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Travel reviews by Lola from Canada

Review Distribution

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Total number of trips

3

Countries visited

2

Lodges stayed in

5

Excursions taken

3

My Jan 2023 trip

Rwanda between 11 Jan 2023 and 19 Jan 2023

Trip rating: Excellent
"Amazing trip! I would highly recommend.

Unlike many of the other safari destinations however, this one benefits from a little more planning and insight."

Arranged By Lyndsey Marris


Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

"Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge review"

4 nights Arrived 14 Jan 2023
"Beautiful lodge, great service and very friendly and accommodating staff. Be prepared for stairs though!

Staff and management went out of their way to make sure my needs were met and I enjoyed my stay. I loved having a fire in my room when I returned in the afternoon. Also great having a soaking tub after a tough hike.

The main lodge has lots of different areas to hang out and enjoy the surroundings. You can always find a quiet nook for yourself. My hiking boots never looked better than when they whisked them away and cleaned them after my trek."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Golden Monkey Trekking

Golden Monkey Trekking

"Golden Monkey Trekking review"

15 Jan 2023 • Morning excursion

Very unique setting in which to see these monkeys.

On my trek they were not out in the open where apparently, they usually are. They were deeper in the thick of the bamboo forest which made for difficult photos, but very interesting viewing.

Gorgeous primates and quite relaxed–but always moving.
Excellent
Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla Trekking Safari

"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"

16 Jan 2023 • Morning excursion

I was very happy to have two treks with a day off in between–especially as the first hike was very difficult! Having a porter was a Godsend and I highly recommend you hire one.

Both of my sightings were deeper in the bush where it was a little tougher to see, but you really felt like you were in the gorillas environment. Rangers were very knowledgeable and aware of the pace of the different group members, which they managed well.

As someone who is well travelled on safaris and has had amazing encounters with wildlife, this was my first gorilla experience and it was absolutely brilliant! So very different from anything else I have done.
Excellent
Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla Trekking Safari

"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"

18 Jan 2023 • Morning excursion

Excellent

My Sep 2022 trip

Kenya between 18 Sep 2022 and 26 Sep 2022

Trip rating: Excellent
"Overall great trip north. I would highly recommend."

Arranged By Richard Trillo


Sarara

Sarara

"Sarara review"

5 nights Arrived 21 Sep 2022
"Wonderful place to relax. Beautiful views from both the room and the main area. The pool is wonderful for a dip to cool off…and also sometimes serves as a water dish to elephants! The drought is very difficult right now in Namunyak which is difficult to see. Wildlife sightings were minimal as many of the animals have moved up into the mountains. But wonderful reticulated giraffe sightings as well as elephants. A visit to Reteti Elephant orphanage is a MUST. As is a visit to the singing wells. I will be going back!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Reteti Elephant Orphanage visit

Reteti Elephant Orphanage visit

"Reteti Elephant Orphanage visit review"

22 Sep 2022 • Morning excursion

A must to visit. I was there for a 9 am and a late afternoon. The morning there was a little more activity. The late day I had the viewing to myself. The caregivers are passionate about their work and will explain absolutely everything about the care the elephants receive. It was also wonderful to see so many women working here!
Excellent

My Nov 2021 trip

Kenya between 2 Nov 2021 and 14 Nov 2021

Trip rating: Excellent
"Great trip.

Very good game viewing all around. Well run camps with amazing guides.

That's what it is all about."

Arranged By Richard Trillo


Kicheche Mara

Kicheche Mara

"Kicheche Mara review"

4 nights Arrived 2 Nov 2021
"Always brilliant game viewing in Mara North-this time was no exception."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Kicheche Bush Camp

Kicheche Bush Camp

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 6 Nov 2021
"Great camp. Great guides.

I do miss the old classic breakfasts Kicheche used to serve.

Things are a little more "fancy" now. :-)"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Kicheche Valley

Kicheche Valley

"Kicheche Valley review"

4 nights Arrived 10 Nov 2021
"Fabulous camp in Naboisho, which for me is the most beautiful of the 3 conservancies I regularly visit.

Game is not always as prolific as with Olare and Mara North, but we had great cheetah sightings, good lion and some wonderful elegies at sunset, so no complaints.

The conservancy was in dire need of rain."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent

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