2001 Africa:
“The
dedication (of the staff at Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant
Orphanage) is dramatic! . . . The driver/guides were dedicated
to park preservation, were knowledgeable and free with pertinent
information” WH – British Columbia
“All predeparture information was most helpful. I particularly
appreciated the pointers on how to minimize the effects of jet
lag . . . every detail of the trip was taken care of.”
CH – British Columbia
“Thoroughly enjoyed it, will be remembered for a long time”
JR – British Columbia
“Best trip I’ve ever been on–and I’m not
just saying that to flatter you!” EB –Alberta
“I had such a good time – all due to you – well
you and the elephants!” JG-British Columbia
“Part of my best 10 moments - Standing in our Land Rover
at a water hole in the Serengeti and in one sweep of the eye
seeing Wildebeasts, Zebra, Lion, Hyena, Hippo, Crocodile, Vultures,
Gazelles, and a huge variety of birds. It was quite a sight
- and I will never forget the quote that started my quote journal
– we saw some pretty good stuf! . . . .watching a pride
of Lions on a rock formation for about an hour as they slept,
stretched, ate and played . . . seeing elephants in yellow flowers
that came up to their belly's in the Ngorongoro Crater . . .
seeing the joy on our drivers face as he got the radio message
that someone nearby had spotted a Leopard and he was so excited
for us that he clapped his hands . . . standing up in the back
of the Land Rover after a full day game drive, while everyone
else was sitting down, letting the wind blow in my face and
just taking it all in . . . Mount Kilimanjaro....at sunrise,
sunset, 9am, 9:42, 10:03, 10:14, and regular intervals throughout
the day, with various cloud formations with various types of
wildlife in front of it (yes, pictures of all) .....I'll just
say the people, we stopped at a girls school, a Masai Village,
interacting with people at markets, the lodges, our incredible
drivers and my traveling companions...they were all great and
hold a special place in my heart. As I crossed Africa off my
'life list' I immediately added it again at the bottom!!! There
are a lot more elephants to see!!!” JR – Alberta
“Regards to those not on the (email) list because it took
all of them
to complete our perfect group.” K&L – Detroit
MI
“People may forget what you said, but they will never forget
how you
made them feel.” CR – British Columbia
“Thank you so much for the great video. I got it yesterday
after work and watched is twice. Felt like I was back there
on a second trip. It was so great to see all the animals and
all our traveling buddies and the beautiful vistas and sunsets.”
ML – Ontario
“We see and do so much on your trips that it is hard to
remember it all and, when watching the videotape, are continually
saying "Oh yeah, look at that, remember that!" MW
– British Columbia
“I also want to take this opportunity to let you know how
much we enjoyed our "African Adventure". When anybody
asks about my trip, I simply state that it was my best holiday
ever. I know that a great portion of our fantastic experience
is owed to your personal involvement. Your love of the people,
animals and Africa was constantly at the forefront and your
enthusiasm and passion were contagious. We look forward to an
opportunity to travel with you again. If you are ever in need
of a reference please don't hesitate to use our names.”
RJ – Alberta
Everything, from the time we boarded the plane until arriving
home, was perfect. Thank you so much, Carol, for arranging such
an incredibly memorable and meaningful experience. As time permits,
we are gradually getting through our photos and video and reliving
so many wonderful moments . . . thanks, too, to Nadine for rescheduling
our flights and booking our accommodation in London. It was
a perfect ending to an already perfect trip.” SR –
Alberta
Just
a short note to say thank you once again fro the trip of a lifetime.
We could not have had nicer weather, and all our animal and
bird sightings were fabulous. As enjoyable as each moment was,however,
we all know that it was only your quiet organizing and ongoing
arrangements that we were able to enjoy our experience to the
fullest. Thank you.
"I
had only one disappointment with the trip and that came after
I was home and busily washing my clothes. As I took the stiffener
out of my Tilley hat, I found $20 U.S. that I had tucked away
for an emergency and had forgotten. I could have used it several
times over at Mary's! Tell Mary how much we appreciated her
staying open late for us. She has absolutely the best stock!
And Godsend was truly a Godsend in ensuring our every whim was
catered too." CH - Kelowna
"We had an outstanding trip ...after having 20 years of
Africa in my blood it did not disappoint!!! I saw more variety
and numbers of animals than I ever imagined, enjoyed the people
I traveled with and allowed myself to be overwhelmed with the
idea of being there!
" SO HERE ARE THE TOP 10 MEMORIES, TONIGHT ANYWAY, IN
ORDER OF HOW THEY COME TO MIND!
1. Getting "pushed" by Frodo the chimp
in the Gombe rain forest where Jane Goodall did her chimp research......
2. Standing in our Land Rover at a water hole in the Serengeti
and in one sweep of the eye seeing Wildebeasts, Zebra, Lion,
Hyena, Hippo, Crocodile, Vultures, Gazelles and a huge variety
of birds. It was quite a sight!
3. Watching a pride of lions on a rock formation for about an
hour as they slept, stretched ate and played
4. Seeing elephants in yellow flowers that came up to their
bellies in the Ngorongoro Crater
5. Seeing the joy in our drivers faces as he got the radio message
that someone nearby had spotted a leopard and he was so excited
for us the he clapped his hands!
6. Standing up in the back of the Land Rover after a full day
game drive, while everyone else is sitting down, letting the
wind blow in my face and just taking it all in.
7. A little family of warthogs in the crater that were right
beside our vehicle just eating, trotting along with their tails
up, and being followed by the old patriarch.
8. After an amazing day of game viewing in Amboseli park, to
be driving back to the lodge at sunset, cross a small bridge
and see hippos right by our car, bobbing up and down in the
water, with the sunset behind them.
9. Mount Kilimanjaro... at sunrise, sunset, 9am, 10:03, 10:14,
and regular intervals throughout the day, with various cloud
formations with various types of wildlife in front of it.
10. Hm... how did I get to 10 already... I'll just say the people,
we stopped at a girls school, a Masai Village, interacting with
people at the markets, the lodges, our incredible drivers and
my traveling companions... they were great and hold a special
place in my heart. JR - Calgary
I
had such a good time. It was all due to you. (well you and the
elephants!) Thank-you! Thank-you! Thank-you! You are a marvelous
tour guide. The trip was perfect in every way. Maybe not for
the jet lag. JG - Kelowna
And the last word goes to . . .
I too had an incredible journey with new friends. I never get
tired of the amazement in someone’s eyes as they see Killie
for the first time, or the laughter (some tears) as they watch
a herd of elephants or the excitement as we pull up to a HUGE
male lion sitting in the rain! You “safari-ites” are
the best – you make my job easy! Thanks for the great support
(and all the Killie’s along the way too!) and I hope to
see you all again soon! xoxo Carol
