Travel reviews by Lola from Canada
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
4
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
8
Excursions taken
4
Feb 2023
Kenya between 17 Feb 2023 and 9 Mar 2023
Wish the wallet and package had arrived sooner.
But overall very happy and loved meeting Richard! A bonus. 😊
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Perhaps just earlier mailing of final paperwork."
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Arranged By Richard Trillo
Tamarind Tree Hotel
"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"
Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
25 Feb 2023 • Morning excursion
Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit
"Nairobi Elephant Orphanage visit review"
25 Feb 2023 • Afternoon excursion
Great information and wonderful interaction.
Kicheche Bush Camp
"Kicheche Bush Camp review"
The front end staff are always there when you need them - Kennedy and Abraham were big favourites."
Balloon flight over the Mara
"Balloon flight over the Mara review"
28 Feb 2023 • Morning excursion
Kicheche Mara
"Kicheche Mara review"
Once again, the radio use in the trucks was a complete distraction. I must have asked to have it turned down at least 10 times. It is by far the worst camp I have been to in this regard. Constant noise. Why not get headsets for the guides who like to be on the radio a lot?
Andrew is doing a great job with the camp. It looks better than it ever has-albeit large. But he is carving out lots of small spaces for folks to hang out. The new tents will be a great addition."
East Africa Manager
Buffalo
Many sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
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
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"
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."
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
Room smell problem, tv didn’t work, phone didn’t work… Also-Sunday is family day at the hotel and it is absolutely packed with locals for brunch and swimming.
They did fix the issues as they came up. The staff are really quite helpful. I just think my room was possessed."