WHat country in Africa is best for a safari?

I have see pics from South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania... all look great!
i know a few pople went there for thier honeymoon, maybe you can help me decide!
Also, if you went to Africa, what kind of meals did you eat there?

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LINK TO MY REVIEW OF TANZANIA


I'd stick with Tanzania or South Africa. I have so much info on East Africa (Tanzania & Kenya) I can share if you are interested.

Kenya is more popular because it's more well known (Ernest Hemingway, Teddy Roosevelt, Karen Blixen, etc ...) but Tanzania has a LOT more to offer - parks, towns, animals.

It also depends on the time of year you go ... let me know what you want to know and I will point you in the right direction.

Here's a good website to get familiar with East Africa specifically Tanzania area. It has tons of info on where to go depending on the time of year, lodge information and how to dress, etc ...

African Dream Safaris

I used Jim Heck at Hoopoe Safari (based in Tanzania with an office in Chicago, IL). He arranged a private safari for DH & I.
HOOPOE

Re: WHat country in Africa is best for a safari?

Thanks! I remembered seeing your review on LIW! You always have so much information related to travelling! I really appreciate your detailed responses.
I don't know if we are going to make it this year, have to compromise with DH but I willsave this information fpr when the time comes!

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Good luck with your decision! There are so many places around the world to see, you really can't go wrong in what you choose!

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I went to South Africa (Kruger National Park) and Zimbabwe (Hwange Park). Both were wonderful but I think I would stay away from Zimbabwe right now cause of all the political turmoil. I was there for about 3 weeks and did a week safari at each of them. I loved them both.

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I just got back from South Africa on Thursday. It was the most amazing vacation EVER!!! South Africa has the most wonderful people, food, culture, and hotels. It is incredibly safe and beautiful. Cape Town is a must see....incredible and life changing experience. We stayed at the Royal Malewane on safari. It was wonderful. We can't wait to return.

Message edited 1/24/2006 10:25:23 PM.