DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of a kind safari destination from the beginning to the end
The Ngorongoro Crater is a one of a kind safari destination from the beginning to the end.
We went with a personal safari driver by jeep with open rooftop. From the moment you drive into the park the experience begin as the road takes you up and up until you reach the top of the side of the crater. A viewpoint overlooking the entire crater was the first breathtaking view. From this viewpoint we spottet a couple of elephants and then we were ready to go down into the crater. On the way to the entry road into the crater we saw giraffes and Masai people with all their cattles (the live around the crater). Inside the crater we saw wildlife such as ostrichs, wilderbeasts, warthogs, zebras, baboons, elephants, hyenas, hippos, buffalos, jackals, antilopes and lions up close (and probably more i can't remember at the moment). We were even lucky to see two young male lions feasting on a buffalo at close range. In the distance we saw two black rhinos they are rare to see due to the low population in the park.
Most of the time we drove around observing the animals without any other safari jeeps around. They were visible in the horizon (since the landscape is mostly flat and at that time a year the vegetation is completely dry) and once in a while we crossed roads and at major attraction spots (like the lions feasting) we were several jeeps gathered.
Our tour operator had organized lunch for us, which we ate by a lake with hippos relaxing in the water.
Overall we are very satisfied with our safari experience in the Ngorongoro Crater and will recommend it.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ol Pejeta Conservancy by Marc Pineau
If you are lucky you may see some wilddog here.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa's Postcard
If you want to see Lions, elephants, hippos, crocs against a beautiful african backdrop, this is your place. It isn't particularly easy to travel through independently (i.e. get there by bus etc), but certainly possible. Once there hiring a local guide is the best thing to do. We caught a taxi to Katunguru, then hired a guide called Mustafa (who is well known in the area, and is listed in the Bradt travel guide). He was fantastic, would very much recommend going with him.
amazing
About wildlife I saw all the animals. I saw leopard which I never seen other parks. Different weather than nairobi. Food is very good. Stayed at umoja camp nice one. Peter who organised the safari. Very nice person. Thanks for Peter he done everything arranged good at samburu.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ol Pejeta Conservancy by Luis Rodrigues (dragoms)
Fantastic place specially for a birder.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Interesting experience in short time
Nairobi National Park was an interesting surprise. Being located in Nairobi, I wasn't expecting too much, but the area, the scenary and the quantity of wildlife surprised by the positive side. Being able to see rhinos was a very positive one, and for a birder, the quantity of amazing birds was a must.
If one has short time and/or are limited in traveling, this park can give a very good wildlife safari experience.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
200 Elephants Per Day
I spent a lot of time choosing our Tanazanian safari destination. I wanted something exceptional, inexpensive, with a taste of adventure (not tourist traps). I found that the best places for that are Katavi and Ruaha. But the first one is really far from Dar. So decision was quite easy eventually. Ruaha is really beautiful place, with landscape full of hills and baobab trees. Great Ruaha river is full of animals in dry season. We saw in one day more then 200 hundred elephants, one hundred giraffes, and many other animals (lions, udu, zebras, hippos etc.). We met just one car during one day. I can recommend Ruaha for everyone who wants taste real safari adventure. I felt we were first visitors there.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experiences
Ithala Game Reserve, located in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, has always been one of my favourite safari destinations in southern Africa. It's quite well populated with a large wildlife variety. However, I could never spot any elephants despite seeing their fresh droppings on the road. I first visited the park in 1985 and became addicted to it. Although most of the roads within the park area dirt roads, driving even in small cars does not pose major problems. Stunning views are there to please your eyes in almost every turn. Pic-nic sites can be easily found and are appropriately sign posted. Quality accommodation, restaurant, bar and game drives are available. Therefore, As visiting Ithala Game Reserve is a must. I highly recommend it to all nature lovers.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Kevin
Great Scenic beauty, but not as good as other parks for wildlife. Also, a lot of people day tripping. Doesn't have the bush vibe of the other parks.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don't miss Kenya
I can only say great things about the wildlife we saw in Kenya. There is a great aboundance and also the guides and people are very friendly.