50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Life long dream realsed and it was worth it
Ever since I was a young boy I've wanted to visit Kenya for the wildlife. It may have taken some 60 years to live that dream but, boy, was it worth it. A lot of the thanks has to go to Laxa Trails Safaris for putting together a great safari.
The wildlife was just what that young boy dreamed it would be. It may have been 'low' season, so no vast herds of Wildebeest crossing the Mara into Kenya, but there is still plenty of animals to see, and the parks are quieter, so more chance of getting good unrestricted views of the big predators - Lion, Leopard and Cheetah.
The scenery, just spectacular. Big skies, open vista's. Everyone we met was open and friendly, we never felt threatened at any point, even when we took an unguided wander from one of the hotels we stayed in. The food was very good to excellent.
Is it perfect, No, there can be a lot of travel between sites and travel times are long due to the main roads being busy or on rough dirt roads. but I've been on worse. However, the rewards at the end of the journey are worth it. Will I go back? I have a feeling I will be back.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Priceless Experience!
amazing experience with Safari Bookings/Obag!
we did a 3 day, 2 night safari from Dar to Mikumi by train (including all transport - car and train, 2 nights hotel stay and all meals/snacks/drinks)
definitely recommend the train option (1 st class if possible) - make sure to leave early morning and return evening.
Johnson was a great guide - very punctual and caring/knowledgeable. Our safari driver was George and he was fearless! best day ever seeing giraffes, zebras, elephants, lions, crocodiles, hippos, buffalos and so much more!!
if it mentions all included, do not pay extra. only pay extra for tips :) everything else is included and you may need to remind them :)
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hwange National Park by Carolina
The park is large, there is a variety of wild animals and the guides are excellent.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Antal Bekefi
Lovely small park with dense trees and a beautiful lake. Bit of a rainforest feeling. Lots of monkeys and elephants to spot, amongst other animals.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Antal Bekefi
Probably the most unique, natural beauty, compact size and high density of animals. Feels a bit crowded due to its relatively smaller size and popularity. Lots of animals, hyenas, lions, buffalos, hypos, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, flamingos and other birds.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Serengeti National Park by Antal Bekefi
Vast area of land, few trees therefore excellent visibility. Millions of animals. Wherever you go, wherever you look, lots of animals. You don't meet a lot of other vehicles as the park is huge and the vehicles are not concentrated. We have seen leopard, cheetah, endless amount of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, lions, elephants, black rhino, hypos, eagles, ostriches, hyenas, vultures, etc. Stayed at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp which I highly recommend.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tarangire National Park by Antal Bekefi
One of the smaller parks, we saw lots of elephants, lion, eagle, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, monkeys, different birds. It is a mix of the beautiful baobab trees and bushes. Nice picnic area, relatively close to Arusha.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Amboseli National Park by Martin Bell
If you want to see Elephants - there's no better place in Kenya. With the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, what's not to like. Lions and Cheetah with an hour of entering the park.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Martin Bell
Generally more wooded than the other parks visited, but it gave the safari a different feel - much more of an exploration, but some iconic wildlife - pink Flamingos, Rhino's, Giraffes, etc.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Martin Bell
The classic site - though without the great migratory herds of Wilderbeest and Zebra, it didn't fail to deliver. Leopard and cub feeding up a tree, a large pride of Lions on a kill. Wow