Review about Okavango Delta by Terry Carew
Mostly only accessible by boat or aircraft. One of the jewels of the world. Nobody should miss this great place if they are in southern Africa.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience soaking in the sun, Wildlife and Indian Ocean in Kenya
We travelled independently for 3 weeks in Kenya but used Leopard Orchid Safaris for our 5-day safari, which was excellent. We loved the Maasai Mara and Amboseli NPs. Loved going to Elsamere where Joy and George Adamson lived, near Naivasha. Loved weather - though some rain would have been welcome during this severe drought. Great accommodation - high end places for low end prices. Felt much safer than I was expecting - although armed guards were a frequent site. Kenyan people were very gentle, softly-spoken and polite. Maasai culture very interesting. Diani Beach area for 4 nights was very idyllic.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent trip in a stunning, exciting country
Spent a few days in Johannesburg - a city with an obviously troubled history, but I never felt anything other than welcomed. Tours of the city highlights and Soweto was intruiging and moving in equal measure - but never dull and the people were wonderful.
Five days on safari in Kruger National Park was nothing less than magnificent - animals in abundance and the guides find even the elusive species, even in the rainy season. Need to time it though, as rains flooded some of the park days after I left, so I was lucky. Stayed outside the park in the excellent Kruger Adventure Lodge at Hazyview - game drives from there with excellent guides. Panorama Tour also thrown in, and this was a stunning day touring spectacular coutryside outisde the park.
Then on to Cape Town, which was stunning and friendly, with great beaches (although water is very cold) and a busy, interesting town centre. An excellent day tour of Table Mountain, Boulders Beach and the pengiun colony there, ended at Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope - the traditional end of Africa, an incredible scenic and historic site which felt like the end of the known world. Simply amazing.
There is much more to see in South Africa than I covered, so don't limit your time there if you want to see it all!
Review about Nata by Terry Carew
Game is around but the pans in the area are the attraction. When they are full of water the birdlife is fantastic. Not a lot of game but it is around.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and memorable experience all throughout the trip!
Beautiful country with warm people! I will be going back very soon in exploring other places in Kenya.
Review about Moremi Game Reserve by Terry Carew
This park has it all. Great game viewing and birding but can be expensive.
Review about Maun by Terry Carew
A busy hub but is the stepping stone to Moremi and Savuti. There are many affordable options and game can be found out of town.
Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari!
We travelled from Dubai to Uganda to celebrate the New Year! We were a group of 4 International teachers,we had a fantastic time on Safari with Budget. Budgets service was quick and accurate and very accommodating; we worked with Peter who was exceptional and provided us numerous options. I had reached out to other tour operators but we found Budget Safaris to be the most flexible operator and the price was really good too! Our guide knew exactly where to go to find the animals and we were always one of the first to arrive and had a great viewing spot which gave us lots of great photo opportunities. I would definitely recommend Budget Safaris!
IE
Amazing destination to enjoy the nature
The team on the safari are top of the world, their passion they put its amazing, you enjoy the wildlife but also its an amazing opportunity to meet people from all around the world
Review about Chobe River by Terry Carew
You can be in the bush twenty minutes after leaving the centre of Kasane.