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Chintan Patel
US
Visited:
June 2026
Reviewed: Jul 19, 2026
Email Chintan Patel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa is a breathtaking destination where spectacular wildlife, stunning landscapes.
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo. Watching a pride of lions relaxing in the shade, elephants walking gracefully across the plains, and a leopard resting in a tree was simply breathtaking. We also spotted giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, wildebeest, and countless species of birds, making every safari drive unique and exciting.
The safari guides were exceptional. Their knowledge of the animals, their behaviors, and the surrounding ecosystem made every drive educational as well as entertaining.
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They had an incredible ability to track wildlife and shared fascinating stories that made us appreciate the beauty of South Africa even more.The accommodations exceeded our expectations. The lodge was comfortable, beautifully designed, and blended perfectly with nature. Waking up to the sounds of birds and enjoying stunning sunrises over the African bush was an experience we’ll never forget. The staff were warm, welcoming, and always went above and beyond to make us feel at home.
Booking through SafariBookings made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. The platform offered a wide selection of trusted safari operators, clear itineraries, and excellent customer support. It made comparing options easy and helped us find the perfect safari that matched our expectations and budget. We highly recommend SafariBookings to anyone planning a safari in South Africa.
Overall, this safari was beyond amazing and exceeded every expectation. It was the perfect blend of excitement, relaxation, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. South Africa offers an incredible combination of adventure, luxury, and natural beauty that is difficult to find anywhere else. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we can’t wait to return!
Alexander (Lex) Taylor
AU
Visited:
June 2026
Reviewed: Jul 16, 2026
Email Alexander (Lex) Taylor | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best alternative - Safari on foot.
A 3 day walking safari with Africa-on Foot in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, a Big 5 game reserve in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It sits within the Greater Kruger….
Walking up to 15km a day, with 2 guides, carrying .404 rifles as a last form of defence….. The guns are an absolute last resort, never needed by either and not on our trip…. But the adrenaline rush of not knowing what you will see next or in what context cannot be captured in a photograph. Amongst the many Impala, Zebra and other prey animals, we were also up close and personal with White Rhino, Elephant and on our last day a beautiful male Leopard. He was more scared of us than we of him…. When he finally woke up! Other highlights, the bird life was incredible and our Guides knowledge of the Flora and Fauna gave us time to stop along the way and understand how people have lived with the land for centuries.
Better place to be
Our guide made the trip both fun and educational about human and animals cultures in different areas.The staffs preparedness and friendly attitude made the experience even better.
Ernest Oyler
US
Visited:
May 2026
Reviewed: Jul 10, 2026
Email Ernest Oyler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better in life than on tv
We should have extended our three day to a four day Safari. We visited multiple reserves, we did a sunset safari, a sunrise safari and an all day at Krueger national Park. It’s just amazing to see these animals in the wild. I think the sunset Safari was the favorite for our group of 10. We will definitely be back for more safaris in the future.
Jinny
AU
Visited:
June 2026
Reviewed: Jul 10, 2026
Email Jinny | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing time at Black Rhino Lodge
The guide/driver was so knowledgeable and found us so much wildlife to see including birds. Black Rhino Lodge was 5 star in terms of accommodation, food and staff.
Steven
US
Visited:
June 2026
Reviewed: Jul 9, 2026
Email Steven | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Delightful hospitality, amazing views
I had a great time visiting South Africa. Cape Town was lovely. The people were so hospitable and the food was fantastic. I then visited Kruger for a 7 day safari with viva safari. It was a once in a lifetime experience that was incredible. We saw all of the big 5, plus so many other animals. The guides were great, the accommodations were great, and overall it was just a lovely time. The bush walk was especially fun too.
Seth Marmor
US
Visited:
May 2026
Reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
Email Seth Marmor | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A country of natural beauty with warm and welcoming people.
In addition to seeing the big five, I saw penguins and the most beautiful sunsets,
Eleanor Nicholl
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
We honestly had the most amazing time on our safari. From the moment we were picked up for transfers it was a 10/10 experience - all staff were so friendly, the tents were well equipped and a great experience, the camps were wholesome, the food was delicious and the safari's were just the best experience ever! I would recommend it to anyone!
Phillip
CA
Visited:
June 2026
Reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
Email Phillip | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari met all our expectations and more
Safari was everything we expected it to be and more. Ivory Moon Lodge was excellent and Chef Forward was top notch. Animal viewing was brilliant but guests should know to be prepared for long days for optimal animal experiences. We had 2 days where we were in the vehicle at 5 AM and not back to the lodge until 5 PM. Next safari, we will schedule more time to enjoy the lodge.
Tracy Desimone
US
Visited:
May 2026
Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026
Email Tracy Desimone | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa is absolutely epic! There’s just nothing else like it on the planet!
I absolutely can not say enough good things about South Africa and the amazing beauty and magic that fills the land. I don’t think I’ve seen so many epic sunsets in a row as I did here.
The elephants and giraffes are my favorite, luckily I got to see so many of them it was beyond what i imagined. I was lucky enough to see all the big 5 and the little 5 on my first trip!
If you are considering going to South Africa I highly highly recommend doing it! This was by far the most amazing experience I have ever had.
