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Mary Fitzpatrick

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Expert Reviews:
24 Reviews

Originally from the USA, Mary has been living, working and traveling in Africa for most of the past three decades. She is especially fond of East and southern Africa, and it is here – especially in Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa and Namibia – where she has spent most of her time. Mary has authored and co-authored many Africa travel guides for Lonely Planet, including ‘Tanzania’, ‘South Africa’, ‘Lesotho & Swaziland’, ‘Africa’, ‘Southern Africa’, ‘East Africa’, ‘Watching Wildlife Southern Africa’, ‘Watching Wildlife East Africa’ and ‘Mozambique’, and also has written for various newspapers and magazines.

Expert Reviews 24 – Written by Mary Fitzpatrick

Mozambique Mozambique
  • Mozambique country review
    5/5

    Idyllic Islands, Beautiful Beaches & Adventurous Wildlife Watching

  • Gorongosa National Park
    4/5

    A Conservation Success Story in the Making

Namibia Namibia
  • Namibia country review
    5/5

    Rewarding Wildlife Watching in an Unforgettable Setting

  • |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
    3/5

    Desolation & Grandeur at the Fish River Canyon

  • Damaraland
    4/5

    Amazing Rock Formations & Desert-Adapted Elephants

  • Etosha National Park
    3/5

    Abundant Wildlife & a Vast Salt Pan

  • Namib-Naukluft National Park
    4/5

    Soaring Dunes, Desert & Star-Filled Night Skies

  • Skeleton Coast National Park
    4/5

    Eerie Desolation & Profound Beauty

South Africa South Africa
  • South Africa country review
    5/5

    Abundant Wildlife at Your Doorstep

  • |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
    3/5

    Desolation & Grandeur at the Fish River Canyon

  • Kruger National Park
    4/5

    Wildlife Galore and Excellent Facilities

Tanzania Tanzania
  • Tanzania country review
    5/5

    Tanzania – Classic African Safari Destination

  • Arusha National Park
    3/5

    Tiny, Green Gem in Mt Meru’s Shadow

  • Katavi National Park
    4/5

    Wildlife-filled Wilderness

  • Lake Manyara National Park
    3/5

    Elephants, flamingos & Rift Valley vistas

  • Mahale Mountains National Park
    5/5

    Close-Up Chimpanzee Encounters & Stunning Scenery

  • Mikumi National Park
    3/5

    Wildlife Watching Just off the Highway

  • Mkomazi National Park
    2/5

    Arid Savannah Landscapes & Fabulous Birding

  • Ngorongoro Crater
    5/5

    Wildlife-filled Crater & Magnificent Vistas

  • Nyerere National Park
    4/5

    Boat Safaris, Wild Dogs & Wilderness

  • Ruaha National Park
    4/5

    Elephants & Baobabs

  • Saadani National Park
    2/5

    Wonderful Beach & Some Wildlife, Too

  • Serengeti National Park
    5/5

    One of Africa's Greatest Parks & the Annual Wildebeest Migration

  • Tarangire National Park
    3/5

    Seasonal Elephant Migration, Baobabs & Tarangire River Views

Zambia Zambia
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    4/5

    Victoria Falls & the Zambezi

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