Travel reviews by Lola from Canada
Review Distribution
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
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 review"

Mountain Gorilla
Many sightings

Golden Monkey Trekking
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
15 Jan 2023 • Morning excursion
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.

Gorilla Trekking Safari
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
16 Jan 2023 • Morning excursion
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.

Gorilla Trekking Safari
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
18 Jan 2023 • Morning excursion
My Sep 2022 trip
Kenya between 18 Sep 2022 and 26 Sep 2022
Arranged By Richard Trillo

Sarara
"Sarara review"

Elephant
Many sightings

Gerenuk
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Reteti Elephant Orphanage visit
"Reteti Elephant Orphanage visit review"
22 Sep 2022 • Morning excursion
My Nov 2021 trip
Kenya between 2 Nov 2021 and 14 Nov 2021
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 review"

Kicheche Bush Camp
"Kicheche Bush Camp review"
I do miss the old classic breakfasts Kicheche used to serve.
Things are a little more "fancy" now. :-)"

Buffalo
Many sightings

Cheetah
Many sightings

Eland
Many sightings

Elephant
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Hippo
Many sightings

Leopard
Many sightings

Lion
Many sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

Wildebeest
Many sightings

Zebra
Many sightings

Kicheche Valley
"Kicheche Valley review"
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."

Buffalo
Many sightings

Cheetah
Many sightings

Elephant
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Many sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

Wildebeest
Many sightings

Zebra
Many sightings
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."