​User Reviews – South Africa

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Harry and Grace Mateman   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: April 2012 Reviewed: May 14, 2012

65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

There are many parks in South Africa. Some boast of the big five, some are quiet and have lovely scenery. So you have much opportunity to chose what you want.
In 2010 we spent 16 days insides parks and now, in 2012, even 19 days.
If we stay healthy this won't be the last time.
Sometimes you must be patient or lucky. As we travelled from north to south in Kruger last april (14 days) we saw our first lonely lion only after 7 days! The next day we saw some 12 lions in front of our car!

JohnMacdonald   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2004 Reviewed: May 10, 2012

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa has a world in one. They have a vast park system that is accessible, well maintained, well provisioned, and friendly. SA is especially good for the first time visiter to Africa.

Wanderer   –  
Germany DE
Visited: April 2007 Reviewed: May 9, 2012

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

I have travelled many thousands of kilometres across Southern Africa and visited numerous game and nature reserves. Each region has it's own beauty and diversity. From whale watching to mountain hiking, to desert and the big five.
Enjoy your holiday :)

Torrey   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2009 Reviewed: May 9, 2012

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

Overall rating
5/5

Madikwe is a hidden gem in South Africa. South Africa was easy to navigate by car even though we had to drive on the opposite side of the road. My husband and I felt safe the entire trip.

laurent Museau   –  
France FR
Visited: March 2012 Reviewed: May 8, 2012

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

I love South Africa

ntny1955   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2007 Reviewed: May 8, 2012

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

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa has some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. The people were incredibly warm and welcoming.

M_Fdez   –  
Spain ES
Visited: October 2006 Reviewed: May 8, 2012

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

Overall rating
4/5

Excellent destination for all of them who want to discover and enjoy wild Nature.

Stefan Randholm   –  
Spain ES
Visited: November 2008 Reviewed: May 7, 2012

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa has the exotic vibe of the african continent, yet the all the conveniences you'd find in any developed country.

laut1234   –  
China CN
Visited: October 2011 Reviewed: May 7, 2012

Email laut1234  |  20-35 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa is my favorite destination I have ever been to. I have no other safari experiences to compare it to, but it exceeded my expectations at every step of the way.

kittykat23uk   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2011 Reviewed: May 6, 2012

Email kittykat23uk  |  20-35 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

Kruger park doesn't have the same bush ibe as e.g. camping in Moremi or Chobe in Botswana because it is so easy to self drive. But it does have a lot of great wildlife (which can also be a challenge to see because of the thick scrub. I really loved combining the safari element with other wildlife activities such as diving (Mozambique), birding (e.g. penguins at Betty's bay and pelagic seabirds), whale watching (hermanus), sightseeing (Blyde river and Cape town) and shark diving around the cape.

Average User Rating

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