​User Reviews – South Africa

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Hennie van Heerden (wildlife photographer) Visited: November 2010 Reviewed: Jun 1, 2012

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa has it all; from breathtakingly beautiful wildlife to (for those who seek that) interesting city-trips (Cape Town) and beaches, wonderful scenery (the Flower route and the Wine route)

Matt D.   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: April 2009 Reviewed: Jun 1, 2012

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

Overall rating
4/5

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!

Kristin   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: April 2011 Reviewed: May 29, 2012

Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa is unlike any place I have ever experienced. It's modern yet basic, unique in it's own customs that draws one in personally.

Ken Okumura   –  
Virgin Islands (British) VG
Visited: May 2009 Reviewed: May 29, 2012

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

It's ideal in that you can go a relatively short distance from civilisation and be in the wild outdoors of nature. South Africa does offer that, although I do not have a comparison point with another safari-offering country.

Don   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2010 Reviewed: May 27, 2012

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

Overall rating
5/5

Once you get away from Johannesburg your understanding of South Africa will totally change, trust me. In my mind, the images from the movie District 9 or all the propaganda from the 80s sticks in my head.

My experience is totally different and has been reshaped by the people that I met and their sincerity. I'd go back a hundred times if I could.

If someone is offerring to arrange for your passage to Thornybush, they have your best interest at heart.

Kelly in Dallas, TX   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2008 Reviewed: May 26, 2012

Email Kelly in Dallas, TX  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa is the ultimate adventure destination. The continent is hard to get to but once there, you really don't want to leave until you've seen it all. And you cannot see it all in just two weeks so it makes you want to plan your next trip to South Africa right after you return.

Roger Cossey   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2007 Reviewed: May 24, 2012

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

Overall rating
5/5

This was our first safari but it exceeded our expectations and gave us the experience of a lifetime.

Erick Cuellar   –  
Guatemala GT
Visited: August 2007 Reviewed: May 22, 2012

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

Overall rating
5/5

You can find very nice cities, and in a few hours on the road, you are in the middle of the wildlife.

Tommy   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2011 Reviewed: May 22, 2012

under20 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa is a beautiful, friendly, country that has something for everyone. Although I have not experienced Safaris elsewhere, South Africa seems to have all the animals anyone would want to see (penguins included!). I'm not a birder so I'm fairly unsure as to what the variety is although the lilac breasted roller is the most beautiful bird I've ever seen.

Colleen B.   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2008 Reviewed: May 21, 2012

Email Colleen B.  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

South Africa is unlike any place I've ever been. It is beautiful in a way I never imagined. I came away with a greater appreciation for its variety of wildlife and how important it is to protect these animals in their environment.

Average User Rating

  • 4.8/5
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