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Mark-Seymour
GB
Visited:
September 2019
Reviewed: Nov 29, 2019
Email Mark-Seymour | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you love to photograph wildlife this is the place to be
We stayed at the Serengeti Serena Lodge which was very pleasant. The food and accommodation was good although you do not spend that much time in your hotel. There was also a swimming pool which was another positive.
Our guide Ahmad was brilliant. He had great knowledge regarding the animals and areas we visited. His listened to what we wanted to do as well as giving us great advice. He helped make our holiday a great experience.
We also visited Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Each environment we visited was different but special in its own way. We found
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the Tanzanian people to be very friendly and loved English football!We saw so many animals including the big five and most of the small five.
Be prepared for tipping hotel staff and your guide at the end of your trip. Make sure you have adequate American dollars in small notes. If you need Tanzanian shillings these can be obtained from an ATM. We got ours at the airport. This is useful for villages and markets.
If you visit a Masai village you will be charged an entrance fee. However you will be allowed to take unlimited photos. Be aware that they will show you gifts to purchase after the tour. If you can try to visit a local market as it is an amazing experience. Photos of people are difficult as they expect payment in return.
All in all I would highly recommend. This was a holiday of a lifetime.
One very important note. There are toilets at the entrances to the parks we visited and at the picnic grounds. They were well maintained.
PhotosByBeverly
US
Visited:
November 2019
Reviewed: Dec 10, 2019
Email PhotosByBeverly | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mere photographs cannot describe this experience.
Mt goal for this journey from Arizona to Tanzania was specifically for The Great Migration in Serengeti National Park. The roads were very, very rough and bumpy, but to be expected. It is what it is. The weather was ideal, the food just fine, but three experiences were my highlights: (1) our guide was amazing. He sensed where the animals were and usually got our safari vehicle in position before all of the others - therefore - some incredible closeups of the Big 5 and many others. (2) the Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp was a unique experience. It was all of our favorite lodging. (3) the Great Migration images are in my mind, heart and soul forever. This quote, from me, says it all: “My passion in photography is to capture the essence of the culture, the people, the beauty of their country as well as reflect on how they live. The images for this journey in Africa, for The Great Migration, cannot be captured in a few photographs. One has to experience it. And then, it will never be forgotten.”
Hannu Kauhala
FI
Visited:
November 2019
Reviewed: Dec 12, 2019
Email Hannu Kauhala | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw the migration. So maybe we saw 10 000 or 100 000 animals. It was just incredible.
Inna and Danny
US
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 13, 2020
Email Inna and Danny | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
we saw all big 5 and thousands of other animals and birds; could not see cheetahs and other animals near wetland, due to severe rains
the road to Serengeti is very dusty; a facial mask is a must
Kathi Valdizan
HU
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 15, 2020
Email Kathi Valdizan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martha Jo Willard
CA
Visited:
January 2020
Reviewed: Jan 22, 2020
Email Martha Jo Willard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Less wildlife, savannah is not exceedingly scenic, less birds, although the ones found were exquisite.
Per-Erik Sandström
SE
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 23, 2020
Email Per-Erik Sandström | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The worlds most famous safari National Park. Not only for the animals but also for the beauty of the landscape.
Eduardo
CL
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 25, 2020
Email Eduardo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The scenic is amazing, with the endless grass plains. It has a great animal diversity to offer, from the animals we saw: lions (many of them, cubs, hunting/eating, in small groups, a large families of 15 lions...), cheetahs, leopard, hippos, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, crocodile... The list is long.
David
GB
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 27, 2020
Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vast plains filled with wildlife. Beautiful views especially at sunrise/sunset.
Emerson
US
Visited:
July 2019
Reviewed: Jan 31, 2020
Email Emerson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always wanted to see the Great Migration and the people in Africa.