​User Reviews – South Africa

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Carolina Rodriguez   –  
Colombia CO
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 15, 2024

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

AMAZING
Overall rating
5/5

We visited Cape town which we found spectacular! Table Mountain was outstanding!
We also visited Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth and Richards Bay.
People are nice and warm coming.
Scenery is beautiful and temperature was really nice at day and cold at night.
I felt save but the locals are always telling you to take extra care of your belongings.
The highlight of our visit was Kruger Park. A most do!
We traveled with Shinzelle Safaris and everything was even better than dreamed!

Patricia Drew   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 14, 2024

Email Patricia Drew  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

An unforgettable experience and beautiful country
Overall rating
5/5

We’ve been visiting South Africa for 8 years now and never get tired of the sightseeing, food and wine. There is so much to do and the scenery and wildlife are amazing. You can’t visit without driving up the garden route and stopping off at the many vineyards. So beautiful. We feel like we’re home as soon as we step off the plane. There’s so much to do and experience. The people are wonderful and so helpful. We plan our return as soon as we get back to the UK.

Karen K from VA   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 14, 2024

Email Karen K from VA  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Best Birthday Ever!!!
Overall rating
5/5

I was in Cape Town (don’t miss!!!) for a couple of weeks for vacation and decided to go to Kruger and the surrounding area for three days and two nights while I was there. I was a bit concerned about the price, but Mo-Africa Tours was super helpful answering my questions and helping me book an inclusive but super affordable trip. It was amazing!!! Someone picked me up from the airport and took me to my beautiful camp where a fabulous pool and clean and comfortable tent/room with private bath and shower were waiting for me. After I settled in, we went right out into the bush and saw elephants and giraffes and lions right away! A group dinner followed, and I met some awesome wonderful fellow travelers. The next day was my birthday. After spending the day seeing a ton of animals (4 of the Big 5) in Kruger with Mr Sands (shout out to the best guide in So Africa!!) I had a bit of relaxing time in the pool before our dinner. They had a birthday cake and everyone sang the Birthday Song to me and made me feel special. It was so kind and thoughtful! The last day I chose to see the surrounding sights with Blyde Canyon, Lisbon Falls, the Potholes, etc. Amazing!! Then they got me back to the airport to continue reminiscing about those fabulous days which I will remember forever!!

Graham Butcher   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 7, 2024

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

Amazingly vibrant place with lots of different cultures and landscapes
Overall rating
5/5

Visited Cape Town initially, amazing food and the key tourist element were great, views for table mountain incredible and robbed island tour a must!
Then went round to boulders bay and visited the penguins - very unique and the cape of good hope national park.
From there we went to Hermanus and a great boat trip to see the sea life - dolphins, seals and penguins, although wrong time of year for whales!
We then went to cape augulas - the very tip of Africa where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean - good day out on superb roads in the western cape area and the odd baboon!
After this we spent a couple of days in Stellenbosch and did a couple of great wine tours before flying from Cape Town to Hoedspruit for a 4 day safari in the imbala lodge in the middle of the Kruger national park - what a final leg - saw all the major animals - lions, leopards, giraffe and elephants and millions of Impala! The hospitality and people were so friendly and the food was amazing !!! Defiantly coming back as soon as I have saved up !

Sagan Barber   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Mar 7, 2024

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

Magical
Overall rating
5/5

We had a wonderful time at the lodge and amazing experience

Maurice Robert   –  
France FR
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Mar 5, 2024

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

A Journey into the Heart of the Wild: An Unforgettable Safari at Kruger National Park
Overall rating
5/5

From the moment I embarked on my safari adventure in the illustrious Kruger National Park, it was clear this was going to be an unparalleled voyage into the wilderness. Nestled in the heart of South Africa, Kruger is not just a park; it’s a colossal testament to the beauty and diversity of African wildlife. The booking experience set the stage for what was to be a meticulously organized, deeply immersive journey into nature’s untouched landscapes.

Michael Wache   –  
Germany DE
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 4, 2024

Email Michael Wache  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

very interesting, very contradictory
Overall rating
5/5

We did a three-week round trip in South Africa. The nature is beautiful, the people very friendly. To learn more about society, however, you also have to read a lot on the internet. On a tourist tour, you usually only see the beautiful sides. Through Safari-Booking we found the agency Shinzelle Safaris. Our 4 day safari with Shinzelle Safaris was great. From booking to the end of the trip, everything worked out perfectly.

Patricia   –  
Colombia CO
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 2, 2024

Email Patricia  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Diverse awesomeness
Overall rating
4/5

I was in Kruger National Park and also in a smaller game reserve near Johannesburg. In both experiences, I was able to be very close to nature and animals, which was an extraordinary experience. If you like nature, I definitely suggest doing a safari. The bush is really quiet, and I loved that the most. It was magnificent to see and hear Elephants in their natural habitat, playing in the water and among themselves. The people are extremely friendly and nice, and always open to answer to your questions about the area and about animals.

Johannesburg has its own vibes, and you feel how vibrant the city is.

Marilyn Block   –  
Canada CA
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Mar 2, 2024

Email Marilyn Block  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Viva safaris was a trip of a lifetime!
Overall rating
5/5

We loved Viva Safari tour. Excellent guiding and accommodation was great if you are looking for value for medium end tour. Saw all the big 5 and more. The scenery was beautiful and people so friendly and helpful. We would recommend South Africa to all. We did Jo’berg to Capetown. Fantastic.

Sam Segal   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 28, 2024

Email Sam Segal  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Fantastic wild and urban places loaded with new and interesting sights and experiences!
Overall rating
5/5

Spent three days in Johannesburg, including staying in Rosebank and doing a tour of Constitution Hill, Soweto, and the Apartheid Museum. Food, history, and culture all amazing!

Spent another four days on safari in Kruger National Park. Incredible experience seeing some of the rarest and most charismatic animals in their natural habitat, including lions, leopards, white rhinos, zebra, impala, eagles, hawks, tortoises, chameleons, I can literally go on and on!

Finished trip in Cape Town. Had a fantastic experience staying in Camps Bay and traveling around the city seeing the beaches, hiking Table Mountain, and traveling out to the beautiful wine country.

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