Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs R from Ashbourne
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
4
Excursions taken
0
Our October 2017 trip
Kenya and 1 other country between 13 Oct 2017 and 25 Oct 2017
"Very enjoyable trip combining a safari in two contrasting areas of Kenya (Samburu and Mara Naboisho) with a beach holiday in Zanzibar. it was a particular pleasure that we were not bothered by mosquitoes.
Expert Africa's recommendations and organisation were spot on."
Expert Africa's recommendations and organisation were spot on."
Arranged By Richard Trillo
Eka Hotel
"Convenienty situated, amidst busy roads"
1 night
Arrived
13 Oct 2017
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Elephant Bedroom
"Lovely riverside location"
3 nights
Arrived
14 Oct 2017
"Accommodation good, beds rather firm. Plunge pool appreciated.
Peaceful with animals very close, including elephant! Lovely outlook over river.
Guided by Anthony, an affable young man with very good English. Lovely sightings of a caracal (cat family) and greater kudu. Would have liked the option of a longer morning safari with a picnic breakfast."
Peaceful with animals very close, including elephant! Lovely outlook over river.
Guided by Anthony, an affable young man with very good English. Lovely sightings of a caracal (cat family) and greater kudu. Would have liked the option of a longer morning safari with a picnic breakfast."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Naboisho Camp
"Outstanding bush camp"
4 nights
Arrived
17 Oct 2017
"Excellent standard of accommodation and food.
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Sammy, a top class guide and driver.
Day trip to Masai Mara national park an unforgettable experience. Saw ten cheetahs, including the 'five musketeers' and Malaika with two mature cubs making a kill. Bird life prolific.
The cultural visit to a local village turned out to be a visit to a homestead which was interesting in itself but it was not at all clear how the family had benefited or would benefit from the payments.. There needs to be more information and clarification about this activity."
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Sammy, a top class guide and driver.
Day trip to Masai Mara national park an unforgettable experience. Saw ten cheetahs, including the 'five musketeers' and Malaika with two mature cubs making a kill. Bird life prolific.
The cultural visit to a local village turned out to be a visit to a homestead which was interesting in itself but it was not at all clear how the family had benefited or would benefit from the payments.. There needs to be more information and clarification about this activity."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Feedback response
We're delighted this stay at Naboisho Camp was such a success, with outstanding wildlife sightings. We agree that more information should be provided about village visits. Payments do indeed go direct to the homestead, but we are talking to the owners of Naboisho Camp about ensuring driver-guides are fully engaged with the visit and about providing extra information to accompany it.
East Africa Manager
Pongwe Beach Hotel
"Idyllic beach stay"
4 nights
Arrived
21 Oct 2017
"Beautiful location, quite a distance if you want to visit island attractions but ideal for those, like us, wanting to relax and take in the stunning views.
Staff very accommodating and welcoming."
Staff very accommodating and welcoming."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Bathroom area was open to the bedroom i.e. not self-contained and toilet cubicle had a frosted glass door. No blackout curtains.
Food ok.
Staff pleasant."