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Avatar icon stan mcghee United States flag US       Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Feb 12, 2018

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Exceeded our expectations

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In one word. SUPER!!!!! From hotels..tours, guides and staff to the people of South Africa...

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Female avatar icon Terry United States flag US       Visited: January 2018 Reviewed: Feb 10, 2018

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

What an amazing animal adventure, one of my favorite trips!

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We went primarily to see the wildlife in their natural habitat and the trip surpassed our expectations. The animals came so close to our vehicle and were not bothered by our presence at all. We got to see them behaving as they do, protecting their babies, protecting their kill, playing, eating, and sleeping. January is a good time to see the babies. The big cats are as awesome as you expect, the elephants are a delight to watch play in the mud, the giraffes are elegant, and who knew warthogs could be so cute! We did see the big five but those and the vervet monkeys and baboons were our favorites. I did not know what to expect with accommodations or food, but both were fabulous! Viewing animals outside your bedroom window is really cool and they fed us more delicious fresh, food than we could ever eat. The service was outstanding everywhere we went. People are friendly and helpful and our guides, Sebastion and Armand, and tracker, Rifos, were extremely knowledgeable. We hated to
Read more leave! Six days was really not enough to see and do all that South Africa has to offer. I recommend staying 10 days to 2 weeks if you want to get enough of animals, scenery and culture. We could have spent more time viewing animals and we missed out on museums and culture. Lastly, save room for the South African wine!
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Male avatar icon Nils Axel France flag FR       Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Feb 10, 2018

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

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Male avatar icon Lars Berg Sweden flag SE       Visited: January 2018 Reviewed: Feb 6, 2018

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

The safari was exciting and very interesting with very good guides.

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It was my 2nd time in SA and the 1st time for my wife, so when talking about safaris I can compare the Kruger park with Pilanesberg which I think it's more preferable with a shorter ride from Jo'burg and also less driving around in the park to spot the animals.
The weather was perfect and the two places in Capetown and Jo'burg(Sandton) were we stayed at, were very good both of them.
Food was awesome and everything else during our time in SA worked out very well.....SA it is a highliht itself:-)

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Male avatar icon Imbert Frédéric France flag FR       Visited: December 2017 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2018

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

very nice and fun. Good team.

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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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Male avatar icon Travis United States flag US       Visited: December 2017 Reviewed: Jan 15, 2018

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

Really surprised with how much there was to do in SA

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What an amazing two weeks! Animals/Safari, Wine country, Beaches, Mountains, Waterfalls, Human History...so much to do and see.

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Female avatar icon Elizabeth Brockman United States flag US       Visited: December 2017 Reviewed: Jan 12, 2018

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

Saw the Big Five!

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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.

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Female avatar icon Michelle United States flag US       Visited: December 2017 Reviewed: Jan 7, 2018

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

Experience of a Lifetime!

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We were so happy with our stay at Impodimo Game Lodge. The food, accomodations and our guide were remarkable and we would totally recommend this place to friends and family! We miss our scenic views of the elephants at the watering hole from our balcony and fresh coffee :) Our guide Ruin ( I hope I spelled his name right) was a SUPERB driver and very knowledgeable about the wildlife.
A special thanks to Justin Perumal at PaperJet Bookings who recommended this place and answered all of my questions swiftly!

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Female avatar icon Julia Lubner United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: December 2017 Reviewed: Jan 6, 2018

Email Julia Lubner  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A incredible value for money for a once in a life-time experience.

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The entire Wild Planet Safari experience was faultless! We were incredibly well looked after by the guides, who were both knowledgable, friendly and so hard working. They were happy to fit around whatever we wanted to do while still ensuring that we saw as much wild life as possible. Nothing was too much trouble! Every meal was delicious and all the campsites perfect for what we needed. After the four nights we were dropped off at the door of our next stop. We really enjoyed every minute and would definitely recommend this package to anybody looking for great value for money and a once in a life-time experience. Thank you!

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Female avatar icon MadeleineVanWijkPhotography United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Jan 1, 2018

Email MadeleineVanWijkPhotography  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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South african is my birth country and beautiful and well worth a visit

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