Email zapiture | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
You are never more than a hour from a nature reserve.
Everybody knows what a scenic country South Africa! What we didn't expect that many encounters with the people were as memorable as the wildlife! Can't wait to go back!
Email tapaculo99 | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife was amazing in the game parks - we saw something like 35 species of mammal in our 3-week trip.
Scenic beauty was great as well, especially in Kruger, Hluhluwe, and the Drakensberg Mountains.
Birding was excellent - we saw over 300 species during our trip, mostly without hiring guides.
Email coldfish88 | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In my limited experience, I find that South Africa has good transportation infrastructure and management to easily get you to the camps, and then has the great facilities in private camps that make it possible to maximize the "bush vibe."
Email Brendon White | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Does this really need an explanation? South Africa is awesome.
Email brunogarennealabadi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
South Africa benefits mainly from a variety of landscape (through mainly parks proposed which makes it really a great destination. Food is great too.
Its an amazing place, with awesome scenery and great people.
Email Anouk Pilon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa is a great country full of beautiful nature ánd culture. These two make this country a great destination for a holiday. Just make sure you have some time to enjoy the different parts of this country and don't rush to see as much as possible in a short time. It's much better to really enjoy two or three places instead of seeing everything shortly. My ideal trip would be a week in Kruger (including a wilderness walk!), visiting Drakensberg and/or Blyde River Canyon and driving (part of) the Gardenroute. Please don't forget to do a township tour to see this part of the country as well and understand it a bit better. SA is beautiful, but there are still many challenges especially for the poor people. Please pay attention to this part of the country as well. The beggars on the street can be annoying, but take the time to listen to them and treat them like any other human. You don't support them by giving money, spend your money on the people who work for it instead. That's how you can really support the people and the country. And don't forget to enjoy! :-)
Email chris jones | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a great time in South Africa while on safari in Kruger.
Email amanderson2 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I have always gone in the winter but will soon return in summer which I believe is the best time for birding. South Africa overall is wonderful there is a huge variety of scenery and activities. It is easy to travel and has all the modern conveniences you would expect. They understand and embrace hospitality at every level from exceptionally cleaned rooms to well appointed and varied shops. They cater to all levels of the travel market allowing you to have a holiday that works best for you.