DE
35-50 years of age
Hidden Secret
Samburu and ist sister Buffalo Springs are bit off the big tourist stream.
Maybe they a bit far in the north or the klimate is considered as too hot. I do not know.
There are a number of good reasons to stay there for some days just discovering and ejoying nature.
Both parks are divided by the Ewaso Ngiro river which is the only contant source of water in this dry area. Just spot a long the river a wait till the animals are coming for drink or bath. The elephants aren't shy and from a certain distance their interesting social behaviour can be observated. Further, the beauty retuculated giraffe, beisa oryx antelopes, the blue leged somali ostrich, the big grevy zebra and the gerenuk (long necke iraffe antelope) can be seen, but not to be found in the southern more popular parks. Samburu is a good place for spotting leopards (7 times in 4 days including a mother with a cub). Also Lions are in area. Further wildlife is al around just stop, be quiet, take time and enjoy.
Ony a few lodges and camps can be found in Samburu. It appears as a bit a remote place.
I am looking for wildlife and not so much interested in stars or whatever ratings of the lodges. There might be more exclusive and luxurious places.
The park is operated by the local Samburu community and was in 2009 in a good shape. Unlike other parks, no cattle was found grazing within the park. The staff was always friendly and helpful.
FR
20-35 years of age
Review about Etosha National Park by mimi785nono
Definitely the Wildlike experience in Namibia. There is no way to miss the lions, zebras, elephants and others. To really enjoy the place, stay in one of the 3 resorts (my favourite is Okaukuejo) because you will have the chance to experience the savana et the wildlife at night around a waterhole.
FR
20-35 years of age
Review about Damaraland by mimi785nono
If you have not the chance to visit the San people (Bushman), then listen carefully when they speak, all with click. The Sptizberg is great.
FR
20-35 years of age
Must to see
Kaokoland is not so much a wildlife destination even we met some wild giraffes, zebras (but there are everywhere in Namibia) and some other wild animals. We unfortunately missed the wild elephants but they are not so hard to see apparently. Kaokoland is more for scenery-drive. Lanscapes there are wonderful (Warmquelle, Epupa falls especially), the place is not crowed with tourists at all, it needs even some organisation to get there, get fuel, food and water because it is not easy to have some after.
But it is definitely an experience I recommend. If you have the change to organize a visit to the Himba people, it is great but just be careful when you choose your tour, because some guides really don't care about the people and trade alcohol or cigarettes with them (instead of sugar, tea or other food products).
We visited Kaokoland by our own with a Condor Toyota and camping tents. It was just great this way.
If you are looking for a wildlife destination, then Etosha is probably better, but for scenery, only Namib desert (Sossusvlei and Deathvlei) can match with Kaokoland!!
DE
35-50 years of age
Review about Kenya by michi_z
Kenya is a good place for safaris. It is compromise between a certain level of organiztion (some call it civilization) the bush vibe feeling.
There are places in africa which are more remote more basic but if you in wildlife spotting and photograhy you won't realize it on (good) the pictures taken.
FR
20-35 years of age
Review about Namibia by mimi785nono
Namibia is definitely a place to visit soon, before his beauty attracts more people and become a "tourist destination" like South Africa. Namibia is wild and beautiful. First time I was there (in 2005) it was like we were the first persons to land here, we sometimes drove hours before seeing another car. This is what I loved about this country, the feeling of "discovering" the place.
Review about Etosha National Park by StefanHuber
Good wildlife, amazing scenery, good accommodations, nice people.
Review about Namib-Naukluft National Park by StefanHuber
Good wildlife, amazing scenery, nice people, good food.
An unforgetable trip!
I can recommend Tsau //Khaeb National Park at any time.
It is worth to see it!
Amazing scenery and weather conditions.
DE
50-65 years of age
Wild and lonley, fantastic wildlife, nice beetles
We did a entomolgical research trip with own car. Wonderful and very wild and lonley.
Take care you have a GPS with you when you are not guided, the roadsigns are sometimes difficult to find. When you dont like Tsetse flies, dont go in rainy season, but then you will miss insect life.