Great game safari, we loved Kruger park, we loved Cape Town, food, open market
Rebecca
ZA
Visited:
October 2023
Reviewed: Nov 14, 2023
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| 35-50 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easy Way To Get Out Of The City And See The Big 5
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I live in Johannesburg and was hosting family members from the United States. After several days taking in the sites in and around the city, we wanted to get out of town to see some wildlife. We booked an all-day game drive in Pilanesberg with transportation to and from our residence. This was my first time visiting Pilanesberg, and I was not sure what to expect. We saw almost all of the Big 5 -- lion, rhinoceros, elephant, and even a leopard! However, we did not see a Cape buffalo. Impressively, we did get to see some interaction between elephants and lions when the elephants chased the lions away from a shady area.
The game drive vehicle was one of the largest I've seen, sitting at least 20. That wasn't ideal, but we sat in the front so we could hear the very-knowledgeable driver and it didn't feel like we were crammed onto an amusement park safari ride. During the lunch break, giraffes and other wildlife (mostly birds) visited the restaurant located inside
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the reserve. The restaurant itself had a nice selection of food -- even given the fact we had the limited menu created specifically for the game drive guests. The establishment was totally full, so the service was a bit slow.
Norman Muchacheni with Nhlalala Travel Agency provided transportation to and from the reserve. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and sites we passed. He arrived promptly for pick up and provided refreshments for the ride. Plus, the van was very clean. It was overall a great day and game drive experience.
Esther Sanchez
ES
Visited:
October 2023
Reviewed: Nov 12, 2023
I would totally recommend to travel to South Africa. The country is amazing, and you can find everything is one place, from coast and beaches, to gorges and mountains, to waterfalls and animals. I totally recommend the Garden Route, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Addo Elephant Park and of course, the Kruger. Get to see the animals so close is something I will never forget. I travelled solo and never had any issues in SA, and this is my 6th time!
Liz
NL
Visited:
November 2023
Reviewed: Nov 12, 2023
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| 20-35 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
Beautiful scene
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Even though I visited South Africa between (their) winter and summer, it was still such a beautiful scene! I only got to see 4 of the big 5, but I saw so many other animals. It is definitely worth a visit.
Andre van Staden
AN
Visited:
October 2023
Reviewed: Nov 9, 2023
I don’t even know where to begin. Our trip to South Africa was life-changing. We can’t wait to go back as we never wanted to leave. This was the trip of a lifetime for us. We made several great new friends, from several different countries, including South Africa. Our safari guides were the best and our guide at CapeTown and Winelands was also the best I have no complaints at all.
Jessica Verwaard
CH
Visited:
October 2023
Reviewed: Nov 7, 2023
Perfect destination very lucky with the weather. Hosts so kind and accommodating.
I’m a single mom traveling with 2 daughters (12&13) I felt safe and welcome. I was able to freely enjoy and discover South Africa.
Linda R
US
Visited:
September 2023
Reviewed: Nov 6, 2023
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| 65+ years of age
| Experience level: first safari
The beauty of seeing animals in the wild was amazing.
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The bush drives was made special by the guides. They try hard to find the animals and get into best place for photo ops. The animals were very visible and roaming freely throughout the reserve. The evening meal in the boma with open pit bbq, was wonderful, made even more authentic with the presence of four hyenas just outside the perimeter lurking around for food scraps. South Africa is enchanting with beautiful views. The sunsets are colorful and memorable. A full moon in the African bush is beyond words. However, the best part of South Africa is the people…friendly, engaging and welcoming. This was a trip that I will always treasure.
Fernando Monlin
BR
Visited:
September 2023
Reviewed: Nov 6, 2023
We had the most amazing time at the Safari - and the crew has been nothing but accommodating and flexible. Travelling with 3 kids we had to change the duration shortly before the arrival, all was done without any extra cost or problems.
The crew was fun, interested and engaging, the sights unforgettable and the other travellers we have met friendly!
The home cooked food was delicious - and the lodges brilliant!