We quickly and efficiently paddled to the Sacha Lodge, all of our luggage was magically waiting for us when we got there. And we were greeted on the Pier by the owner, who welcomed us in the main lounge area of the lodge with a welcome beverage and light refreshments. Since this only a few days after we had gotten married, and I had a tough time sleeping dealing with all the last minute wedding details, I went straight to the room to take and nap, and John wandered around and got some great pictures. Sacha Lodge is a beautiful place, it's truelly amazing that you are in the rainforest, and there were great views and things to see every where.
Highlights of our trip, the viewing towers, where you can literally see the curvature of the earth on the horizon; The night time canoe ride, in search of their great big female Cayman! and all the hikes, where you can learn a lot about the flora and fauna from the native guide.
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.