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4.8405 / 5 4.8096 / 5 4.6160 / 5 4.5161 / 5

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Female avatar icon Annie Taiwan flag TW       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Feb 5, 2020

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

Unforgettable Wildlife Experience

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Overall the safaris were great! We saw and learned about many animals, and the sceneries were beautiful. We went in summer, but the weather was relatively cold, as it was our first time to safari, I wish someone could've told us that the Kruger safari would take the whole day, jacket, sunglasses and sunscreen are a must for a more enjoyable ride. The accommodations were very African style and the food was tasty, we really enjoyed them. It's a pitty that we didn't get to see all the big five, however, we heard there was a bigger chance of seeing rhinos, leopards and buffalos at the camp site we were staying, which we weren't arranged to see during the three days we were there, maybe the tour package we bought were too short. Nevertheless, we still had an amazing wildlife experience and we would do it again in the future!

Female avatar icon Maja Balenovic Croatia flag HR       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 30, 2020

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

Beautiful scenery, diverse

4 / 5 4 /5
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We were family of 3 (10 yrs old kid) and traveled through Garden route via motorhome (camper).
We started planing the trip a bit late since we were traveling from 30/12-10/1/2020--high season. For that reason sometimes the accommodation (camp grounds) were either full or did not have much of a choice. Few times we had to go to a chalet or bungalow, which was in our case not necessary since we had a motorhome...Also I believe the company does not have much experience in organising a trip for motorhome, so at the end of the trip , we would do few things different as far as accommodation.
Everything else was really nice from Karoo area , Schotia Safari, Tsitskiama national park, etc.
Correspodence with Elmor and his collegues was good and they would answer email fast .
I would definately recommend this company for organising your trip, just make sure you start organising it far in advance for the high season!

Female avatar icon Mel United States flag US       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 29, 2020

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

Amazing

5 / 5 5 /5
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The scenery and wildlife was truly astonishing. South Africa has such a varied, lush, dramatic landscape that even just driving around is a pleasure. The animals were so beautiful and surreal to see in their natural habitat. The weather was good overall. Some rain but mostly sunshine and warmth and we didnt even get a single bug bite! In addition to the things intrinsic to South Africa, the people were so friendly and helpful everywhere we went. It was truly a trip of a lifetime.

Male avatar icon Martin James Ledger United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 29, 2020

Email Martin James Ledger  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

My fourth in 20 years and just as good

4 / 5 4 /5
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Wildlife - good, scenery - fantastic, weather - mixed, but mostly good, accommodation - good to excellent (mostly the latter), food - fantastic (even if portions were a bit on the large size!), transportation - always good, guides - all excellent and informative. We had 3 holidays in one, first safari in the Kruger, then to Port Elizabeth, hire car and drive down the Garden Route and finally 6 days in Cape Town. All those running the guest houses etc we stayed at were very friendly and helpful. All accommodation was clean and generally well maintained. Most importantly we never felt anything but safe and felt comfortable wherever we went. No doubt there is crime (as anywhere) but it never raised its ugly head. In fact we were impressed by the honesty of all we met.

Female avatar icon Salma Elbadry Egypt flag EG       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2020

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

Tranquil

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Kruger park is amazing, with so many different species in their natural habitat. The tour included exactly what was in the description

Female avatar icon Monica United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2020

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

Unique experience

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We loved our trip to South Africa, nature and wildlife are so unspoiled and beautiful. Capetown was a surprise, and the weather helped a great deal, sunny almost every day with very little rain and not too hot for sightseeing.
Our stay at the Black Rhino Game lodge for the safari was also fantastic, all went smoothly with the airport transfers and the reserve was amazing, we saw lots of wild animals, loved the game drives and our guide was great. Highly recommended!

Female avatar icon Sally-Anne Lambell Australia flag AU       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 26, 2020

Email Sally-Anne Lambell  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Wow, up close and personal with the magnificent wild life of South Africa!

5 / 5 5 /5
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After several trips to South Africa I have finally found what I have been looking for. This time I got to experience the real deal, staying in a bush camp on a private reserve. Wall to wall wildlife which because you are on a private reserve, you are driven right along side as the guides can take you off road. The accommodation was comfortable and clean in air conditioned tents; the food to die for (home cooked, traditional South Africa Food); my guides went above and beyond to give me my fill of wildlife and were very knowledgeable and passionate about their work. This trip has been such a highlight in my life so much so that I am returning to repeat it this coming winter.

Male avatar icon Stephen Ireland flag IE       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 26, 2020

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

The review below is the personal opinion of Stephen and not that of SafariBookings.

Aquila is terrible. May as well go to a zoo!!

1 / 5 1 /5
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Terrible. Not really a safari. Beside main road, loads of fences and gates. Few animals. Day at zoo would.be better

Female avatar icon Helen Richardson United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 25, 2020

Email Helen Richardson  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic safari in a beautiful country

5 / 5 5 /5
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What a beautiful country! The people, weather, beaches, bush, cricket and the food was absolutely superb. We had a fantastic safari in the Kruger NP and really enjoyed our time in Cape Town. Cannot recommend the country as a holiday destination enough!

Female avatar icon Denise Sayao Vieira Brazil flag BR       Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 25, 2020

Email Denise Sayao Vieira  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great Experience!

5 / 5 5 /5
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We had a great time! South África is a beautiful place that we will certainly visit again. The Safari was a diffent, great experience. We really enjoyed ourselves!
The travel agency Waiferer was perfect, assited us in everything!