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

Rating Breakdown

5 star 1025 / 10 1,025
4 star 153 / 10 153
3 star 18 / 10 18
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Avatar icon Ken A. Visited: August 2012 Reviewed: Dec 17, 2012

5 / 5 5 /5
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Perfect for a first safari. All of the wildlife I was hoping to see, and more, with accessible and luxurious accommodations.

Male avatar icon lugolfer33 United States flag US       Visited: August 2011 Reviewed: Nov 27, 2012

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

5 / 5 5 /5
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There is not many place in the world where you can see wildlife like this.

Avatar icon manonloots Visited: October 2010 Reviewed: Oct 30, 2012

5 / 5 5 /5
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Africa was just amazing, but we went also to Botswana and there we had a more bush vibe.

Male avatar icon jfcall1 United States flag US       Visited: September 2011 Reviewed: Oct 24, 2012

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

5 / 5 5 /5
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South Africa is the premiere safari destination. The main reason is the density of the wildlife and the best safari lodges on the planet. I have been to 4+ lodges and the attention to detail, amazing service and knowledgeable staff stand out compared to Botswana or even Tanzania. I loved both but South Africa has this down to perfection.

The other main advantage are the large private reserves such as Timbivati and Sabi Sands. Limited to 2 vehicles per sighting, night game drives, going off-road and the ability to do bush walks set these destinations apart.

Avatar icon greenluvrks7 Visited: July 2012 Reviewed: Oct 24, 2012

5 / 5 5 /5
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We saw so much wild life that it was extraordinary. I'm not very interested in birds, but we saw a good amount of them. Overall, I would give the experience a 5 star rating. Highly recommend it!

Male avatar icon Bill Siviter United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: May 2012 Reviewed: Oct 8, 2012

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

5 / 5 5 /5
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In just one day I saw the complete list of big game apart from cheetah and leopard.
Giraffe were a bit thin on the ground and didn't get a close up view of them either.

Avatar icon Lauren Visited: April 2012 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2012

5 / 5 5 /5
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South Africa was more beautiful than I ever imagined. I never thought I would see all the animals I did and even better get as close as I did with our skilled Sabi Sabi guides. We were within feet of every animal we came in contact with.

Avatar icon A. J Visited: July 2012 Reviewed: Sep 9, 2012

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South Africa has a huge diversity of landscapes within the same country, so it's possible to come here and have several very different experiences and see radically different things just by travelling a couple of hours in any given direction. The weather is fantastic for most of the year.

Female avatar icon Tom en Gonnie Netherlands flag NL       Visited: May 2012 Reviewed: Sep 6, 2012

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

5 / 5 5 /5
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Just explore different parks and you will see different things. Animals, landscapes and sometimes that real wild feeling.

Female avatar icon Minne Belgium flag BE       Visited: August 2009 Reviewed: Aug 27, 2012

Email Minne  |  20-35 years of age

5 / 5 5 /5
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It simply doesn't get much better than this!