We were sad to check out of the Blue Tang because it was such a short stay and the hotel was such a nice place to relax. The staff was wonderful as well - Allen and Fanny in the office were excellent and helped us with all our questions. We went into San Pedro to a Cuban coffee shop. Excellent espresso and breakfast. Right before we left for the airport, we went to get pupusas from Wuranga's - which was recommended to us by Manuel at Victoria House. Unfortunately, it was closed but the pupuseria across the street was open so we pick some up there. Everything in San Pedro is very close. It was about a ten minute walk from there to Blue Tang and then a 5 minute taxi ride from there to the airport, which is right in town as well. Then we began the puddle jumping from Ambergris to Belize International Airport then to the Belize City Municipal Airport and on finally to Hopkins where our transfer to Hamanasi was waiting.
We took a bumpy road to Hamanasi but the trip was definitely worth it once we arrived and they lead us to our room. The told us that they receive a lot of honeymooners who stay in the suites and I could see why. The entire room exuded beauty and tranquility.
That evening we dined at the restaurant and they had garifuna dancers performing to traditional songs.
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
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.