35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kenya by David
We travelled a little around Kenya, but not too far from major population centres. The bits we did see were great though.
Review about Madikwe Game Reserve by kanigma
We managed to see the big 5 over a couple days, we had a wonderful time on safari.
beautifull for people who like africa and want to see a complete view
accommodation a little cheap about water, light etc... an you have to pay everithing (not all in)...
Guide ok ++ (Dunn) wildlife good for gorilla and chimp... not for the rest, but i only come for gorilla and chimp, so it's good for me. I have seen lion and all the rest in Tanzania, Tanganika and namibia...
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kruger National Park by alex_griffiths
Kruger National Park is massive, beautiful and diverse. The accommodation can be anything from a tent to a 5* resort. The Game lodges like Lion Sands allow you to see and learn about the animals but the Kruger gives you the respect for just how rare some of the animals are and how lucky you were to see them.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unhindered drive into old school bush alive with vibrant tranquility and long sunset horizons.
I drove in unguided with a 4x4 with the complete feeling of discovery and calmness as a privileged part of nature in Nxai Pan. Once inside, there is really nothing beyond the ablution block in the camp to signify man's comforts and trespass upon the wild. Respect for the environment means a novel observational experience like you might have seen 50 years ago, in that there are no tarred roads or fences around hutted camps.
As a photographer, you have unique accessibility to clear fields of view, especially by the water holes, where a sensible proximity to elephants is possible. This increases the feeling of being part of nature and builds a great sense of regard. The open areas allowed me to track a Lion walking for more than a mile and get an awesome sequence of shots.
The camp ground is literally a space for tents and vehicles, with the provision of a water supply and toilet/shower facilities. Walking amongst the trees there reveals many other often overlooked species, particularly birds and insects, heightened with the exciting reality that you are in wild country without a perimeter to keep animals out.
This part of Botswana really does offer some fantastic sunset scenes with long shadows and deep colours as the dust dances in the air.
A thoroughly recommendable trip with a difference, impossible to match in South Africa.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Katavi is a place to consider for experienced safari goers who want a wilderness experience.
Katavi National Park presents a bit of a mixed bag. It is remote and therefore expensive to get to. Its remoteness does provide a better safari/bush experience but its very remoteness means fewer roads which force the few vehicles and visitors on them. But, it is a world away from the traffic in the Ngorongoro Crater and therefore will provide a truer safari experience for those seeking it.
I have some difficulty recommending Katavi for a first time safari. It is better suited to a repeat visitor who might know more of what to expect from the safari experience. We were there in August and experienced lots of tsetse flies and reports of blazing heat later in the fall. However, I do not wish to imply that all was negative. In what was our third trip to Africa that included visits to nine parks we saw the largest herds of Cape Buffalo, more Hippos and more Crocodiles in Katavi than in any park we visited. We also we fortunate to see herds Roan Antelope, wonderful Lion prides and some fantastic birding.
Much of the safari experience is dependent on the quality of the accommodations and the expertise of the guides. Chada Katavi was a first-rate camp with excellent food, hospitality and accommodations. Even if the camp Elephants were not always cooperative it was a blast to see one about 75 yards away when in the shower.
The Nomad guides were first rate. They have enormous knowledge, are pleasant and go out of there way to make the safari experience as rich as possible. The ability to go on a short walking safari was a big plus. Nomad Tanzania and Chada Katavi get the highest possible recommendations.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing friendly people who made oir stay truly memorable.
We went to Tanzania in a Group. I remember at the Airport we didnt have to wait too long before we were picked up and taken to our lodgings. We arrived quite late and we were hungry, I remember Ernest taking us around trying to help us get food in teh middle of the night. The transfers from Dar to Mazimbu were well organized. We had a really good time on teh road with friendly staff giving us the history and background of all the villages we would pass. It was a wonderful experience. I cannot recall the hotels we stayed at but I remember it was really beautiful, the food was amazing. We also took a flight to Zanzibar which was so well organized. We had amazing beach accomodation,Ernest helped us organize our swimming activites i.e snorkelling and trips on the boats, spice tours and various parties. I had such a wonderful time and must say that Time 4 Afrika's organised knowlegeable staff put my mind at ease. I felt like I was at home an taken care of. I have a splendid time. Thank you for making my trip AMAZING and UNFORGETABLE.
Thank you
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy and great service
We had a great trip to Masai Mara. The tour was executed exactly as described in advance. The service and food was very good and the guide was excellent at finding the wild animals,
Review about Mikumi National Park by Alistair Tough
Although the main road inland from Dar runs through it, it is not hard to get away into remoter areas. Watch out for tree-climbing lions. The camp site is basic but a wonderful place to enjoy the sounds of the night.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari