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Avatar icon Jason Wharam United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Apr 9, 2016

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Great destinations to visit very reasonable prices and the locals make it a friendly place.

Male avatar icon neill_scog United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2016

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

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South Africa is a beautiful place with lots to see and do. I thought it felt very safe too as long as you were on the tourist trail. I would think twice before venturing out alone at night in town though.

Male avatar icon Graham United States flag US       Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Apr 19, 2016

Email Graham  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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I think you can't really do better than South Africa for a safari/wildlife viewing. It has all the wildlife and scenery you'll want to see, and generally better infrastructure (transportation, accomodation, etc) than most other African countries.

Avatar icon dstylebda- Herb Marshall Bermuda flag BM       Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: Apr 27, 2016

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We drove from Jeffrey's Bay to the Kruger, I saw so much, it was all so beautiful!

Female avatar icon Elizabeth Canada flag CA       Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Apr 29, 2016

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

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Having never experienced another country's safari offerings, perhaps I am too naive to comment. However, this is the best in the world. I am glad I came.

Female avatar icon Cat Netherlands flag NL       Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Apr 30, 2016

Email Cat  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

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I love the positive happy vibe of South Africa. The people are so happy, friendly and helpful and the country is just absolutely stunning! There is so much to offer people of all interests. There is plenty of nature for the nature lovers, there are loads of adventure activities for for the adrenaline junkies and there is so much amazing food and wine to be sampled.
I absolutely adored South Africa and am keen to return.

Female avatar icon Ilana South Africa flag ZA       Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: May 8, 2016

Email Ilana  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

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Every safari destination I have visited within South Africa has been truly worth it. The game reserves are generally of a very high standard. South Africa has around 1000 bird species, it's impossible to get bored.

Female avatar icon sharonpe India flag IN       Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: May 17, 2016

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

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The conservation initiatives of the South Africans are well known and respected around the world. I have been in safaris in two other continents and they have not been as well organized and considerate of the wildlife. Everyone knows about the "Big Five", but there is a great respect for many of the other species with a clear objective to minimize animal-human conflict as much as possible while also confronting the very real and dire issue of poaching. The diversity of wildlife, as well, make the safari experience in Kruger a fascinating and amazing experience. Don't forget to bring your camera - you will have ample opportunity to take great shots! In terms of hotels and restaurant services, SA offers very good value for tourists. The standards are very high and the South Africans are very friendly people.

Male avatar icon Colin United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: May 29, 2016

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

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We also visited Pumba Game Reserve. This was smaller and didn't have the range of animals that Shamwari had. The accommodation was luxurious and the restaurant was good, but the guide was nowhere near as good as Shamwari.

Avatar icon Agata Canada flag CA       Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Jun 1, 2016

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Everyone should see it at least once.