Review about South Africa by Drew C
South Africa is beautiful. Cape Town is amazing but the Safaris in Sabi Sands will literally change your life.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A beautiful, friendly place where simple things are loved and appreciated
We had a wonderful weekend trip from Malawi to South Luangwa. Our camp was set up on the banks of the South Luangwa river, where we could watch the hippos and crocodiles. The hospitality and our guides were excellent, and South Luangwa park is enormous so there was much to see. We were so fortunate to see many lions, including a mother and five adorable and active cubs who just played all around our vehicle! I will never forget waking up in the middle of the night to the sound "chomping" from outside my window, and peering out to see a gigantic hippo eating grass right in front of my window! There were several other hippos walking around the grounds as well, the natural lawn-mowers of South Luangwa! Later, still in the early morning, as they called us for breakfast while it was still dark, we could hear rustling trees and one of the staff trying to chase the elephants off the grounds who were blocking the walking path! All in all an unforgetable experience!
Review about Kakamega Forest National Reserve by puumaya
One of the few remaining primary rainforests left in Central Africa. Listening to the bonabos call in the early morning mist is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had.
Remotely beautiful and quiet.
Ruma National Park is a remote park with some amazing scenic beauty. You do not go to Ruma for Big 5 viewing, but rather to see the rare Jackson's Hartabeest and other beautiful antelope. I would recommend Ruma National Park for anyone who happens to be in the region and is looking for a day or two of beautiful tranquility, but I would not go out of my way to get there.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Rapster
We saw many more big game animals there, which was particularly exciting for us as we often travel to spectacular / beautiful parts of the world but don't often see big game!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Away from the crowds -
The rock formations in the Camdeboo National Park are awe-inspiring. The well managed trails make it easy to get up close and appreciate this natural spectacle. The nearby town of Graaff-Reinet is a sleepy throwback with some beautiful architecture that makes a pleasant base for exploring. In October, the temperature was perfect, the sights were quiet, and we got some spectacular storms thrown in too.
Review about Kenya by puumaya
Amazing diversity and for the most part, the park infrastructure is great.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by Rapster
So much variety, so much to see, wonderful scenery
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by LimeWave
Lake Nakuru is located around a great lake and gives unique experience such as a big Rhino going to cool down by the waters edge among hundreds of pink flamingos. Or a pack of Lions going for a drink by the lake and then takes a rest. There's mountains surrounding that makes for an amazing view of the landscape.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by LimeWave
This is the park with the most wildlife in Kenya. It's a huge area and that makes it a more "wild experience" without any fences in sight. Although it get's lots of visitors, you rarely feel disturbed by other tour groups. We got to see all the big five as well as lots of other wildlife. We came close up to a huge group of elephants, got to see several lions with cubs, cheetas hunting, Masai Giraffe, Pumbaas, Hyenas, Gazelles etc etc. The landscape is mostly Savanna with an Acacia tree every now and then.