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35-50 years of age
Kenya is fine for a packaged safari tour.
Kenya has been the classic safari destination for decades. The tourism infrastructure is well developed, so options abound. One can witness the highlights of Kenya on a budget group safari, indulge in the luxury of a private tour, or embark on a rugged exploration of remote Northern Kenya. The people are friendly, the food is tasty, and the scenery is fabulous. However, industrial tourism has taken its toll on the experience. Entrance fees (ask for an itemized list of your package tour costs) to the parks are outrageously expensive. Mini vans crowd around predator sightings, and the neglected remote parks have fallen victim to poaching.
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35-50 years of age
Experience the wildlife of South Africa in relative comfort.
I really enjoyed getting to go on a "Game Drive" through Pilanesberg in 2005. I've seen many of the same animals in zoos, but it's not the same as seeing them in their natural habitat. We saw elephants, white rhinos, a black rhino, crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and wild dogs. I was able to get some great video clips and photos, but was wishing my camera had a better optical zoom. The weather was beautiful and clear, with great visibility over distances. Our tour guide was very informative, explaning reasons for grazing habits and behaviors of various animals, and how they related to the natural defense mechanisms of the plantlife. Other than our tour vehicles, I don't recall seeing anyone else around the park when we were there (I was with a fairly large group). Though the environment felt like you were out in the wild, the accomodations were comfortable enough, and the evening "Bush Brie" we ate at was delicious and unique. Everyone was able to sample a variety of meats and specially prepared dishes, and there was plenty to go around. We spent the night in small wooden cabins furnished with cots & lockers, as well as a couple of chairs or stools, and working electricity. Overall it was a great experience, and I'd love to go again some day.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by ~lustedtowander~
The Mara is large enough that you can wander away from the endless stream of safari vehicles. And it is oh, so worth it! To witness the Great Migration in all it's dust and sound and smell and life. Do not miss it.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Meru National Park by ~lustedtowander~
Although Meru suffers from the effects of poaching, the quiet and solitude and sense of Kenyan history makes up for it. If you appreciate the story of 'Born Free' you will enjoy Meru National Park.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Kora National Park by ~lustedtowander~
George Adamson struggled to protect this remote region from the devastating affects of poaching. If you go, you will witness Kenya as he knew it. Wonderfully remote and woefully sparse of wildlife.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by ~lustedtowander~
The entrance fees to Lake Nukuru were outrageously high, given the quality of the experience. It is a lovely lake, but do not go with the expectation of a remote wilderness experience.
35-50 years of age
nice
i loved my trips to zambia have lots of friends there and do bussiness with some companies.
Review about Botswana by prakaash.hari
Botswana has got both wetland and open pan and wide range of game reserves.
a nightlife in Khutse _ very thrilling and one of the scariest night in my life
Excellent - bush camp with toilet and camp fire facilities. Need to take your tent, woods. Water and food. I recommend this place.
Review about Central Kalahari Game Reserve by prakaash.hari
Excellent..very wide.deception valley is ultimate..