NL
35-50 years of age
Review about Arusha National Park by Ron van de Leijgraaf
Arusha is a little gem that most people forget when they drive off to the more wellknown parks. But this relatively small park is very nice indeed and you can see lots and lots of giraffes here.
NL
35-50 years of age
Everything you want from an African safari
When you think of Tarangire, you think of elephants. Lots and lots of elephants.
On average there are approximately 3000 elephants living in the park, so chances are that you will see a few of them. Certainly in the morning or late in the afternoon, you can easily find them when they migrate between the bush and the river area. With a bit of luck, they end up right next to (or in front of) your jeep.
The park is one of the highlights of the northern safari circuit in Tanzania. It is fairly close to Arusha, approximately a 2 hour drive, but it is recommended to stay at least one night in one of the lodges in the park. All the way through the park, there runs the Tarangire river. This river provides some breathtaking scenery, certainly when you find the right picnic spot or you make a stop at the Tarangire Safari Lodge and enjoy the view from their terrace. With a bit of luck, you will find a big herd of elephants and many other animals on the plains and the riverbed right down the cliff on which the lodge has been built. A visit to the Tarangire Safari Lodge really is a must if you are visiting the park. It is one of the most beautiful views you will see in Eastern Africa. Of course, you could also stay there for the night.
The northern part of the park is the most busy part, and rightfully so. There is so much to see in this area and in general you will not see too many vehicles at the same time, apart from the entrance gate and at really special game sightings.
Besides the elephants, you will find all sort of large animals, like zebra, wildebeest and giraffes and cats like lions and cheetahs. When we visited the park, the cats were fairly active and we witnessed a cheetah hunting impala and two female lions checking a warthog out if he (or she) was any good for lunch.
The large animals are very compelling of course, but don’t forget to look for the small animals and birds as well. One of the smaller animals that quickly became one of our favourites is the dik-dik. We even found a pair right next to our lodge when we checked in. Furthermore, there are birds in all sizes, from ostriches and secretary birds to lovebirds and there are plenty of birds of prey to spot.
All in all, Tarangire is everything you want from an Eastern African safari, all in one park. Breathtaking scenery and an abundance of game to enjoy.
IT
35-50 years of age
Review about Waterberg Plateau Park by AlmostPerfect
The other parks offer more wildlife experiences than the Waterburg Plateau
IT
35-50 years of age
Review about Skeleton Coast National Park by AlmostPerfect
Cape Cross Seal Colony was incredible, the scenery was coastal salt flats.
IT
35-50 years of age
Review about Etosha National Park by AlmostPerfect
This is the most visited park for wildlife in Namibia and therefore more tourists (less in the rainy season) the sites within the park have good facilities and filling stations.
IT
35-50 years of age
Review about Namib-Naukluft National Park by AlmostPerfect
The Namib Naukluft is more about scenery than animals, dunes, mountains and some very beautiful flowers after the rain.
IT
35-50 years of age
Review about Damaraland by AlmostPerfect
Damaraland is rather barren and dusty, the wildlife are the illusive Desert Elephant (which we did not see) however, we were the only people staying at our campsite so had all the facilities to ourselves.
CA
20-35 years of age
Review about Mana Pools National Park by thepaperchef
Highlight of the country, without a doubt. Stunning river scenery and unparalleled wildlife, with the best canoe safari guides in the world at Natureways. Hands-on safari, with tent set-up and paddling, but plenty of time to relax and take photos. Food was too good--we gained weight!! Would recommended above all else.
CA
20-35 years of age
Review about Zambezi National Park by thepaperchef
Great wildlife, stunning scenery, fantastic guides--was in the park as part of our canoe safari tour down the Zambezi River.
CA
20-35 years of age
Review about Hwange National Park by thepaperchef
Leon Varley Walking Safari--great, knowledgeable, friendly guide with decent accommodation and food. A treat to walk in the bush be on the same eye level with the animals.