20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Selous and Tanzania
I spent my first 35 years in Tanzania and have visited just about every park in Tanzania, but one of my Favourites is the Selous Game Reserve.
The Selous is the Largest Game reserve in all of Africa, named after the great explorer Frederik Courtney Selous, who is incidentally, buried in the park at a grave site that can be visited by guests in the reserve.
The Photographic area of the Selous is in the northern part of the park, spanning about 3000sq km. The area is mostly flat and steady at about 50-60m above sea level. This means that the Rufiji River which runs through the park is slow and wide, producing a constant water source, which is great for wildlife! The park is located in the southern Safari circuit of Tanzania which is much less visited by tourists, which means no crowds and a much more authentic and pleasant experience.
Game is plentiful in the Selous. The climate and miombo style woodland isn't suited to some, but all the main players are here in abundance. Most noteworthy however is that the Selous is home to the largest population of wild dogs, by a long way, in the world. Sightings are recorded every single season of these beautiful animals, and the best times to see them are just after the rains in november/december. Dens get flooded with water which makes the animals move.
The Selous is also the best place to experience boat Safaris and see the wildlife that lives in and around the River. For keen birders this is an experience not to be missed.
I stayed at Selous Impala Camp, www.selousimpalacamp.com . The camp is rated the best in selous by trip advisor, and is said to have the best guiding of anywhere in the Selous. If you have a more conservative budget then you could stay at Lake Manze camp which is also excellent. In truth it doesn't really matter where you stay as long as you stay inside the reserve, but every time I go to the park I stay in one of these two properties. If I'm feeling adventurous then I will stay with Authentic Tanzania Safaris www.authentictanzaniasafaris.com where I can tailor make my own Safaris, staying in a mobile camp.
Be wary of any camps outside of the reserve. They may appear cheaper but a large portion of the cost will become apparent upon entering the park in the way of park fees, and they are no where near the same experience. They are located close to a village which scares away a lot of the animals, and destroys a bit of the ambiance of being in the bush. The game drives follow the same route every day for the first hour which is frustrating as you need to drive quite a long way before you get to the best areas.
Aside from all the animals and the incredible Natural beauty, the Selous is wonderful because it offers such a large variety of Safari activities. You can game drive for a full or half day, Walk, Boat or fly camp in the Selous. This means you are always doing something new and exciting and get the most out of your time in the Selous.
Tanzania is king of Safari destinations, and the Selous is a magnificent jewel in its crown, I cant recommend it enough to anyone who is interested in going on Safari. Here is a link to some of the pictures from my trip to Selous and Ruaha on flickr https://flic.kr/s/aHskHCg42o
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exhilarating Experience in Serengeti
Bush & Game provided us with the most amazingly priced and an even more phenomenal experience in Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater!! I have been on several safaris with various handlers, but this 5-night safari camp experience was simply unparalleled!
Will definitely always try to use Bush & Game for all future adventures :)
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The ultimate african experience
We(end 50) had a wonderful 9 day privat safari with tubale safaris . The landscape varied between mountains , savanna and bushland. We were able to see all the big 5 , lot of monkeys , crocodiles,hippos ,giraffes , warthogs and antilopes ,zebras and a lot of nice birds. The top experience was the gorilla tracking at Bwindi NP. We will always remember that hour so close to a group of beautiful gorillas. The chimp tracking was amazing as well. On our trip we never felt unsafe or uncomfortable . Everyone who is looking for an unbelievable african experience , go to Uganda.
Our trip was well organized by Tubale Safaris. We would recommend this tour operator very much.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 star memories for life!
We had an absolute blast! Please be aware that a safari tour can be tough! Long days, difficult weather conditions and sometimes it might take hours before you see some animals.
However, if you get company from one of the best guides and stay in beautiful lodges it’s all worth it! We had an amazing time with our guide Ben and we were really lucky to find all big 5 animals. It definitely helps if your guide is enthusiastic and determined to find you the best animals. Would 100% recommend to book your experience with Polecat! Thanks for everything Ben!
Amazing and unforgettable
This was a great safari With Mawere tours. I visited the parks which is close to a major city, I saw lions, black and white rhino, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest migrations, crocodile, hippo, buffalo, warthog, impala and other creatures all within a couple of hours. The guide was great and fun to hang out with. He was super helpful in getting some nice shots. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Tanzania or in east Africa.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by arif
its a relatively small area but in little time about 3 to 4 hours you can see all the animals and have a greatest game drive
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Madaraka Day Adventure at Masai mara, Kenya.
Had a plan for Madaraka day holiday to Masai Mara and didn't have a good idea on how to go about it, i consulted African Comfort Zone Safaris who offered to take care of everything that included hotel booking, accommodation, meals and guided tour drives in the Mara at affordable rates. I would recommend African comfort zone safaris as the most professional and experienced tour operator in Kenya to anyone wishing to have a good time.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stunning Landscapes, Majestic Wildlife, and Heartwarming People
Our trip to Kenya was amazing, thanks to Family Leisure. They handled all bookings, food, water, and transit, making the experience stress-free.
We visited Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tsavo West. The drive between parks was long but well worth it for the variety of landscapes and wildlife. Masai Mara offered incredible wildlife sightings, with our driver Simon ensuring we saw as many animals as possible. At Lake Nakuru, we saw rhinos, and the large hotel was a great place to relax. Amboseli had plenty of elephants, and Tsavo West provided stunning accommodations with views of elephants and zebras from every angle.
Family Leisure made everything seamless, and Simon’s expertise made our trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend booking with them!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brings you closer to the Almightys creations and leaves you mesmerised in the beauty of nature
serengetti is an unforgettable experience
we visited it with our kids and were mesmerised by parks beauty its abundance of wildlife and its diverse ecosystem..
some of the highlights of our trip
saw a pride of 15 lions.. lioness and cubs roaming in their natural habitat like kings .. they walked towards our vehicle, we were holding our breaths tight, and then crossee the road in front of us absolutely unfazed by our presence as if we hardly matter to them.
we saw a cheetah pounce on a dear and then as we went near him we saw him feast on his catch
we saw millions of wild beasts and zebras and gazelles .. the landscape dotted with them .. from the small hill (near the entrance gate) we can see the whole landscape dotted with these amazing animals.. we even saw herds of zebras roaming around a group of lions as lions were resting after they had devoured on a wildbeast.
saw leopards resting on tree branches and giraffes roaming aroung carefree .. we got so near to giraffes that we could literally touch them.
over all .. if someone wants to go on a safari and see animals from close by in their natural habitat living their normal lives serengetti should be their first choice
its absolutely magical and no one will ever forget the experience.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic holiday with very nice staff
We had a very good time with Ancient Wild Safaris ! Masai Mara ! Nakuru and Amboseli game.
We did 6 days Masai Mara L. Nakuru and Amboseli parks. They were amazing and offered the best, lucky we saw the BIG FIVE.
Mr. Michael is very professional and answered quickly to our emails and questions which was very good quality.
The staff (Joseph as guide, and John as cook) was very kind to us and very helpful ! Our guide was very patient, letting us taking picture for long time, teaching us many things about nature and African local culture and the way of living. The staff were very punctual and timely.
We had an unforgettable time ! The country is wonderful with friendly people whom helped us to discover it in very good conditions! We can't wait to visit again next year.