20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by Andy
Uganda's main safari park. Worth a visit if you are in Uganda, but I think there are better opportunities outside Uganda for big game. They changed the rules recently so drivers get fined if they go off the trails. I appreciate that there is probably an environmental reason for this, but it meant that we didn't get very close to any of the animals
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing green scenic country
An extremely well organized trip from the staff of Dav Safaris. Everything was set perfect, accurately and safetely.
People of Uganda is extraordinary smiling and welcomming.
The experience in the Gorilla Safari was thrilling and unforgettable.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by Andy
Fantastic place, very geared around the gorillas
ES
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
Safari in Tanzania National Parks is an unforgettable experience.
I strongly recommend
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best premier safari experience of all the Park
When it comes to East Africa safari, there is no other like a Maasai Mara experience. With the vast wild animals in millions in the natural habitat and the beautiful landscapes not to forget the highlight - the african sunset!
We were able to see all the Big 5 in our 3 days safari including the Black Rhino which is very rare to spot, the huge hippos and crocodiles in Mara River and the flora and fauna were all incredible. The park is very huge and the adventure while doing a game drive through the park is unmatched!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great wildlife, beautiful scenery and very friendly people.
We went to Tanzania in the beginning of June. It was our first safari and first time in Africa. We only went for a week and wanted to see as much as possible.
We certainly did that. We visited Tarangire park,Ngongorro crater, south, central and northern Serengeti , and Manyara park.
We did a lot of driving, probably too much for only a week, driving everyday from 7am to 6.30 pm, stopping only for a hour for lunch. The roads were dusty and rough, but we did see a lot of wildlife, and were fortunate to have a great young guide, who not only knew the area very well, but had great insight into the habits of the wild animals, and was able to spot things we wouldn’t have noticed.
For the time of year we probably should have not bothered to go to north Serengeti, as the migration had not reached there yet, and wildlife was limited. We saw the most in central Serengeti, and Ngongorro crater.
Also Manyara park was a little disappointing after the other parks, as it was very forested and therefore much harder to see anything.
Overall though a great trip. Good weather and bush camping was a great experience.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best park on earth for being a guest amongst the wild.
In March of this year I was so lucky to visit Serengeti National Park for the fourth time. Being a guest of the wild, the nature in this beautiful area, is an experience I will never take for granted nor forget about. Allthough it is the fourth time, I see , hear and smell different things every hour of my visit. The wildlife is very impressing and amazing species passed me while I being there in adorable amounts!!!
The park is well taken care of, public places are neat and clean.
Not only the wildlife is terrific, every part of Serengeti is different from another, far views, trees, mountains, rocks, kopjes, rivers and lakes... it´s all there and we were lucky to experinece the veriaty of areas during our visit. It´s rougher than the other parks and so seems the wildlife.
Review about Thornybush Game Reserve by Punyabrata
The lodge is simply outstanding with the room overlooking a water hole. The sightings of smaller game coming to the waterhole while having a shower is, I suppose "exclusive"....
Got the big five, including the sight of a leopard jumping from one tree to another as well as a baby elephant rubbing its forehead on the side of the open land rover, right where I was sitting!!!!
The meals were great and the price was extremely reasonable. The tracker was exceptional....
The lodge also organizes walks and that is where the tracker explains the differences between the pug marks of a lion and a leopard.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania offers a diversity of experiences - of peoples, cultures, and landscapes.
Over 20+ years, I have lived and worked in eight countries on the continent; this was the first time traveling with my family. I knew Tanzania would offer a diversity of experiences, affording my family an understanding of life in urban and rural settings. They enjoyed a fantastic farm stay at Kaswende Farm which gave them time to acclimate to the time change as well as weather, and have personal interactions with the wonderful Kaswende family in a beautiful rural setting. It was also a perfect place to either hike Mt. Meru or do a walking Safari in Arusha National Park (which they chose to do). Arusha city proper is the diplomatic capital of East Africa and thus they were able to see a large city and the diverse lifeways and amenities that come with that. We also took advantage of Arusha's proximity to the northern parks, through Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club (KASC). KASC is locally based, and employs highly trained, outstanding Tanzanian guides (NOT Europeans, not non-Tanzanians!). It was the best safari outfit I have experienced. We visited Tarangere, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. Our KASC guide was flexible, attentive to the needs of young and old in the group, and a wonderful individual to spend time with. He personally made it fantastic for each individual --the kid who loves bugs, the birder, the one who wanted to see the "ugly 5" more than the "big 5," the one who wanted to see lions hunting and leopards up close (yep! achieved!), the individual who wanted to be able to have great conversations with Tanzanians and eat local foods, and the one with the sensitive constitution! We also spent time in Zanzibar, first in Stone Town, which afforded my family an understanding of the deep global connections that have existed between the continent and the rest of the world for millennia. They experienced the richness of Swahili culture. As well, a trip to Jozani Forest and the Indian Ocean side of the island for snorkeling meant that they saw a diversity of biomes, too. We even had half our group climb (successfully!) to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. We enjoyed local cuisine from road stands and open markets, as well as restaurants with gorgeous ocean views. Accept while on Safari, we avoided hotels - staying rather at AirBnBs or rest houses owned by Tanzanians [that meant locals received the income - and we had great conversations with the owners]. The weather in June meant it was cool in Arusha, and not too hot in Zanizibar. It also was MUCH less crowded than at the height of the tourist season. Yes, you may get some rain, but we felt it was worth it. Tanzania offers a diversity of experiences and is a VERY safe country to travel in - even with the younger ages. It is now my favorite of the countries I traveled to in Africa.