​User Reviews – South Africa

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Annon   –  
Namibia NA
Visited: April 2019 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2019

Email Annon  |  35-50 years of age

SOUTH AFRICA
Overall rating
4/5

Recently went to South Africa for a week.

Apart from the bad roads, worn down farms/buildings next to the road, rubbish everywhere, just like in Namibia, in some towns, and the fact that we were almost hijacked in Kimberly, I was pleasantly surprised!

We got great and friendly service from everyone right from the start, good food and drinks, exept from one place, best/affordable accommodation, clean malls, clean bathrooms, the weather was perfect and from the animals that we could see was a nice experience!

We visited a total of plus minus 6 towns. Every town is different. Every landscape is different.

Lauren Carter   –  
Australia AU
Visited: March 2019 Reviewed: Apr 24, 2019

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

Excellent, once in a life-time experience
Overall rating
5/5

Very knowledgeable and friendly guides. We were lucky enough to see all of the big 5. Fortunate weather. Incredible food. One issue with the panoramic route day trip but very much so resolved, thank you.

Paul   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2019 Reviewed: Apr 16, 2019

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

Quick but Great
Overall rating
5/5

I only had time for about 24 hours in the Kruger Park but it was great. Great accommodations and staff, wildlife was good but I was expecting to see more but I was not there during their best viewing season. The accommodations before I went into the park was also amazing, wish I had more time at all of the places.

When talking to other people visiting, they all enjoyed staying at multiple campsites throughout their trip because different parts of the park have different experiences.

Enrique Del Castillo   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2019 Reviewed: Apr 6, 2019

Email Enrique Del Castillo  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful First Safari Experience
Overall rating
5/5

I would definitely recommend South Africa as a first safari experience. Pembury Tours did a fantastic job...highly recommended!

Wilfried Reule   –  
Germany DE
Visited: February 2019 Reviewed: Apr 5, 2019

Email Wilfried Reule

We were surprized over the courteous, friendly and prfessional help for and after the safary game dr
Overall rating
4/5

We were saisfied over the courteous, friendly and prfessional help for and after the safary game drive. Accomodations, food, transportations,
guides, weather, and scenery were very good. Wildlife was not to our full satisfactory, but then this was not a national park! But for beginners
it was it was allright. We enjoid our beginners wildlife safary and can recommend further. Thank you for the good time.

Cheers, Wilfried and friends

David Matthews   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: March 2019 Reviewed: Apr 1, 2019

Email David Matthews  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

An exhilarating connection with wild nature.
Overall rating
5/5

We spent 6 days in two camps Rhino Post and Nottens Bush camp Sabi Sands. The accommodation, service, food and organisation was excellent. The Safari drives and in particular the guides were top class. We have no hesitation in recommending these venues.

Ioannis   –  
Germany DE
Visited: February 2019 Reviewed: Mar 31, 2019

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

Unforgettable experience
Overall rating
5/5

Without doubt it was an experience for life. I definitely wanted to say that the South Africans have created a magnificent experience for their tourists in Kruger Park. Most importantly they respect this guests and do their best to please them. Just wonderful!

Yvonne Clarke   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: March 2019 Reviewed: Mar 28, 2019

Email Yvonne Clarke  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic and exhilarating safari
Overall rating
5/5

The safari we booked at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve was amazing. From start to finish the trip was well organised and the staff were very helpful and informative. We were picked up from our Airbnb and taken back there after. We saw all the Big Five animals apart from the Cheetah which proved very elusive. The whole trip was fantastic and I would recommend Safaribookings.com to everyone.

Weronika Szpunar   –  
Poland PL
Visited: February 2019 Reviewed: Mar 26, 2019

Email Weronika Szpunar

Pleasant and relaxing
Overall rating
5/5

The accomodation was excellent. We saw a lot of wild animals. However, you won't find too many outside reserves and national parks.

Kevin B Agar   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: January 2019 Reviewed: Mar 26, 2019

Email Kevin B Agar  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

An experience that should be on everybody's bucket list
Overall rating
5/5

We spent 4 weeks driving around South Africa taking in the Drakensbergs, Kruger, St. Lucia Wetlands, Dolphin Coast and Didima and every single place exceeded expectations. My main interest is birding and it certainly delivered but with added wildlife, incredible scenery and friendly people. We self drove a Ford Focus and didn't have any problems with the roads. The weather was very good and we only had a couple of days of rain, and even that wasn't bad. On hind sight, it would probably be better getting a 4x4 in case the weather is bad. Would I go back, definitely without any hesitation. A full report with photographs can be found on a personal blog at www.kevinagar.uk

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