​User Reviews – South Africa

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Julie Hamlin   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 31, 2023

Email Julie Hamlin  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

South Africa is the most wonderful and diverse location
Overall rating
5/5

We started our trip in Cape Town wehich so amazing. I felt completely safe,. Everyone we met were so helpful and friendly. We spent 9 nights, which was just enough to cover what we wanted to see. We went cage diving with sharks, visited the penguins at boulders beaqch. Travelled up Table mountain. We did 2 amazing free walks, one to Bo Kaap fabulous, another The Historic walk ok. Our hotel was fabulous, Cape Heritage, one of the oldest hotels in Cape Town.
After Cape Town we flew to Johannesburg to start our Kruger Safari. We were collected from our hotel and driven first to Trmisana Lodge, a good 4/5 hours drive ouch. Tip fly to Kruger. The room at Trmisana was so small dodgey aircon, couldnt sleep. The bar was not manned and lady a bit rude. The guides however were fabulous. So friendly and informative.
We moved next day to Marks Tree Houses. Staff so friendly and helpful. Treehouses were great , bathrooms very been cleaned.
The guide who drove us through Kruger was awful. Not friendly or welcoming. He drove too fast we m issed so much

Jean Paul Cornut   –  
France FR
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

Email Jean Paul Cornut  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Natural Beauty
Overall rating
5/5

The lodge was very pleasant and elegant. We do twice safari a day ( early morning and late afternoon) the Early morning was perfect ( 6.am to 12) .
Just the food was a bit poor and not really quality :(

Chris Witbeen   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

Email Chris Witbeen  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Beautiful & Cheap
Overall rating
5/5

We visited Cape Town and Aquilla Game Reserve, we loved it. The people were super friendly, the food was great, the weather was perfect and the wildlife was amazing. We found going out to be cheap and the cuisine was just fabulous. We are already planning a return trip for next year, and we certainly would recommend it to anyone considering going.

Portia   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: February 2023 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2023

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

Amazing
Overall rating
4/5

It's amazing and breathtakingly beautiful

Tobie Stander   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2023

Email Tobie Stander  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Breathtaking
Overall rating
5/5

The scenery was breathtaking. Relaxing and been treated like a guest.

Perpetua   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2023

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

South Africa is interesting!!!
Overall rating
4/5

I liked South Africa. Arrived on October 6th stayed in Johanesburg for two days and October 8 went by car to Haziview city ( about 15 km farway the Kruger Park. The accomodation and foods were ok. I had nice time there. I stay for 3 days and visited Kruger Park 3 times. My experience was good, but my expectation was to see more animals. The Lion and leopard I sow just one and far away. The hippopotamus was impossible to see because they were underwater. I could to see girafas, zebras, bufalo, rinoceronte, monkey, empala. … The Safari was safe and drivers good. I had short and simple options in my trip. The price was good and all happened as planned.
The trip from Johanesburg to Haziwiew was safe. The road and drivers as well.
If you have ideia to go to Safari I recommend.
The meal is good. The weather in October is hot and dry most the time. Some time rains.
Wild life is interesting!!!

Dorota Townsend   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Nov 5, 2023

Email Dorota Townsend  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience
Overall rating
5/5

We had the most amazing time at the Safari - and the crew has been nothing but accommodating and flexible. Travelling with 3 kids we had to change the duration shortly before the arrival, all was done without any extra cost or problems.
The crew was fun, interested and engaging, the sights unforgettable and the other travellers we have met friendly!
The home cooked food was delicious - and the lodges brilliant!

Fernando Monlin   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 6, 2023

Email Fernando Monlin  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

South Africa is Amazing! Beaultiful views and excellent food, wines and cool people.
Overall rating
5/5

South Africa is amazing! Beaultiful views and excellent food, wines and cool people.

Linda R   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 6, 2023

Email Linda R  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The beauty of seeing animals in the wild was amazing.
Overall rating
5/5

The bush drives was made special by the guides. They try hard to find the animals and get into best place for photo ops. The animals were very visible and roaming freely throughout the reserve. The evening meal in the boma with open pit bbq, was wonderful, made even more authentic with the presence of four hyenas just outside the perimeter lurking around for food scraps. South Africa is enchanting with beautiful views. The sunsets are colorful and memorable. A full moon in the African bush is beyond words. However, the best part of South Africa is the people…friendly, engaging and welcoming. This was a trip that I will always treasure.

Jessica Verwaard   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 7, 2023

Email Jessica Verwaard  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Spectaculair stay in Ku Sungala lodge
Overall rating
5/5

Perfect destination very lucky with the weather. Hosts so kind and accommodating.
I’m a single mom traveling with 2 daughters (12&13) I felt safe and welcome. I was able to freely enjoy and discover South Africa.

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