点评:Our experience at Ukutula Game Reserve Lodge was unfortunately overshadowed by the presence of social media influencers during the lion walk.
Before the walk began, the rangers clearly explained the safety rules that everyone was expected to follow. However, the influencers repeatedly ignored these instructions, putting not only themselves but the rest of the group at unnecessary risk. It was incredibly disappointing to see safety treated as secondary to getting content.
They also dominated the entire experience. They constantly positioned themselves at the front, took over every photo opportunity, and prevented other paying guests and families from enjoying the experience equally. Many of us barely had the chance to appreciate the lion walk because everything revolved around creating social media content.
What made it even more frustrating was seeing the influencers later paying the park to get even closer to the lions for additional photo opportunities. If the reserve intends to use influencers for promotional purposes, they should be scheduled separately from regular guests rather than included in family groups. Paying visitors should not have their experience diminished so that others can create content.
We came expecting a memorable wildlife experience, but instead left feeling frustrated and overlooked. We hope the reserve reviews how influencer visits are managed in the future so that guest safety, fairness, and the overall experience remain the priority.
翻译:遗憾的是,我们在乌库图拉野生动物保护区旅馆的体验被一群社交媒体网红给破坏了——他们当时也参加了狮子观赏活动。
活动开始前,护林员们清楚地说明了所有人都必须遵守的安全规则。然而,这些网红屡屡无视这些指示,不仅让自己陷入危险,还让整个团队都面临不必要的风险。看到安全被置于次要地位,而获得内容素材才被视为首要目标,实在令人极为失望。他们还掌控了整个体验过程。他们总是冲在最前面,抢走所有的拍照机会,使得其他付费游客和家庭无法平等地享受这一体验。我们大多数人几乎没机会好好欣赏与狮子同行的过程,因为一切都以拍摄社交媒体内容为中心。
更让人沮丧的是,后来看到这些网红付费给公园,只为能离狮子更近一些以获取更多拍照机会。如果保护区打算邀请网红前来进行宣传推广,应将他们与普通游客的行程分开安排,而不要将他们归入家庭旅游团中。绝不能为了让其他人能够拍摄内容,就牺牲付费游客的游览体验。
我们本期望能获得一次难忘的野生动物观赏体验,结果却满怀沮丧且觉得被忽视了。我们希望保护区今后能重新审视网红参观事宜的管理方式,以确保游客的安全与公平待遇。整体体验始终是重中之重。