South Africa User Reviews

A group of us travelled to Cape Town for business (all women) but also had time for sightseeing. We came across our Tour Guide, Munier Daniels (@agentktours) by chance but what a find! We travelled the Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope, passing beautiful scenery and through lovely areas like Camps Bay and stopped at Houts Bay to see the seals. On our way we saw ostriches by the roadside and a big baboon! We saw the penguins in Simons Town and stopped at a lovely little restaurant by the harbour and on the way out we saw at least 8 baboons, sitting on the wall!! We tried to fit in our visit to Table Mountain in the sunshine but unfortunately, that didn't work and when we got to the top the clouds had rolled in and we didn't see very much but it was still an experience to get there and learn from our guide the history of the reclaimed land and the mountain itself. We also managed to see a Dassie, but kept well back! We visited Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden which was

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just wonderful, it is so beautiful and peaceful and we took loads of photos. We would have liked longer but the Gardens were closing, however going later in the day it was quiet and it felt like we had the gardens to ourselves. We visited Cassia (Ntida) wine farm for an organised event and the food and setting was amazing, not to mention the wine and the very attentive staff.

After our business was complete we had a pre-arranged overnight safari booked at Inverdoorn Nature Reserve where we saw the Big Five and stayed in very luxurious accommodation with exception food. The sun was shining and it was very warm when we got there, not quite warm enough to make use of the private pool. However, the morning Safari on Day 2 was freezing, it was raining and windy and we couldn't feel our fingers - tip: take scarves and gloves if going in May/June. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. It was a great experience and one that we will all remember.

We stayed at Seapoint but took Ubers into the Waterfront for restaurants and shopping but to be honest, there were loads of restaurants where we were staying and they were excellent. We had a special meal at Belly of the Beast (wow!!!) and enjoyed more delicious food at Sevruga, Ouzeri and Balthazar and Maggy Lous and Butter at Seapoint.

We all had an amazing time in Cape Town, the weather wasn't the best but that's understandable coming into winter. The scenery is just breathtaking, people are very helpful and kind and the food was another level. Coming from the UK, we were very lucky with a strong exchange rate and prices were very, very reasonable. Being a group of women on our own, we did not venture out on our own after dark and just ordered Ubers from our Hotel to wherever we wanted to go.

All in all, an amazing country that all of us in our group would like to return to!!