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Travel reviews by A&L Polo from USA

Review Distribution

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Total number of trips

1

Countries visited

6

Lodges stayed in

9

Excursions taken

4

My Dec 2023 trip

Kenya and 5 other countries between 18 Dec 2023 and 7 Jan 2024

Trip rating: Excellent
"Overall our trip was excellent.

Looking back, perhaps the most wonderful thing was the feeling that someone was in control and we didn’t have to worry about anything.

It was wonderful. Thanks a lot!!!"

Arranged By Jessica Plumb


Mount Nelson Hotel

Mount Nelson Hotel

"Mount Nelson Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 18 Dec 2023
"Beautiful place with very helpful and friendly staff.

What we liked most was the overall atmosphere of the place.

It’s a bit of a pity that we got here at the very beginning of our safari route and not in the middle, when you want to relax and unwind in comfort and coziness."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Splash Camp

Splash Camp

"Splash Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 20 Dec 2023
"This is the place with the best game drives experience we've got during our trip.

Safari guide was just amazing both as a person and as a professional.

As for accommodation we would wish it to be a bit cleaner."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Ilala Lodge

Ilala Lodge

"Ilala Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 23 Dec 2023
"From one hand we spent a terrible night there since we couldn't sleep because of the night music from a nearby club.

From another hand we learned next morning how they are trying to fight this situation which is not depend on them and they also settled an issue with us by moving us to the sister hotel Palm River with with very quiet surroundings.

Regarding the location relative to the waterfall - it's perfect walking distance.

So, we would recommend to check about loud music if you sensitive for the matter and go there at weekend or holiday (as we did)."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Palm River Hotel

Palm River Hotel

"Palm River Hotel review"

1 night Arrived 24 Dec 2023
"Very nice and quiet place. Very convenient for river cruises."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Ra-Ikane River Cruise

Ra-Ikane River Cruise

"Ra-Ikane River Cruise review"

24 Dec 2023 • All-day excursion

We've been in sunset cruise and it was wonderful experience.

Hippos and crocodiles in the river, antelopes on the shore and beautiful sunset on the top of that.

Excellent!!!
Excellent
Four Points Nairobi Airport

Four Points Nairobi Airport

"Four Points Nairobi Airport review"

1 night Arrived 25 Dec 2023
"Conveniently located for overnight stay near airport with good international level of service - everything you can expect from Sheraton."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Tawi Lodge

Tawi Lodge

"Tawi Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 26 Dec 2023
"The lodge itself very good and almost clean. The staff is friendly and hospitable. The food is pretty good.

The best thing there is the view of Kilimanjaro mountain.

The worst thing there is the game drives in Amboseli National Park that is full of cars and the only traffic there is on the roads (off-road is not aloud). One cat that comes out to the road attracts two dozen cars filled with people. Formally we saw a lot of animals from a distance and some of them pretty close but in fact we didn’t enjoy it."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

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

Kicheche Bush Camp

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 29 Dec 2023
"This is the best camp we stay during our trip.

We have not encountered such a warm and sincerely friendly atmosphere as in this camp anywhere else.

This is absolutely amazing place from all the aspects."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Serengeti under Canvas

Serengeti under Canvas

"Serengeti under Canvas review"

3 nights Arrived 1 Jan 2024
"The camp is perfectly located in migration area with an active wild animals around especially lions.

The movement of the endless herd of wildebeests and zebras is mesmerizing. It was an amazing experience.

Unfortunately the camp itself disappointed us. It's poorly adapted to rainy cool weather. Food is mediocre. It is clear that the staff is trying to do everything in their power, but their capabilities are apparently limited.

We expected something better from "and beyond"."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Bishop's House

Bishop's House

"Bishop's House review"

3 nights Arrived 4 Jan 2024
"Beautiful small boutique hotel with a lot of personality and attentive, caring staff."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla Trekking Safari

"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"

5 Jan 2024 • Morning excursion

It is very, very interesting.
Excellent
Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla Trekking Safari

"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"

6 Jan 2024 • Morning excursion

The second visit to gorillas was pretty different and we were happy having two trekking in a row.
Excellent
Kigali Tour and Genocide Memorial Visit

Kigali Tour and Genocide Memorial Visit

"Kigali Tour and Genocide Memorial Visit review"

7 Jan 2024 • Afternoon excursion

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