CA
50-65 years of age
Review about South Luangwa National Park by Jim
Lots of wild life and I felt I was in the wild the whole time I was there.
NL
35-50 years of age
Ye it is the real Africa!
Zambia, Safari Experience 04MAY 2008
I found the Safari park “Track and Trail” from the internet and paid my fees in US dollars in advance. Everything went very smoothly. The safairi park is situated in South-Luangwa, which was recommened to me by relatives.
I was picked up at Mfuwe airport by kirsten, one of the owners, who took me in a jeep to the park, that in itself was quite an experience as we drove into the sunset. Safari parks aside, one of the most spectacular thinbgs about Zambia is her sunsets which alwasy leave me gobsmacked.
By the time we arrived at the campsite it was dark, where I enjoyed a few mosi beers, tot eh sopund of hippos grunting nearby. The rules of the site where “no walking around unsupervised” which meant drinking beer and the usual toilet trips were slightly annoying even if it was for my own safety. Please don’t get me wrong, I was actually terrrified walking around and didnt want to walk around on my own!! I took my beer backc to my beautiful chalet, where I saw a note and a whistle. More house rules, “If you meet an animal please blow this whistle – DO NOT USE FOR SPIDERS”. My first reaction was to go looking for spiders in the bed!! Sleeping for me was very difficult, I was not used to the great African orchestra of baboons, birds, frogs, bats, insects and above all the deep grunts and belches from the many hippos. I have to admit I did not get very much sleep, but I really did not mind the 05:00 call, where I was was met for breakfast. Derek, my guide, was extremely knowledgeable and not only did I see “the usual” elephants, bufalo, zebra, baboons and the like, but also teh very rare african wild dog. The entire safari was completed with stories, anecdotes, legends, science and traditions which I will not go into here.
After a siesta, we had a night safari, includinbg a small pinic in the wilderness. The night safari was astonishing and was “very african” you even got the feeling you were part of a David Attenborough documentary. The evening meal was served with love, wow, I had informed Kirsten I was a vegetarian, and she made the most wonderful meals. She even made her own peanutbutter which was better than any I have had in Holland.
The following day, I had another spectacular safari in the morning, and I was dropped off at Mfuwe airport form y flight.
If I can summarise:
location – excellent
Food – to die for
Wildlife – stunning
Staff – they went beyond the meaning of service
Beer – a little expensive
Would I recommend it? YES!
NL
35-50 years of age
Review about South Luangwa National Park by Stephen Eustace
This cannot really explain, it just took my breath away. HUGE heards of Zebra, HUGE heards of elephants, and some scary and excting close encounters with roaring lions!
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about South Africa by Trudi
A beautifull country with very beautifull wild life in the wild parks. We are coming again!
50-65 years of age
Review about Botswana by Cats mother
Everyone was so pleasant and pleased to see us. The pride in the country and animals was great to see.
NL
50-65 years of age
On track to the lions, but we did not see them! But certainly 4 rhino's!
We only spend 3 days in Pilanusberg, but we were impressed! Very luxury Bakabung Game Lodge, very good meals, nice safaris with a good explaining bij the ranger, beautifull landscape and a lovely swimmingpool!
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about Mapungubwe National Park by Trudi
In Munaty Lodge it was very special to walk between giraffes and zebra's! And wonderfull Baobabs!!!
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about Marakele National Park by Trudi
Tlopi Tented Camp was breathtaking; also the vieuw over the mountains!!!!!
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Trudi
We did not see very much animals, but the park with the GeleKoortsbomen, was wonderfull
NL
50-65 years of age
Review about Timbavati Nature Reserve by Trudi
In Gomo Gomo Game Lodge we have seen them all: Lions, leopards, hyena's, elephants, buffalo's, rhino's etc.