Expert

Mary Fitzpatrick

Member of the SafariBookings Expert Panel

Country:: United States
Expert Reviews:: 24 Reviews

Originally from the USA, Mary has been living, working and traveling in Africa for most of the past three decades. She is especially fond of East and southern Africa, and it is here – especially in Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa and Namibia – where she has spent most of her time. Mary has authored and co-authored many Africa travel guides for Lonely Planet, including ‘Tanzania’, ‘South Africa’, ‘Lesotho & Swaziland’, ‘Africa’, ‘Southern Africa’, ‘East Africa’, ‘Watching Wildlife Southern Africa’, ‘Watching Wildlife East Africa’ and ‘Mozambique’, and also has written for various newspapers and magazines.

Expert Reviews 24 – Written by Mary Fitzpatrick

Mozambique

Mozambique country review

5/5
Idyllic Islands, Beautiful Beaches & Adventurous Wildlife Watching
Gorongosa National Park

4/5
A Conservation Success Story in the Making

Namibia

Namibia country review

5/5
Rewarding Wildlife Watching in an Unforgettable Setting
|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

3/5
Desolation & Grandeur at the Fish River Canyon
Damaraland

4/5
Amazing Rock Formations & Desert-adapted Elephants
Etosha National Park

3/5
Abundant Wildlife & a Vast Salt Pan
Namib-Naukluft National Park

4/5
Soaring Dunes, Desert & Star-filled Night Skies
Skeleton Coast National Park

4/5
Eerie Desolation & Profound Beauty

South Africa

South Africa country review

5/5
Abundant Wildlife at Your Doorstep
|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

3/5
Desolation & Grandeur at the Fish River Canyon
Kruger National Park

4/5
Wildlife Galore and Excellent Facilities

Tanzania

Tanzania country review

5/5
Tanzania – Classic African Safari Destination
Arusha National Park

3/5
Tiny, Green Gem in Mt Meru’s Shadow
Katavi National Park

4/5
Wildlife-filled Wilderness
Lake Manyara National Park

3/5
Elephants, flamingos & Rift Valley vistas
Mahale Mountains National Park

5/5
Close-Up Chimpanzee Encounters & Stunning Scenery
Mikumi National Park

3/5
Wildlife Watching Just off the Highway
Mkomazi National Park

2/5
Arid Savannah Landscapes & Fabulous Birding
Ngorongoro Crater

5/5
Wildlife-filled Crater & Magnificent Vistas
Nyerere National Park

4/5
Boat Safaris, Wild Dogs & Wilderness
Ruaha National Park

4/5
Elephants & Baobabs
Saadani National Park

2/5
Wonderful Beach & Some Wildlife, Too
Serengeti National Park

5/5
One of Africa's Greatest Parks & the Annual Wildebeest Migration
Tarangire National Park

3/5
Seasonal Elephant Migration, Baobabs & Tarangire River Views