Caroline Hargrave (Sep 2009)

Kruger Park, private concession trip

Dear Adrian,

We wanted to share with you how grateful we were for your recommendation of the Nkambeni Lodge to get the full experience of Kruger! This vacation far surpassed our expectations on every level. After being together for ten years and getting married in a few months, we wanted to have a great trip together and we agreed this was the best vacation we had ever had! During our four night stay, we went on two full day game drives, two sun-downer drives, and two bush walks and each offered a fantastic variation of sensory excitement!

Our guide, Emma, provided bountiful information on the animals and landscapes and patiently answered our many, many questions giving us individual treatment and attention! Within the first morning we saw the big five and even some baby hyenas with their mother! The sundowners provided another look over the bush as it grew dark and we enjoyed watching the yellow moon rise full over the landscape . It was breathtaking. Our bush walks provided an opportunity to really get involved with the land. We tracked rhinos and came across one stomping back and forth at the smell of us! It really brought the experience to life and made you feel connected with this extraordinary setting.

Our tented cabin was placed so we could view the bush right from your tent window and we could even hear cape buffalo breathing as they ate the grasses nearby in the middle of the night. The food was great and the setting relaxed and accommodating. We wished it were a trip we could do every year but know that it will remain in a special place in our memories!

Thank you again to you and all who made it so special!

Best,
Caroline and Nick

Sara Noye (February 2008)

Weavers Loft (see the 10 day Kruger trip)

"...we had an amazing time with Terry and Shirley and our Safari trip in general. Terry was an absolute star, a pleasure to be around and a great guide. We saw and did so much with him, and it wouldn't have been the same trip without him. Weaver's loft is just stunning - what a place to live. Our room was incredible, especially the bath with a view of the bush... although perhaps a little unnerving to find yourself face to face with an Impala while having a wash!

Shirley was an amazing cook - we felt extremely spoilt and extremely lucky to be allowed to enter their lives for a few days. Terry had arranged the perfect combination of sight seeing, relaxing and animal spotting. Tangala was just breathtaking and a place I will never forget. When we came back from our first safari (where we saw 4 out of the big 5), we were blown away by the lantern lit pathways. Dinner
round the open fire was so much fun, and I don't know how they managed to create such a magnificent feast without any electricity! the next morning at breakfast we were lucky enough to be joined by two giraffe at the watering hole who entertained us with their gymnastic capabilities (see attached!).

Our day in Kruger just topped the lot though, with wild dog and cheetah being spotted within 5 minutes of entering the park! We then saw baboon and monkeys galore, elephant and zebra a plenty, eagles and vulture, hippos and crocodiles... and to crown a most fantastic day, a leopard, just sitting at the side of the road as if he were waiting for us. And just when things could get any better, Terry shared an evening
with us at Tree Tops restaurant which was just magical.

I would like to thank you, Adrian, for putting us in touch with Terry and Shirley as we really had the most incredible holiday and feel truly blessed by the sights and animals we saw - we couldn't have asked for a better time.

Thanks for everything

Sarah "

Pictures from Sarah Noye's trip