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The tapir emerged from the forest and remained at the clay lick drinking water for an extended period of time. Simply remarkable.
(more)The most memorable parts were the ride on an elephant and seeing the Himalayas for the first time. Not to mention over three hundred bird species that we saw and the fabulous Taj mahal. (more)The most memorable part of the track was coming down from the tussock highlands along the Heaphy River, emerging out of the forest and seeing the beaches of The Tasman Sea. (more)
The Gambian people were probably the most memorable part of a trip which included many exciting moments including spotting amazing birds, holding snakes, watching the fiddler crabs in the mangrove swamps and seeing wild baboons. (more)Searching for whales, being greeted by dolphins, snorkelling above seahorses leave a warm fuzzy feeling inside. I feel truly privileged to have been a part of the ecolodge and Dominican way of life, even if it was just for 2 weeks. (more)In old fashioned terms 10/10; or in other words we received a top class service at a fair and reasonable price. This was the most memorable holiday that I have ever taken and would not hesitate to recommend it. (more)
The richness of the wildlife surprised us every day. One morning we saw dolphins swimming along the shore. Another dawn we came upon a sea turtle laying her eggs. (more)Travelling in a dug out canoe on the river between The Gambia and Senegal amongst the mangroves and seeing so much bird life was the most exciting part. (more)Seeing 188 species of bird which were new to me and in the process experiencing the sights and the people of the two islands....Excellent! (more)Excellent. A lovely location, super hotel, well thought out and planned by Roy. Efficiently delivered and professionally run in a very gentle and caring way. I would happily repeat the holiday. It was very, very good with excellent company. Thank you.
(more)I'm still buzzing from all the excitement of what we managed to see! I would never have believed the thrill of watching 10 Great bustards doing a fly past, or spotting huge Imperial eagles soaring high above the plain... (more)
The dugout canoe ride to the lodge was quite memorable. We saw abundant wildlife along the way including various birds, monkeys, and butterflies. (more)
Every part of our week long stay at the lodge was memorable. We had the best week of our lives! (more)We loved Kerala and hope very much to visit again. Everyone we met were friendly and welcoming, and all arrangements made by the tour operator went very smoothly. (more)
The travel arrangements from Delhi were impeccably organised. The birdwatching was excellent in this beautiful country which still retains 70% of its forest. The people were delightful. (more)The Elephant Transit Camp in Udawalawe was a fantastic example of the care Sri Lankans take of their wildlife, allowing close up views of baby elephants both in the camp and later in the National Park where the elephants are eventually re-released. (more)
The smile of the Sri Lankan people was uplifting as was luxuriating in a herbal bath overlooking the Sinharaja Rainforest with lightening flashing on the horizon. Also being accompanied by two guides during our trip who were so enthusiastic, generous hearted and committed to making our holiday everything we had hoped for. (more)The number of different animals we saw or heard was amazing, from being woken up by howler monkeys just outside our lodge; to seeing Capuchin monkeys eating berries by the lake. (more)This was a specialised bird watching trip which was well planned and extremely efficiently organised. Our bird guide was excellent which makes all the difference. (more)We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
Andy struts arrogantly across the restaurant floor, eyeballing numerous diners who have entered his domain before selecting a German couple in the corner. He decides he will join them for breakfast. They are not upset when, without an invitation, he invades their space. In fact, they are thrilled to be chosen. They watched his swaggering approach and now smile broadly as he hops from the floor onto their table. A slice of fresh mango is held in front of him and Andy quickly finishes the first course of his tropical breakfast. He perches on the shoulder of one of the visitors so her husband can take a picture - and then, being a compulsive table-hopper, flies off to join another group. Andy is an extrovert eclectus parrot and one of the stars of Breakfast With The Birds at the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in tropical north Queensland's Port Douglas.
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