CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Priceless Experience!
amazing experience with Safari Bookings/Obag!
we did a 3 day, 2 night safari from Dar to Mikumi by train (including all transport - car and train, 2 nights hotel stay and all meals/snacks/drinks)
definitely recommend the train option (1 st class if possible) - make sure to leave early morning and return evening.
Johnson was a great guide - very punctual and caring/knowledgeable. Our safari driver was George and he was fearless! best day ever seeing giraffes, zebras, elephants, lions, crocodiles, hippos, buffalos and so much more!!
if it mentions all included, do not pay extra. only pay extra for tips :) everything else is included and you may need to remind them :)
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country with quality hospitality
We visited Tanzania in the first week of October. The weather was great. We had one day of light rain, but otherwise it was sunny and warm (not too hot). We visited Tarangire (so many elephants!), Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti (of course). We were in Northern Serengeti and witnessed a river crossing -- spectacular! In retrospect, I probably could have skipped Tarangire. I wanted to make sure I saw elephants, but there were plenty in Central Serengeti. The roads in the parks are dusty! Be prepared.
We loved our guide, but we had some issues with our tour operator, who is based in Tanzania. I wanted to use a local operator, but I think that led to some issues regarding the payment process. I might stick with a domestic (for me) operator so I don't have to deal with international transactions the next time around.
The hospitality at all of our lodgings was excellent. Service was top-notch. Tanzania, specifically the Serengeti (in my opinion), is a must-visit at least once in your lifetime.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hwange National Park by Carolina
The park is large, there is a variety of wild animals and the guides are excellent.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Antal Bekefi
Lovely small park with dense trees and a beautiful lake. Bit of a rainforest feeling. Lots of monkeys and elephants to spot, amongst other animals.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Antal Bekefi
Probably the most unique, natural beauty, compact size and high density of animals. Feels a bit crowded due to its relatively smaller size and popularity. Lots of animals, hyenas, lions, buffalos, hypos, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, flamingos and other birds.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Serengeti National Park by Antal Bekefi
Vast area of land, few trees therefore excellent visibility. Millions of animals. Wherever you go, wherever you look, lots of animals. You don't meet a lot of other vehicles as the park is huge and the vehicles are not concentrated. We have seen leopard, cheetah, endless amount of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, lions, elephants, black rhino, hypos, eagles, ostriches, hyenas, vultures, etc. Stayed at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp which I highly recommend.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tarangire National Park by Antal Bekefi
One of the smaller parks, we saw lots of elephants, lion, eagle, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, monkeys, different birds. It is a mix of the beautiful baobab trees and bushes. Nice picnic area, relatively close to Arusha.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Amboseli National Park by Martin Bell
If you want to see Elephants - there's no better place in Kenya. With the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, what's not to like. Lions and Cheetah with an hour of entering the park.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Martin Bell
Generally more wooded than the other parks visited, but it gave the safari a different feel - much more of an exploration, but some iconic wildlife - pink Flamingos, Rhino's, Giraffes, etc.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Martin Bell
The classic site - though without the great migratory herds of Wilderbeest and Zebra, it didn't fail to deliver. Leopard and cub feeding up a tree, a large pride of Lions on a kill. Wow