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The Mzansi Experience
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- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- SATSA & SAYTC
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $135 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Joseph Gorman | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great place to stay and base your tour of Kruger NP and the Panorama Route
We had a wonderful time. The rooms were very nice and the food was great. The staff was very polite and helpful. Our tour guides were very good especially Alec who showed us books about the animals and birds we saw. I would recommend Kruger Adventure Lodge to anyone going to Kruger NP.
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Email Darlene Jackson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Real Tent experience for LIFE !
After traveling through South Africa with 53 senior Black ladies, 2 lodges, 4 hotels for 2 weeks! (very enjoyable), I had to do my solo South African exploration. I had choose Mzansi while in NY, knowing nothing about lodge living, I just WANTED A TENT! The entire EXPERIENCE from the pick up at in hannesburg to the flight back to Johannesburg was an adventure I hope to repeat until I'm bounded! I'm so proud of my self for choosing Mzansi! Everything went smoothly! The five hour drive to Kruger's National Park gave me time to rest, reflect, catch up and purchase a authentic zebra skin from one of shops 2 stops during the ride. Most of all the ride introduced me to the vast South African Landscape. The lodge was goregously junglelfied decor from the lodge to the 24 hour pool( bring your own towel). Breakfast and dinner is included,(steak was delicious). You choose the number of nights/safaris and sleeping quarters. The tents surpassed my expectations, it was roomy, air conditioned, hot shower and bathroom had plenty of suitcase space, coffee maker and maid service. Enjoyed all of it, I decided to fly back to Johannesburg 30 min fly. airport 45 min from lodge. drive was arranged by the lodge. next trip it will be a round trip flight! NEXT TIME - THE TENT AGAIN!
Reply from The Mzansi Experience
Posted on Mar 10, 2025Hi Darlene,
Thank you very much for your awesome review! We are glad that you had a lovely stay and enjoyed your safari experience with us.
Kind regards,
Zelda Calitz
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Email Marcos Eland Silva | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just price and good attention
The staff was very helpful and attentive, expecially Katelynn Duncan. The services were as described. We only had problems with the JSL transport company, which delayed the transfer in two tours and did not provide any information about the delays. On the way there (to Marrioth Park), we only had a 10-minute stop for lunch and on the way back (to Joburg) we only had a 10-minute stop because we asked the driver for it. We also did not have breakfast on the last day returning to Joburg. I don't know if the accommodation forgot.
Email Rachel | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip was well organised with no hassles.
Great communication, lovely staff, fabulous game drives.
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Email Kent | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The staff were very customer focused and worked hard to make sure the experience was memorable
For tourists on a tighter budget, this trip provides an good taste of the things the Okavango and Moremi provide. The lodging, food, service & wifi were top notch. Our guide, Kay, was attentive and amazing. Traveling during the summer to the Okavango makes game viewing a bit less interesting. April - September are better months to go. The lodge is a good distance from where we met up with the polers and to the entrance of Moremi so keep that in mind as you plan. We have stayed at higher-end lodges in the Okavango. They provide better proximity but, from a service standpoint, Boteti Camp is on par and far less expensive.
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Email Leigh Friggens | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
David he was excellent
Wonderful experience!, ver friendly staff all round, the food was really good
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Email Santiago Colombatto | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Responsive and organized
We made a 4-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 & Panorama Route Safari (chaged panorama route for another Safari Day). Everything was as planned and both Zelda and Katelynn were very responsive answering all our question as we had so many! Would do it again with them.
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Email Yvonne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent price/quality ratio
Everything was well arranged. Excellent drivers and transport. Lodge and food not fantastic but good enough for the price of the 5-day trip.
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Email Monika Kowalik | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Could be better...
The contact during the booking was OK - they were quick and detailed in their responses. We exchanged many emails, but none of them mentioned that the Boteti River has been completely dry for several years. However, about two weeks before our arrival (when everything was confirmed and fully paid) we received an email informing us about the change of plan due to drought. The Boteti River does not exist, the Okavango Delta in the part we visited is completely dry!!! If we had been informed about the lack of water in the Delta, we would not have come and spent such a huge amount of money! It was supposed to be an experience of a lifetime, but it was a huge disappointment :(
Reply from The Mzansi Experience
Posted on Nov 15, 2024Hi Monika,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
I do apologise for the oversight for my bookings agent who was supposed to attach the letter as published at that time with your initial enquiry.
As with any avid traveller, I am sure you have done research about these areas you wanted to visit before enquiring. There are plenty of updates for many months now regarding the situation in southern Africa (including Namibia which you also visited).
When receiving our updated report on the water situation on 27 Sept 2024 (your arrival date being 11 Oct 2024), you replied to our email with no objection or sign of unhappiness from your side. Your answer on our email was friendly and understanding.
Importantly, in your email reply there was an acknowledgement that you have "heard" about the drought in Botswana and Namibia - so you were aware of the drought situation already.
You had the right to object or even ask to cancel, and we would have understood and respond accordingly. Since your response was friendly and acknowledging that you already knew about it, we took it that all was in order.
I want to rectify that there was not a total change of plan to your itinerary, it only affected the first day with an alternative activity in place other than a complimentary mokoro ride on the river in front of the camp (of course not possible without any water in the river during your visit). The rest of your program remained the same.
I want to rectify your statement that the Boteti River has been dry for "several years". The Boteti River has not run dry for "several years" - where our camp is located. It starting running very low from Jan 2024 with the last water drying up in March 2024. That is 8 months now, not years.
I want to rectify that you did indeed go on a Mokoro safari on the Okavango Delta (from where it departs normally for the full day activity) during your visit. So the Delta is not completely dry where you visited, otherwise that would not have been possible to do a mokoro safari.
I do therefore feel many of the things stated in your review are not factually correct.
It is sad to read that it was such a disappointment to you, and we sincerely hope there was some pleasant experiences along the way.
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Email Pamela Helmeid-Cabello Lopez | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless Safari Adventure with Mzansi Experience: Big Five, Great Guides, and Perfect Planning!
The booking process was quick and easy; I got answers to all my questions in under 12 hours. Everything ran like clockwork—the airport shuttle, safari pickups, and activities were all right on time. The guides were friendly and really knew their stuff, and we were lucky enough to spot all the Big Five! The lodge room was spacious and had everything we needed. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious with lots of options. I’d definitely recommend Mzansi Experience!