​User Reviews – South Africa

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Jessica Verwaard   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 7, 2023

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

Spectaculair stay in Ku Sungala lodge
Overall rating
5/5

Perfect destination very lucky with the weather. Hosts so kind and accommodating.
I’m a single mom traveling with 2 daughters (12&13) I felt safe and welcome. I was able to freely enjoy and discover South Africa.

Linda R   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 6, 2023

Email Linda R  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The beauty of seeing animals in the wild was amazing.
Overall rating
5/5

The bush drives was made special by the guides. They try hard to find the animals and get into best place for photo ops. The animals were very visible and roaming freely throughout the reserve. The evening meal in the boma with open pit bbq, was wonderful, made even more authentic with the presence of four hyenas just outside the perimeter lurking around for food scraps. South Africa is enchanting with beautiful views. The sunsets are colorful and memorable. A full moon in the African bush is beyond words. However, the best part of South Africa is the people…friendly, engaging and welcoming. This was a trip that I will always treasure.

Fernando Monlin   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 6, 2023

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

South Africa is Amazing! Beaultiful views and excellent food, wines and cool people.
Overall rating
5/5

South Africa is amazing! Beaultiful views and excellent food, wines and cool people.

Dorota Townsend   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Nov 5, 2023

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

Great experience
Overall rating
5/5

We had the most amazing time at the Safari - and the crew has been nothing but accommodating and flexible. Travelling with 3 kids we had to change the duration shortly before the arrival, all was done without any extra cost or problems.
The crew was fun, interested and engaging, the sights unforgettable and the other travellers we have met friendly!
The home cooked food was delicious - and the lodges brilliant!

Tobie Stander   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2023

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

Breathtaking
Overall rating
5/5

The scenery was breathtaking. Relaxing and been treated like a guest.

Chris Witbeen   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

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

Beautiful & Cheap
Overall rating
5/5

We visited Cape Town and Aquilla Game Reserve, we loved it. The people were super friendly, the food was great, the weather was perfect and the wildlife was amazing. We found going out to be cheap and the cuisine was just fabulous. We are already planning a return trip for next year, and we certainly would recommend it to anyone considering going.

Jean Paul Cornut   –  
France FR
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

Email Jean Paul Cornut  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Natural Beauty
Overall rating
5/5

The lodge was very pleasant and elegant. We do twice safari a day ( early morning and late afternoon) the Early morning was perfect ( 6.am to 12) .
Just the food was a bit poor and not really quality :(

Julie Hamlin   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 31, 2023

Email Julie Hamlin  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

South Africa is the most wonderful and diverse location
Overall rating
5/5

We started our trip in Cape Town wehich so amazing. I felt completely safe,. Everyone we met were so helpful and friendly. We spent 9 nights, which was just enough to cover what we wanted to see. We went cage diving with sharks, visited the penguins at boulders beaqch. Travelled up Table mountain. We did 2 amazing free walks, one to Bo Kaap fabulous, another The Historic walk ok. Our hotel was fabulous, Cape Heritage, one of the oldest hotels in Cape Town.
After Cape Town we flew to Johannesburg to start our Kruger Safari. We were collected from our hotel and driven first to Trmisana Lodge, a good 4/5 hours drive ouch. Tip fly to Kruger. The room at Trmisana was so small dodgey aircon, couldnt sleep. The bar was not manned and lady a bit rude. The guides however were fabulous. So friendly and informative.
We moved next day to Marks Tree Houses. Staff so friendly and helpful. Treehouses were great , bathrooms very been cleaned.
The guide who drove us through Kruger was awful. Not friendly or welcoming. He drove too fast we m issed so much

Ramadesikan Srinivasan   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 30, 2023

Email Ramadesikan Srinivasan

Vast stretches of natural beauty created for humanity and animals alike
Overall rating
5/5

We visited Sabi Sands and stayed in Elephant Plains. Safaribookibgs.com organised the entire trip and we got what they promised. Very good transport arrangement for 400 km drive to Sabi Sands from J'Burg. Our escort Tabo is too good, courteous and very safe driving. Friendly and lively.

Elephant Plains is a fabulous property. Property with about 10 cottages and organised with great elegance blending with nature surrounding that place. U get to see from your room deer, Elephant and may be even Lion pride. Excellent food arrangement. The Chef took special care of us as we are Vegetarians and served us with Vegetarian dishes. Our host Junaita (Hopefully I am spelling her name correct; apologies otherwise) is simply superb ever smiling and helpful.

Elephant Plains organised two safari rides in 10 seater Forest open vehicle with an escort and ranger. Both the escort and ranger ensured that we saw the Big Five several times. Simply the wildlife is awesome. I recommend Safaribookings and Elephant Trail.

Jan   –  
Australia AU
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 26, 2023

Email Jan  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fabulous experience
Overall rating
5/5

We staid in the Ku Sungula lodge for 5 nights and the experience was truly magic. The lodge is quite small and is operated by a small team of fantastic people. The safari trips were magic. Definitely recommend this as a destination! Thanks Yolanda and team.

Average User Rating

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