SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Namib-Naukluft National Park by s_andreja
Not sure if Namib Naukluft National Park qualifies as a safari destination. However, the scenery is breathtaking beautiful. A definite-must.
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Lion King scene ... without the lion
Have you seen the Lion King animated movie?
Well, in Etosha you have a feeling you are in that movie, right on the scene.
The sheer vastness of the place and number of animals is amazing. Meaning also that after a few days, a simple oryx is not enough for you to pause, now you are only for the lion. But (fortunately) he did not know that and decided to stay in distance ...
Self-drive makes Etosha not just another (giant) zoo, but rather a self-organized adventure.
'Chasing' animals in a car around the park and waterholes is one thing. However, standing still and observing animals from the camp is entirely different (and much more rewarding) experience.
I would recommend anyone to take the time and spend the night in one of the camps in Etosha. I was not the only one amazed. At sunset and sundown, you could see 50+ people gathered at the fence, watching a couple of animals doing their daily routine. All this without any noise, except for the clicking of cameras (some with 600 mm zoom).
I stayed in Etosha for 3 nights (2 in Okaukuejo, 1 in Namutoni) and can say the following:
o Okaukuejo - a definite must, always full of all sorts of animals and with great position to see the sunset; very busy, so staff did not really try to be friendly
o Halali (did not stayed for the night) looked more pristine, but smaller and without the big animals (when I was there)
o Nakamutoni - friendly staff, but otherwise a dissapointment due to facilities not maintained and pratically no animals (no real waterhole).
Apparently there are now 2 camps also in the western part of Etosha (previously closed for tourists), but have not tried those.
In order to explore Etosha, you do not need a local guide, GPS or a map (available at camps) is enough.
However, there are organized safari trips at night that might be worth trying (you are not allowed to go outside the camp at night on your own).
LK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Migara Wijesinghe
The cherry on top! We saved the best for the last and the 3 nights in Masai were the best 3 nights. When we were there (mid July), the migration of the animals was full on and there were thousands of animals out in the savanna. The wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara river was a treat to watch. We were also lucky to see a lion kill and to top it all off, 18 lions in one day.
LK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Migara Wijesinghe
Lake Nakuru was the place where we ticked off the big five even before going to Masai Mara. The beauty of this park lies in its terrain and is simply breathtaking. Lion hill a must visit and that is where we were lucky enough to spot 4 lions!
LK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kenya by Migara Wijesinghe
Kenya is simply amazing. The wildlife is much different to what we have back in Sri Lanka and that was a really good experience. Not just the big five, but other animals and birds were really nice to photograph and watch. A country with so much to see!! And the food, the food is great. Kenyan's surely do know how to cook.
8-night Safari, family of 4
We had an outstanding and truly memorable trip, both luxurious and with astonishing wildlife experiences. Wonderful.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
hello Tanzania were punctual, on time, and did what they had offered in the first place.
It was very professional, the first communication was done by e mail, well explained and the prices charged were not overpriced .
Tours were conducted in a professional mode. well explained and drove us to the places of interest.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good experience with affordable price
The staff is very nice. They offer great tours on bugdet prices. The quality and service is very good. They take good care of customers
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
Our safari trip with Joe lasted 6 days and every day we saw something new and wonderful. Lionesses hunting, leopard having breakfast, tons of elephants and zebras, a mother cheetah with 2 cubs... Joe and our cook Peter took very good care of us - timing was precise, food was delicious and we heard some interesting safari stories on top of all that. It was the kind of trip we can only recommend :) Thank you very much, Joe!
Fantastic - an extraordinary once in a lifetime experience
My family just had our two week Kenya and Tanzania safari. It is such a wonderful experience that we are continuing sharing the trip every day with our friends and colleagues. Our safari organizer Wildlife Sun Safaris (www.wildlifesunsafaris.com) is so good that everything is great. The meticulous itinerary design, the valuable trip advice, the prompt communications, the various services provided to us (for example, one of the luggages was delayed arriving Nairobi and James offered help without hesitation to pick it up from airport next day at 6am), the list goes on and on. We are extremely grateful for all the services and help provided by James and his team for this safari. Our drivers, tour guides and cooks Thoya, Jimmy, Ali, Casey and Jackson are great gentlemen. Not only do they know their job well, they are very considerate and polite. With their expertise and help, we have seen lots of animals including over 50 lions with even a scene four lions killing a buffalo, 10+ cheetahs, leopard, black and white rhinos, hippos, hyenas, numerous elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, all kinds of gazelles, birds, flamingos and our beloved Hakuna Matata warthogs. We'd also like to thank Thoya and Jimmy for sharing their family stories, their job experiences and their hopes at the end of a safari day - It helped us learn about the culture, local economy and ordinary people's life. Thank you Thoya, Jimmy, Ali, Casey and Jackson! Thank you James and your team!