vacation to Kenya & Seychelles
Ted Bogdanski, 8th September 2024We absolutely loved the trip! Everything was seamless upon arrival through right up until we left Africa. We felt taken care of, safe and relaxed. Beyond that, the safari was truly an unbelievable experience and was the highlight of the trip! It is a trip we will look back upon fondly for the rest of our lives.
Accommodation Visited
Bateleur Camp
“Bateleur Camp was the most special place we have ever stayed in, in our entire lives. From the absolutely incredible food prepared fresh daily by Chef Jackson (who took requests and even shared recipes of our favorite dishes), to the unbelievable staff (Lazerus, Kumai, and Richard) who went above and beyond to make sure our every need was attended to, and of course to the outstanding daily game drives with our incredible tour guide Akatch. We saw breathtaking scenery, an abundance of animals, and were consistently impressed with Akatch’s knowledge and ability to seek out and spot wildlife. The camp was exceptionally well appointed with luxurious tents, beautiful dining areas, and pools. Small touches will forever stand out in our mind to the smiling faces and songs that greeted us, to the coffee served through a small window during our wake-up, to special celebrations with the Masai people. One night we had mentioned that we saw a picture online of eating dinner down by the pool and asked if that was an option. The next day, the team surprised us by setting up the most magical lantern-lit dinner in the middle of the forest - it was one of the most special nights of our lives. We could not recommend this camp more, and definitely will be recommending to friends and family in the future!”
Emara Ole-Sereni
“This hotel was comfortable for a stay for an overnight. They placed rose petals and swan towel arrangements on our bed for our anniversary, as well as provided fruit & cake. It was a really lovely and sweet touch!”
Raffles Praslin Seychelles
“The hotel was situated on an absolutely stunning private beach with beautiful grounds. It was quiet, private and extraordinarily relaxing. While the rooms were large, and well appointed, and had beautiful views and outdoor space they did feel a bit worn in for such a high price tag, as did some other elements of the property. The staff was lovely and attentive, but service was slow and sometimes attentiveness was hit or miss (it almost seemed like possibly they were understaffed at certain points throughout our stay?). If this had been a 4-star hotel with a lower rate it would have been absolutely perfect, but given the high price tag and 5-star rating, there are a few elements that could be improved upon to live up to that standard.”
Staff Review
“Kitty was an absolute pleasure to work with, extremely attentive and exceptionally detail-oriented. She made us feel comfortable and confident leading up to our trip, preparing us and answering our questions. She even helped us resolve an issue with a flight that she had not booked for us! We are so thankful for the wonderful, unforgettable trip she planned for our honeymoon!”