South Africa Travel Guide

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1,075 South Africa Safaris

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OriginalNeilly –

Visited: November 2010 Reviewed: Jul 6, 2012

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4/5

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Without having previous experience of Safari, South Africa lived up to our expectations

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Matt D. –

Visited: April 2009 Reviewed: Jun 1, 2012

Email Matt D. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari

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4/5

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South Africa is an amazing country for safaris, and there are a range of lodges catering to everyone's particular taste. Whether looking for the true bush experience or a luxury holiday adventure, South Africa has it!

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Harry and Grace Mateman –

Visited: April 2012 Reviewed: May 14, 2012

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

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4/5

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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!

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M_Fdez –

Visited: October 2006 Reviewed: May 8, 2012

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

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4/5

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

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kittykat23uk –

Visited: October 2011 Reviewed: May 6, 2012

Email kittykat23uk | 20-35 years of age

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4/5

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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.

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zboub75 –

Visited: March 2008 Reviewed: May 3, 2012

35-50 years of age

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4/5

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Genuine experience

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mbd –

Visited: April 2007 Reviewed: Apr 29, 2012

50-65 years of age

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4/5

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Great variety of wildlife, but we are extremely worried about the high rate of poaching at the moment which really spoils the whole experience

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huntforgold Visited: January 2005 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2012

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4/5

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The only reason for not making higher ratings is that this Reserve is on a smaller scale than the ones I have seen on TV.

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brianmagee47 –

Visited: September 2007 Reviewed: Apr 23, 2012

20-35 years of age

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4/5

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Whales, sharks, Ostriches, Baboons, Dazzies, lions, tigers, crazy spikey trees. everthing in south Africa is just over sized (and slightly dangerous , in a good way)....

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Jette NL Visited: January 2012 Reviewed: Apr 6, 2012

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4/5

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Because the country is the cultivated Africa, it is not always easy to get really drowned into the bush atmosphere. Civilisation is often just a little to close

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