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Female avatar icon jackie United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Apr 16, 2025

Email jackie  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Beautiful country

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We went north from Johannesburg to Mbombela and did a panorama tour then had a couple of fabulous days at Umkumbe Safari Lodge.
The animal viewing was wonderful. Especially seeing leopard.

Male avatar icon Neil Taliento United States flag US       Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Apr 15, 2025

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

Loved, Kruger ( but wanted more drives off the paved roads), loved Addo Elephant Preserve, l

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Loved Cape Town and region with all its problems and contradictions.
Loved Kruger, private tour local company great job.
Loved penguins and vineyards!
Table Mountain Sunset- Fab!
Robbins Isle tour special and moving.
Ocean too cold to swim in their summer. Cape of Good Hope, fab!

Female avatar icon Mrs Elizabeth Hirst United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Apr 15, 2025

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

South Africa has stunning wildlife, terrific food and really friendly people.

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South Africa is a fantastic destination for a safari. We went to Sabi Sands and had a magical time and were really well looked after. The wildlife was breathtaking and the staff went above and beyond. Had a few days in Johannesburg as my husband works there. The South Africans are absolutely delightful, I felt so welcomed and the food is superb. All the locals are very friendly however there is a high crime rate in Johannesburg so you can't really wander off and explore. Having said that we did a bus tour which was very interesting and we learnt a lot about the city. There is also a nice shopping mall. My husband went to Capetown on business and loved it, stunning place.

Male avatar icon Richard United States flag US       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Apr 13, 2025

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

Do it

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It’s not easy to get to, but once you’re there, you’ll be glad you came. I took a night safari, a full day safari in Kruger National Park, a short tour in Johannesburg, and a few days in Cape Town. I could easily have spent more time in each location. I stayed in a camp (MoSafai), and I enjoyed that. Not luxurious by any means, but well organized with everything in the tent connected to a private bathroom with shower and hot water.

Female avatar icon Alejandra Rivas Chile flag CL       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Apr 11, 2025

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

Stunning country

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South Africa is a super rich country, it has everything, the most amazing views, mountains, ocean, excellent roads, the food is amazing, the people is super kind, it is imposible not to fall in love with everything it has to offer.

Male avatar icon Dion United Arab Emirates flag AE       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Apr 10, 2025

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

Amazing wildlife, food and a fantastic experience

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We stayed at Rissington Inn and it was great. The time to the gates for Kruger national Park werent long and it was a really relaxing place to stay and still in nature. The Kruger game drives were great, we got to see the big 5 with a couple of close encounters (in a good way).

Female avatar icon Peggy United States flag US       Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Apr 7, 2025

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

The entire experience was beyond our expectations!

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Our entire trip was beyond our expectations! Our guide, Henry, was the best. He had fascinating stories and knowledge about the birds and animals. The accommodations were lovely. We were fortunate to see many, many animals thanks to our guide's knowledge as to where to locate them. Overall, it was an amazing trip.

Avatar icon Robert Frering United States flag US       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Apr 7, 2025

Email Robert Frering

Beautiful country, beautiful animals and beautiful people!

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South Africa was an experience of a lifetime. We did not see much of Johannesburg as we left for a safari in Sabi Sands. Learned a lot about the local culture and did a scenic tour of the canyon and waterfalls. Food was excellent everywhere we ate! The scenery is stunning. We had a guide every step of the way, so I am unsure of the safety of the area if we were on our own.

Male avatar icon Patrick Ty Philippines flag PH       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Apr 7, 2025

Email Patrick Ty  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

First time safari!

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My first time to go on a safari so I flew to Kruger National Park from Cape Town via Johannesburg. I wanted to see and experience a "real" safari and I greatly enjoyed the experience. I would recommend everyone to at least try this once in your life, you will not regret it. Kruger National Park lived up to its hype. No need to splurge on luxury accommodations, inside the park, the safari is the same for everyone. "Hunting" the wild animals lets you enjoy the real Africa.

Female avatar icon Tammy de Weerd United States flag US       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Apr 1, 2025

Email Tammy de Weerd  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Incredible experience, tremendous value

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From the moment we left Johannesburg and made our way to the Greater Kruger Park area, we felt the familiar thrill of returning to a place that stirs something deep within us. The bush has a way of calling you back—and once again, it did not disappoint.

No sooner had we arrived to our Viva safari experience than we were off on our first game drive. It was immediate immersion. We witnessed the raw power of a leopard—his impala meal draped high in a tree, a stunning display of strength and survival. Not far off, we found him again, lounging in the branches, regal and relaxed, as if granting us a rare, personal audience. It was unforgettable.

As the sun dipped low, we were gifted one of the most breathtaking sunsets we’ve ever seen. The sky painted itself in warm, fiery hues—nature’s backdrop to the untamed beauty of the bush. Later that evening, we encountered a pride of lions intently watching a herd of water buffalo just beyond a game fence. The
Read more stare-down was intense. The buffalo, visibly agitated, held their ground. It was nature’s drama, unfolding before us.

Our days were filled with both game drives and bush walks—each one a masterclass in ecology. We learned so much, not only about the Big Five, but about the entire ecosystem, from industrious termites to vibrant birdlife. Every creature plays a role, and every moment taught us something new.