Guest Book
“Back again - and again!! Simply the best. A perfect camp with hospitality to match. We'll se you again.”
Mr & Mrs W. Dennyson, Scotland, October 2007
“Thank you so much for a wonderful time in the wilderness. It was the best experience of Africa we've ever had. We found much more than we expected, perfect guiding, excellent food, great nature and elephants on our doorstep. You can feel that Rod & Guz really love what they are doing”
Dr.R Knauer & K Viering - Germany, October 2007
“A truly wonderful wilderness experience. Expert guiding by Rod made every trial hike informative and fun as well as a visual wonderland. Maelisa thank you for such comfortable cabins - our every need and want taken care of seemingly effortlessly. The food unbelievably good! ”
Mr & Mrs L. Robbins - Singapore, September 2007
“You have definitely got this luxury safari thing ALL FIGURED OUT - thank you again and again for both trees and animals.”
Mr & Mrs. J Fox - UK, September 2007
“What a revelation walking in the North Luangwa with you has been. Your knowledge, hospitality and setting have all been magnificent - we hope to return in the near future for further explorations”
Mr & Mrs. C. Kelly - Hong Kong, September 2007
“A most wonderful experience and few days. The combination of remoteness, guided walks with Rod whose depth of knowledge is phenomenal PLUS Guz's cooking & hospitality has made this time very, very special; Thank you!”
Ms J. Huber - Sydney Australia, August 2007
“Thanks to Rod & Guz and the team for a memorable few days of fine food, fine birding and great company - an idyll. Long may Kutandala and the Tether concept last; we shall plan to come back! ”
The Groom family - UK, August 2007
“This is our favourite place in Africa and we have really missed it the eight years since last. Thanks to our friends; Rod the best guide in Africa and Guz the best cook! Now we've ticked bird No. 351 of which 19 are from this trip to Kutandala.”
Mr & Mrs A. Thulin - Stockholm, Sweden , August 2007
“Kutandala is a wonderful experience; as close to nature as it can get.
Walking with Rod is always learning something new. Guz's cooking definitely lives up to the reputation that she has built. A recommendation to anyone who loves Africa!”
Mr & Mrs G Kleisterlee - Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 2007
“Words can not really express how special this place is - magnificent setting, perfect accommodations that make one feel connected to this beautiful place (and often quite close to the animals) Guz's food that would be viewed as 4-star in NY, and just amazes (over and over again) as it comes out of the "kitchen" from morning to night, and Rod's "encyclopaedic"
guiding. But most of all it's Rod and Guz's exceptional hospitality - you guys are the perfect hosts. It is hard too leave and we are looking forward to our return in 2009! ”
Marissa Wesley, Fred Hamerman, Emma Allen & William Alden - New York & Yale, July 2007
“A great second stay at Kutandala & we hope not the last. With much help from Rod a total of 171 birds sighted in Luangwa (North and South) over 13 days. Many thanks to all and particularly to Guz for the great cooking.”
Mr & Mrs C. Mercey - UK, July 2007
“Thank you very much for our fantastic stay - we have enjoyed every minute! The food was excellent and after seeing your bush-kitchen we are even more impressed!”
Mr E. Knudsen & Mrs A. Hansen, Norway - July 2007
“Kutandala has been the perfect place to end this first visit to the Luangwa. You have created something so special and memorable”
Mr & Mrs I Carlyle, South Africa - July 2007
“The best food and guiding in all Africa”
Mr & Mrs D Emanuel, UK - June 2007
“This place is wonderful! The highlight of our trip - thank you so much”
Mr & Mrs K Brown, UK - June 2007
“Such a brilliant time - one of the best spots on the planet and food out of this world.”
Penny, John & Lewis Read Maconie, New Zealand, June 2007
“A long awaited visit - well exceeded our expectations. Great to meet the family - cuisine amazing - Guz hostess extraordinaire - Rod's guiding interesting, educational & with a certain 'frisson'.”
