The friendliest place I have ever been
The wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park is slightly limited, with no signs of the big five (although there were talks of bringing back the giraffes, as conditions were thought to be very good for them now). Howeever, this did not limit the experience of thew safari. We knew from the beginning what animals we could expect to see, and they were out and about continuously. We came very close to the animals, and the were curious yet healthily cautios when we were present. It did not feel like they were too used to people, and we rarely met another group while on our game drive.
The scenery was beautiful, and so inspiring! Our breakfast at the lakeside cafè was of decent quality at best, but it was amazing to see all the animals, birds and to enjoy the lake view while having our breakfast. Our accomodation was parted; two people stayed at the spectacular and luxurious Mihingo Lounge. The other two stayed more or less in the bush, in a one-room house with toilets outdoors. We ran into animals on our way to the bathroom! Fascinating, and slightly scary. Food at Mihingo Lounge was excellent, food at the lakeside restaurant was decent. We had a teenager from the park collecting us from the restaurant at nighttime on a boda boda. It was a thrill to ride through the park at nighttime.
The safari included a boatttrip, which was great for birding, and a walking safari. The latter was the safari highlight; a two hour walk on the green steps, surrounded by buffalos, topis, waterbucks and a bucnh of other animals I cannot rememeber right now. Our guide was fantastic. A friendly, intelligent young man with a heart for nature. And a great storyteller he was too!
As for Uganda, it was marvellous. I have not been there for the last time.
US
65+ years of age
Review about Botswana by JudyNJ
Easy border crossing, only saw Kasane, the town near Chobe
35-50 years of age
Review about Chobe National Park by bianca
Chobe National Park is a wonderful experience. A boat cruise on the Chobe River has to be one of the wildlife highlights to be had in Africa. It has become rather busy in the last few years, however doing the boat cruise in the morning hours, still means a fairly exclusive experience. The elephants are magical and the birdlife a dream...
35-50 years of age
Review about Botswana by bianca
Botswana has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife and wild places. People are friendly and helpful and the National Parks well kept and beautiful.
50-65 years of age
Review about Chobe National Park by Cats mother
Apart from leopards,which are notoriously difficult to spot, we saw everything we could have wished to see.
NL
50-65 years of age
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In Kololo Game Reserve we could walk between the koedoes and giraffes!!!
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about Kruger National Park by Trudi
The variation of the landscape is very impressive! With the appropriate animals (cheeta's)! The rest Camps are phantastic!
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about Timbavati Nature Reserve by Trudi
In Gomo Gomo Game Lodge we have seen them all: Lions, leopards, hyena's, elephants, buffalo's, rhino's etc.
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Trudi
We did not see very much animals, but the park with the GeleKoortsbomen, was wonderfull
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about Marakele National Park by Trudi
Tlopi Tented Camp was breathtaking; also the vieuw over the mountains!!!!!