US
35-50 years of age
Pilanesberg - Nice for a quite trip from Johannesburg
Pilanesberg is a nice reserve but not spectacular. We saw 4 of the big 5 but sitings were sparce. Good guides are key as we probably would have missed a great number of animals without them.
50-65 years of age
Review about Botswana by jo.b
We felt safe and well looked after an amazing experience
US
35-50 years of age
50-65 years of age
Review about Namib-Naukluft National Park by gsskimsing
Wonderful sight of gemsbok amongst the dunes.
50-65 years of age
Review about Damaraland by gsskimsing
Damaraland is interesting for its strange landscape, with conical hills scattered over the countryside. I'm told that Namibia is the part of Africa that was once connected to South America before the continent split off, so this geological event can be seen in the landscape. In terms of wildlife, other than the seals on Cape Cross, the wildlife here is mainly in the form of reptiles such as desert chameleons, lizards, snakes or spiders. What mammals there are in the desert are small, like mice.
50-65 years of age
Memories of Namibia: Stunning sunsets, alien landscapes, friendly locals, a wonderful holiday.
Namibia was the first third of a 2 week safari I did in 2009, which also included Botswana (Zambezi Region, Okavango Swamps, Chobe) and Zambia (Victoria Falls).
I began the safari in Swakopmund, spending three days there before meeting up with my minibus and travelling companions who were on their way up from Cape Town. I spent the time doing a morning desert safari, horseriding on a wide plain of sandstone hills that stretched for miles. The food at Swakopmund's abundant restaurants are of international standard, and are as varied as game pot roast to crayfish thermidor. The town itself is quaint and interesting, a remnant of its German ex-colonial history as a beach resort.
Having hooked up with my ride, we headed 120 km noth along the coast to Cape Cross, one of the largest colonies of Fur Seals in the world. The smell of 500 seals and their pups packed along a beach is something to be experienced. We then headed inland further north, to look at Bushman paintings and visit the village of one of the indigenous tribes, the Himba. We continued north and came into contact with another of the native Namibian peoples, the Ovambo with their brightly coloured European-style farm dresses and scarf hats folded in the shape of a buffalo's horns. Finally, we entered the gates of the Etosha Game Reserve, and were immediately greeted by the sight of a herd of zebra drinking from a waterhole. I have travelled the Kruger National Park several times, but game watch in Etosha is a totally different experience. Because the land is semi-arid or scrubland, animals cannot hide behing tall grass and so are much more visible. Etosha also boasts the springbok and gemsbok, majestic animals not common to the wilderness in South Africa. In the rivers, frequent sightings of crocodile and hippos can be made. And the birdlife is astounding too. Accomodation at the different campsites are well maintained and managed. There are options to stay at the comfortable bush cabins, or to pitch tent at the multiple campsites available, with easy access to hot water and other facilities.
Our guide was wonderful and highly knowledgable, as were the local guides throughout the tour who showed me the desert, the bushman paintings and the landscape. I thoroughly enjoyed this safari and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in going.
50-65 years of age
Review about Jenman African Safaris by gsskimsing
Our guide was very amiable, and knowledgable. The food was excellent as were the tents and sleeping bags provided. My only criticism is that they allocated a minibus for the 10 of us with small windows not suitable for game watching, as opposed to the vans which are advertised on their website.
ES
20-35 years of age
Review about Chobe National Park by gkamin
Probably less touristy compared to Kenya and Tanzania, but still too many to my taste. But hey, all tourists want to be alone with the animals, don't they? :)
ES
20-35 years of age
Review about Botswana by gkamin
The combination of walking safaris (not always available in other places) and ridden ones (4x4 or boat) allow you for a taste of both close encounters with single animals in the bush, and the impressive abundance of herds.
35-50 years of age
Review about |Ai-|Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park by bianca
The Fish River Canyon is awe inspiring. Nature has created to canyons on top of one another here: A techtonic canyon, with an erosion canyon inside it. And the variety of succulent plants that are able to survive this harsh climate is amazing!