35-50 years of age
Review about Mikumi National Park by bianca
The wildlife is good, but no different than many other parks in Tanzania. The location along the Great East Road makes it easily accessible for a quick game drive, but takes away some of the wildness of the remoter parks.
35-50 years of age
Review about Ruaha National Park by bianca
The Great Ruaha River is the centrepiece of this wonderful park. It is remote, wild and very beautiful. The baobab trees constitute one of many highlights, providing a dramatic backdrop for the wildlife and birds that abound. Special sightings could include lesser kudu and the Tanzanian red-billed hornbill. (My tip: Don't miss the wonderful museum dedicated to Chief Mkwawa of the Hehe tribe near Kalinga on your way in. It is well worth a stop!)
35-50 years of age
Copper and Elephants - the Real Africa
What is the "Real Africa"? Is it wild places teeming with wild animals? Is it remote swamps filled with mysterious birds? Is it raging rivers and plunging waterfalls? Is it bustling cities and towns awash with warm, friendly people? If this is real Africa, Zambia has it all and more.
35-50 years of age
Wild Wild Africa
So much of Tanzania feels untouched. The southern regions that I travelled in were wildest, purest Africa. Jungle,beaches, mountains, wildlife - Tanzania has it all. Hiking to the waterfalls of the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, negotiating the chaos of Dar's traffic, snorkelling the reefs off the coast and game driving in the many wildlife destinations and sharing a Ndhovu Lager with Tanzanian friends in a bar to round it all off. Karibu sana, rafiki.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Kruger National Park by Dave
Despite the crowds in certain areas (particularly around the larger rest stops like Skukuza) and the limitation to the roads, Kruger offers an amazing array of animals and great access to them. Talk to other travelers about locations for animal watching. Drive yourself through part of the park - there's a unique value to spotting that lion yourself.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Dave
Great place to see rhinos and big 5. Worth the trip if you're visiting the Durban area.
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35-50 years of age
Away from the crowds
We took a private game drive in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and it was a highlight of our trip. The off-road access of a ranger-led game drive was exhilarating and we had an incredibly intimate experience sitting in an open land rover just a few feet from a pride of lions as they awakened from their afternoon nap. Being so close to these beautiful animals was a one of the best experiences of my life. We also had great, close-up encounters with elephants and water buffalo. Being in the open air with knowledgeable rangers made the experience that much better.
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35-50 years of age
Review about South Africa by Dave
Wow. South Africa exceeded all of my expectations. The people were amazing and being on safari and seeing these amazing animals in the wild exceeded my already high expectations. Incredible place. I'd go back in a second.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Chobe National Park by JaimitoFrog
Large concentration of animals, especially elephants. Chobe river is full of wildlife, and on the boats you can get closer or better views of animals than the jeeps (cars have to stay on the road in public game reserves).
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35-50 years of age
Review about Mokolodi Nature Reserve by JaimitoFrog
Game drive are cheap, and you can see animals quite close. Only a short taxi ride from Gaborone. Don't miss the cheetah encounter and dinner at the Mokolodi restaurant. Wild rhinos will eat by the restaurant in the evenings. Can try spending a night in the chalet if you are into that.