Nick -
Thanks so much for checking in.
On behalf of the both of us, I just wanted to say "thank you" for setting up such an amazing honeymoon. Tara and I could not have been happier with everything and honestly remarked dozens of times over the past few weeks how every aspect of the trip absolutely not only met, but vastly exceeded our expectations.
A few notes on the specific legs of the trip:
Ruaha (Mwagusi Camp) - A perfect and exhilarating start to our honeymoon. From the incredible riverbed view from our banda, to the top-notch safari guide, to the incredible game drives, we were completely wowed by this place. The service was outstanding and very personalized (a common theme for all places we stayed) and the game viewing was better than we could have possibly expected.
Selous (Siwandu Camp) - While the game drives here didn't quite match the high expectations set by Ruaha, Siwandu offered plenty in the way of new experiences (boat safaris, bush walks, etc.). Our banda was exceptional as were the food and service. This was a top-notch choice for honeymoon couples with a ton of surprise private activities (lunch on the lake, private dinner, etc.).
Zanzibar (Boutique Hotel Matlai) - A pitch-perfect end to our honeymoon and we are so glad that we opted to do the honeymoon package. Personally, I feel like all couples should be offered this package by default, because it is more than worth the cost. Our private island safari and final "special dinner" were two of the highlights of the entire trip. The service there is incredibly polished (attentive without being intrusive) and thoughtful; and the hotel and grounds are amongst the most romantic we've seen.
As for game highlights, there were a ton! Below are the big ones:
Ruaha
We were led on a very exciting high speed chase looking for a cheetah which - due to some very skillful driving - we were able to track and find resting under a bush
We also saw two female lions eating a young giraffe minutes after the kill
Found a leopard lounging in a tree
Selous
Found a baby leopard (very rare!) guarding its mother's kill in a tree
thanks again,
Best -
Kent
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