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This is the second trip we've done with Alexander and Roberts. This trip was to Africa. We did the tour "On Safari in Kenya and Tanzania", with add-on before (Victoria Falls), and add-on after (Rwanda Gorillas). The trip was perfectly executed. We loved the lodges where we stayed. The team leader in Kenya (Japhet Mrabu) and the team leader in Tanzania (Raymond Teekishe) were both wonderful. They are knowledgeable guides and shared their love of what they do to make this trip extra special. My husband and I highly recommend A & R and we will be booking with them again.
This is a short note to wrap-up our wonderful A-R managed vacation in Africa.We’d like to especially mention some of folks who made this probably the best vacation we have ever had:· Amboseli National Park – Leyla & Fred· Ngorongoro Crater – Coka (Amani) & Andrew· Serengeti - Coka (Amani) & Julius· Maasai Mara – Maureen & Henry· Back to Nairobi – Maureen & BrianMay have missed a few names – but we want to emphasize that they were all knowledgeable, friendly, had an attention to detail; went the extra distance in finding the correct spots for us to see (constantly communicating in Swahili with the ‘home base’ for information) – just excellent!
To have the opportunity to see the Northern Lights, Hundreds of Beluga Whales in the Hudson Bay, and Polar Bears in their Natural Habitat is a real privilege. This trip was truly incredible. Staying at the Lazy Bear Lodge was like staying at one of the rustic lodges in America's National Parks. The food was plentiful and very good. Our lead guide Deacon was outstanding with a wonderful sense of humor, very knowledgeable about the wildlife and had exceptional people skills.
Interacting with all levels of staff. For myself a true, personal connection with the people making a living at assisting others is important for an educational and memorable experience. Learning key language phases shows your respect and interest in the people and country which you are a guest. We did the safari through Kenya and Tanzania and asked the staff to teach us the Jambo Jambo Hakuna Matata song which we then sang to them as a thank you upon our departure.
The hotels were good. I especially liked the ones in Venice and Rome which were close to Saint Mark's Square and the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. All the local guides were excellent especially the ones in Rome and Ravenna. There were a few hiccups. The drivers at the train stations in Milan and Rome were not there when I arrived. I had to call the emergency number and tell them exactly where I was. The hotel in Rome did not have a good internet connection. A+R should have covered the city taxes. Trafalgar did.Overall it was a wonderful trip.
Our experience was great tour guide and made sure we spotted the polar bears swimming in the water and on land. He also made sure that we were close to the beluga whales, but not close enough that we’re disturbing them. The Lazy Bear Lodge was beautiful and the food was great. They had milkshakes available all day that with delicious flavors. The staff in the dining room was amazing as they were always very helpful with your meals.
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