Pilanesberg Reviews – Page 6 – Reviews 51-60 of 89

Rajiv –

CA

Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Jan 17, 2016

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Exceeded my expectations with the variety of wildlife, including jaguar, lions, rhinos, & hippos

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4/5

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I went on two game drives--one in the evening and another early in the morning. If you have a choice I would recommend the morning drive as you are much more likely to see a pride or two. The guides were both humorous and knowledgeable (and well connected with others around the park who had spotted other wildlife) and the transportation comfortable, with a stop for bio-breaks, food, & souvenir shopping midway through the drive. As expected, we encountered many elephants, rhinos, hippos, gazelle, etc. But I was delighted to encounter the lions and to spot two jaguar. An unforgettable and strongly recommended day trip from the strange colony that is Sun City.

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Coco –

FR

Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Jan 11, 2016

Email Coco | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating

4/5

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The Pilanesberg park is great you you leave in the area but don't have the time to go to the Kruger. It's smaller and closer to Joburg so it's more crowded but it's still a very nice place.

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Tobie Schalkwyk –

ZA

Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Jan 9, 2016

Email Tobie Schalkwyk | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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4/5

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The only reason for not giving 'Wildlife' a 5-star rating is that the lions are in a seperate 'camp' where they can be seen at additional cost. Other than that accommodation is neat and well established with all your self-catering needs catered for. It has a nice restaurant next to a pool. The roads provide something different every day and are always full of surprises. I'd spend a maximum of 3 or 4 days here.

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audreywatters –

US

Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Dec 3, 2015

Email audreywatters | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari

Game Drive (Twice)

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5/5

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I stayed at the Sun City resort during this, my first trip to South Africa. I got up very early one morning for a game drive. (The jeep left from the hotel.) We spent the morning driving around, and I couldn't believe all the animals I saw -- some up close. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. I enjoyed myself so much I went on another game drive the next day, that time selecting the late afternoon one. I saw fewer animals because of the heat. But it was still a wonderful experience and absolutely worth the money.

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Gary Longshaw –

ZA

Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Nov 26, 2015

Email Gary Longshaw | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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4/5

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Nice, albeit fairly small, and quite commercialised. Some good wildlife spotting opportunities and an interesting history, along with first class amenities make it a nice tourist destination for a one or two day visit.

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Sumarie Slabber –

ZA

Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Nov 21, 2015

Email Sumarie Slabber | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Sumarie Slabber and not that of SafariBookings.

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3/5

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The hide is fantastic for birding!

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Liz –

US

Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Sep 29, 2015

Email Liz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

Amazing--surpassed expectations!

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5/5

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What can I say but wow! Jacque, our guide was determined to show us as many animals and he succeeded. He was so helpful and knowledgeable that he really made our safari all the better. The accomodations were so comfortable, the food delicious and the service impeccable!

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Didier Collas –

FR

Visited: December 2009 Reviewed: Sep 12, 2015

Email Didier Collas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Didier Collas and not that of SafariBookings.

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3/5

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No off road, lot of people due to Sun City proximity

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DH –

ES

Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Aug 18, 2015

Email DH | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

Amazing!

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5/5

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Terrific time. The variety of animals seen was beyond our expectations. Reviews that suggest this reserve is limited were off. This was a great experience.

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awatkinson69 –

UK

Visited: February 2014 Reviewed: Jul 12, 2015

Email awatkinson69 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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4/5

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A little too commercial for my liking. But the surroundings are great.

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