RU
35-50 years of age
Review about Damaraland by reggief340
I spent five days in Damarland and was able to see much wildlife including the desert elephants and a pride of lions. The scenery was gorgeous and the camp I stayed in was excellent
RU
35-50 years of age
Travelling alone I experienced the most wonderful experience on the senses in this Park.
For the past ten years I have travelled alone to some outstanding destinations and most where you would question if that was the right decision. Namibia opened up a huge new world that I had never experienced before. From the tarmac roads to dusty gravel roads that disappeared into the horizon; the route down to Namib Naukluft National Park was just a taster of the most wonderful sights.
I arose early before dawn and with haste headed of into the park to ensure that I was there to experience the sunrise. The sun rose to as a bright electric orange orb cresting over the dunes. Their dark shadows cast across the floor of the park whilst ostrich stirred shaking the sand from their wings and heading off to find more shade. The tourist balloons were up and in the stillness you could hear their chatter and the whoosh as the hot air filled the balloon and took them higher.
I drove further on and left the car in the designated area to be transported by 4 wheeled vehicles deeper to the bigger dunes and Sossusvlei.
Climbing along the ridge to the summit I was surprised how quiet and how few tourists were here but in the distance you could see more arriving. The sun by 10:00 was already high and burning the sand beneath my feet. To the left the parched trees and bushes were shade for more ostrich. To the right was the dried out water source, crusty and dusty underfoot with just a few soft patches where the sun didn't quite reach.
When I look back at my trip to Namibia this sticks very clearly in my mind. This truely is one of the wonders of Africa
RU
35-50 years of age
Review about Namibia by reggief340
From the Etosha in the north to the dunes in the south and from the Kalahari in the east to the skeleton coast in the west I found this to be an amazing country with great friendly people and so many experiences
Glorious, wild experience - very much on our own!
We spent a couple of nights in lovely accomodations. We went on an early morning bush-walk, accompanied by a ranger - heard more than we saw (the animals seems to be more aware of humans away frojm the car than when were were in it!), although we HEARD A LOT - very exciting, and we did get a great view of some White Rhino's from a safe (above) viewing point. We had been advised that a park employee had been thrown from a horse and unfortunately killed (by a lion), so we were pleased to have a guide.
50-65 years of age
Review about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy by Ian Macfadyen
This place felt a little artificial. I was perturbed to discover that I had to pay conservancy fees, I'd been given the impression that in staying there rather than at a lodge in a National Park, there's be a saving in respect of park entrance fees. In the event, I don't think it worked out any cheaper. We didn't see as much game as we'd hoped for, no lions for example.
50-65 years of age
Review about Tsavo East National Park by Ian Macfadyen
Very wild. Not so easy to see the game, - far more bush than elsewhere, Masai Mara or Amboseli for example.
50-65 years of age
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Ian Macfadyen
Black & White Rhino, lions if you're lucky, leopard definately, - Lesser & Greater Pink Flamingo and myriads of other birds ranging from Pelicans to Weaver Birds. Good choice of lodge accomodation. As the main route circumvents the lake, you can't really get lost.
50-65 years of age
Review about Lake Bogoria National Reserve by Ian Macfadyen
Hot soda geysers, bubbling springs - fascinating! Thousands of noisy Lesser & Greater Flamingo.
50-65 years of age
Review about Samburu National Reserve by Ian Macfadyen
We had a great trip to Samburu N.P., staying at Larson's Camp. Game viewing was excellent, as was the accomodation and scenery. ***For the present, visitors should be aware that heavy rains have recently caused devestation in the area.
50-65 years of age
Review about Nairobi National Park by Ian Macfadyen
I love Nairobi N.P. and believe it's under-rated and generally under-valued. It's a shame it isn't given a higher priority by the Kenyan authorities, it could be so much better if there was greater control over the shambas which have been allowed to proliferate at the southern end of the game corridor, by which animals enter and leave the park.