35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great place to see wildlife!
We enjoyed our safari very much. The drive from the airport was a bit long but we forgot it quickly on arrival at Marloth Park. Our lodge was great and our hostess very nice. It was amazing to see animals so close to the lodge. We loved the three safaris we went on, sunrise, sunset and all day. And we also enjoyed our time off at the lodge, where we could see from really close zebras, kudus or antilopes. I highly recommend going to South Africa and booking a safari with Safari Bookings.
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good travel destination
I consider Kenya was a good travel destination, I had the chane to go on safari, see the Kilimanjaro, visit a Maasai community and fly a hot air ballon. While all the activities where great and I had the chance to see/do things I haven't done in other places, I must say it is the 4th African country I visit and this is not my favourite destination for safaris. But overall, it is a good place and destination.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience of my life
This adventure was really amazing with kenya explorer, very well organized, the best experience of my life.
We have seen all the great animals in masai mara reserve
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Everything went smoothly,pick up and drop offs. Kruger accommodation was excellent hosts
food, company all went well. Thoroughly enjoyed South Africa,2nd trip in a year! So can't be bad!
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A true wildlife experience
Cheetah, lions, elephants and a lot of antelopes in a beautiful scenery, plus the colorful Samburu tribes.
I recommend the overnight tented camps.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travel destination that exceeded expectations.
We took a three week trip for our honeymoon and we had a blast. There's just so much to do. For example we took a multi day Safari trip in Kruger. We did a day long wine tasting trip in Franschhoek. We took several shark cage diving excursions. Highly recommended. Quite a bit of sightseeing, including shopping and the most southern point in Africa. We went to the worlds largest open air aviary, if you love birds, it's definitely worth checking out.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Mike
Great wildlife, birds, and scenery. Stayed just outside the park and drove in.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari experience! Highly Recommend!
The expierence with African Travel Tour Tanzania was great. I visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and had wonderful days with lot of animals. Our guide was nice, skilful and had broad knowledge about the animals. The meal and camping accomodation was perfect. Shabani Mbirize from African Travel Tour was very helpful and gave me perfect service. I can really recommend this company.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
We stayed at Elsa's Kopje, which was an absolutely extraordinary lodge with outstanding guides and spectacular views. As our first stop on a safari honeymoon, it delivered in spades. The wildlife was great, though different than the Mara with not necessarily the same diversity. The birds were incredible!
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever that was life-changing and awe-inspiring.
Judy from Wildlife Encounters was amazing from start to end. She provided us with tips, advice and planned our itinerary well to suit the needs of our family. She also ensured that we were well-taken care of by all the different operators throughout our 5 days.
Our experience from when we landed at Johannesburg was indescribably amazing. Our airport transfer driver was friendly and knowledgeable and ensured that our needs were met throughout our 6-hour long drive to Hoedspruit.
Thereafter, the experience at Milima Big 5 Safari was absolutely wonderful. The game drives were stellar and unmatched, and our guide, Thomas, had a wealth of knowledge to share about all the different animals and birds that we encountered. He also went out of his way to ensure that he was there with us throughout our game drives over the 5 days. We saw all the possible animals that we could have encountered, even though we had absolutely no expectations, knowing that the wildlife are roaming the lands on their own. Despite this, the birds, elephants, kudu, baboons and impalas that visited the watering hole at Milima each day were already enough for us to feel contented. Yet, Thomas ensured that each game drive was a memorable one as he demonstrated his skill and expertise in studying the tracks and knowing where the animals would mostly be. The close proximity of the wildlife, their calmness, coupled with the beauty of the surroundings, and especially the sunsets, were absolutely indescribable. Together with the service and care we received from the warm and friendly staff at Milima, the experience is truly one that would live on in our hearts for a long long time.
The 1-day drive out at Kruger was also excellent as it gave us a good view of the large herds of animals that we had previously encountered in smaller groups whilst at Milima. Our guide, Jessie, took effort to read the sightings board to help us decide our routes for the day, and we were rewarded through his knowledge and expertise as well.
On our last day, Judy also helped to arrange for us to visit the Blyde River Boat Tour, which helped my children to appreciate the beauty of the Three Rondavels and Blyde Canyon itself. The guide there also helped to share more information about the landscape, vegetation and biomes of the area which led to a rich learning experience.
These beautiful experiences culminated with a life-changing experience at Maholoholo Wildlife Sanctuary which strives to educate about the need to protect and conserve our wildlife. We fully appreciate and applaud the hard work they go through to ensure the safety of the wildlife, to rehabilitate them and to do what is necessary to release the rescued wildlife back into nature where possible. The stories of each of the animals are amazing and tear-jerking. Knowing that they have an ongoing volunteer programme also made us want to come back to help when the children are of the right age. The tour helped us to further appreciate the balance of the ecosystem that can only be achieved when the value of each individual species is recognised and respected.
We left Hoedspruit for Cape Town with a newfound appreciation and love for wildlife and nature. Even though we had a great time exploring the vibe and culture of South Africa through Cape Town, our hearts remain in the bush and we will definitely be back.
Thank you South Africa, for the life-changing and excellent experience.
