​User Reviews – South Africa

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Selim   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2023

Email Selim  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Must Go !
Overall rating
5/5

We had an amazing family trip from the Cape, winelands till Kruger. Really worth the journey

Cam Stewart   –  
Canada CA
Visited: April 2023 Reviewed: Apr 17, 2023

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

A place we would go again!
Overall rating
5/5

South Africa had everything we could have wanted. To start with all the drivers were friendly and knowledgeable. We chose to go on a safari close to Cape Town and were pleasantly surprised with the accommodation, food, atmosphere and getting a chance to see the big 5. In Cape Town we had the best meals of our lives, eating lots of fresh seafood and local game. My wife enjoyed the shopping and walking around town. The areas were spotless, safe, and had a fun vibe. A must-visit is Robyn Island and the Desmond Tutu Foundation. I would recommend South Africa as a destination for all!

Jason Stephens   –  
Australia AU
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: Apr 15, 2023

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

Great way to spend a few days
Overall rating
5/5

Great location and amazing wildlife shown by very knowledgeable guides. Accomodation was good and service and good excellent.

Wataru Kinukawa   –  
Japan JP
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: Apr 14, 2023

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

Great
Overall rating
5/5

I didn't feel my life was in danger. However, there are many vagrants and many beggars. At the airport, you will be asked for a lot of tips. This was also an experience that made me realize the disparity. I was a little scared when I was asked to use marijuana only once. However, marijuana is not illegal in South Africa. Safari was perfect. I was able to see the Big Five. All the staff were helpful and friendly.

Lila Dahir   –  
France FR
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: Apr 10, 2023

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

The best family expérience
Overall rating
5/5

Amazing
We have Seen the Big five
Thanks for all the 6 days, it was a magival.experience for all the family.

Thomas Kalinoski   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: Apr 9, 2023

Email Thomas Kalinoski

It was very pretty
Overall rating
5/5

My family and I had a great time. The tour company was very accommodating and went above and beyond for our needs.

Andrew C   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: Apr 3, 2023

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

My 3 weeks in Soth Africa
Overall rating
5/5

We travelled for 3-weeks in SA, inc the Cape Town-Stellenbosch area, Kruger, St Lucia, and the Garden Route. Cape Town is beautifully situated and interesting. We visited Robben Island, which was moving and helpful in understanding the history and identity of the country. The views of the city are from the island and boat are great. We visited the Stellenbosch area, saw the Penguins at Simonstown (great fun), the Cape, and Houts Bay, the scenery all dramatic and beautiful. We then flew to J'burg and did a 5-day safari tour (booked with a tour company) in the Bulule-Kruger area, in private game reserves (2 lodges) and a day in the Kruger proper. We went on several game drives organized by the lodges and the tour company, early morning, late afternoon-early evening, and all-day in the Kruger. The lodges were beautifully situated, the accommodations luxurious, and the food and service wonderful. Our game drives were fascinating and emotionally moving to be so close to so many different types of animals, large and small. We then did self drive tours from J'Burg to St. Lucia and then, after a flight, on the Garden Route. Highlights included hiking and trail running in the Drakensberg, self drive game drive in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, the Hippo and Crocs cruise, Addo Elephant Reserve, and a cruise out of Knysna to see the dolphins. The scenery in the Drakensberg and Garden Route was dramatic and beautiful. We stayed in several different guest houses, bed and breakfast, etc. Uniniformly the accommodations had tremendous charm and character (tho each different from the other). The level of service was very high, and the food excellent. No problems with the roads or getting cellular signal. As a visitor from the USA I found the cost of 4 star accommodations to be MUCH less than I am used to in the USA and the quality of food and hospitality better. The weather (in March) was cooler in the Cape and Garden Route, warmer in the Kruger and St Lucia areas, but a drier heat in Kruger and moderated by the ocean at St Lucia. So, basically pleasant everywhere. We travelled just after the rainy season, so everything was green. We loved it and will go back.

Laurence F   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2023 Reviewed: Apr 3, 2023

Email Laurence F  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Too good to miss. Don’t get deterred by the naysayers
Overall rating
5/5

We had another amazing few weeks in SA. Garden Route, Karoo, winelands, Cape Town and then Kruger to finish. To have a holiday that’s so varied and so much fun anywhere else is probably an impossibility.
The food, wine, hospitality, the scenery, roads and towns, the welcomes, the helpfulness and everything else is amazing.

Leonie Zimmermann   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: Apr 2, 2023

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

Mindblowing, stunningly beautiful safari experience
Overall rating
5/5

Everything was perfectly organized by Pembury Tours. It was a once in a lifetime holiday with exceptional accomodation, food at Simbavati Waterside Lodge was incredibly delicious and we've been very lucky in seeing all kinds of animal we could wish for. We can only recommend staying in two Private Game Reserve as you get to see different animals.
We always felt very safe, the staff everywhere was so warm-hearted that we felt home immediately. Nothing to critizice, we would book it again for 100%.

Judy   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: Apr 1, 2023

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

Unbelievable beautiful
Overall rating
5/5

Our trip to South Africa greatly exceeded our expectations. It is an extremely beautiful country, lush, and green. We booked a stay in Pilanesberg National Park where we did several game viewing drives. We saw many wild animals on each drive. Our lodging in the park was great, had a pool, goid food, including a braai one evening. Service was great and staff extremely friendly and helpful. We also spent eight days in Cape Town and enjoyed the mountains, ocean, wine farms, museums, more great food, and friendly people. Despite safety warnings, we always felt safe. Would absolutely recommend a visit to South Africa.

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