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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
South Africa is the premiere safari destination. The main reason is the density of the wildlife and the best safari lodges on the planet. I have been to 4+ lodges and the attention to detail, amazing service and knowledgeable staff stand out compared to Botswana or even Tanzania. I loved both but South Africa has this down to perfection.
The other main advantage are the large private reserves such as Timbivati and Sabi Sands. Limited to 2 vehicles per sighting, night game drives, going off-road and the ability to do bush walks set these destinations apart.
We saw so much wild life that it was extraordinary. I'm not very interested in birds, but we saw a good amount of them. Overall, I would give the experience a 5 star rating. Highly recommend it!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In just one day I saw the complete list of big game apart from cheetah and leopard.
Giraffe were a bit thin on the ground and didn't get a close up view of them either.
South Africa was more beautiful than I ever imagined. I never thought I would see all the animals I did and even better get as close as I did with our skilled Sabi Sabi guides. We were within feet of every animal we came in contact with.
South Africa has a huge diversity of landscapes within the same country, so it's possible to come here and have several very different experiences and see radically different things just by travelling a couple of hours in any given direction. The weather is fantastic for most of the year.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Just explore different parks and you will see different things. Animals, landscapes and sometimes that real wild feeling.
It simply doesn't get much better than this!
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Email Jo H. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My rating is based on Lion Sands, having not been to other destinations in South Africa.
Email guybaxendale | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Vast country with a huge variety of wildlife and varying landscapes
South Africa is beautiful. Cape Town is amazing but the Safaris in Sabi Sands will literally change your life.
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