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Male avatar icon Philip Andrew Lee United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: Apr 30, 2025

Email Philip Andrew Lee  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Far beyond our expectations

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Our first Safari and it was breathtakingly good, so far beyond our expectations. The guide and tracker were amazing and we got so close to the animals, particularly the big 5 which we encountered on numerous times, as the guide was allowed to go of the tracks and into the bush to view. We saw very young, lion cubs, elephant twins, rhino and Hyena pups. I was slightly concerned about going in April knowing the bush would thick after the rains but it did not matter and a bit as the guide and tracker new where to look. We even experienced a water buffalo stampede (albeit we only heard it as it was dark) as two male lions tried unsuccessfully for a kill. We're not birders but saw so many different birds I'm still trying to remember the names and identify them. Five different eagles, three owls and all the other smaller birds. Well done Discover Africa

Female avatar icon Georgina Rofique Sweden flag SE       Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: May 2, 2025

Email Georgina Rofique  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Nice people, lovely place and wonderful weather

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A lovely holiday in the North East of the country. A few days safari where we saw the big 5 amongst other animals and birds. We also had a days drive around the scenic areas with lots of lovely views and tales of the history.
Great staff at the hotels we were in, helpful with travel, tourist information and dietary requirements.

Female avatar icon Christine Austria flag AT       Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: May 3, 2025

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

The review below is the personal opinion of Christine and not that of SafariBookings.

Uncredibale

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Cape Town was great. Special Feelings from the Natur.

Male avatar icon Peter Balch Australia flag AU       Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: May 4, 2025

Email Peter Balch  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful first time visit

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We spent 5 lovely days in Kruger and saw almost all of the big 5 only failing to see rhinos. We got up amazingly close to wild animals and our safari was a total joy to my wife and I. Victoria Falls was a bucket list item for my wife and I and it totally lived up to its fame, what an awesome sight and sound it is. Finished off with some days in Cape Town and could have gladly spent an extra week in that beautiful city. We will definitely return.

Female avatar icon Lardoux Carole France flag FR       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: May 4, 2025

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

Incredible experience in the heart of wildlife

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My girlfriend and I were amazed during our outings in the reserves. Magnificent encounters whether by vehicle or on foot. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five and much more. I highly recommend taking a 3-hour walking tour; it's another experience to be had. Moafrika gave us good advice before the trip. And even though we did the safari with Viva Safaris, it was great. The places where we slept were very well equipped, especially the second camp. Going in March is a good idea to avoid the busy summer periods and, above all, it allows you to see baby elephants, zebras, hyenas, etc. The guides are really great at showing us as many animals as possible and giving us explanations.

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Male avatar icon Don United States flag US       Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: May 5, 2025

Email Don  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Diverse wildlife and spectacular scenery

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Amazing wildlife, up close and personal! Big 5 easily accomplished! Lots of bonuses including ostrich, baboons, penguins, giraffe, zebras, mongoose, hyena, hippo, kudu, impala, honey badger! Kapama reserve is a fabulous facility and great guides.

Female avatar icon Jana Merkt Germany flag DE       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: May 5, 2025

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

Best I‘ve ever been to

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Best tour guides, best wildlife, amazing food, amazing weather, amazing accommodation

Female avatar icon Maryse Gabon flag GA       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: May 6, 2025

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

Mixed feelings. Verumy beautiful country but too much gaps between people (Rich and poor) r)

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The safari was fantastic...Kruger park is just amazing. Our guide, Harvey, was really good one and good person, fun, patient open- minded. Great moment in the bush. We saw the big five, a one time life expérience.
Then we continue to Joahnesbourg, we was at Sandton and we have opportunity to visit some historical sites and Soweto, very difficult moments (a lot of emotion) but good to do

Male avatar icon Alessandro di Stefano Italy flag IT       Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: May 6, 2025

Email Alessandro di Stefano  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Dreams come true

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A vacation dreamt for years finally came true. Fantastic place per wild life and landscapes, colours, people and food.
Thank to Safari with us tour operator, very professional at affordable price

Male avatar icon Mario Campanelli Switzerland flag CH       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: May 7, 2025

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

The review below is the personal opinion of Mario Campanelli and not that of SafariBookings.

Modern African country with many contraddictions

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I was in Cape Town and Kruger park.
Cape Town is scenically beautiful, even if the architecture is not particularly interesting, and there is no real centre, apart from the waterfront that is a bit of a turist trap. But it is always nice to have a city surrounded by the ocean, and the Constantia winery is worth a trip.
Kruger was quite a delusion, with a density of wildlife much lower than other parks I have been (ngorongoro, Serengeti, Etosha), and a big shopping mall close to the entrance. Overall South Africa is less exotic to a Western visitor than other African countries, and keeps the memories on a divided society.