Just a quick email to say thank you very much indeed for organising such a wonderful and seamless trip. They had a wonderful time and loved Sand Rivers - it was a real highlight and were pleased to see some excellent game. They thought that the lodge was "fantastically luxurious" and "everything was done to a really high quality". Please will you pass on our thanks to all those involved at Sand Rivers.
FF - September 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Serengeti Safari Camp - our all around favourite
First ...Nomad tented camp Ngorongoro highlands
The service and staff completely made this section of the camp , July is cold in the crater and a hard time to have a nice tented camp ,the weather was misty and cold but the staff were so eager to please and there was so much attention to the detail of the camp that the grahams voted the team by far the best that we encountered. They were very obviously proud of ther camp , very eager to please and made us feel welcome and at home . HUGE effort for Charlies birthday including cake , dancing and hairpaint ! Jairo was very easy to work with and did his best in every way the vehicle was very well thought out and comfortable for full day excursions . Packed lunches were excellent every day , great variety and beautifully presented. Meals were very very good as well. A suggestion would be some extra blankets or even duvets for this time of the year when in the highlands though I realise there are not many camps there.
GF - August 2009
The service and staff completely made this section of the camp , July is cold in the crater and a hard time to have a nice tented camp ,the weather was misty and cold but the staff were so eager to please and there was so much attention to the detail of the camp that the grahams voted the team by far the best that we encountered. They were very obviously proud of ther camp , very eager to please and made us feel welcome and at home . HUGE effort for Charlies birthday including cake , dancing and hairpaint ! Jairo was very easy to work with and did his best in every way the vehicle was very well thought out and comfortable for full day excursions . Packed lunches were excellent every day , great variety and beautifully presented. Meals were very very good as well. A suggestion would be some extra blankets or even duvets for this time of the year when in the highlands though I realise there are not many camps there.
GF - August 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Greystoke Mahale - probably perfect
"Firstly, we have to say that Greystoke is probably perfect. Our favourite place on the planet and I don’t really see how it could be improved much. Of course, the eternal dilemma of conservation is very prevalent there – with the issues surrounding the fragility of the chimps and their habitat - and this accentuates the feeling of privilege which is so often forgotten on most safaris.
September 2009
September 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Sand Rivers - great success
Sand Rivers was also a great success ... whilst not quite to the same standard as Mnemba in terms of food and service (prob not fair to compare though), the lodge was in a stunning location on the river (with hippo snorting and elephant rampaging around the bush within eyeshot) and Lynn and Steve (the managers) and all the other staff (including our guide, Anaphi) were all very friendly and helpful. You also got a true sense of being in the bush, being much more remote than other safari camps I have been to before and also having the option to do a number of different activities - game drives, boat trips, fishing, walking safaris etc - all of this was in my brief to you so I can safely say that you found exactly the type of place I was looking for - well done!
One of the over-arching impressions we both felt was how hospitable and friendly all the managers/staff were and how proud they were of their respective lodges - there was a real sense of staying at someone's home which made our stay in each place all the more special.
So, in summary, it was a great success! Many thanks for organising such a great trip for us.
One of the over-arching impressions we both felt was how hospitable and friendly all the managers/staff were and how proud they were of their respective lodges - there was a real sense of staying at someone's home which made our stay in each place all the more special.
So, in summary, it was a great success! Many thanks for organising such a great trip for us.
AP - August 2009
Nomad - it just got better
Apologies for the delay in replying, and yes, I had a great time in Tanzania. Nomad took very good care of us, and each place we stayed seemed even more beautiful, exciting and remote than the last! I have wonderful memories of descending from the clouds into the breathtakingly beautiful expanse of the Ngorogoro Crater, of the dawn sunlight catching herds of impala on our balloon ride, and the sunset overlooking the Serengeti on our night-time game drive in Nduara Loliondo. Unfortunately our first guide, Paul, came down with malaria, but drove valiantly all the way to the Serengeti Safari Camp nevertheless. And once there, Halifa took over and gave us the most wonderful safari with his encyclopaedic knowledge of everything from the tiniest termites to the stars! The itinerary was really well planned and gave us an ideal mix of animals, landscapes and experiences.
CA - September 2009
CA - September 2009
Serengeti Safari Camp and Sand Rivers Selous
You will be pleased to hear on a Friday afternoon that the Rees family had a whizzo time with Nomad recently. SSC came up trumps as always and Cornelius was a great asset. The yurts were nice but a bit noisy in the wind…
Masaa at Sand Rivers came in for particular praise, his English was amazing too.
They saw mingi lions, some chasing hyena out of some rocks, had the best night’s sleep on the fly camp and even got a river crossing or two. All in all a very happy family who have been hooked by proper wild Africa.
MB - September 2009
Masaa at Sand Rivers came in for particular praise, his English was amazing too.
They saw mingi lions, some chasing hyena out of some rocks, had the best night’s sleep on the fly camp and even got a river crossing or two. All in all a very happy family who have been hooked by proper wild Africa.
MB - September 2009
Serengeti Safari Camp -
Overall our experience was amazing. The arrangements, the comfort, the guides, the Serengeti, the animals, and most especially your hospitality were superb. We are already planning to come back in a few years, hopefully to your new permanent camp site, and we have already recommended Nomad and you to a number of friends. As to your specific questions -- flights and greeting and transfers were fine.
Arriving at your airport is magical -- good word for it.
The camp was comfortable, beautiful, perfect.
