Capuchin Monkey - Courtesy of Jenica VoseShe's always had a talent for capturing a moment and seeing something in a scene that I have never been able to do. While her husband was leery of her bringing her professional camera on our trip, Jenica assured him that she would be very careful. Meanwhile, I still had my circa 2004 point & shoot camera (way dated in this ever growing world of technology) and wasn't sure what I would bring. I kept thinking Jenica, my cousin, who shoots family portraits, weddings, maternity pictures and more would simply take all the pictures for me. I did finally find a camera to borrow, but honestly - my photos may as well have been taken on that ancient point & shoot after all! I shall divulge the benefits I encountered while traveling with my oh-so-talented photographer cousin: - She took pictures when I wasn't thinking to do so! I work in the travel industry, so along the way, there were some hotel inspections made and overall checking out the scenes and neighborhoods on these trips that we offer. Did I think to bring my camera and take pictures . . . sure didn't! Thankfully she snapped some shots at each place and now I can prove to my bosses that I did, in fact, do those hotel inspections! - I did learn something about cameras and moisture - bad combination (okay - I might have known that on a surface level already). What I didn't realize is how those little silica packs you find in new shoes in shoeboxes, other household items that you buy packaged up actually do help draw out moisture from your electronics (I will make a note to recommend this to anyone planning a trip during rainy season - came in super helpful after those long rainy days exploring la Selva and Iguazu Falls). - While I completely fell into the Argentinean lifestyle and constantly craved the afternoon siesta, she would stay awake and go photo hunting. She came up with some incredible shots (case in point below) and saw wildlife I missed out (what was I thinking)?! I will say that I was able to capture a really neat moment of my uber talented photographer cousin. And this picture says a lot more about our trip for me than it might to anyone else. It's part of what makes that Adventure last a lifetime!
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
