Review about Amakhala Game Reserve by Massai_1 (Carsten M.)
Lions not in the main area, nice scenery (river), stayed two nights but went to Addo for one day.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Rick Engel
When we were there, the flies were worse than anywhere else on the Safari. We have lots of bugs back home in Canada, but because we had not experienced this before, it threw us off a bit. Otherwise, it was a beautiful place to see wildlife, especially the elephants.
Review about Addo Elephant National Park by John Bragg of Oregon
I learned one must be in Addo when it is very dry (winter), since it is the only significant large watering hole for miles around. I got there Sept. 27, two days after the rains began, and though there were no elephants, nor any large game of any kind, I had a wonderful time photographing birds all around the camp. Dugout, ground-level photo blinds make for spectacular low angle shots, but as soon as the rains begin, the elephants and other aanimals quickly disperse.
Many birds! Addo is self-drivable, but there is lots of tall, dense brush which makes it advisable to hire or have a safari vehicle. Park vehicle are available but always full of tourists...not an option for me, as I need a steady, immobile platform for taking pix. I probably would not go back to Addo, but might consider other options near by.
Review about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by RedCany0n
My husband and I felt that the behavior around the wild mountain gorillas was somewhat disrespectful of these animals. The guides hacked the vegetation away from the gorillas with machetes, leaving them suddenly exposed while they had been napping and resting. The gorillas covered their faces with their hands and buried their heads in their arms, as though flinching, and It felt like we had intruded on their peace. When discussing this with a guide, he said that the gorillas were there for our entertainment, an attitude we didn't agree with.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by P Nahar
Too crowded for our taste. There were at least 25 vehicles when a Rhino was spotted. Its great for first-timers though.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Bruce Finocchio
Maybe, at other times of year Lake Manyara National Park might be better with more wildlife, we did see some unique and endemic bird species here, and Klipspringer antelope that we didn't see elsewhere.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kibale National Park by Val and Simon
We went there to see the chimps which we heard calling long before we saw them up in t he trees
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice
The safari was fun, we saw a lot of animals. The food was really nice.
Prices are high for the issues offered
It was really good with the first tourist Guy Simon but the second tourist guy Suma just drive.
The parks are really good. The things need to be more organize. For example My IPhone was stolen at Sunbrigth campsite. All tourist guy have to speak about the safari like Simon did. You have to be clear we is the campsite.
CA
Experience level: first safari
Spectacular wildlife and beautiful beaches.
The safari tours are fantastic. Drivers/guides are well coordinated with each other ensuring that animal sightings are passed along, giving tourists the best opportunity to see as many animals as possible.
Beaches are beautiful but the harassment from local vendors is intolerable. Locals are friendly until they find out you don't want to give them business or money.
As a woman, make sure you cover up to below the knees (no shorts no matter how hot if you're not on the beach) because the looks you get make you feel like you're a piece of dung at the bottom of a shoe.
Get a hotel close to the main attractions because the driving is insane.