​User Reviews – South Africa

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Christian Hadiwinoto   –  
Singapore SG
Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jun 17, 2018

Email Christian Hadiwinoto

All in one
Overall rating
5/5

Guided tour and escorted transport made me safe always and could enjoy the country. Accommodation ranges from decent to luxury, I got what I paid for. The wildlife appeal is great despite tarred roads being everywhere. But not only wildlife, the scenery, history, and cuisine are fantastic. All in one country.

Rita Jentoft   –  
Norway NO
Visited: May 2018 Reviewed: Jun 18, 2018

Email Rita Jentoft  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Excellent, magic, exciting safari experiences with knowlegdeable guides, good comfort, food and wine
Overall rating
5/5

The wildlife was fantastic. We saw every animals we had dreamt to see, several times, for instance lions, chitas, leopard, buffalo, rinos, hyenes, girafs, huge elephants. The accommondation was excellent african, best guides ever. Great to be wifi free for tree days. Highly reccommended

Kaz   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2018 Reviewed: Jun 22, 2018

Email Kaz  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Exceptional
Overall rating
5/5

Our stay was incredible. From the game lodge, to the service, to the scenery, to the wildlife and guides, everything exceeded our expectations.
All staff we encountered ensured that our experience was superb and that we were well taken care of. Would definitely recommend.

Maeve Maginn   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: April 2018 Reviewed: Jun 30, 2018

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

Seeing the big 5 was certainly an incredible experience!
Overall rating
5/5

Accommodation was first class, staff were very friendly and helpful! Food at the resort was also very nice. Safari was an incredible experience, seeing the big 5 was amazing - we would definitely recommend the night time safari! All in all a great trip in a beautiful country, couldn’t recommend it enough!

Danielle   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2018 Reviewed: Jul 1, 2018

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

Absolutely life changing, surreal, and incredible!
Overall rating
5/5

Everything about my safari in South Africa was amazing! The people who worked for Viva Safaris were all so nice, accommodating, and incredibly knowledgeable. I learned so much from them about South African wildlife, foliage, and culture. The scenery in the bush varied by location, which made each place unique, and Kruger National Park was just beautiful. It was a great experience to see so many different types of landscape in one place.

We saw SO many animals, too! Elephants, giraffes, and various species of antelope were in abundance. Our guides also patiently, diligently, and expertly searched for lions, since that's all we wanted to see, and they did not disappoint! We were also lucky enough to see rhinos, hippos, wildebeest, baboons, and so many animal species I've never even heard of. It was a surreal experience to see all of these beautiful animals in their natural habitat. Truly breathtaking and life changing.

The lodging and food were adequate - definitely worth it at the affordable price point. The weather was perfect. Overall, my experience is one I won't soon forget and I've talked about it nonstop since I've been back!

Kok Kim   –  
Singapore SG
Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jul 2, 2018

Email Kok Kim  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Diverse unpredictable wildlife sightings and action in 10 game drives at 3 different lodges
Overall rating
4/5

We were blessed with sightings of the major big cats: male and female lions and cubs (in various activities: a mating couple, young cubs suckling mommy lioness, 3 young male lions feeding on carcass, 2 lionesses face off a rhino family; a male and female lioness staking and chasing a warthog); cheetahs (brothers and within family) in Phinda park reserve; leopards (and even 1 one that prowled at Kirkman Kamp where we stayed).
Also saw several white rhinos, hyenas, genet, dwarf mangoose, besides lots of zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeest.
Weather was pleasant: dry and cold in mornings.
Food and accommodation was excellent, with good variety and quantity of food and very comfortable bedding and bathrooms.
Rangers and drivers knew their stuff and got us key cat activities and also close to the action.

Claire Roadley   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: May 2018 Reviewed: Jul 4, 2018

Email Claire Roadley  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Love South Africa and have stayed in many of its game reserves from caravans camping in the Kruger to luxury lodges like MalaMala...

Paulo S. C. Ferraz   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jul 7, 2018

Email Paulo S. C. Ferraz  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An unforgettable experience!!!!!
Overall rating
5/5

Our experience in South Africa was remarkable. The silence of savana, the sunset and the wild life are spectacular. In addition, we were received by a very experient and lovely team from the "Wild Planet Safari company". They offered to us very comfortable camps, good food, very good explanation about wild life and total security. We totally recommend this experience.

Sue Stephan   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jul 9, 2018

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

Great!
Overall rating
4/5

Our time in south Africa was spent in Kruger NP which was terrific with many wild animals and birds to view. 4-5 days in Kruger is a perfect amount of time.

Diana   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2018 Reviewed: Jul 11, 2018

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

Experience of a Lifetime!
Overall rating
5/5

Everything was seamlessly planned for us, so that we could really take in the sights and experience. We particularly loved the service from the lodges. Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating.

Average User Rating

  • 4.8/5
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