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theterrribleone Visited: June 2010 Reviewed: Jul 17, 2011

About: Kenya
Review about Kenya by theterrribleone
Overall rating
5/5

It was a great experience. Everyone spoke English, even the Massai tribesmen in their cow-dung huts. The wildlife was simply phenomenal in its variety and profusion. The great wildebeest migration started early the year we were there, and we witnessed that. There were wildebeest from horizon to horizon. Amazing!

africadunc   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2004 Reviewed: Jul 16, 2011

35-50 years of age

Review about South Luangwa National Park by africadunc
Overall rating
4/5

South Luangwa National Park was fantastic. The road there was in bad condition, but Flat Dogs camp was one of the best camsites ever, right on the river and beautifully maintained and run. Many animals crossed right into the camp and some days we just sat and watched without going into the park itself. We even saw leopard on the park side of the river from camp. Game drives into the park were great.

africadunc   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2004 Reviewed: Jul 16, 2011

35-50 years of age

Can only improve with time (review from 2004)
Overall rating
4/5

It's an adventure just getting to Lower Zambezi National Park. You must cross the Kafue River on a hand-winched punt and in some places the road and bridges are washed away (floods in 2003). A highlight was the community campsite just outside the park, which was in a wonderful location to relax on the banks of the Zambezi. It was wonderful watching the full moon rise over that great river with the hippos grusting nearby.The sunrise through the door of the tent, just meters above the river was great as well as was the visited by an inquisitive elephant, which Philip the campsite manager expertly dealt with when it got too close. To get into the Park you drive through a river, which can be tricky if the water is high. In 2004 the animals were quite wild and ran from cars on the west side of the park. Further in, near the more expensive lodges, it may not be the case, but it seemed that there must have been poaching going on. Over time hopefully things will improve and Lower Zambezi National Park will be more accessible. It would be great to visit again.

africadunc   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2004 Reviewed: Jul 16, 2011

35-50 years of age

About: Zambia
Review about Zambia by africadunc
Overall rating
3/5

The wildlife watching was poor becasue the animals ran when they saw the vehicle and it was hard to get to, but it was memorable. To be fair, we didnt drive deep into the park, partly because the roads weren't signposted and we got a bit lost. If the infrastructure was improved and poaching stopped, it would be a wonderful destination. We visited in 2004.

Gil Aegerter   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2008 Reviewed: Jul 16, 2011

50-65 years of age

About: Zimbabwe
Review about Zimbabwe by Gil Aegerter
Overall rating
4/5

Zim has some fantastic spots, Matusadona, Hwange, Mana Pools, Chimanimani. Some Americans, used to the advertising of a Kenyan or Tanzanian safari, might be a little disappointed, but the connoisseur will be rewarded.

mrdiggler   –  
Germany DE
Visited: June 2011 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2011

20-35 years of age

Review about Ngorongoro Crater by mrdiggler
Overall rating
5/5

Its very scenic and you'll see a lot of animals, even the rare Rhino. the negative part is there will be a lot of tourists around

mrdiggler   –  
Germany DE
Visited: June 2011 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2011

20-35 years of age

Review about Tarangire National Park by mrdiggler
Overall rating
4/5

so many Elephants...!! and a good start/introduction if you plan to go to multiple parks in Tanzania

mrdiggler   –  
Germany DE
Visited: June 2011 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2011

20-35 years of age

Review about Lake Manyara National Park by mrdiggler
Overall rating
3/5

go and have a half-day excursion (hunting, "smoking") to the Hadzabe people!!

mrdiggler   –  
Germany DE
Visited: June 2011 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2011

20-35 years of age

Review about Serengeti National Park by mrdiggler
Overall rating
5/5

its a must in Tanzania but make sure where you go at what time of the year. in June the north (around Lobo) was quite boring

mrdiggler   –  
Germany DE
Visited: June 2011 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2011

20-35 years of age

Completely different to the northern parks of Tanzania
Overall rating
4/5

Selous isnt a National Park like the famous Serengeti with all the almost tame animals, therefore its kind of boring or even un-expected in the beginning when you see shy Zebras or Giraffes running away from Safari visitiors even when they are fare away (like 100m and more). But then, you'll end up with a more natural feeling - it's interesting to see big groups of Giraffes running scared ... but the thing I liked at most was that in the Selous you can stop the car, get out, have a walk, picnic or whatever. The drivers go whereever the car is able to go through the bush - and that makes the experience, because you're much closer to animals like Elephants or even the Wild Dogs. In general its not really touristy, so everything feels more like an expected bush adventure. Ah, and for me the flight in small plane was an "adventure" as well. So i'll recommend the Selous (afterwards) in combination with e.g. the Serengeti.

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