CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Mburo National Park by majzik viktor
amazig colours, birds, scents, great for gaming, hiking
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by majzik viktor
amazing encounter with elephants, lots of antilopes, giraffe, baboons, and a funy boat trip on the nile
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Murchison Falls National Park by majzik viktor
the view of the falls is enormous, the force of the nature is amazing. The roads r worse than everywhere else in the country, we had twice problems with our truck...
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the unforgettable days of my life with the mountain gorilla!
We spent with a group 2 days at the park. The gorilla trakking was simply amazing. We thought, it is wuite expensive, but afterwords i think, it was worth every cent of it. To be so close to those animals was simply undescribable. One female even touched me. To see playing the younglings was phantastic. I really had to concentrate, that i turn of my camera and enjoy the moment. The feeling remains with me.
The park crew was very supportive, very friendly and very competent. They informed us very well what to do, what not to do. I also made a walk to the 3 waterfalls, which was also great. I always had the feeling, thta our guide knew what he was doing. He instucted us nicely but stricktly, how to conserve the territory for another generations. I felt, that the park is not simply an financial income source, but the people really love their home and the nature.
The village was nice, the people really nice. With the honey maker Agaba i still have connection. The childrens dance on the school was a bit too much show. I felt sorry for them instead of joy, that they dance and sing. I knew, the make it every day.
I was thinking about the masks, and gift stores. I wished more t-shirts, and less gorilla masks. I think the tourists really wanted the traditional stuff, not the fake modern touristic things to buy.
I wished for a bit longer running of the generator in the evening. The camp site was still really nice, confortable and welcoming.
Thank You for the great experience!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Uganda by majzik viktor
Phantastic experience, lots of animals, amazing views. The best destination in africa. One can see savannah, rain forest, high ,mountains, lots of activities, like rafting, trekking. The people really loving, direct, and don't try to sell everything. A great fusion of being for reform but with keeping the nature, the sources, the animals, like building for the future. I hope the people can keep the conservation of what is really important.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Okavango Delta by jouke schotel
Especially birdlife is fantastic, but hippo's, crocks and other game, vegitation and scenery is breathtakingly beautyful.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantasy trip!
My wife and I spent almost a week last February at Londolozi and loved every minute of it. From the friendly, helpful staff, to the delicious and abundant food to the immaculate rooms (we stayed in Varty camp), Londolozi spells luxury. The safaris were above and beyond what we had hoped for. Our ranger and guide, whom we spent the entire trip with, did whatever it took to allow us to see, hear, smell, and experience as many animals as they could track down. Over, under and through rough, tangled, wet, (you name it) terrain they made sure we saw as much as possible, even taking special requests. There are thousands of acres of wilderness to explore at Londolozi and we felt like we travelled every inch. As we were there in the middle of summer the grasses were tall so it was hard to find smaller game, such as wild dogs, but seeing a foursome of lion brothers saunter past our jeep just feet away made up for that. You will need to save your money for a stay at Londolozi, but it will be more than worth it.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by sgrud1
South Africa is so completely different (the landscape, the people, the food and especially the wildlife) from anything I have on the East Coast of the U.S.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Comfort and Country all in one package
I arrived at Tembe and was warmly greeted by the staff, many of whom I knew from a previous trip. Luggage was taken to my very comfortable tent and I had plenty of hot water to shower after my long drive. Then it was time for the late afternoon bush trip.
There were so many animals seen - antelope including suni, ellies, giraffes, lions and a rhino. And so many kinds of birds that I couldn't keep track of them all.
Then back to the camp for supper, which was taken in the open. It was atmospheric, convivial and tasty, with the special treat of a bushbaby hanging in a tree near my table begging for fruit. The bushbabies also raid the coffee station near the front desk for packets of sugar, and one little novice ended up stealing a packet with a tea bag in it instead, so I imagine he was very disappointed.
After supper the staff lit a big bonfire in a pit and chairs were placed around it so we could sit with out coffee or after-dinner drinks. There are various entertainments there, singing, dancing groups sometimes, or just quietly chatting as we wound down, getting ready for sleep.
Night in the tents is just magical, with the scent of the earth and growing things all around and the sounds of the animals as they move through the bush or hunt. Elephants sometimes come into the camp at night after everyone is tucked away to snack on the trees around the tents, and at least one nyala makes a habit of browsing through the camp during the day.
The daytime activity I liked best was getting a lunch from the kitchen and going to one of the hides and just sitting there, listening to the breeze, the birds and insects and watching the passing parade of creatures that came to drink. Watching a mom ellie trying to teach a little one how to take a mudbath properly was a hoot, and very special.
There is a small library of nature books and a few novels in case you just want to kick back and do nothing active for a while, computer access for those who must keep in touch, and plunge pool for those hot days. A leisurely, delicious breakfast eaten on the deck in the fresh morning air set me up just right for another day of wonderful discoveries.
An idylic setting for a Malaria-free but authentic Safari Experience
From the moment we were collected from Port Elizabeth Airport, we knew we had made the right decision. Having originally considered staying somewhere where we would fly in a small plane directly into the Game Reserve, we were recommended to Shamwari by so many people that this is where we decided upon.
The accommodation was wonderful, having been designed as large wooden huts covered with tarpauline type rooves which may sound basic but in fact were done in a way to provide luxurious 5 star accommodation whilst at the same time still feeling that you are sleeping in the bush. The bathroom was lovely with huge windows looking onto the bush and the wet-room type shower was a joy to use. Each suite has it's own plunge pool & sunbathing deck and the warthogs do like to join you in the morning & later at night.
The game drives were well organised and our guide JR was extremely knowledgeable & experienced. We we were lucky enough to be in on the capture of a zebra by a pack of lions, from initial set-up through stalking to capture and finally the kill. Not pleasant in itself but to have experienced what would normally only be seen on a wildlife program was a privilege.
Catering was not as good as we had expected but I think as we were unlucky with the rain, so the kitchen was also unlucky in that it couldn't serve meals outside in an informal BBQ environment & more formal indoor service was their forte.
WE would highly recommend Shamwari as a Safari destination