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4.8247 / 5 4.8 /5
4.8401 / 5 4.8092 / 5 4.6150 / 5 4.5168 / 5

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4 star 153 / 10 153
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Female avatar icon Rhian Harley United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Nov 11, 2024

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

Destination of Beauty and Despair

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We travelled as a group of 3 generations- the oldest 81 years old and the youngest 17.
Cape Town has the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain against the blue sky, the beautiful Company Gardens and Kirstenbosch Botannical Gardens. The new V&A Waterfront is a pleasant and safe place to dine but could be anywhere.
The Robben Island tour left a lasting impression but could have been more dynamic
On the streets, the poverty and despair of the poor is plain to see. The highway out to the winery areas of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek is flanked by huge townships and morning and evening becomes a “snake” of overfilled minibuses as the residents commute to work.
The wineries area then feels obscenely decadent. The towns and surrounding area is charming. The tastings are great value and each winery normally has more than just wine on offer e.g gardens to explore, art exhibitions
We went on a 3 day quickie safari in the Kruger National Park. Surpassed
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We would love to return to South Africa again in the future to do another safari and explore the Garden Route. The people we met everywhere were delightful, food and wine were always delicious and great value for money. The weather and flowers were beautiful in October
Female avatar icon Marie-Linda Canada flag CA       Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Nov 11, 2024

Email Marie-Linda  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Simply Beautiful !

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A country with Beautiful & Friendly people! They care about your safety, they are so helpful and happy to have you visiting.

A great mix of culture, history, scenery & interesting animals !
Between two major cities, beaches, vineyards, mountains, a hidden country in the middle, multiple safaris & where two oceans meet !!! So much beauty & a lot to see..

Female avatar icon Grace Moorhead United States flag US       Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Nov 8, 2024

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

Beautiful

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I'm a 25yo woman and I stayed at the Kruger Adventure Lodge solo. I choose the 5 day 4 night package. Given that it was located outside the park, I was impressed by the amount of wildlife we got to see. The lodge itself was great, it had a very intimate feel and I got to know the other travelers and staff throughout my stay.

Male avatar icon Gary United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Oct 20, 2024

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

Better than expected

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Definitely a place I will revisit, the whole experience of terrific scenery, wild animals, good value for money, amazing trips.

Female avatar icon Christine Kamber France flag FR       Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2024

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

park kruger

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we only visited the kruger national park, lots of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes
quite poor in felines
good if first time for a safari

Female avatar icon Jennifer Switzerland flag CH       Visited: August 2024 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2024

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

Exciting

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Overall, I really enjoyed my safari experience. I got to see leopards twice. I would have liked to stay a bit longer to watch animals in their daily activities such as the elephants- but the other passengers may have other interests and needs. The guides did their best to be accomodating. I tried a night drive which I would not recommend- I did not see much. My last drive was amazing- I went on a dirt road without other vehicles around and saw a few amazing birds since we went at a slower pace. The guide was very knowledgeable beyond the Big 5, which I appreciated. I was very lucky and saw quite a few animals in my first two drives, so after that it was a plus. I also did the Panarama drive. The scenary is beautiful but the driver was not very good at informing us how much time we had in each location- so we rushed through some of the stops that were gorgeous and then ended early. Fortunately, the driver allowed us to go to one more location that was not part of the tour. It would be
Read more good to figure this out at the beginning of the day. The tour company helped me figure out the logistics so that I could do everything that I wanted to in very few days- and the women at the lodge were also very flexible and accomodating. I would recommend this company to others.
Male avatar icon Mansij Biswas India flag IN       Visited: August 2024 Reviewed: Sep 16, 2024

Email Mansij Biswas  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Good mix of wildlife and beaches

4 / 5 4 /5
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The overall package was great to explore Kruger National park in 2 days from Johannesburg.

Avatar icon Luciana Magnano Argentina flag AR       Visited: August 2024 Reviewed: Sep 9, 2024

Email Luciana Magnano

It's amazing

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We want to de Lions Park and Leseedi Cultural Village. I don't recommend, but only because they are not natural, both are made for tourist. I prefer nature.

Male avatar icon Dorvidal Jerome Réunion flag RE       Visited: July 2024 Reviewed: Aug 26, 2024

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

Pilanesberg is a safe area with beautiful landscape and a chance to see many animals during 3/4 days

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Our combo Sun City / Pilanesberg was great. First two days at Sun City with the kids in this huge fun park and the Cascade Hostel delivered fantastic breakfasts. The family room was also perfect to check the activities of the kids in the other room. The wildlife park just at 20 minutes is true place for a safari with the big 5, with very few chance to see leopards, a shy animal. We recommended the Shephard's tree, well localised, great kitchen and professional guides here.

Female avatar icon Dawn Dalley New Zealand flag NZ       Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jul 21, 2024

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

A country of great diversity in geography, landscapes, wildlife, culture, people and wealth

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Our trip to South Africa had some highs and lows. We self-drove for 10 days from Port Elizabeth, along the Garden Route and into Oudtshorn and Franshoek. It was a very affordable country for us to visit and we had some great experiences but didnt always feel safe. The food was great and we met some lovely people at our accomodation. The highlight of our trip was 4 days in the Kapama Game reserve. Amazing food, wonderful staff and awesome wildlife.