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Male avatar icon Erick Cuellar Guatemala flag GT       Visited: August 2007 Reviewed: May 22, 2012

Email Erick Cuellar  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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You can find very nice cities, and in a few hours on the road, you are in the middle of the wildlife.

Male avatar icon Tommy United States flag US       Visited: August 2011 Reviewed: May 22, 2012

under20 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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South Africa is a beautiful, friendly, country that has something for everyone. Although I have not experienced Safaris elsewhere, South Africa seems to have all the animals anyone would want to see (penguins included!). I'm not a birder so I'm fairly unsure as to what the variety is although the lilac breasted roller is the most beautiful bird I've ever seen.

Female avatar icon Colleen B. United States flag US       Visited: September 2008 Reviewed: May 21, 2012

Email Colleen B.  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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South Africa is unlike any place I've ever been. It is beautiful in a way I never imagined. I came away with a greater appreciation for its variety of wildlife and how important it is to protect these animals in their environment.

Female avatar icon Hilary Knowles United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: July 2011 Reviewed: May 21, 2012

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

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The wildlife I saw exceeded my expectations and the Veldt is beautiful. The area we were in at Idube had a great 'Bush Vibe' with its off road tracking and drives. There was less bird life about than I expected in July.

Female avatar icon Dervla Törnquist Sweden flag SE       Visited: March 2012 Reviewed: May 21, 2012

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

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We return every year to South Africa, it has spectacular scenery and the hospitality is amazing, no to mention the Safari experience!

Avatar icon stlbob01 Visited: May 2011 Reviewed: May 21, 2012

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Beautiful country

Female avatar icon Deb K M United States flag US       Visited: October 2010 Reviewed: May 20, 2012

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

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Our guide was kind and well informed, pointing out all the hidden treasures of Zulu Nyala.

Male avatar icon Bob Dewar United States flag US       Visited: January 2009 Reviewed: May 18, 2012

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

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For an American, South Africa exceeded all of our expectations. The wine country near Cape Town was very scenic and friendly.

Male avatar icon Safari Lover United States flag US       Visited: January 2012 Reviewed: May 17, 2012

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

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South Africa is a gorgeous country with rich history and friendly people. The only downside to south africa is their car watchers in bigger cities like Cape Town. They are extremely aggressive and often times, demanding of tips. It became annoying having to deal with someone who would "watch" your car while you ran into the store and then have to tip them for fear they would become angry/hurt you.

Male avatar icon Harry and Grace Mateman Netherlands flag NL       Visited: April 2012 Reviewed: May 14, 2012

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

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There are many parks in South Africa. Some boast of the big five, some are quiet and have lovely scenery. So you have much opportunity to chose what you want.
In 2010 we spent 16 days insides parks and now, in 2012, even 19 days.
If we stay healthy this won't be the last time.
Sometimes you must be patient or lucky. As we travelled from north to south in Kruger last april (14 days) we saw our first lonely lion only after 7 days! The next day we saw some 12 lions in front of our car!