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P Nahar   –  
Australia AU
Visited: June 2014 Reviewed: May 13, 2015

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Ruaha - if you want to avoid the crowd
Overall rating
4/5

Even though it is the largest National Park in Tanzania, it does not carry the same touristy tag as Serengeti. This was exactly why we chose this park during our first visit to Tanzania in June 2014.
The park is rather remote and we were flown in by Coastal Airways from Tarangire. The Kwihala Camp had 6 double-bedded tents and therefore had that personal touch from our hostess Sandra and her staff. The facilities at the camp were superb with great food and wine.
Our guides, Lorenzo and Leverd were full of enthusiasm and were not hesitant to go that extra mile whenever needed. The camp had a few vehicles and we were lucky enough to get a vehicle for just 2 of us most of the time. The vehicles are side-open (top-covered) which have their pros and cons – great for general wildlife viewing but rather restrictive to watch and photographs birds in flight. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pravin_nahar/15493381299/in/album-72157649073470005/)
We were greeted with a superb sunset near the Ruaha river on the day of our arrival.

The usual arrays of wildlife and birds will keep you interested. We had some close (but safe) encounters with elephants.

The highlight of the trip was to watch a pride of 1 lion (named Grumpy by the locals) and 11 lionesses. The pride was feeding on an elephant died naturally a few days before our arrival. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pravin_nahar/15493869208/in/album-72157649073470005/)
There were 3 young brothers who, being evicted from this pride, were trying to sneak in to have a bite or two. Their encounter with Grumpy (the leader) was something of a life-time experience for us – he managed to chase them (the 3 brothers) away one by one, making sure his pride is well looked after. The role of the lion (even though he doesn’t take part in hunting) in the pride was very obvious!!
In simple words, if you want a safari experience minus the crowd, visit Ruaha.

For my photos please copy and paste the link in your browser: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pravin_nahar/sets/72157649073470005

Bo Vejgaard   –  
Denmark DK
Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: May 13, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Review about Hell's Gate National Park by Bo Vejgaard
Overall rating
4/5

We took a walking safari in Hell's Gate National Park. We had a very good and knowledgeable local guide, John. We came close to Zebras, Warthogs, Giraffes and a lot of Gazelles. We where also led in a big circle around a bunch of angry Buffalos.
A walking safari is a unique experience, and I would really recommend it.

Bo Vejgaard   –  
Denmark DK
Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: May 13, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A Kodak-moment Extravaganza
Overall rating
4/5

We had a wonderful trip to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where we stayed at the Sweet Waters tented camp. Sweet Waters was very welcoming and luxurious, service was top-notch and the food was very good. They made sure that we got a kid-meal a little early so there was room for some grown up dining when the kid slept.

The park is beautiful with a wide variety of bush, marsh and forest landscapes. We saw a lot of beautiful animals on some amazing game drives. Unfortunately we missed out on the big cats and only saw their leftovers.

Our guide, Francis, was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, and took good care of us.

Highlights of the safari must be a close encounter with a Black Rhino, a sunrise over Mt. Kenya and a Giraffe coming to drink right in front of our tent.

Elliot   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2015 Reviewed: May 12, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

About: Safarihub
No Complaints!
4/5

We enjoyed our first safari experience to Tanzania with Safari Hub. The hotel reservations and itinerary was exactly as planned with no hiccups. Will keep in mind next time we plan a safari vacation.

Naomi   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: May 12, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great Safari!
4/5

It was all great organised according to our wishes snd time scheduele. Many thanks to Afrika Tried and Tested!

Bruce Finocchio   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2015 Reviewed: May 12, 2015

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Review about Arusha National Park by Bruce Finocchio
Overall rating
4/5

Arusha National Park is lusher and has thicker vegetation than the other Parks we visited. However, it has some unique bird species and well as the charismatic black and white Colobus monkey.

Val and Simon   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2011 Reviewed: May 12, 2015

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by Val and Simon
Overall rating
4/5

We stayed at Mbewa Lodge and Ishasha Camp. Highlight of our whole trip was a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel seeing so many water birds and elephants. Tree-climbing lions were amazing in Ishasha

Bird Brian   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: November 2014 Reviewed: May 12, 2015

65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

This is an enchanting, small park, with a wide variety of animals and birds, easily viewed by car.
Overall rating
4/5

Quite small by South African game park standards, the Mountain Zebra NP has a wide range of wild animals and birds, easily viewed from a good road network. Although there are a small number of Lion and Black Rhino, which one would be lucky to see, we saw large numbers of Red Hartebeest and Cape Mountain Zebras, also Kudu, Springbok, Buffalo and Wildebeest. There is also a special walk available to track Cheetah. The birdlife is varied and quite beautiful, generally quite easy to spot and photograph, either from the car or on walks around the camp.

As a spectacle, this is a peaceful park, perched in the beautiful mountain areas of the eastern Karoo. It has a unique beauty, which is not spoilt by humans, as the numbers of visitors are limited. There is a variety of accommodation types. The two bedroom chalet that we stayed in, near the main reception building, was comfortable and well equipped for self catering. There is a restaurant and small shop in the main reception area, which was well patronised when we were there. As we were self catering, we did not have the opportunity to sample the fare. We walked around a well maintained camping site, with a large ablution block, so campers are well catered for.

The fenced camp is quite extensive, with two short, but enjoyable mountain side walks and a large swimming pool, which was well patronised when we were there.

All in all, a wonderful natural location for a peaceful 2 or 3 night break.

Bird Brian   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: November 2014 Reviewed: May 12, 2015

65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Review about South Africa by Bird Brian
Overall rating
4/5

This is an enchanting park, located in an arid mountain location, with a wide variety of animals, easily viewed because of the low vegetation and excellent road network. The accommodation and other facilities are of a high standard.

GJ   –  
Canada CA
Visited: June 2013 Reviewed: May 11, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Great trip, very flexible and accomodating
4/5

Ask for Steve to be your guide and you will have an amazing experience.

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