Our flight to Sand Rivers was diverted to Beho Beho because of problems with the air strip, but it turned out to be a bonus because Edson our guide had located a pride of lions devouring a zebra which he took us to see on the way to the lodge - it was a great introduction to the Sands River Area. The different environments, lakes, river, bush and marsh ensure a great variety of birds and animals and Sands River provide a great variety of ways to see and enjoy them which are really well organised. Won't say too much it will spoil the surprise!. Edson was a great guide, excellent driver, boatman and spotter who greatly added to our enjoyment of the holiday and kept us safe.
Drifting through the Stigler gorge was lovely -so peaceful - it would be a great shame if this part of the river trip was stopped - hopefully Sands River can come to some arrangement with their neighbours.
Early morning tea and coffee was a nice touch, especially if you were having a late breakfast.
If you go into the hot springs make sure you drink as soon as you come out otherwise you may feel a bit queer.
In summary Sands River is a great place difficult to sum up in words - much more effective than wrinkle cream!!!
DW - August 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Serengeti & Loliondo
We ADORED our stay in Northern Tanzania. Loliondo was total bliss, fabulously caring camp staff, wonderful tents, exciting night and day walks, night drive, interesting visit to the boma. Chedi, our guide, was fantastic and we really enjoyed having him around. The Serengeti camp was wonderful as well. Again, great staff, loved being by the river and game viewing from the tent, listening to lions roaring as we had dinner and while we fell asleep. Amazing sunrises, sunsets; we were lucky enough to see the wildebeest hordes crossing the Mara which is a sight I shall never ever forget - what an experience that was!
The children and my father adored it as much as Ant and I did. All were enthused from the moment we got up in the morning (and 6am starts are hard for teenagers!) until we fell into bed at 9.30pm. They were so enthusiastic about the people we met, the Nomad staff who became their friends, the amazing array of animals we saw and ticked off in the book on Tanzania we brought with us. Chedi was fantastic with them. My father was looked after so well by all the Nomad staff who delighted in calling him Babu - and he managed to do all the walks, driving etc with no problems and loved every single minute. The food in the camps was wonderful and I managed a visit to the "kitchen" at Loliondo and had a nice chat with the lovely Nelson and his colleagues too.
Saying goodbye to Chedi and leaving the Serengeti was really sad - I have to admit to shedding a few tears secretly once we got into the plane at Kleins airstrip!
AW - August 2009
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