I'll be very honest - I wasn't quite sure what to expect with Iguazu Falls when planning my trip. I knew it was one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World" and obviously very popular, but it's hard to capture that with your imagination or from pictures. Powerful is the first thing that comes to mind whenever I think of it now. We traveled there in June - the beginning of winter - and the water levels were very high (so much so that the walkway to Devil's Throat was closed the day after we were there due to water flowing over the walkways - yikes)! It drizzled the entire time we were there but thanks to our ever-stylish $10 rain ponchos, we stayed pretty dry and comfortable. An umbrella was a desired supply we should have considered (once again - new tip to give to travelers when going during rainy season)! The overall day was really fun - we were able to see so many different perspectives of the falls and while there was an incessant need to capture every moment on camera - in this case - none of the photos can really describe what it's like to be standing there with the roaring and crashing water overhead (or below your feet in some of the areas). Nonetheless - we sure tried to capture those moments!
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.