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4.8253 / 5 4.8 /5
4.8406 / 5 4.8098 / 5 4.6163 / 5 4.5167 / 5

Rating Breakdown

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4 star 153 / 10 153
3 star 18 / 10 18
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Male avatar icon Rothdigga United States flag US       Visited: October 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

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

4 / 5 4 /5
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Ideally I would like to see all the animals that I shoot photos of as totally wild "not on reserves", but I realize that in South Africa that's just not available as much. The parks I've visited have been amazing and the birding is top notch.

Avatar icon Amy Visited: July 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

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We found South Africa to be more beautiful, friendly and scenic than we expected! It is truly a great destination for safari, and other travel experiences!

Female avatar icon Glenda Hall United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: September 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

Email Glenda Hall  |  35-50 years of age

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I loved South Africa, and I will definitely be back. September was a lovely time of year, not too hot. Loads of wildlife and birds (all beautifully coloured). A photographer's dream!

Avatar icon Andy Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

5 / 5 5 /5
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There are so many beautiful places to visit in South Africa you will want to go back again and again!

Avatar icon Sue Visited: May 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

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With wonder and joy, we were able to see the animals and birds in their natural habitat and enjoyed learning about their behaviors!

Male avatar icon Ravisyd Australia flag AU       Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Apr 19, 2015

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

5 / 5 5 /5
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Good value for money, good food and service.

Male avatar icon Ine en Jos schouten Netherlands flag NL       Visited: May 2013 Reviewed: Apr 19, 2015

Email Ine en Jos schouten  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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No words, it's the filling

Avatar icon Patricia Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Apr 19, 2015

5 / 5 5 /5
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Beautiful scenery, excellent weather, friendly people, great food and wine - who could ask for more?

Avatar icon Punyabrata Visited: December 2006 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2015

An incredible first African Safari

5 / 5 5 /5
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South Africa has many things to offer and the variety is just exceptional. In Cape Town the amazing view of the Table Mountain as a backdrop to the Victoria Waterfront during sunset is seen to be believed. The scenery on the Garden Route and the food topped with a winetasting day makes for a memorable holiday. The crowning glory of a South African tour is the private safaris....... and ours was at the Thornybush Game Reserve.
The lodge is simply outstanding with the room overlooking a water hole. The sightings of smaller game coming to the waterhole while having a shower is, I suppose "exclusive"....
Got the big five, including the sight of a leopard jumping from one tree to another as well as a baby elephant rubbing its forehead on the side of the open land rover, right where I was sitting!!!!
The meals were great and the price was extremely reasonable. The tracker was exceptional....
The lodge also organizes walks and that is where the tracker explains the differences between the pug marks of a lion and a leopard.

Female avatar icon Rebecca Wyatt Qatar flag QA       Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Apr 17, 2015

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

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We saw a tremendous variety of wildlife and birds in Kruger National Park, but also when touring the areas outside of Cape Town. We absolutely loved the two weeks we spent in South Africa and would recommend it to anyone who loves wildlife and beautiful scenery.