South Africa is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. It has fantastic opportunities for people interested in all types of wildlife viewing.
Lots of animals & birds to sight in their natural habitat. The bush has a certain unique beauty about it but the drought had dried up a lot of creek beds & vegetation. It's exciting to witness wild animals in the wild - almost surreal at times.
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Email Gail | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the only safari I've ever been on, so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, for a first time, it was wonderful.
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Email piazzi1969 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good views of a number of mammals, especially leopards, elephants and white rhino but fewer bird species than expected. This could have been due to the very dry months prior to our visit with rains only beginning a day or two before our arrival. During the course of our stay the bush started to turn green so I can imagine that the scenic beauty will be much better in the weeks and months to come.
Email Chris Boyce | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Parks are relatively small and widely separated, few really "wide open spaces"; even the Kruger feels confined due to roads.
Email Sharon du Plessis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The national park is fairly far out of the way from most major cities in South Africa, but the scenic beauty is worth the extra travel time.
Birding is worthwhile especially if you are a birder and enjoy identifying all the small birds that occur in the grasslands.
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Email MªCarmen Hernández | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The only negative thing it's sometimes there are too many people watching the same animal and it could be stressing for him.
Email StevePeacock-Photography | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Been to SA 8 times mainly Gauteng and Kruger always plenty to see loads of wildlife people really friendly. Love the country really enjoyed the coastal walks this visit and Cape St Francis so relaxing, again plenty of wildlife and birds
South Africa offers a diverse range of opportunities for viewing mountains, the sea, and discovering wildlife. The Kruger Park is definately worth visiting. A person on safari could spend 5 days or more in that park. South Africa has a number of other smaller parks throughout the country. The Drakensburg mountains are spectacular as is the Garden Route. The wild flowers of the Karoo, are also something worth seeing in August/September. On the whole SA is worth one visit at least.
Email Bird Brian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This is an enchanting park, located in an arid mountain location, with a wide variety of animals, easily viewed because of the low vegetation and excellent road network. The accommodation and other facilities are of a high standard.
