20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Elephant Rampage- highly reccomended
Myself and 2 other friends set out with our guide Dennis and Charlie boy (cook) on the adventure of a lifetime. We went to Lake Manyara, Ngoro Ngoro and the Serengeti on a 5 day Camping safari. The cost was reasonable , and the camping was highly enjoyable! Being woken by a rampaging elephant trying to steal pumpkin in the Serengeti campsite was a highlight. Overall we had a great experience, saw all the animals we had hoped for and learned some valuable Swahili too! Absolutely fantastic and reasonably priced for students.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari experience with Odyssey Safaris!
We just returned from a 8 day "Highlights of Kenya" safari and we could not be happier with service provided by Odyssey and the overall experience. The accommodations were just wonderful, particularly the Ashnil Samburu and Ashnil Mara lodges. Truly beautiful lodges in comfort and understated luxury. The food in all places was excellent and plentiful. The game drives were spectacular. I did not expect to see as many animals as we saw and of all kinds! Our guide, Simon, was a gem. Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and local culture. There was a lot of driving involved but we did not mind that as it allowed us to see the real Kenya too. We felt safe at all times, even when going through tiny villages or stopping on the way. In fact, we felt safer in kenya than in many places in the USA. Everything was planned perfectly, from the moment we were picked up at the airport to the last minute. It is wonderful to have the same driver/guide with you at all times as this allows for flexibility and "spur of the moment" excursions. In sum, very pleased with Odyssey Safaris and the quality of the safari the provided us. We recommend them very highly.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Cindy B.
The most incredible place I have ever been. Animals abound, and can be viewed doing all the natural things that they do: eating, sleeping, hunting, caring for young and giving birth. It is wild, exciting, and beautiful. Unreal how close the vehicles can get to the animals, and they give little notice. Kind of a magical place.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Cindy B.
Smaller area to cover - especially after being in parks like the Serengeti, but there is no need to search for wildlife! At the time of our visit, it was a bit more crowded with tourists than what we had encountered in other parks. The drive into and out of the crater is worth the visit alone! Amazing!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Cindy B.
So much beauty! Wildlife abounds! Each time you start to think the search for another animal is starting to take time, something appears!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Arusha National Park by Cindy B.
Beautiful and lush, loved this park! Lower number of game to see, but we were never disappointed - still saw lots of wildlife.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, up close wildlife!
From the moment we entered Tarangire NP, we saw more wildlife than we expected. In no time at all we were incredibly close to elephants, giraffe, and a number of other herd animals. This was our first park and the beginning of our trip, and it was a spectacular way to start!
Wonderful park, fantastic landscape and wildlife viewing
Had a fantastic 2 and a half days in Etosha. Travelled as part of an overground tour. We saw lions, a leopard, rhinos, (black and white), elephants, giraffe, zebras etc!
It was amazing to sit by the water holes at night watching a group of elephants drinking and playing.
Beautiful scenery, salt flats were interesting to see. Not too crowded either, at times it was a bit busy around the waterholes.
My first safari did not disappoint!
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Interesting reserve to see if you have been to other traditional reserves.
For us Selous Game Reserve had two major advantages compared to other more popular reserves: Less tourists and different landscape. Unfortunately we went there in january, so the animal life was a bit poor at that time. But that was okey, since we saw most of the animals we wanted to see, but not so many of each kind. For example, we saw three lions, not thirty.
The walking safari was very interesting, too, and we had a really good guide.
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Naomi
Not much wild life but was surprised to see a Lion with a kill and the a lone White Rhino being guarded by two rangers. As we were leaving the park what a surprised to be chased by a Rhino - that was the biggest highlight for me. Sad we could not see the famous Flamingo's as our timing was not the best.