"Rita Daggett" wrote in message news:...
> >
> > Not sure what you expect to hear, but your son is paying almost $500
> > per night for a group tour staying in fine (but certainly not the
> > best) lodges/camps while visiting a series of National Parks. Two
> > nights in Ngorongoro is too much
> I disagree with that! We stayed three nights at Ngorongoro so that we could
> have two full days in the Crater and dont regret it.
>
> and driving all the way to Kirawira
> > for two nights is interesting because he will see most of the wildlife
> > during his stay at the Serena at Seronera. And his game drives will be
> > towards Seronera anyway!
>
> Have to agree that I didnt think Kirawira was 'worth it' - its a very
> 'upmarket' lodge with some spectacular views but I thought it was a bit
> 'over the top'
> Personally, I think most of the tours which only do two nights in each place
> are a bit too rushed; you spend too much time driving from place to place
> and never 'settle in' but at least it gives you a chance to decide which
> places you might like to return to!
> >
Hi Rita, 3 nights in Ngorongoro?
Too many vehicles around for my liking. It's a must see but every time
I go there I cannot wait to get away from the crowds!
IMO, the best way to do the Crater is to go down in the afternoon
about 2-3 hours before closing - at that time most vehicles are
starting to leave. I make sure that we are about last to leave!
I then stay the night and return early the next morning as the gate
opens (and the tourists are in the lodges having breakfast!). We then
stay for 3-4 hours and leave as the crowds from Arusha and elsewhere
start to arrive.
I guess I can repeat the same pattern for 2 or 3 days and relax at the
lodge during the mid-day, but I'd rather opt for a private tented camp
elsewhere where I can hear the wildlife nearby!
Kirawira remains a mystery to me. I just don't know if I like it not.
I like to stay at Grumeti (or a private tented camp to the east) and
visit Kirawira for afternoon tea while watching the sunset. I feel
much closer to nature at Grumeti where the hippos are feeding next to
my tent at night! Kirawira may be too high on the hill. But both are
"seasonal". I have to have good reasons to visit this area when the
migration is not around. Central Serengeti is better as a year-round
location.
Just my personal views though. |