Ngorongoro Crater is the best pace for viewing wildlife.
We had a great time in Ngorongoro Crater. Animals are naturally confined in the crater, 10 miles in circumference. They can get in and out, but most choose to stay. Tourists are in trucks circulating on dirt roads. So many different animals: lions, zebras, wildebeast, cape buffalo, hyenas, jackels, hippos, rhinos. ostrich. All doing their thing mostly ignoring the watchers in the trucks. We felt like we were in a cage watching the animals roam free. We saw hippos in a pool; pride of lions eating a cape buffalo encircled by a ring of jackels and a ring of hyenas; lions chasing buffalo and then being chased by the buffalo. Weather was OK. It rained briefly and the washes filled up. Then it stopped raining and the sun was out again. We stayed in Sanctuary Camp in the crater. Great experience to be in a tent with amenities and close enough to the crater to hear the animals at night. Not necessary for enjoyment of the crater though. Even a day trip from Arusha to the crater would be worth it to see this beautiful place. Our guide was excellent. He knew all the animals and most of the birds we saw. Good at spotting animals at a distance. Knew exactly where to go and when to be there for best animal viewing.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Chris
It exceeded expectations in every way. Animal viewing was everything we hoped for and more. We would have loved to stay 2 more days. If you're going to the Mara, plan on at least 2 FULL days, perhaps 3.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Chris
A very diverse park from Masai Mara. We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, and it was much quieter (less vans/trucks around "big" animals)
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Jane
Saw loads and camping was a real adventure!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Dalia Miklaseviciute
the largest variety of animals
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Dalia Miklaseviciute
a lot of baboons and rhinos
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hell's Gate National Park by Dalia Miklaseviciute
the only place where you can get out of the car while doing safari
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Dalia Miklaseviciute
elephants!