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.
Kitty & Tony Jackson
AU
Visited:
August 2014
Reviewed: Apr 17, 2015
So much to see and do in the close proximity to big cities near-by.
Jennifer ParkerVisited:
July 2012
Reviewed: Apr 17, 2015
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The reason I ranked South Africa so high is because not only is Kruger a fantastic place to view wildlife in wide open, endless plains, but heading south to Capetown and the coast was some of the most breathtaking country I've ever seen. The natural and cultural combination was so very interesting. Because English is widely spoken, and there are profound European influences mixed with traditional African villages, it was a very rich experience. The opportunities for adventure are endless.
L WVisited:
December 2014
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
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Did not visit the Kruger itself but am to understand that it does get very touristy. If you can afford it, definitely try to go for one of the private game reserves with unfenced borders (joining the Kruger) and intimate safari lodges.
kimmy
GB
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
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Amazing close up encounters with animals.
Stefano
IT
Visited:
December 2014
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
50-65 years of age
| Experience level: over 5 safaris
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Bush vibe is possible on in selected as exlusive destinations; the most popular parks are so easily accessible and well maintained that mass tourism and self drive are quite common. To live the bush experience you have to pay
Jordanar
PR
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
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| 35-50 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
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We went also to Bostwana, but at South Africa the Bush experience was better and all the animals were easy to see.
Yogan NaidooVisited:
March 2015
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
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We saw the big 5 in one day and a rhino was right on our side so much so that we could touch him if we wanted to but obviously did not!
Wild ImagesVisited:
December 2014
Reviewed: Apr 1, 2015
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I am born and bred here. Our Tourism Board has promoted Sa for a long time as a world within a country. We have everything from beaches to mountains, forests to desert, a wonderful climate, a weal rand for overseas visitors which make SA an affordable destination. The general populace is friendly. We have over 900 recorded bird species, over 200 mammal species, the Cape Flower Kingdom with the most species, beautiful skies, stars, weather. Some areas like the Garden Route in the Southern Cape is renowned worldwide for it beauty and scenery. Table Mountain, the Drakensbeg - so many biomes, and all with a beauty of its own. This is the place where you can see the big 5, and the small 5 and so many other critters in between! The private game reserves adjacent to Kruger National Park are the best place to see and photograph leopards, that most beautiful and elusive enigma of the African bush. Our life list of SA birds is >530 - I photograph them - I'm not a twitcher. We have
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wonderful birds, beautiful birds, elusive birds and many endemic birds. However take care that recorded species is never the same as how many species you may encounter at any given time, place and season!
Marco Emirates
IT
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Nov 5, 2014
Absolutely perfect
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I found an amazing country, and i will come again in the next future