred to stay for three nights and perhaps go on a walking safari and have some time to relax.
A splendid location which sadly we were not able to appreciate fully, even though we did manage three trips into the crater itself."

Namiri Plains Camp
"Namiri Plains Camp review"

Klein's Camp
"Kleins Camp review"
Zambia and Malawi trip August 2010
Zambia and 1 other country between 5 Aug 2010 and 15 Aug 2010
We were surprised at the quality of the service with SA airlines and the only small criticism was that we were not met very efficiently at Lilongwe airport on our arrival from Mfui. I went chasing around the airport asking for Robin Popes representatives to be told by actual driver that someone should have told us where he was. But after this hiccough, he was very amenable and indeed drove us perfectly to Pumulani. So, perhaps, this was just a misunderstanding at the airport.
Overall, we had a wonderful time, thank you"
Arranged By Claire Scott

Nsefu
"Nsefu review"
Also, breakfast by the waterside was indeed magical, but it was totally spoilt by the wasps around the jam pots etc and so had to be eaten at speed whilst fending off the wasps. Maybe another system could be found to eliminate this problem."

Tena Tena
"Tena Tena review"
Everyone in this camp seemed to work as a team and made us, the guests, feel part of that team"

Pumulani
"Pumulani review"
The village visit was a memorable experience, being a real village, not one set up for tourists and the dhow trip was lovely, even with extreme winds!
The accommodation in the spacious and well equipped bungalows was outstanding"
The camp was run very efficiently and we much enjoyed the pre dinner drinks in the main area with the other guests.
We had a surprise brunch one day on the river bank with a full ‘African ‘ breakfast. A very nice treat."