The Big Five in Abundance and so much more!
From the moment we drove into Kruger National Park with WildWings Safari, we encountered wildlife. As we crossed the bridge in the entrance, there was a herd of elephants in the dry riverbed below. We turned around the first bend and came upon a herd of impala. We all oohed and aaahed and Simon, our guide, patiently paused while we took some photographs. After that, he told us it would be the last time we stopped for impala because they are such a common sight, we won't need to. Simon was right about that! Next, we came upon a leopard in a tree who was actually eating another leopard. Simon informed us he'd never seen that before, though he'd heard that it happens upon occasion when territory becomes an issue. Over the course of the next five days, we saw rhinos, lions, cape buffalo, kudu, zebra, giraffe, mongoose, hyena, hippos, crocs, monkeys and baboons. The only animals we wished we'd seen that we didn't were cheetahs and pangolin. It was spectacular to see everything in its natural habitat, and though we certainly saw other vehicles, there was not a sense of crowds. We stayed at Kruger in Skukuza Rest Camp right in the park. Down the way, we walked to listen to the hippos every evening and enjoyed camp meals each morning and night. One of the most memorable parts of the trip was greeting the fuchsia sun each morning with the giraffes and seeing it set tangerine against the acacia trees at dusk. Because we were in Kruger in July, it was cool and dry. The animals were fairly easy to find, but of course, there probably weren't as many as the wet season. Over all, it was a spectacular trip and I'd go back in a heartbeat.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
9 Day Safari, Kenya, Tanzania--Masaii Mara, Lake Nukuru, Amboseli, Serengetti, and Nongorogoro Crate
I like the service provided, guides were excellent in the first 5 days in Kenya, had good knowledge of the animals and was lucky at Amboseli to see Kilamanjaro mountain top.. There was a lack of English on the Tanzania side,, but it was ok as I am very familiar with many animals in Africa. So it was less of an issue for me than the others on the combined group I was with... Would definitely book with this outfit again.
Review about Saadani National Park by Lisa Haselow
It was very hot here, but the scenery differed from other parks and was worth it! This coastal park didn't have as much wildlife as other parks, but we saw lions, cheetahs and many others.
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Lisa Haselow
This was one of the few places to see flamingos and they were my favorite part. The water almost looked completely pink because there were so many flamingos.
Review about Arusha National Park by Lisa Haselow
Thus park is smaller and heavily forested so it was fun to see in comparison to the parks with more grasses. The trees do make it a bit more difficult to spot wildlife.
Thouroughly Enjoyable
Stayed at The Bush House for 2 nights and did 4 3 hour safari drives and managed to see most of what we were hoping to see. Missed out on seeing Cheetahs, Leopards and Wild Dogs, although given the size of the park there is no guarantee you will see everything. The Bush House was fantastic and I have no hesitation recommending it. Our guide Tom was OK but have heard JR is the best. August mornings are chilly but the days are beautiful. Safari Bookings were great with all pick ups and bookings done without a hitch.
Review about Saadani National Park by Amy Haselow
Saadani is definitely beautiful and tropical. There is wildlife, but it's not as abundant as the other parks. You won't see it constantly. The best part of Saadani was the safari lodge. The Indian ocean was beautiful.
Review about Arusha National Park by Amy Haselow
Arusha was the first park we went to. It was definitely one of the most beautiful, but we only saw herbivores.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kruger National Park by Stefano
Huge and majestic, with a variety of landscapes and vegetation and abundant wildlife. A very popular destination, so you are seldom alone close to dams, wells or open savana. It is better where vegetation is thicker, or in the less accessible north section, but the chance of spotting animals is limited. Accomodations are for all sakes and pockets
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park by Stefano
Less crowded than other parks, as it is not so easily accessible; so you feel more frequently in the bush than in other places. Landscapes are particular as it is a semi desertic dry savana; wildlife is abundant but road network is limited