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Write a User ReviewWe like to visit several parts of a country with our own (rented) car. In South Africa you can drive to every safari park you 'd like to see. In most of the parks you can drive in your own car, or book a game drive with a ranger.
niknikjw
AU
Visited:
May 2008
Reviewed: Apr 11, 2012
50-65 years of age
In the northern part of the country, we stayed with a friend on a private game reserve and were able to see the local wildlife up really close (incl. antelope, zebra and giraffe). We also visited another private game reserve a few kilometers away where we were driven all over in an open topped truck. That was a lot of fun. There was a lot of wildlife in some very beautiful countryside.
The southern coast is also stunningly beautiful and you'll see plenty of wildlife there as well.
DARIO.PURPURA
IT
Visited:
October 2009
Reviewed: Apr 11, 2012
Email DARIO.PURPURA | 35-50 years of age
The Big Five can easily be seen and a self drive safari is very possible. Safari on your own pace and own viewing preferences eg wildlife or birds. The climate is amazing and the food the best! Good roads but expensive toll roads. Diversity of people, cultures and scenery in one country.
amcnear
Visited:
October 2009
Reviewed: Apr 8, 2012
Very friendly and diverse cultural vibe. Climate and plant-life also eerily similar to San Francisco-area so as soon as I arrived I felt like I was home.
Carl (AKA TwinMountain)
US
Visited:
May 2009
Reviewed: Apr 8, 2012
50-65 years of age
If you are not from sub-saharan Africa, there's nothing like a South African safari for you and South Africa certainly has plenty of opportunity for you to experience these. There is no feeling that you need to keep an eye on your wallet at these game preserves. You'll enjoy the company of everyone you'll meet once at the preserve, and you'll have that once in a lifetime, dream experience. You'll be IN the African Bush.
Jette NL
Visited:
January 2012
Reviewed: Apr 6, 2012
Because the country is the cultivated Africa, it is not always easy to get really drowned into the bush atmosphere. Civilisation is often just a little to close
Emiel de Lange
NL
Visited:
May 2010
Reviewed: Apr 5, 2012
Email Emiel de Lange | under20 years of age
South Africa is hugely diverse and has nearly everything you want in an African destination, plus the urban attractions such as Cape Town. However, it is very popular, and the most spectacular game parks are overrun with tourists.
Thomas Mätzsch
SE
Visited:
January 2007
Reviewed: Apr 5, 2012
Email Thomas Mätzsch | 50-65 years of age
Although South Africa is not "Africa", it shows plenty athmosphere. I will always try to come back!
krizd
CZ
Visited:
December 2005
Reviewed: Apr 1, 2012
35-50 years of age
Nice and rather safe country (except of big cities), nice people.