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Ian   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Apr 4, 2017

65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Review about Moremi Game Reserve by Ian
Overall rating
4/5


Arriving at the gate we were warned that it was very wet in the reserve and that certain tracks were impassable, one of which was the track into the Khwai reserve that we were due to take a few days later. Undaunted we set off and although we did encounter some very large and deep puddles our initial impression was that the situation wasn't too bad.

The drive was fairly uneventful as far as animals were concerned, apart from a first ever sighting of a Lesser Spotted Eagle and the first Red Lechwe of the trip.

We were entertained for quite a while by a couple of Yellow-billed Storks expertly fishing and also by a Monitor Lizard basking in the late afternoon sun on a termite mound.

Our first full day in Moremi dawned dry and overcast after another night of rain and thunder. Little did we realize how quickly a significant sighting would be made and within 5 minutes of leaving camp we were parked and watching a male Leopard in a tree. We spent almost two hours watching him before he finally came down the tree and moved away.

We headed off to see what else was on offer, but very soon it became apparent that there was even more standing water after the overnight rain. This fact was later born out when we spotted a crocodile actually swimming in the flooded wheel tracks. OK, it was a young one, but even so, it’s not a very common sight. The day was mainly one of spotting and photographing birds, including a couple more to add to our all time list.

Our second full day in Moremi was much the same as our first, although the weather was drier and there was no early surprise Leopard sighting. A couple more new bird species, but perhaps the highlight was our first encounter with a Rock Monitor Lizard. We witnessed a rather serious disagreement in a Baboon troop as an alpha-male chased an interloper round and around a lake at speed until he had been seen off and found another tree.

The remainder of the day was again mainly bird photography, punctuated by Wildebeest, Impala, Giraffe, Red Lechwe, Kudu and Leopard sightings.

Probably the highlight was the Southern Carmine Bee-eaters. We had spotted them the day before, but this time it appeared we were disturbing potential food sources for them as we drove along. We were being accompanied by up to four birds flying alongside us, it really was a beautiful sight.

We finished the day with another visit to the Yellow-billed Storks fishing and then back to camp for dinner. What greeted us when we got there was one of the best sunsets we were to witness during the whole trip.

All that remained in Moremi was the following day’s game drive to the gate and then the transfer into Khwai. Three memorable sightings were in store for us between the camp and the gate, which strangely happened at the same location. We were watching a large group of Red Lechwe, the most we had seen all trip, as overhead was flying a majestic African Marsh Harrier. As we were concentrating on these, there was a commotion behind and to our right hand side and what was probably the largest pod of Hippos we have ever seen were running down a track to a new flooded area. Magical to watch.

embtvl   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Apr 4, 2017

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

A lot of safari in not a lot of time.
Overall rating
4/5

I have to admit to being surprised at finding such a diverse safari experience in the middle of the city. The animal sightings started off slowly but increased in variety and density as the journey continued. The highlight was spotting an adult Lion sleeping under a tree. Visiting the ivory burn site was particularly moving when you realize how many lives have been lost. I also visited Amboseli and the Masai Mara while in Kenya and the National Park was almost as rich in wildlife but alas, no elephants. It was a day well spent.

Jasmijn   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Apr 2, 2017

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An unforgettable experience!
4/5

The safari trip with Big Five Voyage was an amazing and unforgettable experience, everything was taken care of and it was a very good Value for money, with one night in a lodge and two nights camping in the natural parks. Nature was splendidly beautiful and we even saw the big migration of 1,5 million wildebeasts on their way to Kenya! The driver was very friendly and stopped whenever we wnated to watch the animals more closely, and he communicated with other drivers to spot other special animals like the leopard. The cook made some delicious meals and took good care of breakfast, lunch and dinner while we were away. Keep in mind that a tip in the end is a common practice with Safari tours, so include this in your budget for the tour. The safari is quite some hours driving to move from one place to the other, but all views are amazing so just enjoy it! I recommend everyone to go on a four-day safari with Big Five Voyage! Especially Ngorogoro Crater and Serengeti were the most spectacular, so make sure this parks you will see! Enjoy

Ilse   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Apr 2, 2017

The gorilla trip was great and all the transport was organized perfect incl our last minute changes
4/5

Communiations was very well, thanks to all support, accommodation great, beautiful place and the gorilla trip was amazing

Sarah   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Apr 1, 2017

Great hiking experience!
4/5

Excellent 3-day hike at Kilimanjaro with Nicolas! Everything was extremely well-organized and set-up for me in advance of my visit. Food on the hike was fantastic. My guide Nicolas was very well informed and so nice to hike with.

Eduardo   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Apr 1, 2017

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Good!
4/5

Good! I did a 4-day camping safari. Just be aware that if you go solo you might have to share a tent.

JT   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Apr 1, 2017

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful experiences with a great driver and many opportunities to explore Uganda.
4/5

The experience was wonderful! It is a well rounded adventure thru Uganda. Spending time with mountain gorillas was the highlight, although, all the animal sightings as well as the opportunity to experience nature, (including the people) was a fabulous opportunity. All the activities were wonderful, and the accommodations were appreciated. I probably would have preferred a ramp up of the accommodations- some were more spartan than others, and I like to leave on a high note- however, all had wonderful parts to them, especially the wildlife that were all around us and all the employees accommodating. We were not surprised by the BBC ranking of Uganda as the #1 most welcoming country in the world. Air conditioning in the van would have been nice, especially when on the red dirt roads where it had not rained for a while- SO much dust. However, I would do it all again, and most likely will.

Richard Stewart   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Mar 31, 2017

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Trip of a lifetime to the summit of Kilimanjaro
4/5

Peter and his team we extremely easy to deal with from our initial inquiry about a Kilimanjaro trek and remained patient and professional throughout, despite our apprehension and nerves ahead of such a taunting trek.

We were given plenty of relevant information ahead of the trip and things such as the packing list proved to be accurate. Peter was also very helpful when we had additional questions.

The hotel accommodation (Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha) before and after the trek was first rate whilst being very friendly and relaxed.

Our guides were very knowledgeable, attentive and keen to ensure that our trek was a safe success.

The porters were nothing short of superhuman. Please make sure you tip them (and the rest of the crew) generously as they do an incredible job in often tough conditions.

I would highly recommend the 7 day version of the Kilimanjaro trek.

A big thanks to Peter and his team.

Larissa   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Mar 30, 2017

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Nice Tour at Kruger Park
4/5

The Team was great and made everything to make our drive nice and to have opportunities to see a lot of animals at Kruger Park. We appreciate a lot

Cássia   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Mar 30, 2017

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

You can trust them
4/5

I had all the support needed before and during the trip. My fried lost her monile and they helped us to find out.

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