​User Reviews – South Africa

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Alyssa   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jul 19, 2023

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

Diverse animals and landscape with welcoming people
Overall rating
4/5

South Africa has some of the most diverse landscapes and terrain I've ever seen and surprised me with how much was familiar compared with how much I did not expect to see. Lots of animals to see with lots of opportunities to see them up close, far away, and in their natural environment.

Rita   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jun 24, 2023

Email Rita  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Excellent
Overall rating
4/5

Everything went smoothly,pick up and drop offs. Kruger accommodation was excellent hosts
food, company all went well. Thoroughly enjoyed South Africa,2nd trip in a year! So can't be bad!

Tracey Skagias   –  
Greece GR
Visited: May 2023 Reviewed: Jun 8, 2023

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

A COUNTRY OF HUGE CONTRASTS
Overall rating
4/5

We were only in Jo'burg, so I can't comment on all of S.Africa. We were staying in Sandton - total luxury everywhere you looked - the cars, the buildings, the malls. We did a trip on the Green bus route around the area where Mandela lived latterly. Wow.. However the houses are all locked in behind high walls, electrical fences, security. We were strongly advised against going out on our own - our hotel had a shuttle bus to the mall and convention centre. There is security everywhere however. We did a day trip to Pilansberg reserve. Very enjoyable with a very knowledgeable guide - plenty of elephants with babies and a rhino with her baby too. We saw a lot of plains game and also the birdlife was lovely. On our final day after the Expo that we were attending, we went to Soweto and the Apartheid museum. Well worth the visit.

Victoria Fox   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: April 2023 Reviewed: Jun 3, 2023

Email Victoria Fox  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great Safari
Overall rating
4/5

We had a great time on our Safari in South Africa!

Soranard Nantamontry   –  
Thailand TH
Visited: April 2023 Reviewed: May 30, 2023

Email Soranard Nantamontry  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Cape Town is nice. Must visit Kruger. Don't go to Joburg!
Overall rating
4/5

Cape Town is paradise. Kruger National Park gives memorable experience. Food is cheap and nice.
Joburg sucks!!!! So dangerous.

Marco Quaranta   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: April 2023 Reviewed: May 20, 2023

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

Controversial beautiful
Overall rating
4/5

Pilanesberg is a beautiful well kept park. I was thrilled not only by the game but mostly by the breathtaking landscape

Denis Cribbin   –  
Australia AU
Visited: January 2023 Reviewed: Feb 16, 2023

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

Animals in the Wild
Overall rating
4/5

Cape Town is a great city, from the mountains to the sea, we toured with a driver up to the Table Mountain,the cable car displaying fantastic views,down to the city and out along the coast and seaward,
The beaches were good and and close to the city,
We travelled out to a Safari Resort(,Along way from Cape Town) Mossel Bay, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve,
it was well worth the drive,
and everything there was wonderful, the Lodge and Meals excellent, the Rooms very comfortable with many types as options,swimming pool ,spa,etc
The staff and Game guides were perfect, the vehicles well maintained and comfortable, we saw many animals including Cheeters, Lions, Rhino, Hippo, Giraffes, Elephants, and bird species, we did 4 game drives, early morning and late afternoon, Each one stopping for refreshments along the way, each drive about 3 hours, recommend this Lodge

Sannie   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: January 2023 Reviewed: Jan 26, 2023

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

what a great country you are.
Overall rating
4/5

Making new memories

South Africa.
what a great country you are.
nature beautiful, beautiful mountains, long quiet roads,beautiful people
we spent 3 days at Graaff Reinet, made a nice walk, delicious food and great nature.
from there we drove to plettenberg bay here we enjoyed the sea, delicious wine of course also nature, but we also had nice meetings with friends.
from there we went back to johannesburg to go to kruger. beautiful route to it.
and thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife in the park.

we will definitely come back again

Theresa B.   –  
United States US
Visited: December 2022 Reviewed: Jan 10, 2023

Email Theresa B.  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Vast and beautiful with very diverse people and wildlife.
Overall rating
4/5

South Africa was our family dream trip. Seeing the animals in their natural environment while on the safari was the highlight of our trip. It was very majestic. But everywhere you ride in South Africa from Johannesburg to Kruger to Cape Town all you see is vast and beautiful scenery all around. It also has a great deal of diversity among the people there. Beautiful mountains, canyons with rivers/streams, waterfalls, etc. I recommend that everybody comes at least once in their lifetime if they can.

Lidiya Prymachenko   –  
Germany DE
Visited: November 2022 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2023

Email Lidiya Prymachenko  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Incredible nature
Overall rating
4/5

The safari was great. Everything is according to the program as described. The staff in the lodge and the ranger were friendly. During the 2,5 days of the safari, we saw the big five and many other animals. The prices on the website were at least 30% more expensive in comparison to the prices for tours that could be booked in the lodge directly. So, the tours at the travel agency may be reduced.

Average User Rating

  • 4.8/5
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