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JJ
US
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 29, 2025
Email JJ | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing unforgettable experience
spent the first week in cape town and then went to umkumbe bush lodge for a 3 day/4 night safari, and both were unbelievable. saw the big 5 and so many other animals and had a lovely time overall
Lynne
GB
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 23, 2025
Email Lynne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Country!!
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just wonderful, it is so beautiful and peaceful and we took loads of photos. We would have liked longer but the Gardens were closing, however going later in the day it was quiet and it felt like we had the gardens to ourselves. We visited Cassia (Ntida) wine farm for an organised event and the food and setting was amazing, not to mention the wine and the very attentive staff.After our business was complete we had a pre-arranged overnight safari booked at Inverdoorn Nature Reserve where we saw the Big Five and stayed in very luxurious accommodation with exception food. The sun was shining and it was very warm when we got there, not quite warm enough to make use of the private pool. However, the morning Safari on Day 2 was freezing, it was raining and windy and we couldn't feel our fingers - tip: take scarves and gloves if going in May/June. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. It was a great experience and one that we will all remember.
We stayed at Seapoint but took Ubers into the Waterfront for restaurants and shopping but to be honest, there were loads of restaurants where we were staying and they were excellent. We had a special meal at Belly of the Beast (wow!!!) and enjoyed more delicious food at Sevruga, Ouzeri and Balthazar and Maggy Lous and Butter at Seapoint.
We all had an amazing time in Cape Town, the weather wasn't the best but that's understandable coming into winter. The scenery is just breathtaking, people are very helpful and kind and the food was another level. Coming from the UK, we were very lucky with a strong exchange rate and prices were very, very reasonable. Being a group of women on our own, we did not venture out on our own after dark and just ordered Ubers from our Hotel to wherever we wanted to go.
All in all, an amazing country that all of us in our group would like to return to!!
patricia jardim
BR
Visited:
June 2025
Reviewed: Jun 20, 2025
Email patricia jardim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful
It was a wonderful tour! In addition to the beautiful landscape and the wonderful animals, our guide Petruci made all the difference!!!
“i have a plan”
(automatic translation from Portuguese)
Jose Portela
US
Visited:
June 2025
Reviewed: Jun 17, 2025
Email Jose Portela | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best of Africa
Bring heavy coat for safaris, it gets cold at night and early morning and the open cab lets cutting wind come thru.
Lisa
US
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 17, 2025
Email Lisa | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
We did a three day Keurig private Safari with our guide Jerry. We had a fabulous time, the people, the scenery, the wildlife… we loved every second.
Jen
US
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 6, 2025
Email Jen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa is so diverse and has it all! Some of the kindest people in the world
Kruger National Park was such a delight! We were lucky with great weather and a lot of animal sightings! I am so grateful for this experience and will reflect on it in the future. I can't wait to go back!
John Wyld
CA
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 6, 2025
Email John Wyld | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I really enjoyed the Safari to Kruger. The camping experience and private tour was everything we hoped for. The amount of wildlife we saw was mind boggling and now going to the zoo will be a disappointment. To see them in their natural habitat was the best. Our Guide Chris was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was expert at spotting wild life. Our cook, Hope, was an expert Chef. He prepared such tasty meals on basic cooking equipment. The South African wine each night an added bonus. Thankyou to Ryan and Thale of Wild Planet Safari for arranging this tour. The last day to Blyde Canyon was very memorable. The weather in May was perfect. No rain, and no bugs.
Elizabeth
US
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: Jun 1, 2025
Email Elizabeth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations
Visited South Africa in May 2025. 4 nights in Cape Town then flew to Kruger for a 5 day safari at Tresimana Lodge. The staff and guides were wonderful. Enjoyed the tours at their private reserve and enjoyed the bush walk down to the river with two guides. Kruger Park was fantastic, we saw the big 5 and truly were impressed by the wildlife and the size of the park. Our experience in Africa exceeded our expectations. Cape Town is a beautiful city and visiting the District 6 museum was extremely informative of the brutality of apartheid. The coastline is rugged but beautiful. Enjoyed fish and chips at Kaley’s before seeing the penguins at Boulder beach. After 5 days at Kruger we spent a day at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. The cost of food was extremely reasonable due to US exchange rate. We definitely will return in the future to see more countries and hopefully a chance to visit the Mountain Gorillas in Rawanda or Uganda.
Victoria
SE
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Email Victoria | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
truely unique experience
it was a great trip and I would do it again! The lodge was great, the staff (guides, cooks, drivers, etc.) were all knowledgable and pleasant.
Roberta Pampaloni
IT
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Email Roberta Pampaloni | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The country that will remain in my heart
South Africa has always been in my mind and in particular to enjoy the view of free animals in the savannah or bush. I was able to give myself this gift for my 60th birthday and I’m happy that I did! The trip both in the area of Cape Town, along the Garden route and finally with Viva safaris in the Kruger park turned out what I expected: a wonder! Thanks to South Africa, to those who live and work there.
