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Email Haley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Surpassed All Expectations!
This trip surpassed all of my expectations. We booked everything through Ker & Downey Africa (Emma and Razaan were incredible!) I traveled with a group of five to Cape Town and then to Sabi Sands Reserve Park. We stayed at the Elephant Plains Lodge which included a beautiful pool overlooking a plain frequented by elephants (so it lived up to its name!). Our first two game drives and we had already check all boxes for the trip! All the Big 5 to include being in the middle of a herd of about 70 elephants. Lions feeding their cubs. Leopards in a tree and out of a tree. African Buffalo and Rhinos. We also tracked wild dogs as they hunted and caught a warthog. We were all in shock! I truly expected to drive around a while and see some animals...not to be as close as we were! We went on 4 game drives after that which were just a cherry on top! The game drives were out of this world, bush walks were exciting and informative, the food was incredible, accommodations were extremely clean and comfortable. It was a dream. Really I can't recommend Emma and Razaan enough. They made the entire trip personalized and special for me and my group (and arranged several birthday treats for me along the way!). I can't wait to come back!
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Email Laura Carletti | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful nature. The lodges are very nice and organized facilities. Very easy to organize a safari and have all the necessary information.
Enchanting views of the bush. (Sorry, no speak english)
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Email Neeltje | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great scenery and good chances of spotting wildlife
Booked a 2 day/1 night tour to Pilanesberg. It was a fantastic tour. The Pilanesberg is beautiful, very nice scenery and very good chances of spotting wildlife. I liked the extended game drive that Mmilo tours offers since it offers you the possibility to see more of the park. In the game drives of the lodge I did spot more wildlife since the drivers communicate with each other where you can for example spot a lion.. But the extended game drive was a plus since it is more individual and shows you different areas of the park. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip good fun. The lodge was perfect and the food very good.
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Email Liseth Rivero | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good quality/price balance
Amaizing! We saw al 5 five and more wild animals. Outstanding landscapes in Kruger NP, God's Window, Blyde River Canyon and Lisbon falls. Comfortable and clean accommodations. Excellent food. Friendly and expert guides showed all animals and resolve all our doubts...
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Email Derek Zenk | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Out of this world experience
My wife and I booked our Safari adventure through Jewel of Africa via Safari Bookings. Right from the beginning Neil was extremely helpful going out of his way to make sure our honeymoon was exactly what we envisioned. He helped with securing the right sleeping quarters for what we wanted during a very busy time ( we went for Christmas) along with the booking of a flight into Hoedspruit from Cape Town. The transportation was arranged from the airport to the lodge as well. We were greeted by Lucky at the airport and he was very professional, friendly and a joy to meet. The safari itself was unbelievable. The scenery is absolutely stunning as I feel South Africa is a gorgeous country. The wildlife was plentiful as we visited Manyeleti Game reserve one day and the second day Kruger National Park. The opportunity to be in close quarters to such majestic creatures really left us with a sense of admiration for them and humbled. My heart breaks to hear such frequent stories of poaching in the region as we discussed this with our guide Simon as I can't fathom how someone could hurt an animal. Simon was fantastic and a wonderful teacher whilst he was our guide. The weather during our visit was incredible. Very warm with a few cool mornings and mostly dry. We did no birding this time around so I haven't much to say there but I would recommend safari to everyone. Dylan, Jeffery, Nat and the rest of the team at Phlewana where we stayed were brilliant, you couldn't find better host. Lastly, the food was extremely good during our stay so my hat is tipped to the kitchen as well! I hope to return some day as I truly loved my safari experience and although I have left Africa, it hasn't left me.
Exceeded our expectations
In one word. SUPER!!!!! From hotels..tours, guides and staff to the people of South Africa...
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Email Nils Axel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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Email Imbert Frédéric | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very nice and fun. Good team.
every things was OK. the team was on time, very kindly.
Safari was extraordinary, the site is wonderful and near Joburg.
A great moment
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Email Travis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really surprised with how much there was to do in SA
What an amazing two weeks! Animals/Safari, Wine country, Beaches, Mountains, Waterfalls, Human History...so much to do and see.
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Email Elizabeth Brockman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saw the Big Five!
Everyone at Cheetah Plains was top notch. Our guide, Myke, was very professional and interested in helping us see as much wildlife as he could. The location was ideal. During the day, we lounged by the pool and watched the hippos and elephants play in the pond. It was like a private viewing screen. Rhinos and other animals appeared out of nowhere while we were having dinner. It was absolutely amazing. We had a true wilderness experience, but did not live like we were in the wilderness. Wonderful food and accommodations.
We also visited Cape Town and many towns along the Garden Route. It was a blast. Beautiful scenery and so much to do. The food was excellent everywhere we went. Ostrich was amazing.
