Wilson

I had a wonderful trip in Kenya this summer. I had been to most
national reserves, Masai Mara, Sambura, Lake nakura, Amboseli and
Aberdare. I am planning to go to Tanzania next summer. But I wonder
whether I repeat the same trip. Are the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Area very similar to those places I have been to? Any differences?
Also, I want to see wildebeest crossing the river. Can I see it in
Tanzania in late July?

Rita Daggett

    > I had a wonderful trip in Kenya this summer. I had been to most
    > national reserves, Masai Mara, Sambura, Lake nakura, Amboseli and
    > Aberdare. I am planning to go to Tanzania next summer. But I wonder
    > whether I repeat the same trip. Are the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
    > Area very similar to those places I have been to? Any differences?

There are certainly similarities between the Mara and the Serengeti
(basically the same ecosystem); the Crater is unlike anything else in terms
of the actual crater wall but the animals are the same (but it can be
crowded). In my experience, if you like Kenya, you'll like Tanzania and
vice vera. If you liked the 'safari experience' but want something
different from the 'plains', then you might consider Botswana or Zambia.

    > Also, I want to see wildebeest crossing the river. Can I see it in
    > Tanzania in late July?
Possibly!

--
Rita Daggett

Liz

In message <[email protected] >
[email protected] (Wilson) wrote:

    > I had a wonderful trip in Kenya this summer. I had been to most
    > national reserves, Masai Mara, Sambura, Lake nakura, Amboseli and
    > Aberdare. I am planning to go to Tanzania next summer. But I wonder
    > whether I repeat the same trip. Are the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
    > Area very similar to those places I have been to? Any differences?
As Rita said, Ngorongoro is well worth a visit.
I also enjoyed Lake Manyara and Tarangire.

For something completely different in Tanzania, try
Selous/Ruaha/Sandani/Mikumi (I've only actually visited Selous.)


    > Also, I want to see wildebeest crossing the river. Can I see it in
    > Tanzania in late July?
Can't say: we didn't in early July.

If you want some totally different safari experiences, have you considered
e.g. Ruma in Kenya (we were the only vehicle in the whole reserve when we
visited), Kakamega Forest (rainforest) or Arabuko Sokoke (Cloud Forest)

You can read about some of my experiences on my (totally non-commercial)
website. The safari index page is at http://www.v-liz.com/safari/index2.htm
- this is broken down into hints and tips, locations, bird and mammal lists
etc.

Slainte

Liz
--
Virtual Liz now at http://www.v-liz.com
Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos
"I speak of Africa and golden joys"

Pat Anderson

In message <[email protected]>, Liz
<[email protected]> writes
    >In message <[email protected] >
    > [email protected] (Wilson) wrote:
    >> I had a wonderful trip in Kenya this summer. I had been to most
    >> national reserves, Masai Mara, Sambura, Lake nakura, Amboseli and
    >> Aberdare. I am planning to go to Tanzania next summer. But I wonder
    >> whether I repeat the same trip. Are the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
    >> Area very similar to those places I have been to? Any differences?
    >As Rita said, Ngorongoro is well worth a visit.
    >I also enjoyed Lake Manyara and Tarangire.
    >For something completely different in Tanzania, try
    >Selous/Ruaha/Sandani/Mikumi (I've only actually visited Selous.)
    >> Also, I want to see wildebeest crossing the river. Can I see it in
    >> Tanzania in late July?
    >Can't say: we didn't in early July.
    >If you want some totally different safari experiences, have you considered
    >e.g. Ruma in Kenya (we were the only vehicle in the whole reserve when we
    >visited), Kakamega Forest (rainforest) or Arabuko Sokoke (Cloud Forest)
    >You can read about some of my experiences on my (totally non-commercial)
    >website. The safari index page is at http://www.v-liz.com/safari/index2.htm
    >- this is broken down into hints and tips, locations, bird and mammal lists
    >etc.
    >Slainte
    >Liz
Liz,
Good to see you back on this NG!
I thought we were going to Kenya on holiday last month but my other
half couldn`t take the time off.
Best wishes,
Pat
--
Pat Anderson

ClimbHighSleepLow

Dear Liz

Thanks for sharing your web site with us. It's a gem and your comments are spot on.
Eben
www.go-kili.com

Liz <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > In message <[email protected] >
    > [email protected] (Wilson) wrote:
    >
    > > I had a wonderful trip in Kenya this summer. I had been to most
    > > national reserves, Masai Mara, Sambura, Lake nakura, Amboseli and
    > > Aberdare. I am planning to go to Tanzania next summer. But I wonder
    > > whether I repeat the same trip. Are the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
    > > Area very similar to those places I have been to? Any differences?
    > As Rita said, Ngorongoro is well worth a visit.
    > I also enjoyed Lake Manyara and Tarangire.
    >
    > For something completely different in Tanzania, try
    > Selous/Ruaha/Sandani/Mikumi (I've only actually visited Selous.)
    >
    >
    > > Also, I want to see wildebeest crossing the river. Can I see it in
    > > Tanzania in late July?
    > Can't say: we didn't in early July.
    >
    > If you want some totally different safari experiences, have you considered
    > e.g. Ruma in Kenya (we were the only vehicle in the whole reserve when we
    > visited), Kakamega Forest (rainforest) or Arabuko Sokoke (Cloud Forest)
    >
    > You can read about some of my experiences on my (totally non-commercial)
    > website. The safari index page is at http://www.v-liz.com/safari/index2.htm
    > - this is broken down into hints and tips, locations, bird and mammal lists
    > etc.
    >
    > Slainte
    >
    > Liz

Liz

In message <[email protected]>
Pat Anderson <[email protected]> wrote:


    > Liz,
    > Good to see you back on this NG!
Thanks, Pat
As you know, I've been keeping up via google.groups, but not able to post.

    > I thought we were going to Kenya on holiday last month but my other
    > half couldn`t take the time off.
Oh, shame.
All work, no travel makes Andy a workaholic, in my book!
OT: I had last week in Vermont :-) without a car :-(((


In message <[email protected]>
[email protected] (ClimbHighSleepLow) wrote:

    > Dear Liz
    >
    > Thanks for sharing your web site with us.
    > It's a gem and your comments are spot on.
Thanks for your compliments.
I do my best, but tend to write my mind (not everyone agrees, and that makes
for interesting discission/debate, in my book!)

Slainte

Liz
--
Virtual Liz now at http://www.v-liz.com
Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos
"I speak of Africa and golden joys"