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We were with our grand daughter an the trip was incredibly important to her development as a young a
The Taylor's put our grand daughter at ease immediately. This was her first time way from home, and despite the distance and cultural differences, she was always thrilled with it all.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
We had an absolutely fantastic vacation! Moses, our driver and guide, adapted to every whim of ours if possible, was very friendly, yet professional.
I personally liked that we added the outdoor activity sections that broke up the long driving days. The long drives I actually didn't like so much but they were unavoidable with our budget. Loved the hike to the base camp of Mt Kenya even though we were in better shape than our local guide, the hike to the bat caves and up the volcano with an excellent Maasai guide, and the mountain biking and hiking at Hell's Gate. We saw all the "Big 5" repeatedly and are still in awe by the beauty of the parks and reserves and the plethora of animals.
The food at the lodges was outstanding as well as service and accommodations.
Sweetwater Lodge was our favorite out of all the beautiful places.
We had a great, great vacation and want to come back for another adventure for sure.
Best,
Jutta and family
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Raquel
It was wonderfull!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
Lake Nakuru was wonderfull and the organitation also was great!! I have a good memories about that trip! And all team are very simpatic!!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by ssilberman
The elephants!! This was the place where we spent hours watching elephants -- using their trunks to suck water from dry river beds, squirting water on their backs, throwing dirt on their backs, young calves playing, running, touching each other affectionately.... Ah, there might have been other animals, but, here, the elephants were the highlight!!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by ssilberman
Standing at the top of this crater and looking down is awe-inspiring. We'd heard it would be crowded but we didn't see many other vehicles. It was our first view of lions!! Who could ever forget that?
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by ssilberman
The hippo park was the highlight of this park... And, boy, did we see hippos! There were also storks and buzzards. No climbing lions, despite signs.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Arusha National Park by ssilberman
This was our first park we visited. The animals were further away but it was that first amazing view of a giraffe in the wild.... The flow of its walk... This was one of the prettiest of all the parks we saw -- with the trees.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Every moment was to be cherished
I've always loved animals but I may never be able to return to a zoo again.... With Restoration Safaris as our guide --- Bariki and Alphayo -- and the animals as our entertainment, not a moment was wasted. When animals were not around, we learned about the animals and about Africa and its people. When animals were around, Bariki and Alphayo would point out how the movement of the tail or the ears was signalling upcoming action. Point the camera... wait... now!! And we saw action!! It's a joke to call our accommodations tents since we had running water, hot showers (by request) and gourmet dining. This was my dream trip before I left and, still, it was never disappointing. The only problem.... I've got to return!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Spioenkop Game Reserve by Gary Longshaw
Never too busy, lots of associated activities to take part in on the da, and the feeling of having Giraffe, Myriad types of buck, warthogs and other small wildlife walking around so close to you that you could touch them is a unique and rewarding experience.