Catering and housekeeping was great as well. Food excellent; everyone working for you is gracious and competent and interesting.
Our guides -- Halifah and Godwin -- were smart, bright, fun, and most helpful -- an important part of our experience.
It's hard to say there was one person better than the rest, although we spent most of our time with Halifah and we felt most fortunate to get to know him a bit. The Clays felt the same way about Godwin.
I'm in the midst of processing the hundreds of photos we took -- close to a thousand -- and plan to send you some high resolution images that you can use in brochures or advertising if you wish (no charge). In the meantime, if you'd like to use us as a reference, please do so.
SF - September 2009
Arriving at your airport is magical -- good word for it.
The camp was comfortable, beautiful, perfect.
Catering and housekeeping was great as well. Food excellent; everyone working for you is gracious and competent and interesting.
Our guides -- Halifah and Godwin -- were smart, bright, fun, and most helpful -- an important part of our experience.
It's hard to say there was one person better than the rest, although we spent most of our time with Halifah and we felt most fortunate to get to know him a bit. The Clays felt the same way about Godwin.
I'm in the midst of processing the hundreds of photos we took -- close to a thousand -- and plan to send you some high resolution images that you can use in brochures or advertising if you wish (no charge). In the meantime, if you'd like to use us as a reference, please do so.
SF - September 2009
Sand Rivers Selous - truly special
The main lodge and individual rooms were beautiful and well appointed. We had sweeping views of the river from each room. Everyone was friendly, helpful and welcoming. We arrived with my daughter quite sick and they were helpful and accommodating with everything, they checked in on her while we went on a game drive and made her special meals once she could eat. We were lucky they weren't fully booked and could accommodate us staying and extra half day, including meals, a walking safari and river safari. They clearly read the form we filled out - we had champagne and celebrated our birthdays and graduations with a special Bush Baby dinner. Every meal was excellent. We enjoyed the Sundowner, Bush lunch and breakfast at the Garden. Our guide was Goddy (I don't have the spelling correct), he knew everything about everything and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. He took us on river safaris, walking safaris and game drives. We rarely saw any other guests while we were on our safaris. The only time we saw anyone from another camp was after a four hour drive. It was not until we completed our entire trip that we realized how truly special and unique the Selous Reserve and Sand Rivers lodge were to our trip to Tanzania . We really got to touch, see, smell and feel Africa from the Lodge and the Selous.
CF - September 2009
CF - September 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Greystoke Mahale - did not disappoint
We did have some apprehensions before coming to Mahale as we had great
expectations and were not sure how we would take to the chimps. Suffice to
say, Mahale and Greystoke did not disappoint.
The camp is located in a fantastic spot and the palatial rooms are full of
character and intricate details.
But no doubt, the chimps are the star attraction. We were lucky to get very
good sightings every day of our stay and while the trekking can be a bit
strenuous, it was still doable for the unfit (ie. us).
The crystal clear waters of the lake are especially appealing after a
morning's hiking and just relaxing by the beach is a great complement (or
even alternative...) to the chimp trekking. A cool cocktail by the lake and
a wholesome dinner perfectly rounded off our days and it felt almost unreal
to head back home from this fantastic place.
TH - August 2009
expectations and were not sure how we would take to the chimps. Suffice to
say, Mahale and Greystoke did not disappoint.
The camp is located in a fantastic spot and the palatial rooms are full of
character and intricate details.
But no doubt, the chimps are the star attraction. We were lucky to get very
good sightings every day of our stay and while the trekking can be a bit
strenuous, it was still doable for the unfit (ie. us).
The crystal clear waters of the lake are especially appealing after a
morning's hiking and just relaxing by the beach is a great complement (or
even alternative...) to the chimp trekking. A cool cocktail by the lake and
a wholesome dinner perfectly rounded off our days and it felt almost unreal
to head back home from this fantastic place.
TH - August 2009
Chada Katavi - the highlight of our safari
Katavi was probably the highlight of our safari - great game and untouched
by tourism and modernity, it truly feels like a world away from modern life.
The concentration of hippos, crocs and buffalo was truly incredible and the
varied, untamed landscape of plains and woodland serve as a great backdrop.
Chada blends in perfectly into this landscape as highlighted by the frequent
camp visits of all kinds of wildlife and we really got the feeling of being
immersed in this wilderness.
One can see how much thought has gone into every little detail of this
remote outpost, from the tents to the library tent and the comfortable
4-seater vehicles. Food was great, service flawless and camp managers Nicola
and Peter made you feel very welcome every step of the way and their
personal attention only added to the experience.
Regarding the much written about Tse-Tse flies - we felt that they were a
distraction during the afternoon activities, but not really a major issue -
and the camp itself is free of them.
TH - August 2009
by tourism and modernity, it truly feels like a world away from modern life.
The concentration of hippos, crocs and buffalo was truly incredible and the
varied, untamed landscape of plains and woodland serve as a great backdrop.
Chada blends in perfectly into this landscape as highlighted by the frequent
camp visits of all kinds of wildlife and we really got the feeling of being
immersed in this wilderness.
One can see how much thought has gone into every little detail of this
remote outpost, from the tents to the library tent and the comfortable
4-seater vehicles. Food was great, service flawless and camp managers Nicola
and Peter made you feel very welcome every step of the way and their
personal attention only added to the experience.
Regarding the much written about Tse-Tse flies - we felt that they were a
distraction during the afternoon activities, but not really a major issue -
and the camp itself is free of them.
TH - August 2009
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