Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Cookiebabe2
Amazing place. From the view at the top of the crater through to the bottom of the crater. We saw our first white rhinos here.
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20-35 years of age
Truly unique destination that can only be considered, 'mars-like'
Our trip originated out of swakupmond with a brief visit to Walvis Bay to enjoy the dolphin and oyster cruise (highly recommend if you like oysters and champagne.) We climbed the dunes on foot which was shortly followed by a trip on ATVs. Both exciting in their own right as I've never experienced dunes of that size and that expansive.
We headed north from swakupmond to drive up the skeleton coast on our way to Etosha. We stopped by the Cape Cross seal colony, which was amazing. Definitely make this stop.
One note, this is definitely a trip where the site really is that there isn't much to see. It's so barren a landscape that you're amazed that people live near or around this area. You feel like you're on another planet. As such, make sure you have the right car and spare tires. Set the pressure in your tires correctly. Bring water and food as well; just in case.
Our whole trip was a self-drive and organized by a 3rd party agency.
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20-35 years of age
Review about Etosha National Park by woods950
Best place in Namibia to experience a safari.
CA
Unique eco-system in Botswana
We stayed at Kwando's Tau Pan lodge in the CKGR for three nights in January, 2011. The CKGR was quite different than the lush concessions up north and the differences were really interesting. The wide expanses of the pans were beautiful. It was very peaceful and quiet. We saw very few people.
We found the accommodation at Tau Pan excellent. The lodge is very new with spacious rooms. We had a large indoor and outdoor shower and an indoor and outdoor sitting room. The food was always excellent and fresh. The lodge uses new Range Rovers with roofs for transportation. Unlike the other Kwando concessions that we visited (Kwara and Lebala) there was less 'off roading' per the CKGR rules. We enjoyed seeing lots of wildlife although not in such abundance as in other parts of Botswana. The steenbocks pronking at dusk was a highlight as was hearing a lion roaring though the night. We are not 'birders' but we found the bird life in the CKGR diverse and interesting.
Our guides we excellent and we particularly enjoyed the guided walk by the bushman, Scupa. He showed us how to find tubers for water, set snares, make soap out of a plant etc.
We met another couple on the bush plan on the way out who had stayed at Kwando's other lodge, Nxai Pan and loved it.
Review about Zimbabwe by Nico Roets
Zimbabwe is the most scenic country in Southern Africa. Mana Pools and Hwange are special places and Victoria Falls should be seen by everybody.
Magical Mana
Mana Pools is my favourite wildlife park in Africa. It is one of the few places in Southern Africa where one can still experience the 'old' Africa. The setting next to the mighty Zambezi is spectacular. The daily visit by elephant and Cape buffalo in camp and by predators at night is unrivalled. The bird life is varied and birding is excellent.
Review about Matobo National Park by Nico Roets
The rock formations are fantastic with a figure or face to be made out in almost every formation. A surreal experience to be awaken by hooting of Pel's fishing owl.
Review about Hwange National Park by Nico Roets
Hwange appears to be suffering from poaching in certain areas. The bush vibe is wonderful and the birding excellent.
Review about Zambezi National Park by Nico Roets
Victoria falls is truly spectacular and a must see!
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50-65 years of age
Review about Botswana by Patricia
It's a beautiful place with great scenery, animals, and birds.