Eden Fontes
BR
Visited:
June 2017
Reviewed: May 21, 2018
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
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South Africa is very well prepared to recieve tourists interested in wildlife and nature in general. It is easy to plan and to visit differents parts of the country, sceneries, etc. There is a good diversity of wildlife.
Gregory
US
Visited:
April 2018
Reviewed: May 21, 2018
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| 20-35 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
Safari was great and our guides went all out to make sure we had the best opportunity to see thebig5
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The lodge, guide, food and wildlife were all wonderful. Dont hesitate to book with Kruger Park Travel. Their response to any inquiries was pretty fast as well. Thanks again!
Raymund Ilustre
PH
Visited:
April 2018
Reviewed: May 12, 2018
Guides were very knowledgeable and they did not solicit gratuities
Patrick
CH
Visited:
April 2018
Reviewed: May 11, 2018
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a great, thrilling and unsual experience
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Wildlife was amazing. It was great we went to two different areas of the Kruger as we did not see the same animals in both.
As above, the scenery was also different in both areas so we did not get bored of seeing the same scenery for four days. The southern area of the park was more open and therefore more beautiful than the Thornybush area.
The weather was perfect. Not too warm during the day, and not cool early in the morning nor in the evenings. Even though it was mostly cloudy, this helped avoid the sun/shade contrast which makes taking good pictures somewhat more complicated.
Food was excellent everywhere, as was the service during meals.
Transportation during the safaris was perfect, and the guides were knowledgeable and helpful.
Ashley
CA
Visited:
April 2018
Reviewed: May 6, 2018
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| 35-50 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
Best vacation of my life so far!
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In South Africa, we started our voyage from Capetown, on to Franchoek (wine region) and then onward to Kruger National Park and then through Johannesburg on our way back home. The country of South Africa is like no other I have seen - it is so diverse, with a very westernized city like Capetown with amazing food and scenery, and then the wine region which was like Napa Valley or Okanagan (Canada) on steroids - it was THAT good - the buildings were designed beautifully and the wine was fantastic. And finally, the unbelievable wild animal life in Kruger National Park! It really was a dream trip and South Africa is an amazing place with many secrets that unfold for the tourist! Our private lodge, Simbavati, was beautiful, high-end, amazing service and food. Our guides and trackers made our trip, by teaching us so much about the animals, the terrain and the foliage. We loved every minute of our trip and have been highly recommending to anyone who will listen.
Ashley
CA
Visited:
April 2018
Reviewed: May 6, 2018
In South Africa, we started our voyage from Capetown, on to Franchoek (wine region) and then onward to Kruger National Park and then through Johannesburg on our way back home. The country of South Africa is like no other I have seen - it is so diverse, with a very westernized city like Capetown with amazing food and scenery, and then the wine region which was like Napa Valley or Okanagan (Canada) on steroids - it was THAT good - the buildings were designed beautifully and the wine was fantastic. And finally, the unbelievable wild animal life in Kruger National Park! It really was a dream trip and South Africa is an amazing place with many secrets that unfold for the tourist! Our private lodge, Simbavati, was beautiful, high-end, amazing service and food. Our guides and trackers made our trip, by teaching us so much about the animals, the terrain and the foliage. We loved every minute of our trip and have been highly recommending to anyone who will listen.
Charles B
US
Visited:
March 2018
Reviewed: May 6, 2018
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever
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Thornybush lodge was terrific, with knowledgeable and friendly staff, great wildlife -saw everything, and not too crowded.
Marilyn
GB
Visited:
March 2018
Reviewed: May 2, 2018
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| 65+ years of age
| Experience level: first safari
Put this on your bucket list
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We went at the end of March to arrive in rain - a bit of a shock! First safari drive challenging in terms of weather but such an experience. The sighting of a beautiful leopard melted my heart!! Weather did improve and sightings of animals on the drive were wonderful. After safari, garden route, national forests, beautiful scenery. Cape Town and peninsula beyond beauty.
A visit is a must. Wonderful food and wine and so reasonably priced.
Carla
FR
Visited:
April 2018
Reviewed: May 1, 2018
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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South Africa is so beautiful it’s hard not to have a good time, especially if you love nature and animals. Everything is very clean, the people are polite and there is lots to see. I would highly recommend a visit.
Lynn Chatman
US
Visited:
April 2018
Reviewed: May 1, 2018
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
Our photo safari was more enjoyable than we hoped it would be.
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I rate our experience with Andre and Ettienne as excellent. Our booking with Andre went as advertised and far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Ettienne, made our trip to Pilanesburg National Park fun and informative with a side trip to the cable car and to Hartbeespoort Dam. He picked us up at our hotel in Johannesburg on time, and made us feel comfortable and safe. Our lodging at The Kingdom proved to be modern, well-equipped, and very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we were impressed with the buffet provided at meal-times. Ettienne even treated us to an evening braai at our cottage. We toured the Park with three separate Park guides during our stay, who were all exceptionally entertaining and knowledgeable. On all three days they were able to find incredible groups of giraffes, hippos, rhinos, elephants, lions, impala, wildebeests, and so much more, including birds, baboons, guinea fowl, and ... did I say, so much more. The scenery on our morning ride included
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an incredible sunrise with misty mountain scenes. The evening tour astounded us with a colorful sunset and the feel of traveling through the dark knowing wild animals surrounded us in their natural habitat. We ended our trip with a tour at the Cradle of Mankind before our return to the hotel. Additionally, Andre and Ettienne were able to assist us with obtaining a reputable driver to tour the Cape when we travelled to Cape Town. If we ever go back to South Africa, or other countries in Africa, we will definitely ask this company and its great guides for assistance in planning our excursion.