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John Wyld
CA
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 6, 2025
Email John Wyld | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I really enjoyed the Safari to Kruger. The camping experience and private tour was everything we hoped for. The amount of wildlife we saw was mind boggling and now going to the zoo will be a disappointment. To see them in their natural habitat was the best. Our Guide Chris was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was expert at spotting wild life. Our cook, Hope, was an expert Chef. He prepared such tasty meals on basic cooking equipment. The South African wine each night an added bonus. Thankyou to Ryan and Thale of Wild Planet Safari for arranging this tour. The last day to Blyde Canyon was very memorable. The weather in May was perfect. No rain, and no bugs.
Elizabeth
US
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 1, 2025
Email Elizabeth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations
Visited South Africa in May 2025. 4 nights in Cape Town then flew to Kruger for a 5 day safari at Tresimana Lodge. The staff and guides were wonderful. Enjoyed the tours at their private reserve and enjoyed the bush walk down to the river with two guides. Kruger Park was fantastic, we saw the big 5 and truly were impressed by the wildlife and the size of the park. Our experience in Africa exceeded our expectations. Cape Town is a beautiful city and visiting the District 6 museum was extremely informative of the brutality of apartheid. The coastline is rugged but beautiful. Enjoyed fish and chips at Kaley’s before seeing the penguins at Boulder beach. After 5 days at Kruger we spent a day at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. The cost of food was extremely reasonable due to US exchange rate. We definitely will return in the future to see more countries and hopefully a chance to visit the Mountain Gorillas in Rawanda or Uganda.
Victoria
SE
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Email Victoria | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
truely unique experience
it was a great trip and I would do it again! The lodge was great, the staff (guides, cooks, drivers, etc.) were all knowledgable and pleasant.
Cristiane Guillard
BR
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Email Cristiane Guillard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and stunning wildlife
South Africa is amazing. I was traveling with my family and we enjoyed very much the parks, the guides and the beautiful wildlife.
Roberta Pampaloni
IT
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Email Roberta Pampaloni | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The country that will remain in my heart
South Africa has always been in my mind and in particular to enjoy the view of free animals in the savannah or bush. I was able to give myself this gift for my 60th birthday and I’m happy that I did! The trip both in the area of Cape Town, along the Garden route and finally with Viva safaris in the Kruger park turned out what I expected: a wonder! Thanks to South Africa, to those who live and work there.
Charles Han
US
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 23, 2025
Email Charles Han | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful place with great food
I loved Cape Town as it was a wonderful city with delicious food. I personally didn’t experience feeling unsafe, but definitely be aware of the areas you’re in. Kruger was great as well for a short safari as it gives you great chances to see the big 5. I would highly recommend traveling to Cape Town to anybody, especially foodies
Fallon Morfee
AU
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 22, 2025
Email Fallon Morfee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic holiday
Love South Africa western Cape is like Melbourne 10 years ago and the wildlife at Umkumbe was incredible
Luc Marteleur
BE
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 22, 2025
Email Luc Marteleur | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
MAGNIFICENT
I visited South Africa (Cape Town) for the first time in September '24 and fell immediately desperate in love. In no time Cape Town became my favorite city and South Africa my favorite destination. You can name it all: nature, culture, food, history and last but not least: the South African people. Friendly, helpfull, positive, hospitable. Yes, there is still far too much inequality and far too many homeless people, but taking into the account the country's history this could have turned out completely different (far far more worse). Hence, despite its actual problems, based on my experience from two visits during the last eight months, I think the future for South Africa is bright and that be will first of all thanks to the South African people and their great mentality, whether they are Xhosa, Zulu, English, Afrikaner or others. Let's hope that with too many years of delay, finally Madiba's wish of a South Africa as an exmple for the rest of the world will become reality. Its people surely have the potential to realize it.
Jacob van der Westhuizen
GB
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Email Jacob van der Westhuizen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great as always.... enjoyed it very much.....
Kruger national park delivered as always. Wild life ans scenery was excellent. And we love every minute we where there. And Raddison hotel in Hoedspruit was the best....
Silvia Knauber
MU
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 16, 2025
Email Silvia Knauber | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great friendly and helpful people, affordable and beautiful
I love South Africa
It’s a colorful country, most places are very safe, because of all the security organizations around.
The food and restaurants are very good and and affordable.
People are helpful and very friendly. They look like they enjoy life.
We went to the Kruger park for 3 days and had a great time.
We live in Mauritius and we were just surprised that early in the morning and evening the weather is much colder than in the country we live, but during the day it was very nice weather.