PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An uforgettable adventure!
It was my first trip to an African Park - and it was of course Amboselli National Park. This journey was so amazing that is started everything and now I am after 4 visits to Africa. This park is something like inverted zoo. People are hidden behind the fence and animals are watching them from their natural environment. Amboselli National Park is a place where I took one of my best pictures although then I have visited another three African places and many more parks (I can't even count them right now ;) ). After countries Uganda - Rwanda - Zambia - RPA - Namibia I still remember that everything started in Amboselli.
Awesome variety of habitats packed into 1 park
Murchison falls offers such a rich variety of habitats, that one could easily spend 3-4 completely absorbing days here. The park is bordered on the south by the Budongo Forest, which offers the chance to track chimpanzees and colobus monkeys on foot, and in the north, the open savannah rivals the Masai Mara for scenic beauty.
On our game drives in the north, we literally saw an individual antelope every 100 metres for about 3 hours. The game density here is incredible. To top it all off is the Nile, that bisects the park, and which is home to hundreds of hippopotamus and crocodile. The latter are found in greatest numbers at the base of the Murchison Falls, as they lie in wait for dead and injured Nile Perch (which grow to over 80 kg) to come down the falls. The Murchison Falls are a highlight in themselves, and the 90 minute hike from the base to the top is well worth doing, if you are a reasonable fit individual. The excellent launch trips on the river are essential for any visitor.
The park is a must see for birders, with the legendary and very rare Shoebill regularly sighted on the Nile as it enters Lake Albert. The Budongo Forest is a refuge for several headline forest species, and one can spot nightjars on the main road into the park.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kenya by Maciek Bit
I think Kenia is economically the best place to visit.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Botswana mobile safari
On safari again thanks to rose and her team we headed for Botswana and took a luxury mobile safari which was unbelievable, they were producing soufflés from a portable tin box which goes in the ground! There was wildlife in our private camp every night and our guide had been brought up in the bush and knew everything about everything. We didn't see another vehicle but saw leopard, wild dog and tonnes of elephants.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing insight into the life, threats, plight, beauty and power of the Black and White Rhino
Great variety of wildlife, impressive scenery (Mount Kenya a stunning backdrop), fantastic wardens and staff.
The Conservancy is managed impeccably, good infrastructure, roads in good condition, safe and secure.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was amazing.
I thought the experience was incredible all around. The experience in the camp, and our relationships with our guides, as well as the food and the accommodations were all very cool. I really enjoyed that we were staying in more of a cabin-like environment and not in a luxury hotel out there because I felt like we got more into the experience that way. If I had money to blow like that I would definitely do it again.
The ultimate safari experience in South Africa
4 times I've been to Mala Mala (stayed in 3 of their 4 camps) and I've yet to find a flaw. The camps are luxurious to extremely luxurious; the food and wines are excellent. Rooms (and in Rattrays 'khayas', bungalows) are outstanding.
The wildlife viewing is among the best in Africa, the rangers are knowledgeable and pleasant company. Best thing is that they wear ear-pieces so no crackling radios while watching wildlife.
But the best about Mala Mala Game Reserve is that the wildlife comes first, always. The game viewing is done with ultimate respect for the animals' wellbeing.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Wildlife, The Luxury, What More Can One Want?
Mala Mala is a game reserve located on the outskirts of the Kruger National Park, and the wildlife is able to travel freely between the two. When one travels to Mala Mala, a stay pretty much guarantees a Big 5 viewing, and lucky there is lots of game to view. The guides are extremely knowledgable, and the whole experience is incredible. The only downside to Mala Mala is that it isn't a place for anyone who is looking for a true bush experience, because it is so luxury. The food is amazing, and eating outside in a true-African boma is a great experience. Truly a treat for anyone looking for a luxury bush experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by bertly13
For an American, there is nothing like actually going to Africa to see it in person. It was just an incredible experience.
Review about South Africa by Hennie van Heerden (wildlife photographer)
South Africa has it all; from breathtakingly beautiful wildlife to (for those who seek that) interesting city-trips (Cape Town) and beaches, wonderful scenery (the Flower route and the Wine route)