This was recommended to me by a patient before I went to Yellowstone and it was absolutely amazing! It was like my own personal tour guide that went where I wanted to go and let me explore where and for as long as I wanted, then I hoped back into the car and off I went again. I am now using it for Badlands Nation Park and Black Hills Forest and Mount Rushmore and it is once again amazing. It uses GPS to know where you’re located and then tells you about the area you’re in, with optional extended information. It’s respectful of the Native American history with out being preachy or taking sides. The geology of the sites is also discussed with why the land or animals etc have formed or developed the way they have. Minutes after my daughter wondered why amid all the craggy rocks of the badlands there would be this large smooth grassy area the guide discusses it. So far the prices were extremely reasonable and the narrators haven’t had an annoying voice. We will absolutely use this on any vacation we take that they have an option for especially our year National Park trips.
We’ve used Shaka Guide for Hawaii tours (2021/2022) and this week in North Dakota (Theodore Roosevelt National Park) and South Dakota (Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour, and Badlands National Park Tour) and in next week in Wyoming and Idaho (Yellowstone and Grand Tetons.) In my opinion, the experience with the Shaka Guides has been outstanding. The commentary, background music, the choices and recommendations - all have led to a memorable trip so far. I intend to continue to purchase these GPS tours on future trips. The Shaka Guides are an easy way to learn about the area without having to do a lot of up-front planning. They’ve done it all for you!! Thank you, Shaka Guides!