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35-50 years of age
Off the beaten path destination with genuine Masai people and unique and beautiful landscape
Hells Gate National Park in Kenya's Great Rift Valley is a small off the beaten path park worth visiting if you have a couple of days. Although the wildlife is not as prolific as some of the other parks in Kenya it is a fascinating geological park with hot springs, ancient, volcanos, lava plugs, and gorges. There are plenty of nice walking trails around the park and picnic sites. We also visited a Masaai village and learned how the local Masai people live and how to make a fire.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Treat Yourself to an Unforgettable Experience!
I've used Fun Time Tours several times over the last 5 years or so, and always had a great experience. They will listen to your needs and tailor a package that is perfect for you, and at a reasonable cost with no hidden charges. Barney used to be a Park Ranger and knows all the ins and outs of booking safaris as well as cultural tours, scuba adventures, and the like, with a wide network of lodges and safari guides so you can satisfy all your African tour needs. In addition, Barney and Venishia are salt of the earth and a joy to deal with and a pleasure to know. I can't recommend them highly enough. Trust your plans to Fun Time; you won't regret it.
35-50 years of age
Review about |Ai-|Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park by architectkzn
Fanatsic part of South Africa for the natural and scenic beauty abounds. The biome and the unique flora of this region sets it apart from the other regions in South Africa. Dry arid region and the wildlife and the plants have had to cope with the limited rainfall, and have adapted to the unique conditions.
Trip of a Lifetime
This trip was nothing short of remarkable, and I am thankful Odyssey Safaris was my safari operator. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but Odyssey did a great job of catering to our needs and answering all of our questions. The safari rides themselves got better and better with each place we visited, and they certainly saved the best for last: Masai Mara. Our tour guide, Erastus, was wonderful and very knowledgeable. It was because of him that we saw some of the breathtaking things we saw, including a leopard feeding on a gazelle while in a tree, a lion waiting (impatiently) to make a kill, and six lion cubs playing with their mother. It certainly helps that, with the exception of a few activities, the expenses are all part of the package. That way all you have to focus on is enjoying your trip and negotiating good prices for your souvenirs.
35-50 years of age
Review about Waterberg Biosphere Reserve by architectkzn
This is a scenic route around the region and one gets to see all the waterfalls in the area.
35-50 years of age
Review about Kruger National Park by architectkzn
Largest of our game parks and again during the peak season it can get a bit busy.
Best time to visit I have found was during August - September time and I have spotted plenty of game during this time.
35-50 years of age
Review about Thornybush Game Reserve by architectkzn
Fantastic lodge, stayed here on my way to Botswana.
The game drive was fantastic, the guides great, and the wildlife specimens looked in peak condition.
35-50 years of age
Review about Tembe Elephant Park by architectkzn
The biggest and most spectacular "tuskers" I have photographed in Southern Africa come from this park. It is a bit off the beaten track and on a gravel path to get there but once there you do definetly get the bush vibe.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime!
As a self-admitted travel nut, to say that this is the best trip I have ever taken (in 60+ some years) still seems like an understatement. The quality of all arrangements and accommodations, the caliber of the staff and guides, the printed materials and informative emails, and general responsiveness of all Odyssey personnel (they aim to please, and do it brilliantly!) surpassed even our greatest expectations. As if seeing the animals up close and personal in the African savanna were not life affirming and life altering enough, the good fellowship of our tour group and the daily helpfulness of the Odyssey folks made this a dream-come-true of a vacation!
35-50 years of age
Review about Spioenkop Game Reserve by architectkzn
This is a landscape photographers dream. One can head off to the nearby Drakensberg Mountains and take spectacular photographs and enjoy the vast scenic mountain range scenery of the are. The local culutral village near Phutijaba isvery informative in terms of the cultural lives of the early San People who had inhabitated the region.