2 independent reviews for Gujarat vacations, Asiatic Lions, Blackbuck & Wild Asses
Reviews for Gujarat vacations, Asiatic Lions, Blackbuck & Wild Asses
Bonnie Shirley review 25 Jan 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
All the wildlife and the wonderful lodges I stayed at: 13 Asiatic lions, 7 leopards, a striped hyena, 2 jungle cats, blackbuck, wild asses, and many species of birds. The Blackbuck Lodge and Bera Safari Lodge were amazing places to stay. The Gir Birding Lodge was incredibly accommodating and hospitable.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take good binoculars and a good camera (if you want decent pictures). If doing early morning safaris, especially in Bera and Little Rann of Kutch, take a warm hat and mittens and a warm coat. I froze some mornings.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I believe that most of the places I stayed hired locals, and the National Parks definitely had local guides and drivers.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I had a very good time and everything went smoothly. My driver was excellent and the car in great condition. However, the trip was much too expensive. I met people staying at the same or more expensive places and doing exactly the same thing as I was who were paying much less than I, so that did not make me happy. We compared itineraries and they were even staying longer in India and visiting more places and parks, and still paying less, so I feel that I was taken advantage of even though I did have a great time.Clive Freemantle review 1 May 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It would be impossible to identify a single highlight- there were so many! Seeing so many leopards, the Asiatic lions, the nesting hornbills, saving a Blackbuck fawn from a pariah dog, the simply superb staff, some truly amazing dishes we tried and people we encountered- simply too much and many to mention.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take a travel plug, try to get lots of small denomination rupee notes, plenty of insect repellent, budget for high camera fees especially in Velavadar (where it is USD20 per camera per visit, NOT per day!). Incognito incense sticks were very reassuring and watch out for IndiGo air crew for overcharging inflight purchases!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes definitely4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
SUPERB! One of our best ever! The structure of our vacation could not have been more diverse and better constructed.Holiday Reviews
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