Dr H. Sills, UK - October 2006
“A perfect '10' - from the surroundings, the walks with Rod, to the food, to the accommodation, to the great company.”
Mr & Mrs K Sackman, USA - October 2006
“Paradise; we believe this to be at the very top of all the African camps that we have stayed in.”
Mr & Mrs L Joslin, UK - October 2006
“We can not express how much we have enjoyed everything about our stay here - the walks, the food, the laughter - even the midnight feasting elephants. We hope to be back”
Mr & Mrs R Hayes, UK - September 2006
“Wonderful place, great hospitality and guiding. Thank you Rod & Guz. It certainly won't be the last time....”
Bwana Mitch, Germany - August 2006
“A fantastic four days in North Luangwa, superb cuisine, great guiding and an unforgettable trip to the Mwaleshi Pools! We came as guests and left as friends. Rod & Guz the perfect hosts for such an authentic experience in the true African bush.”
Mr & Mrs F. Burgin, Switzerland - August 2006
“Following in 'Tracker Spain's' footsteps, the 'Birder Baker Brood'. An unforgettable few days - great company, exquisite food, the most remote location and 154 total on the bird list thanks to Rod. Thankyou so much for everything”
The Baker family, London, UK - July 2006
“Thanks so much Rod and Guz for an unforgetable week. Going away with wonderful memories of the walks, swim, rhino and all the other creatures plus your delightful boys, the food and perfect hospitality. Really good to see you again Rod after all these years - now grown up and following your dream. Bye to happy camp but hope to return.”
Mrs. M. Fisher - North Berwick, Scotland - July 2006
“We are very grateful for the wonderful stay at Kutandala. You suceeded at making us feel at home, the whole set-up is brilliant; the location, the walks, the competent staff... We'll never forget this place.”
Mr & Mrs J. Vande Vyvere - Belgium - July 2006
Here I am back for the third time and is still magic to be here, the time just melts away, every minute is precious. Thank you both so much.”
Mrs. A. Montgomery - Devon, UK - June 2006
“It has been one of the best stays we have had in Africa. The serenity in the wilderness has been captivating. The cuisine just fantastic. Thanks for a wonderful safari experience.”
Mr & Mrs K. Davey - Frankfurt, Germany - June 2006
“There's nowhere that I shall be more sad to leave. At the end of three days here I feel like I have become part of an infectiously happy and enthusiastic family who have shown me Africa at it's most intimate - and manage to turn out the perfect meals three times a day. Thanks for all the happy memories.”
Mr. M. Gebicki - Sydney, Australia - June 2006
“A privilge to be in such a magical place, wonderful elephant experience and exciting lion moments as well as beautiful birds. Exceptional food and delightful company. Thank you Rod and Mealisa for showing us and sharing 'your' Africa. Would love to return.”
Mr. & Mrs. D. Swetman - June 2006
“No place could be more special for my whole family to relax together. Your fantastic guiding amazing food and continual hospitality & care for us all made for a memorable & very entertaining 5 days. You can't keep me away”
Dr J. Rissik, Kent, UK - November 2005
“Once again we leave several pounds heavier and incalculably richer. It's so hard to leave”
Mr & Mrs A. Clarke, London, UK - October 2005.
“Thank you for a wonderful stay. It was a beautiful three days full of the best walking in Africa so far! Amazing guiding for animals and plants - big and small and certainly the most gracious host and hostess! - I hope to be back.”
Ms H. Wilkinson, Grenwich, CT, USA - October 2005.
“As seasoned "gamers" I would say this is one of the loveliest and most peaceful places we have visited. Thank you both for your wonderful hospitality, superb food Guz and quietly professional guiding Rod - we always felt safe.”
Mr & Mrs M. Bobrow, Cambridge, UK - September 2005
“Rod and Guz just became my personal heroes. Thanks for one of my best bush experiences ever. Obligado!”
