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50-65 years of age
Beautiful Wild Free Ranging Animals - Magnificent Sunsets and River Scenery
From the comfort of the river, one can see Hippos [X], Elephants [X], BIRDS [X], Monkeys [X]. Of course, be sure to go to Victoria Falls too! Lovely Dinner Sunset Cruise (took it twice). Enjoyable Elephant Ride.There's ultralight gliding, white water rafting, and the Livingstone Museum.
Bring mosquito repellent. I was there in June/July and the mozzies came out at dusk.
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50-65 years of age
Review about Matobo National Park by Kwali
Matobo (Matopos) has amazing for its scenery, historic/cultural and geologic interest, more than wildlife. balancing rocks and 10,000 year old cave paintings.
Review about Hwange National Park by Kwali
My intro to Hwange was a chase of an impala by 2 Cape Hunting Dogs as we drove into the park. How can you beat seeing a coordinated hunt and kill by one of the most rare predators in Africa?!
Review about Gonarezhou National Park by Kwali
The only reason it didn't get 5 stars for wildlife is because it is (was is 1999) more wild and has less infrastructure for ready-made game viewing.
Great Wild Experience
I visited Mana Pools in 1999 and Loved it! It was my last trip before leaving Zimbabwe after spending a semester there over the previous 4 months. When I was there it was the only national park in Zimbabwe that A) had big game, and B) allowed you to move around on foot. I did not feel comfortable walking around the bush though, a decision I stand by with all the wildlife I saw!
My first experience there was a close encounter with a baboon as I unloaded my groceries from my vehicle - the baboon grabbed a bag and took off! I was warned by travelers in the adjacent campsite that it is important to bring "zip straps" to "lock" your tent zippers so baboons can't steal your gear and food while you're away from your site.
I also saw an elephant walk through the camp ground, hyenas outside our tent at night, and later, while driving, had a beautiful view of a mother and baby elephant walking together across the road.
Overall it was one of the most exciting camping trips I have ever been on (the fact that I slept in a tent, while most visitors used campers/RVs/caravans, surely added to the adrenaline rush). And I am making that assessment after visiting Hwange, Gonarezhou, Malilangwe (private game reserve), Chimanimani, Matopos, Vic Falls, and other sites around the country.
20-35 years of age
Review about South Africa by Sally
South Africa has got something for everyone - culture, fantastic beaches, beautiful mountain scenery, semi-desert and great food and shopping.
50-65 years of age
Review about Kruger National Park by Ron Moon
In all we've spent 7 weeks in this park and while we have seen most of the great game parks in Africa this one is still one of the best.
50-65 years of age
Review about Sabi Sand Game Reserve by Ron Moon
You can see a lot of great game and predators in a short time