Primal Experience
This was my very first Safari experience in Africa, and the trip to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve lived up to my expectations.
Although we did not get to see any large cats, it was still awesome to see all manner of mammals and birds. The particularly spectacular experience was seeing herds of elephants from just a few feet away, along with giraffe, zebra, all manner of deer, springbok, etc. I particularly remember seeing a beautiful zebra -- he/she looked gorgeous, even as we got close, and then we passed on the other side, we saw a huge gash on her face; the guide said she likely was attacked by a cat, and would be dead by nightfall.
An experience I will never forget and probably never equal.
I stayed at Matusadona Water Lodge when I was at Matusadona National Park and it was one of the most unique experiences out of all of the traveling I have done. To be able to sleep in a luxury cabin floating on a lake and fall asleep to the sounds of hippo outside your door is truly amazing. The wildlife viewing was wonderful and we even got to do a walking safari where we saw a male lion in the distance. Being able to enjoy Africa and it's wildlife and scenery without the overwhelming and distracting crowds is worth the trip!
DE
35-50 years of age
Review about Kwando Concession by Wild Dogger
At Kwando all´s about the wildlife activities. If you are looking for guides who show you everything, where there is no way to far, that´s the place to go.
Review about South Africa by Bugswamy
The number of parks in South Africa are not matched by any other country.
Review about Zimbabwe by jennifer kirschke
Didn't see the big five but the scenery and intimate experience with nature made it exceptional!
NL
35-50 years of age
Best park we have visited so far.
We love Itala because their are not to much trees near the roads, you can see a long way. The park has mountains and different routes with nice curvy roads (gravel/tar) were Kruger has only the main straight tar road. We saw elefant, giraffe, zebra, impala, kudu, secretaiy bird, warthhog and rhino. The lodges have lots of privacy and are spacious. The restaurant is very good, we ate their once. The supermarket at the park is not that big and low on products, we had to shop outside the park, a 12km drive. We love to braai and because we had a selfcatering lodge the supermarket is a bit of disapointment. The pool is very nice. Would love to stay in this park again!
US
20-35 years of age
Review about Okavango Delta by PhotographybyBrianLauer
Great sightings - Many photographic opportunities.
NL
35-50 years of age
Review about South Africa by Fred de Groot
Just perfect really. We like to organise or holydays ourselfs and rent a car. SA is a modern country with good roads, great scenery and lot's of naturereserves to choose from.
US
20-35 years of age
Review about Etosha National Park by Alan J Castle
A vast park (over 22000sqkm) where although there are quite a few visitors there is plenty of space to get lost in, and the wildlife there from the minute you enter.