Email Rebecca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easy Way To Get Out Of The City And See The Big 5
I live in Johannesburg and was hosting family members from the United States. After several days taking in the sites in and around the city, we wanted to get out of town to see some wildlife. We booked an all-day game drive in Pilanesberg with transportation to and from our residence. This was my first time visiting Pilanesberg, and I was not sure what to expect. We saw almost all of the Big 5 -- lion, rhinoceros, elephant, and even a leopard! However, we did not see a Cape buffalo. Impressively, we did get to see some interaction between elephants and lions when the elephants chased the lions away from a shady area.
The game drive vehicle was one of the largest I've seen, sitting at least 20. That wasn't ideal, but we sat in the front so we could hear the very-knowledgeable driver and it didn't feel like we were crammed onto an amusement park safari ride. During the lunch break, giraffes and other wildlife (mostly birds) visited the restaurant located inside the reserve. The restaurant itself had a nice selection of food -- even given the fact we had the limited menu created specifically for the game drive guests. The establishment was totally full, so the service was a bit slow.
Norman Muchacheni with Nhlalala Travel Agency provided transportation to and from the reserve. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and sites we passed. He arrived promptly for pick up and provided refreshments for the ride. Plus, the van was very clean. It was overall a great day and game drive experience.
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Email Esther Sanchez | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing holiday destination
I would totally recommend to travel to South Africa. The country is amazing, and you can find everything is one place, from coast and beaches, to gorges and mountains, to waterfalls and animals. I totally recommend the Garden Route, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Addo Elephant Park and of course, the Kruger. Get to see the animals so close is something I will never forget. I travelled solo and never had any issues in SA, and this is my 6th time!
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Email Liz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful scene
Even though I visited South Africa between (their) winter and summer, it was still such a beautiful scene! I only got to see 4 of the big 5, but I saw so many other animals. It is definitely worth a visit.
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Email Andre van Staden | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Diverse
Hospitality staff friendly. Just a mindset that you need to watch your belongings.
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Email Deanne Cricks Smith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can’t wait to see you again
I don’t even know where to begin. Our trip to South Africa was life-changing. We can’t wait to go back as we never wanted to leave. This was the trip of a lifetime for us. We made several great new friends, from several different countries, including South Africa. Our safari guides were the best and our guide at CapeTown and Winelands was also the best I have no complaints at all.
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Email Jessica Verwaard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectaculair stay in Ku Sungala lodge
Perfect destination very lucky with the weather. Hosts so kind and accommodating.
I’m a single mom traveling with 2 daughters (12&13) I felt safe and welcome. I was able to freely enjoy and discover South Africa.
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Email Linda R | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The beauty of seeing animals in the wild was amazing.
The bush drives was made special by the guides. They try hard to find the animals and get into best place for photo ops. The animals were very visible and roaming freely throughout the reserve. The evening meal in the boma with open pit bbq, was wonderful, made even more authentic with the presence of four hyenas just outside the perimeter lurking around for food scraps. South Africa is enchanting with beautiful views. The sunsets are colorful and memorable. A full moon in the African bush is beyond words. However, the best part of South Africa is the people…friendly, engaging and welcoming. This was a trip that I will always treasure.
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Email Fernando Monlin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa is Amazing! Beaultiful views and excellent food, wines and cool people.
South Africa is amazing! Beaultiful views and excellent food, wines and cool people.
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Email Dorota Townsend | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We had the most amazing time at the Safari - and the crew has been nothing but accommodating and flexible. Travelling with 3 kids we had to change the duration shortly before the arrival, all was done without any extra cost or problems.
The crew was fun, interested and engaging, the sights unforgettable and the other travellers we have met friendly!
The home cooked food was delicious - and the lodges brilliant!
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Email Perpetua | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa is interesting!!!
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!!!
