US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very satisfied
Well I am sure a lot has been written about Ngorongoro and the safari trips within the crater. It is hard to imagine that such a vast wildlife sanctuary exists so close to human settlements. Once you descend into the crater all signs of human life are left behind except for the local people. It is truly a breath taking site once you are descending the crater and actually within the boundary. I am going to write this review from a photographic perspective.
Most people are interested in the wildlife. As far as that is concerned it is a mixed bag. Lions are plenty but depending on where they are in the crater they can be hard to find and photograph. I am not sure if there are leopards or cheetahs in the crater, but we never saw.
There are definitely a lot of grazers and interaction between the predators and prey can be fascinating if it is close to the road otherwise the action may be too far away. You can get very close to Cape Buffalo, Wildebeest, Zebras and of-course African Elephants.
From a birding perspective be on the look out as you descend the crater early in the morning. There is a vast diversity of avian life form and they are not shy at all. The accommodations surrounding the Crater are truly amazing for the most part. As far as I am concerned every time I go to Tanzania, I always make a stop at the crater.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic place to visit and knowledgeable guides
Zimbabwe is a beautiful and peaceful country. We had an amazing time visiting Victoria falls and Chobe. All guides were very knowledgeable. I would recommend anyone wanting to visit Zimbabwe not to hesitate.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Moremi Game Reserve by GaryGamso
The Moremi Game Reserve retains that primitive look and feel, much like the Kalahari. But, in Moremi, with all it's water, we saw more leopard, wild dog, hippo and birds.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent- hassle-free.
KBS (headed by Esther) gave us a wonderful safari experience over 11 days. We selected 4 NPs (and accommodation) in Kenya and 2 in Tanzania and Esther handled all arrangements with great care and professionalism. She was prompt with replies/ clarifications. She even upgraded our accommodation in one place, to our pleasant surprise. Our drivers cum guide - John (for Kenya) and Henry (for Tanzania)- were both very competent, personable and went out of the way to spot the animals for us. John deserves a special mention here- it was great to be with him. We saw the Big 5 in Kenya within the first 3 days and saw the Big 4 in Tanzania. Lots of animals/birds were sighted. KBS exceeded our expectations. A great team to go with. ASANTE KBS.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The pearl of Africa is true, it is not a cliché
You can't miss the gorilla trekking or the impressive Murchison National Park!!. The people are very friendly and usually help you. However, the food is not very varied.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I found the reserve vast and full of Africa's predators, plus their game.
We enjoyed a mobile safari, camping among the animals. Our guide, Moses Ntema provided safe accommodations, hosted enjoyable evenings with specially prepared dinners, located lots of game and the predators who stalk them, and educated us on behaviors of lions, cheetah, and leopard. We spent hours sitting among lion prides, following leopards through the bush, or watching the cheetah lounge beneath shade trees in the Central Kalahari plains.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a truly wonderful experience, a privilege to see animals in their natural habitat.
Thanks to Patrick and the African Encounter Team we had an amazing adventure in Kenya and Tanzania. With their expert guidance we tailored a diverse and very personal 4 week safari. We wanted to visit multiple locations for different wildlife viewing and their knowledge was invaluable in bringing it together. Our trip ran like clockwork, all of our transfers seamless. Whilst all our camps were amazing, chimpanzee trekking at Mahale Greystoke on Lake Tanganyika was an absolute highlight. So was seeing the all the 'Big 5' on the Mara. Visiting Africa had long been a wish and it did not disappoint.
Kili in the back
my most memoral memory of Amboseli are the elephants with the Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Looks like a travel in time.
CN
One of the most memorable trips we ever made
We booked “Kruger, Panorama Route & Sabi Sands” Package (4 days) with accommodation at Rissington Inn.
We would book it again. This package is perfect for everyone who is looking for a first safari experience. Everything was nicely arranged and the guides provided very interesting information and made our game drives to unforgettable adventures.
The Rissington Inn is a nice place to stay. The rooms (bungalow) are huge and very quiet. The cuisine of Rissington Inn is top and the staff really cares about the guests.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing country, our visit will stay with me and all of my co travellers forever.
Absolutely excellent experience. We were picked up straight from our Hotel in Nairobi to go to the great rift valley. We spent two days there, visiting Mt Longonot, Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. The next two days were spent at Masai Mara national park where we were able to see all sorts of savanna animals.
The scenery was amazing, being able to get so close to so many animals was very special and we felt very safe throughout the whole tour. And to wrap it all off, our guides, Samuel and Joseph from Bush-thorns Adventures and Safaris were the ideal mix of friendly and professional, I would highly recommend them.