Review about Shaba National Reserve by ninara
We had only a short look when we visited Samburu National Park
Review about Samburu National Reserve by ninara
Beautiful scenery and a lot of animals
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by ninara
The best wildlife in Kenya.
Review about Buffalo Springs National Reserve by ninara
We had only a short look when we visited Samburu National Park.
Review about Amboseli National Park by ninara
Wildlife is not so abundant as in Mara, but the scenery is bery beautiful.
Adventure into the African nature
In the tourism in Kenya everyone is a winner: tourists, wild animals, guides and local inhabitants. Above all us tourists, to whom Kenya offers unforgettable experiences and unbelievable views.
Tsavo West is different from the other national parks especially with the landscapes. The animals blend into the landscape and are not very conspicuous. That’s why Tsavo West is not as touristic as the famous Kenyan national parks, but it is more original and authentic. Tsavo West is an interesting destination for botanists and ornithologists too. On the roadside you can see unknown plants and flowers, the names of which are sometimes hard to find. Tsavo West is an adventure into the African nature and you can’t be sure of what you will see the next. The wilderness hides inside it a number of animals that are fairly shy of tourists although it may also be possible that you suddenly come across a leopard posing on the path just next to your vehicle. The number of the elephants has decreased because of the poaching.
After the rains the nature is green and forms a colorful scene with orange soil and black lava backdrop. The Shetani lava flow was formed two hundred of years ago but has remained the same shape since then, and with a little imagination you can hear in your ears when it streams from Chyulu hills down to Tsavo. The crater is still within view although covered with green vegetation, but the lava seems like it has just hardened. The name local people have given fits well: shetani, meaning devil. The natural formations: Mzima Springs with hippos and crocodiles, Chaimu volcano, Poacher’s Lookout, Roaring Rocks, Tsavo river, abundant forests and savanna offer striking and mysterious views.
In two days you can’t see everything, but the guides show you the best places. The guides are important because the area is large and you can drive a long way without seeing other tourists. Unfortunately not all the roads are good and it is better not to take risks. The guides are in contact with each other by radio if something happens, which is not usual. The hotels are in the middle of the park, so you can see wild animals wandering nearby from the restaurant or your tent.
KW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Khozema Painter
Tarangire is more famous for elephants. Wild cats are not the easiest to spot here.
KW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Khozema Painter
Serengeti is easily one of the best National Parks in Africa. Watching the Lions or other wild cats in the open is a mesmerising experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Seven days horse riding through the unspoiled African bush
We are a group of riders who generally go on riding holidays with camping around the world . The Botswana experience was much better than I had imagined. That is because the Tuli Game Reserve is not in the touristy part of Botswana - it is just across the South African border over the Limpopo River. It is a well-kept South African secret for those that like their nature natural. Our riders are from medium experience to very, so, although we have been on horseback (through inefficiency in Ethiopia) for ten hours in a day - we prefer five to six hours with a lunch break. We need well-schooled and well-kept animals as our idea is to enjoy ourselves and experience the place and not spend our whole time fighting an un-schooled or very nervous horse. What is more, I need a steady horse which can neck-rein, as I carry at all times, a heavy camera in one hand.
The horses at Tuli Safari are well-kept - one week on, one week off - well fed and well schooled. I was given the biggest horse in Botswana, about 16 hands - half shire horse and half thoroughbred. When cantering you could hear the great thump of his enormous hooves for miles. He and I got on well - I was but another rider in a long succession for him, but I always do a deal with my horses - let them do a little of what they want in exchange for a little of what I need - and we had a great partnership - over log jumps as well. All of us enjoyed ourselves immensely. The animal and bird life was magic, staying in the open air old chief's bomba (defensive stockade) was enchanting. Only one criticism - if you ride you sign a disclaimer about injury - and we were taken, at full canter, over a ditch without warning and one of our more experienced riders checked her horse in surprise and went down, breaking a collar bone. We should have been warned. I was not worried for myself - I would have kicked my great lumbering (but surprisingly quick) charger over, but my wife, who is more nervous, could have been seriously injured - luckily we were both toward the rear in that instance.
I would recommend this experience for all riders who love nature and like a little luxury when camping - we all know the down-side, which is a small risk to take. Nice people - they will not let you down.
