Review about Tanzania by CuypersBart
Tanzania is an absolutely beautiful country and the wildlife is amazing.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tsavo East National Park by rceventi
At which I have only visited the East Tsavo Park . The territory is very special and typical, and also damaged. There aren't many animals, a few birds and a lot of tourists.
However, there are very typical and very beautiful scenery, especially along the Galana River.
A leisurely drive through stunning landscapes.
I have visited Camdeboo National Park thrice in the past four years and each time the visit has offered something new and different which is why I keep returning.
Cambdeboo is not a heavily frequented park - you will not find many other cars on the roads in the park. This offers the unique opportunity to take as much time as you like with each instance of game or birds you spot.
I have visited the park in both summer and winter. Summers in the Karoo are very hot, and thunderstorms are frequent. The storms themselves are a sight to behold, with towering thunderclouds, lightning and incredible amounts of rain. In winter, the days are incredibly warm and nights freezing cold - great for stargazing.
Cambdeboo has quite a diverse range of game in the park - I've seen kudu, red hartebeest, eland, duiker, steenbok, zebra, vervet monkeys, yellow mongoose and several different bird species. One of the great things about the park is that it's quite small - the drives are easy enough to fit into an afternoon after lunch, which is what I do most often. The light in the late afternoon is beautiful for photography.
The first time I went to Cambdeboo, the park had not yet completed signposting their roads sufficiently and we got lost a couple of times and had to backtrack. The signposting as since been completed and the roads are now a breeze to use.
There is no restaurant or accommodation in the park as it is situated very close to the town of Graaff-Reinet which provides ample options for both.
I have only self-driven through the park, but it's a simple enough park in which to do this. The reception offers a list of animals which may be seen in the park and off you go on a mini-safari.
There's a wonderful bird hide not very far from where you enter the park, which is a great place to set up with a pair of binoculars, a sandwich and a flask of coffee to see the birds around the lake. The most exciting sighting I've had here was seeing a Goliath heron.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Perry Peace
Wonderful experience. You see many other vehicles and people. This was much different than our Serengeti experience.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by JerseyMolly
There are huge baobab trees at Tarangire! We got really close to some marabu storks. Saw a lioness hunt, but she was too far away.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
quite nice
Generally, a very nice experience. But I would strongly suggest that one needs to go there with a local guide, otherwise you can easily miss things.
A walk to the waterfall is a must - but please make sure that you have a hat, plenty of water and are actually able to climb back onto the hill. Most importantly, always follow what the ranger says - and do not go there without him.
Review about Ruaha National Park by Nigel
One of the best things about Ruaha when I visited was that you felt as if you were the only people there - in contrast to the better-known parks, where there were always crowds of vehicles around anything interesting. There was a great variety of wildlife, although we weren't all that successful with seeing the big cats.
A Gem
We enjoyed our stay in North Luangwa very much. We only stayed for two nights, but with the help of our great guides from Delia Camp, we tracked down a lion pride, elephants and two leopards on a single nightdrive.
North Luangwa seems undiscovered by mass tourism, but already features nice camps with friendly and helpful staff.
I´ll come back for sure!
BE
20-35 years of age
The perfect first wildlife experience
South Africa made a deep impression, thanks to Mokala National Park.
Late at night, driving into Mokala National Park, in complete darkness, car lights dimmed, engine in low gear, I encountered for the very first time the majestic kudu.
He looked at us. His gaze focused, his ears cautious. I stopped the engine, convinced that this was a very fragile moment. But he didn’t move. He had a torso like a warrior, and mighty DNA-shaped antlers like very elegant weapons.
The presence of this kudu at this moment with the unique setting of the Mokala National Park was arguably one of the most impressive events in my life. I came eye to eye with a charismatic majesty having an overwhelming dignity, motionless openness, deep silence and ultimate self-control. It was at the Mokala National Park that I discovered the impressive beauty of all animals on this planet.
Furthermore, Mokala NP was an unforgettable experience thanks to the wonderfully friendly and welcoming staff, who made us feel at home rightaway. The rooms were beautiful in their simplicity. I would love to go back there one day.
NL
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Mahango Game Reserve by Emiel de Lange
The most varied birdlife in the country, wildlife is growing -one can expect to see large herds of Buffalo. Quite small but you will feel alone and undisturbed in the wilderness.