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
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Ron van de Leijgraaf
Lake Manyara feels slightly different from the other parks in northern Tanzania and that makes it a special place. And of course, you have tree climbing lions here, very special indeed.
US
20-35 years of age
The Water level was the highest in 50 years and we were not able to get deep into the delta.
I went to the delta in July 2011 and there is nothing more peaceful than a makoro ride through the delta (as long as you are not arachnophobic). I think I had too high of expectations for the safari after seeing the planet earth footage. It is important to remember that all of the planet earth footage is aerial footage and a Okavango Delta safari is a non-motor vehicle safari. Unfortunately for my trip, a pride of lions had come to the island we were camping at two weeks earlier, made a few kills, and scared most of the animals away. So don't be too surprised if you don't see much of the larger safari animals. It is really just luck of the draw. We did see some really interesting birds including a saddle-billed stork, a Hoopoe, and a Scimitar-billed wood-hoopoe.
That said, one of the most amazing parts of my trip in Africa was an flight over the delta. During the flight we saw all of the tracks in the delta where animals crossed from one island to another. We saw groups of elephants, giraffes, buffalo, tons of different types of antelope and many other wildlife which we didn't see while in the delta. The flight over the delta is an essential part of any trip to the Okavango Delta.
In conclusion, I definitely want to go back to the delta. I think there were many parts of my trip that were just the result of bad luck.
50-65 years of age
Review about Zimbabwe by Whyone
Zimbabwe has of course suffered during the troubles of the last 10 years or so. The infrastructure is not what is was in the 1990's due to neglect/lack of money for maintainance. The more remote parks, like Mana, remain beautiful and largely unaffected and are well worth visiting.
35-50 years of age
Review about Central Kalahari Game Reserve by lesliel
Very isolated - camp sites miles from each other and really in the bush with very few amenities. Birding species limited due to dry conditions - however there are plentiful and specials for the area.
35-50 years of age
Review about Chobe National Park by lesliel
Very popular with a wide variety due to abundance of water for Botswanna. Popularity makes for more congested camps without the seclusion of some of the other camps.
35-50 years of age
Review about Nxai Pan National Park by lesliel
Maybe the wildlife is a bit low compared to the rest - BUT THE SCENIC BEAUTY of the Kubu Island in the Sua Pan makes up in abundance - Botswanna without this stop would NOT be on!
35-50 years of age
Review about Botswana by JacoBrits
Botswana offers an extensive variety of game and bird species. The country’s habitat is however not very diverse. The bush experience is however maintained with rustic camping sites and well integrated lodges, etc.
65+ years of age
Review about Golden Gate Highlands National Park by John A Forbes
Fantastic scenery but generally not the place to seen game. Baboon, Zebra, Widebeest, Eland and others may be found.
US
20-35 years of age
Review about Zambezi National Park by Jeni
Our canoeing safari was fun, but we didn't see much other than hippos and crocodiles, and it was a bit too slow for our tastes.