Mr J. Leao, Maputo, Mozambique - September 2005
“Six years ago, we said we would come back - and we did and have had a wonderful trip. The change in number of animals around was marvelous and we had some great sightings. Before we saw elephants once, now it's every day, all day. Wouldn't have missed the experience, it was all wonderful.”
Mr & Mrs M. Newman, London, UK - September 2005
“Nous cherchions l'Afrique authentique. Nous l'avons trouvee. Emotions le jour, emotions la nuit, la decouverte de la nature sauvage a partir d'un endroit perdu dans la brouse. Rod et Guz nous on fait partager leur passion au cours d'un sejour qui restera dans nos memoires.”
M. et Mme R. Battistella, Geneva, Switzerland - September 2005
“Thanks yet again for a fantastic holiday, great food, exciting walks. This is still my favourite camp. Will be back!”
Dr. J. Thieme, London, UK - September 2005
“When the best becomes even better what more can you say? Trees is blossom, lions active, hyenas howling at the waning moon and food to make a Mayfair restaurant sit up. Thank you both.”
Mr. J Huddleston & Ms S.Nangle, Hampshire, UK - September 2005
“It was sublime to be here at your wonderful Kutandala. It surpassed all my expectations and then some. You have mastered the fine art of keeping it simple, yet elegant, with gourmet cuisine and all the comforts one could want. Warmest thanks to you both and your great staff.”
Babette Alfieri & Phil Berry, South Luangwa & Santa Fe - Sept 2005
“A really special place and special people. Hospitality as can rarely be found. Memories of the past and much good vision of the future. This is a part of Africa that deserves real protection. We wish Rod & Guz every success and much happiness. Zikomo - a bientot!”
Mr & Mrs D Irvin-DeRuyck, Keerbergen, Belgium - August 2005
“Nous avons vraiment aire l'endroit d'ou nous regrettons de partir...... tant nous nous, sonnes sentis "chez nous" dans ce coin magique ou les nuits sont toujours aninees, elephants au dinner, lions et hyenes la nuit, leopard au matin...... Succulents repas...Merci pour ce superbe sejour et pour savoir nous transmettre la beaute de l'endroit.
M. G-M Calleri & Mme. Bodolet, Monaco - August 2005
“Simply the Best - Rod & Guz you have created a part of paradise. It has been a privilege to meet you both - brilliant guiding leopard, lion, buffalo etc etc and food out of this world - thank you.”
Mr & Mrs C. Barratt, Norfolk, UK - August 2005
“The high point of a wonderful holiday - so good to end on a very high note. Just marvelous to see lion, buffalo and all the birds. You have both created something special and unique.”
Mr & Mrs R. Mann, Oxfordshire, UK - August 2005
“Leopard walking by from our beds sums up how special Kutandala is. You both have been so inviting, like staying with friends. The meals were over the top. You have shown us the real unspoiled Africa. Thank you so much.”
Robert Williams, Lori, Andrew & Alec Smyth - Santa Barbara, USA - August 2005
“It is impossible to put in to words the unique feeling that Kutandala and the North Luangwa evoke. The remoteness, yet the luxury here was very special.”
Dr R. Kahn & Ms J. Lilenthal, NY, USA - July 2005
“The most perfect way to start our married life together. Kutandala is breath-taking and Guz's food unparalleled. Rod, we have learned so much about this amazing ecosystem from you. We both can not thank you enough”
Maj. J. & Dr J. Buczacki, London, UK - July 2005
“What a magical place! This has been everything we hoped for and more! As we
said, sitting in the river with our champagne, it's like coming over to a
friend's house, who is a really, really good cook! Such a wonderful relaxed
feeling - only you are deep in the heart of Africa and your host is one of
the best guides ever! Thank you so much for a magical stay.”
Mr R. Casey & E. Edmonds, Collaroy, NSW, Australia.
June 2005
“We felt at home as soon as we arrived! Thank you all for an incredible stay!”
Mr & Mrs A. Schouten, Vancouver, Canada.
