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Email Carlo Martina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip in a beautiful country
We did the safari from Hoedspruit (South Africa). The nearby game reserves were very interesting and offered plenty of opportunities to see the Big Five. Keep in mind that it’s unlikely you’ll see all the animals on a single game drive. The rangers do everything they can to show you as many animals as possible, but sometimes you also need a bit of luck. Remeber that It’s still the wild, not a zoo. We did two or tree drives per day, which was necessary to spot a lot of wildlife. We also did a day trip to Kruger National Park with a guide. Highly recommended not to go on your own, as guides share information with each other about the best spots to see wildlife.
In the end, we saw a lot of animals in four full days. Except for the rhino, we spotted the entire Big Five. But even without the animals, the surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful.
The safari was organized by Shinzelle Safari’s, and they were truly amazing. Everything was well arranged, with excellent communication. Highly recommended!
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Email Maria Fiore | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A spectacular country with breathtaking scenery plants and animals.
South Africa offers an unbelievable diversity in plants, landscapes, sea scapes. We are also captivated by the wonderful culinary experience both shopping and in restaurants at all levels.
Email Andrea Jenkins | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
First trip to South Africa
First trip to South Africa, blown away by this beautiful and diverse country. Visited Cape Town, Franschhoek and Kruger, this was the perfect mix for us. Did our own thing in Cape Town using a hire car and Airbnb in Clifton, visiting cape point, Table Mountain, boulder beach and Constantia Glen vineyard, all fabulous. Then on to Franschhoek, another stunning Airbnb, the vineyards and many wine tastings didn’t disappoint. Then on to Kruger, we booked Hoyo Hoyo with Safari.com, flew to Hoedspruit and we were met at the airport, Hoyo Hoyo was perfect, we stayed for 3 nights, they looked after us so well, we saw almost all the animals it was definitely the highlight of the trip. Trip of a lifetime, thank you South Africa.
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Email Emma Dahlstedt | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country with lovely people
We loved Mdluli safari lodge resort and our package of four days safari. Everything was included except for the drinks which was smooth. The weather was good, pretty hot though and the bushes were pretty densed. So it was a little harder to see the animals, but we saw the big five and a lot more animals. Would love to go back some day!
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Email Marjo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worth for visiting
🥰 Nice and friendly experince. Worth of money we spent.
Email Rachel Alexander | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazingly stunning place to visit
Park Lodge nice, close to Park. Game drives enjoyable and seeing animals a wonderful experience. Weather good, staff very helpful.
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Email Hans Groth | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marvellous
In January we visited South Africa for the first time, on the occasion of my 70th birthday. We were recommended to start with Safari, so we started our adventure in Johannesburg, with 5 days 4 nights in Kruger park. We arrived at the lodge at 7 pm, started with dinner, then went to bed after a long journey, which started in the south of France by car to Barcelona, and flight. On arrival it was hot 38° and high humidity, but it felt lovely. The clock rang at 4 in the morning, quick shower coffee, and off on our first Safari. It was a fantastic experience to experience all the wild animals at arm's length. After about 3 hours of safari back to the lodge for a lovely breakfast, bathed in the crystal clear water in the pool, rested a bit and then went on the afternoon Safari. We were lucky to experience 4 out of 5 big five, unfortunately we did not see rhino. One day we went on an excursion to Swaziland, a fairly long drive of about 4 hours, but so well worth the trip, beautiful nature, wonderful people, we stopped at an artist's village, with lots of African art, fabrics in all colors and patterns, on to an authentic village, where you learned how people lived for generations, we got to experience traditional singing and dancing. our days in Kruger park are days I deeply value, the people were so wonderful and warm-hearted, we only experienced kindness wherever we were. The staff at the lodge were fantastic and accommodating, our tour guide did everything to ensure that we got the full value. We then continued our trip to Cape Town, we stayed with good friends for 5 nights in Stellenbosch, on a wine farm, it was fantastic to experience the old center of Stellenbosch with beautiful buildings. One day in Franschhoek we rode the wine train and buses between the most amazing vineyards, we walked back the main street, to see the beautiful houses, all the nice shops and have lunch. our last three nights we stayed in the Waterfront with good friends, there we visited Table Mountain and Robben Island. I am so happy with my trip to South Africa, so we have started looking at a new trip there in January 2026
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Email Elizabeth Donohoe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don’t sleep on South Africa, the people in the country are beautiful.
I’m so pleased that I had a chance to go here. I really enjoyed everything about the day the people the country, the food, the animals on Safari. I’m encouraging everyone. I know to plan a trip.
Email Ray | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magnificent country with friendly people
We visited port Elizabeth and Capetown on a cruise. These were modern cities with great facilities restaurants and tours. Felt very safe at all times. All expenses were very reasonable.
Climate on our trip was excellent. Not too hot.
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Email Jenny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect trip
We loved this safari so much! Everything was organized perfectly and we had the best time. We can recommend this so much! Our highlight was the tour in the private game reserve and the hotel.
