WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Dear Shem and Angelica, It is so difficult to thank you succinctly for the most fantastic holiday imaginable. We all loved the Africa Tulip. It was a perfect stop over for the family. The children and mums spent hours by the pool swimming and sun bathing, whilst the rest of the adults chilled in the shade. Everyone was wowed by the ambience, attention from the staff, and the wonderful Indian food.

Now for the safari, we saw so many animals on the first game drive from Kogatende Airstrip to Nasikia camp that the family were almost overwhelmed before we had even arrived. The next morning proved even more spectacular. A herd of elephants crossed the horizon silhouetted by a magical rising sun. This was followed soon after by pride of lions toying with the remains of a zebra. Thoroughly sated two males and four cubs fed together, more cubs and lioness lolled about, and all bathed in glorious golden early sunlight! I do so hope the photos do it justice. Over the next few days we sighted 6 cheetah, 2 leopards and about 20 lions plus lots more. The children loved watching the crocs and hippos and fell about laughing at the hippos poo-spreading.

There was no intention of waiting for a migration crossing however we decided to lunch near the river. Five minutes into our lunch boxes the guides told us to pack the food away as the animals on the far bank were looking unsettled. We drove closer to the crossing point 7B and a few minutes later we took off at break neck speed as the crossing was in full flow. How lucky were we; it was all so exciting! The two guides, Mohammed and Abu, were great with the grandchildren.

After four fabulous days in camp they were ready for some down time and beach relaxation, and so to Zanzibar. We were all amazed by White Sands. The children ran around the Presidents suite counting Jacuzzis and plunge pools. The beach and sea were just wonderful and we felt thoroughly spoilt by the staff and hotel facilities.

Lovely as it was after four nights Pete and I were ready for more safari. Amboseli was just brilliant with elephants crossing the pan in line, and wallowing in the swamps. We were also treated to an unusual siting of a serval stealing fish from a swamp mongoose. Tortillis camp was a very special place. Not only did we enjoy very exceptional vegetarian food in great surroundings, but we also watched the elephants tramp to the waterhole whilst we were eating! All the staff were superb, and Ali was an exceptional and patient guide.

We will forward photos in due course but we just wanted to convey our thanks to you for arranging such a fabulous holiday. It was great to see the African bush afresh through the eyes of the family. It is an experience we so enjoyed sharing and one we will never forget.

- Liza Paisley

Fantastic trip all overall! Lodges and hotels were generally perfect for our needs and our budget, activities were great as well, thank you!

- Richard Leinberger