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User Reviews of South Africa (1,312 Reviews)

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4.8280 / 5 4.8 /5
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Female avatar icon Jane Ni China flag CN       Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Oct 15, 2026

Email Jane Ni  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Lucky Wildlife Encounters and Fascinating Animal Interactions Around the Lodge

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I joined the 4 Day Tremisana Safari and it was an great South African wildlife experience. I was lucky enough to see white rhinos on a bush walk, elephants near our lodge, a leopard on my final morning, and even a hyena near our bush barbecue dinner!

The golden sunsets and sundowners during game drives were beautiful. Staying at Tremisana Game Lodge was also a highlight, especially watching elephants and impala visit a nearby waterhole from our outdoor patio.

The weather can change quite a bit, so I recommend bringing both sun protection and warm layers. Although the drive from Johannesburg Airport to the lodge was long, the safari experience was well worth it, it is a fantastic destination.

Female avatar icon Jude Australia flag AU       Visited: October 2026 Reviewed: Oct 14, 2026

Email Jude  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Magnificent - a beautiful country and we always felt safe.

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I booked and everything ran like clockwork. I trusted Maria's advice on the Safari Lodge which I knew was going to be the highlight of our trip and our 4 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge exceeded our expectations. Our first day was wet so we couldn't go off road, but still saw numerous animals including lions and rhinos close to the road. We ended up seeing the Big 7, i.e. the Big 5 plus cheetahs and wild dogs. The only downside was the expectation of generous tipping. In my view, I had already paid a significant amount in the first place, however our Ranger, Tracker & Waiter were exceptional so we followed the tipping guidelines that were on display in our room. The accommodation was first class as was the food.

Male avatar icon Foreman Foto Australia flag AU       Visited: August 2026 Reviewed: Oct 12, 2026

Email Foreman Foto  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Cute

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My partner and I were guests at Nambiti Plains Game Reserve from 29/08/2026 to 02/09/2026. It was an amazing experience characterised by staff who are experts on bushcraft, especially the animals domiciled there. Our guide Ncebo, was exceptional, highly knowledgeable of the inhabitants of Nambiti. He explained in detail the behaviours of the animals and how it was shaped by the environment. Magdalene, the manager was no less impressive and fully commanding and informative of the bush. We saw four of the top five at close range - buffalo, elephants, lions after feasting on a kill and later chasing away an older fella out of the territory, black and wide mouthed/white rhino and hippos with a calf. We also got close and personal with a mother cheetah and her two teenage children resting by a kill. There is no place where you can spot wildlife in such diversity and small area. We have been to Kruger and Somalisa Camp in Hwange. None of these two parks offers such and abundance and diversity of wildlife as Nambiti. We will certainly put it back on our bucketlist soon.

Male avatar icon Dominic Tennant United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: August 2026 Reviewed: Oct 2, 2026

Email Dominic Tennant  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Lions, elephants, cheetah, giraffe, rhinoceros, buffalo, hyena, penguins and whales, in one trip!

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We wanted a holiday to see African animals in the wild. We were not expecting such a vast array. My children were blown away by a bushwalk were they encountered a cheetah. The safari at Kruger did not disappoint seeing a hyena trying (but failing) to attach a zebra. Loved our trip and will recommend to everyone. Our lodge was so luxurious it has a bath outside!

Female avatar icon Kristie Wright United States flag US       Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Oct 1, 2026

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

Fantastic adventure!

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This was a great trip! During my 5 day tour, I was able to see an incredible number of animals, including the Big 5. Most of the guides were seasoned and knowledgeable, but even the newer guide (1st day at Kruger) did a good job (handled herself well when we got lost!). Accommodations were very nice and food was amazing. I did the drive in. If I had it to do over, I would fly. You see a lot of countryside on the panorama tour and you are in a vehicle for most of the day every day.

Female avatar icon Gabrielle Lawlor Australia flag AU       Visited: August 2026 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2026

Email Gabrielle Lawlor  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing animal safari

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I went with Mo Afrika on a 3 day safari which was brilliant. Great safari drives, great accomodation and very well organised.

Male avatar icon Sreyus Philip Australia flag AU       Visited: August 2026 Reviewed: Sep 24, 2026

Email Sreyus Philip  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Beautiful.

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Wildlife: The game viewing was outstanding. On our drives we saw[lions, elephants, cheethah, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, wild dogs, and the highlight was catching the lions at sunset. Our guides were knowledgeable and patient, and the roads made it easy to cover a lot of ground.

Scenery: The landscapes change dramatically across the country. The bushveld has a quiet, golden beauty, especially at sunrise, while Table Mountain was simply breathtaking.

Male avatar icon Ignacio Garcia-Legaz Spain flag ES       Visited: August 2026 Reviewed: Sep 15, 2026

Email Ignacio Garcia-Legaz  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

SA Safaris are adictive. But adding Mozambique was great. The coser is amazing

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Rhinos, cheetah, elephants, giraffes… we really enjoyed the experience

Female avatar icon Heidi Daugherty United States flag US       Visited: August 2026 Reviewed: Sep 15, 2026

Email Heidi Daugherty  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

It was the best trip of my life

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South Africa far exceeded all of my expectations. I went on safari to Kenya last year and found South Africa to be even better! We went to Klaserie and Sabi Sands. We saw lions and leopards on every single game drive as well as so much other wildlife! The wildlife was abundant, and I liked that the sightings weren’t crowded with a bunch of cars. Usually at a great sighting there was only 1 or 2 safari vehicles which was nice. It was the best trip of my life and I cant wait to go back!

Male avatar icon Ouriel Levy France flag FR       Visited: July 2026 Reviewed: Aug 24, 2026

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

Wonderful experience

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The safari was excellent.
Everything well planned, the team was wonderful, took care of us. Wild Planet Safari was definitely a good choice.
The experience was great. We had opportyunity to see so many animals and wild life. Landscapes are uncredible.

With my daughter (15 years old), we could enjoy all the day


I recommend it, defintely.