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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Randy
You want to see elephants, visit Tarangire. And oh yes, zebras giraffes, Impala, baboons and whatever. They are all in a tight package in this national parj.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Arusha National Park by Linda S
This was the only park where we say lots of blue monkeys swinging in the trees. We also spotted one group of Colobus monkeys who are only seen near/on Mt. Kilamanjaro. We saw a larger population of baboons than other parks. We were close to a group of Cape buffalo, giraffes and wart hogs. We got a 2 hour guided walking tour from the ranger there. This took us to a waterfall and he gave us good information about the animals.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Linda S
The crater is well known for it's natural beauty and high concentration of animals available. As a result, it is the site of lots of day trippers. We got there early, but after 10am the roads were crowded with vehicles. When a lion was spotted, the drivers communicated with each other and everyone converged on the spot. We had dozens of vehicles parked in both directions trying to see the lions. It took forever before the vehicles sorted themselves out and moved on. The park really needs to limit the number of vehicles in the park or establish firm rules about how long a vehicle can remain in any one spot. This was the only park where we saw a rhino - from a distance.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Linda S
We spent the night at :Embalakai Camp in the Serengeti, so we had 2 days to explore. The huge expanse of the park meant you might drive quite awhile before seeing animals. But, they are all there and the drivers communicate to bring tourists to the best viewing spots. We were thrilled with everything we saw: lions eating a zebra (and vultures waiting their turn); a leopard and two cubs in a tree; cheetah scanning for game close to the road; lots of antelope and gazelles; gorgeous birds, hundreds of zebra crossing the road - thousands of wildebeasts, etc. Given the size of the park, I felt two days was minimum.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Linda S
My favorite park - Tarangire is gorgeous, full of animals to see with minimum driving. Artificial ponds have been created to support the population of animals. This park has lots of Baobab trees, which the elephants love. So there is a high concentration of elephants in the park. We couldn't get tired of watching the babies and moms in the river. We also got tremendous photos of a cheetah, ostrich, zebras, gazelles. The Tarangire Safari Lodge provided very comfortable tents for us, as well as a gorgeous stone lodge holding a comfortable lounge area, restaurant, bar and outdoor patio overlooking a tremendous view. Food was buffet style and quite good at all meals.
TJ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic beauty of East Africa.
We selected Frena Adventures for Rwanda and Uganda trip. We communicate with several companies but decided to stay with Frena and was very happy about this. It was all good experience from making program of our trip, customizing and optimizing. Our guide/driver was always in time and showed very good knowledge of area and Uganda in particular. He was really good in helping to select best spot for photos. All of these factors helped to open fantastic beauty of East Africa.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
We had an amazing trip. The guide was helpful, the car comfortable, the lodge great and last but not least - the safari was fantastic.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting and unique experience
Unforgettable and unique experience. A must for every type of visitors. Whether it is a couple or a family.
The planned perfectly. From beginning to the end.
Very, very well spoken, friendly and experienced guide.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Safari
Best Safari I've been on out of at least 20 others. Our guide Jeff did an amazing job of driving, both getting to the park and driving thru the park. He was able to find all Big 5 as well as a cheetah, hundreds of giraffes, zebras, hippos, wildebeest and all kinds of antelopes, all in the same day! The accommodations were fine with a good hot water shower. However, the power is only on for a few hours in the morning and evening.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari experience, memories for a lifetime
We booked a 2 day private safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire and Ngorogoro park. A driver picked us up at our hotel in Zanzibar and brought us to the airport. Our guide in Tanzania was Laurian. His knowledge about every animal was astonishing. He made all our wishes come true and did his best so I could take the best pictures ever. Our close encounter with a lion and his girl/wife ;) was unbelievable.
For the night we stayed in the wonderful five star hotel Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge. The staff there was very friendly and the food excellent. Apparently we were so lucky that we actually saw the big five during those 2 days!
If you like wildlife and nature, then a safari in Tanzania with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions is a must. Needless to say that this safari was a breathtaking experience and me and my girlfriend have a lifetime of wonderful memories.
