IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Tanzania by Anil Kumar (India)
Northern Tanzania circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara) are the best in the world for highest density of wild animals.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing wildlife
An enjoyable holiday out safari was very good. I would however recommend flying to the Masai Mara rather than travelling by road as it is a long trip from Nairobi and often bumpy. We went to Carnivore restaurant in Nairobi, it was fun to try crocodile and ostrich the other delicacies I didn’t try. Mombasa will be great to visit when the new road is installed it is an experience jostling with the mini vans, tuk tuks and Lorrie’s. The staff wherever we went were friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. It is definitely an experience I would recommend people to travel to Kenya
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
We contacted Balu Travel for a 3 day safari in Masai Mara in June. We had an amazing experience as we also had an amazing guide, Steve, who was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile to offer us the most on each day. We saw the Big Four (as we couldn’t see the rhino this time ;) ), a beautiful sunrise and sunset and mesmerising landscapes. The accommodation at Mara Olodare was good, clean, spacious, the beds were comfortable and the food was also good. On the last day we visited a Maasai village and it was also a great experience.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country. Must visit
This was my first ever visit to Africa. I and my wife loved it. Saw the wildlife and enjoyed the local hospitality.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life Changing
I recently went on a four day safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru as well as a half day tour of Nairobi National Park. Kenya is exactly how I imagined Africa to be and better. There is nothing like being next to a herd of two dozen elephants roaming and feeding, having a male lion look you in the eye, seeing a leopard pop out of a bush or unexpectedly seeing a serval with kittens. Kenya has great tourism infrastructure and the guides are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated. The landscape is magnificent from the open plains to the mountains and lakes of the Great Rift Valley. Go here- it will change your life.
Here is a list of the species we saw:
African Elephant
Maasai Giraffe/Rothschilds Giraffe
African Lion
African Leopard
White Rhinoceros
African Buffalo
River Hippopotamus
Plains Zebra
Blue Wildebeest
Serval
Spotted Hyena
Black Backed Jackal
Warthog
Olive Baboon
Vervet Monkey
Banded Mongoose
Rock Hyrax
Bush Hyrax
Common Eland
Defassa Waterbuck
Impala
Thomson’s Gazelle
Grants Gazelle
Topi
Coke’s Hartebeest
Ostrich
Greater Flamingo
Lesser Flamingo
Secretary Bird
White Backed Vulture
Kori Bustard
Fishing Eagle
Created Roller
Goshawk
East African Crowned Crane
Saddle Billed Stork
Guinea Fowl
Hadada Ibis
Marabou Stork
Yellow Billed Stork
Kingfisher
Nile Crocodile
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Namibia by Grayson
Namibia lacks the abundance of wildlife and classic African scenery of East Africa but certainly has its own charm, beauty and wildlife. In particular, Etosha's water holes have wildlife sittings that rival any in Africa. While in Namibia, we saw a number of rarities we missed in Kenya including cheetah, black rhinoceros, honey badger and bat-eared fox. I would recommend going to Kenya or Tanzania first to get the classic African safari experience but would highly recommend Namibia as a second or more African destination.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
People are friendly and gracious in Kenya
We were picked up at our hotel in Nairobi (Kozi Suites, which is an acceptable place to sleep), and had a safari to Amboseli, Naivasha, Lake Nakura, and Masai Mara. The parks are beautiful and well maintained. Animals were plentiful (except leopards, we were not able to find any) and they did not seem to mind the Land Rovers. The flamingos which are usually at Lake Nakura have migrated to another lake, so we did not see too many.
There are many safari companies to choose from, we chose well, Ramja Safaris. Our guide was excellent and had private education as well as over 20 years experience, he knew what he was doing and where all the best picture taking spots were. The lodges were excellent and the staff were gracious. Remember to tip as this is a poor country and a tip goes a long way. .
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Missed Lions & Hyenas
Was so excited to visit Nyerere NP Tanzania, but was a bit disappointed as we could not spot even a single Lion, Leopard or Hyena in 3 day safari. I was surprised to find a fresh dead deer, with no vultures in sight. Although, there were a lot of Hippos & elephants, but even Zebras & wild beast were not easily spotted, adding further to disappointment. Yes we saw a lot of Giraffe, baboons & impala. Keeping in view the history, reports & size of Nyerere NP, it was just an average visit. No lions, no tourists attraction.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an amazing experience that I wouldn't mind doing again. ❤️
Place worth visiting, you literally feel nature at its best and the sense of freedom is worth every Rand it's the place to be.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Anil Kumar (India)
Its pure magic, straight out of fantasy. In the crater, you can see clouds below yourself with thousands of animals wandering around.