​User Reviews – South Africa

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K P Ng   –  
Malaysia MY
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Dec 23, 2023

Email K P Ng  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Eye opening
Overall rating
4/5

The 5 day private safari for 4 at the Kruger National Park was awesome. Not only did we see a large variety of animals in their natural environment, we were also very fortunate to have had Shoes Mathebula from Khalanga Safaris as our guide because he pointed out and explained many aspects of animal behaviour to us, which enriched the whole experience. Besides that he also prepared ‘local’ meals for us which we enjoyed and the accommodations in the parks were very comfortable . Having never been on safari before, we did not know what to expect but we came away rating the Kruger safari as one of our best holiday trips. Besides the safari, we also spent 3 days in Cape Town which was not enough to appreciate what it had to offer. Having been warned about security issues, we were careful and attentive and did not have any problems during our self drive around the scenic costal route . Our stay at the V&A waterfront was exceptional for the ambience and proximity to food and shopping. I would recommend South African as a holiday destination.

Murray J Kerrigan   –  
Australia AU
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Dec 9, 2023

Email Murray J Kerrigan  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Must visit
Overall rating
4/5

Joburg was a stopover which became a wonderful experience. It is a very interesting city and I also enjoyed travelling to Kruger National Park which was everything I hoped. So much more to see but my week provided memories everyone should experience.

Pearl Beynon   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 25, 2023

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

I went on a Safari for 3 nights to Kruger National Park - budget package
Overall rating
4/5

Everything was well organised- Big 5 spotted

Perpetua   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2023

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

South Africa is interesting!!!
Overall rating
4/5

I liked South Africa. Arrived on October 6th stayed in Johanesburg for two days and October 8 went by car to Haziview city ( about 15 km farway the Kruger Park. The accomodation and foods were ok. I had nice time there. I stay for 3 days and visited Kruger Park 3 times. My experience was good, but my expectation was to see more animals. The Lion and leopard I sow just one and far away. The hippopotamus was impossible to see because they were underwater. I could to see girafas, zebras, bufalo, rinoceronte, monkey, empala. … The Safari was safe and drivers good. I had short and simple options in my trip. The price was good and all happened as planned.
The trip from Johanesburg to Haziwiew was safe. The road and drivers as well.
If you have ideia to go to Safari I recommend.
The meal is good. The weather in October is hot and dry most the time. Some time rains.
Wild life is interesting!!!

Portia   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: February 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

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

Amazing
Overall rating
4/5

It's amazing and breathtakingly beautiful

Karen   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 24, 2023

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

Wild life and nature and
Overall rating
4/5

The country is very unsafe, The perception is every day, Personally, I have a negative experience

Elaine Hall   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 16, 2023

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

Trip of a life time
Overall rating
4/5

Safari in South Africa (Sabi Sands) was amazing. Our ranger got us close up to the animals, but also showed respect to their privacy/space.
The scenery in Cape Town and along the Garden route was lovely. Unfortunately the weather wasn't. Everyone we met were very friendly and helpful. I would certainly recommend South Africa as a travel destination (tick off the bucket list)

Per Hermansson   –  
Sweden SE
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Aug 14, 2023

Email Per Hermansson  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

It is a fantastic country!!
Overall rating
4/5

South Africa is a fantastic country for vacation. It has everything from wildlife, excitement to beach life.
This time I spent 2,5 weeks in Cape West next time I will go to the east.

Le Nevé   –  
France FR
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Aug 13, 2023

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

So different but so amazing
Overall rating
4/5

We loved our safari. With only 6 days we got the big 5 ! Our guide was really helpfull and always here to tell us the reality of this nature and secrets about it. With only a Half day of rain, the weather was great ! If you love birds you will be served with the quantity of them, they are always here even when you don’t expect them and they are so beautifull with their flamboyant colours like Rollers or Flycatchers which there are many of them. Lodgments are good and fit with your activities you could do all day. We were super lucky since we got a great guide, Shoes who is the Khalanga Safaris boss. He got a lot of experience and tell you everything about animals and he is always here to answer your questions…

Naftoli Niasoff   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 29, 2023

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

incredible
Overall rating
4/5

well coming from England the weather even during there winter is a upgrade. the country is immensely beautiful and has so much to offer I would definitely want to visit south africa again as there is so much to see and visit.

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