​User Reviews – South Africa

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Perpetua   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2023

Email Perpetua  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

South Africa is interesting!!!
Overall rating
4/5

I liked South Africa. Arrived on October 6th stayed in Johanesburg for two days and October 8 went by car to Haziview city ( about 15 km farway the Kruger Park. The accomodation and foods were ok. I had nice time there. I stay for 3 days and visited Kruger Park 3 times. My experience was good, but my expectation was to see more animals. The Lion and leopard I sow just one and far away. The hippopotamus was impossible to see because they were underwater. I could to see girafas, zebras, bufalo, rinoceronte, monkey, empala. … The Safari was safe and drivers good. I had short and simple options in my trip. The price was good and all happened as planned.
The trip from Johanesburg to Haziwiew was safe. The road and drivers as well.
If you have ideia to go to Safari I recommend.
The meal is good. The weather in October is hot and dry most the time. Some time rains.
Wild life is interesting!!!

Tobie Stander   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2023

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

Breathtaking
Overall rating
5/5

The scenery was breathtaking. Relaxing and been treated like a guest.

Portia   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: February 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

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

Amazing
Overall rating
4/5

It's amazing and breathtakingly beautiful

Chris Witbeen   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

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

Beautiful & Cheap
Overall rating
5/5

We visited Cape Town and Aquilla Game Reserve, we loved it. The people were super friendly, the food was great, the weather was perfect and the wildlife was amazing. We found going out to be cheap and the cuisine was just fabulous. We are already planning a return trip for next year, and we certainly would recommend it to anyone considering going.

Jean Paul Cornut   –  
France FR
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

Email Jean Paul Cornut  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Natural Beauty
Overall rating
5/5

The lodge was very pleasant and elegant. We do twice safari a day ( early morning and late afternoon) the Early morning was perfect ( 6.am to 12) .
Just the food was a bit poor and not really quality :(

Julie Hamlin   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 31, 2023

Email Julie Hamlin  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

South Africa is the most wonderful and diverse location
Overall rating
5/5

We started our trip in Cape Town wehich so amazing. I felt completely safe,. Everyone we met were so helpful and friendly. We spent 9 nights, which was just enough to cover what we wanted to see. We went cage diving with sharks, visited the penguins at boulders beaqch. Travelled up Table mountain. We did 2 amazing free walks, one to Bo Kaap fabulous, another The Historic walk ok. Our hotel was fabulous, Cape Heritage, one of the oldest hotels in Cape Town.
After Cape Town we flew to Johannesburg to start our Kruger Safari. We were collected from our hotel and driven first to Trmisana Lodge, a good 4/5 hours drive ouch. Tip fly to Kruger. The room at Trmisana was so small dodgey aircon, couldnt sleep. The bar was not manned and lady a bit rude. The guides however were fabulous. So friendly and informative.
We moved next day to Marks Tree Houses. Staff so friendly and helpful. Treehouses were great , bathrooms very been cleaned.
The guide who drove us through Kruger was awful. Not friendly or welcoming. He drove too fast we m issed so much

Ramadesikan Srinivasan   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 30, 2023

Email Ramadesikan Srinivasan

Vast stretches of natural beauty created for humanity and animals alike
Overall rating
5/5

We visited Sabi Sands and stayed in Elephant Plains. Safaribookibgs.com organised the entire trip and we got what they promised. Very good transport arrangement for 400 km drive to Sabi Sands from J'Burg. Our escort Tabo is too good, courteous and very safe driving. Friendly and lively.

Elephant Plains is a fabulous property. Property with about 10 cottages and organised with great elegance blending with nature surrounding that place. U get to see from your room deer, Elephant and may be even Lion pride. Excellent food arrangement. The Chef took special care of us as we are Vegetarians and served us with Vegetarian dishes. Our host Junaita (Hopefully I am spelling her name correct; apologies otherwise) is simply superb ever smiling and helpful.

Elephant Plains organised two safari rides in 10 seater Forest open vehicle with an escort and ranger. Both the escort and ranger ensured that we saw the Big Five several times. Simply the wildlife is awesome. I recommend Safaribookings and Elephant Trail.

Jan   –  
Australia AU
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 26, 2023

Email Jan  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fabulous experience
Overall rating
5/5

We staid in the Ku Sungula lodge for 5 nights and the experience was truly magic. The lodge is quite small and is operated by a small team of fantastic people. The safari trips were magic. Definitely recommend this as a destination! Thanks Yolanda and team.

Leandro Germano   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 24, 2023

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

Amazing country with beautiful wildlife and lovely people
Overall rating
5/5

We had an amazing experience in Safari at Kruger with the agency Viva Safaris.
Very well organized, experienced guides and drivers. We didn’t need to worry with anything. Just relaxing and having fun watching the beautiful wildlife. Fantastic memories for life!
Congratulations to the Viva Safaris team!

Karen   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 24, 2023

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

Wild life and nature and
Overall rating
4/5

The country is very unsafe, The perception is every day, Personally, I have a negative experience

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