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Average User Rating

4.8262 / 5 4.8 /5
4.8430 / 5 4.8061 / 5 4.6134 / 5 4.5224 / 5

Rating Breakdown

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4 star 150 / 10 150
3 star 16 / 10 16
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Female avatar icon Gail United States flag US       Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Dec 6, 2015

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

4 / 5 4 /5
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It was the only safari I've ever been on, so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, for a first time, it was wonderful.

Avatar icon annabelle500 Australia flag AU       Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Dec 13, 2015

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Lots of animals & birds to sight in their natural habitat. The bush has a certain unique beauty about it but the drought had dried up a lot of creek beds & vegetation. It's exciting to witness wild animals in the wild - almost surreal at times.

Avatar icon ianh3000 United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Dec 13, 2015

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3 / 5 3 /5
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You probably don't get the wilderness experience you would get elsewhere - unless you go for the smaller lodges & private concessions.

Male avatar icon shawnleishman United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Dec 13, 2015

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

5 / 5 5 /5
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I believe it is great depending on where you go but Pilanesberg Game Reserve definitely deserves 5 stars for all of those criteria. I am pretty sure the other Game Reserve will also be just as amazing. I live with my best friend who is a South African and all he has described to me has been accurate during my visit there therefore I would definitely go back some day to visit more of South Africa.

Female avatar icon Denise United States flag US       Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Dec 18, 2015

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

5 / 5 5 /5
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There were beautiful birds everywhere and we wished we were more knowledgeable about them.

Male avatar icon Will Sweet United States flag US       Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Dec 18, 2015

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

5 / 5 5 /5
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The best three months of my life were spent in South Africa. From the Cape to Kruger, everything is amazing. I saw over 350 species of birds, incredible mammals, and gorgeous views.

Male avatar icon Errol South Africa flag ZA       Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Dec 22, 2015

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

5 / 5 5 /5
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The South African National Parks are superbly managed, and cater to every possible taste. All the national parks have fabulous birding and photographic opportunities, as well as excellent game viewing. Many of the parks have the big five.

Male avatar icon Tim Cam United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Dec 27, 2015

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

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We are not particularly birders, we did see a number of birds, but not a huge variety.

Male avatar icon Michael Potts Netherlands flag NL       Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Dec 29, 2015

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

5 / 5 5 /5
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Lots of great wildlife as well as culture, natural beauty, variety and history. Great place to visit, great food and wine and affordable prices.

Avatar icon Michael Tasseron Japan flag JP       Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Jan 2, 2016

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South Africa is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. It has fantastic opportunities for people interested in all types of wildlife viewing.