Email Laurence F | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Too good to miss. Don’t get deterred by the naysayers
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.
US
Email Andrew C | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My 3 weeks in Soth Africa
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.
It was very pretty
My family and I had a great time. The tour company was very accommodating and went above and beyond for our needs.
FR
Email Lila Dahir | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best family expérience
Amazing
We have Seen the Big five
Thanks for all the 6 days, it was a magival.experience for all the family.
JP
Email Wataru Kinukawa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
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.
Email Jason Stephens | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great way to spend a few days
Great location and amazing wildlife shown by very knowledgeable guides. Accomodation was good and service and good excellent.
CA
Email Cam Stewart | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A place we would go again!
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!
AE
Email Selim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Must Go !
We had an amazing family trip from the Cape, winelands till Kruger. Really worth the journey
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Email Tessa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful people, animals, and country
We saw so much wildlife we were overwhelmed! We had a good driver/guide who impressed us by finding animals we couldn’t see and he worked really hard so we could see lots of animals.
Email Steven Paul Jaycock | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Holiday Experience in South Africa and we were very impressed with the whole experience.
This was our first holiday experience in South Africa. Through Safaribookings.com we were contacted by Indigo Safaris who put together a short sampler trip together for us, collecting us from our cruise having arrived in Durban and transferring us to their recommended Lodge , Nambiti Plains in the Nambiti Private game reserve and then ensuring we got to Cape Town to rejoin our cruise in Cape Town six days later. Mathew at Indigo understood our brief perfectly and organised a wonderful experience for us. We would thoroughly recommend all who were involved in our short trip, Safaribookings, Indigo and Nambiti Plains for a truly memorable holiday. We will return , no doubts on that
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