June 2005
“A wonderful camp and majestic scenery - the highlight of our holiday. And a
great trip to the falls - huge thanks to all of you.”
Mr & Mrs B. Rimington Wilson, UK. June 2005
“Incredible place, outstanding hospitality and lovely food! Bellisimo! Thank
you very much for this unbelievable and unforgettable experience.”
Mr M . Lesna & A.Ragni, Trivoro, Italy.
June 2005
“Once again a privilege to be here and walk in the park and enjoy the
fabulous food. Noisy nights - the animal noises were wonderful and "walking
with the buffalos" was very special.”
Mr & Mrs D. Marsh, Harwell, UK.
June 2005
“Made it here at last...... and what a fantastic place. Staggeringly good food and lovely walks. So much fun.
The best bushcamp ever!”
Mrs J. Parker, UK. October 2004
“Thanks so much for the wonderful walks, fabulous food and showing us the true Africa. Our favourite camp in
Zambia.”
Mr & Mrs M Childress, Washington DC, USA, October 2004
“Kutandala, every day an adventure, every meal a delight, every conversation a pleasure. Thanks so much!!”
Mr & Mrs
L. Greasley, UK. September 2004
“Wonderful - very many thanks. The perfect 'niche at the end of a niche'. We'll be back!”
Brig & Mrs J
Powell. Surrey, UK. Sept 2004.
“Eternal thank-yous to Rod, Guz and the wonderful staff! I seem to have lost all track of time while I've been
here but it just doesn't appear to hold much sway over a place so wild and beautiful! I think I could stay here forever!
Perhaps it's all best summed up by a quote from the falls
yesterday: 'Life could be worse... we could be anywhere else!'”
Ms M & Mr T Boudreau, St Louis, USA. August
2004
“The stuff that dreams are made of - and here they come true! Thank you both for a wonderful time,company, walks,
food. A really unforgettable place - I feel sad to leave it all... another time.”
Ms V Mudford, London. August 2004
“Thank you so much for a wonderful experience, and particularly for Rod's willingness to show us so many corners of
this magical place and Guz's eagerness to please - and even anticipate - any of our needs or desires in the camp and
in the kitchen! Kutandala is really one of those rare little places where you feel you have found a new kind of home.”
Mr
P & Mr R Mapelli, Milano, Italy. August 2004
“Coming here alone is worth the trip to Zambia. This is a truly magical place made more so by your warm and
genuine hospitality.”
Mrs L. Marshall, New Jersey. August 2004
“My memories of waking up every morning to watch the sun rise over the Mwaleshi River - and all we saw and heard
each day will see me through the dark winter days and nights in GB! A very special place; thank you for everything.”
Mrs
E. Strathnaver, London, August 2004
“What a joy! We saw lion on foot, hiked and swam in the falls and had a sunset lie-in on the beach. Thanks for
making our stay so memorable, comfortable and fun!”
Ms J. Marshall & Mr W Korff, Albany, California. August
2004
“Thank you Rod & Guz and the beautiful staff of Kutandala! Thank you for your grace and open arms - does
anyone who comes here not want to come back?”
Mr M. Kaplan & Ms M. Jones, Los Angeles, USA. July 2004
“Our first safari and nothing could have been better!”
Mr & Mrs B. Powles, London. July 2004
“What an amazing place, stunning walks, incredible food (the best in the
Valley) & watching lion over breakfast. Thank you both so much.”
Ms L Verney, London. July 2004
“Woken by lions, frightened by buffalo, watched at dinner by an owl - yet it is the people that make Kutandala
such a fine place. Thanks Rod & Guz and all the staff for such a wonderful few days.”
Mr J Mountey & Ms
S Fisher, Sydney. June 2004
“Thank you for your kind hospitality - the most fantastic wilderness area.”
Mr J. Stevens, Harare. June 2004
“Your camp is paradise in the bush - with incredible food! Many thanks for everything.”
Mr & Mrs D Hertz,
Harrison, NY. June 2004
