Reviews of safaris to Addo Elephant National Park
22 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Addo Elephant Park.
Mr & Mrs B
Wales
"very much enjoyed"
I visited South Africa and 1 other country between 15 Feb 2015 and 7 Mar 2015
"The Sunvil section of our trip went very smoothly as did our unscheduled previous week at Hout Bay. We had no incidence of attemped theft nor did we at any time feel threatened.The main concern of the S.African tourist industry seems to blame falling visitor numbers on the European perception that Africa = Ebola (5k miles away!!) and that every time you get out of your car you are at risk.
We found the people friendly and helpful. The exchange rate is also ,very attractive.
We feel that this was one of our best holidays ever and we would love to go back.
Thanks Claire for organising it so well.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
In your brochure or when the clients itinerary is made up you may like to consider suggesting things to do /see at the suggested stopovers or on the way. e.g. Bartholomew Dias at Mossel bay, Drodsty Museum at Swallenburg etc." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
We found the people friendly and helpful. The exchange rate is also ,very attractive.
We feel that this was one of our best holidays ever and we would love to go back.
Thanks Claire for organising it so well.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
In your brochure or when the clients itinerary is made up you may like to consider suggesting things to do /see at the suggested stopovers or on the way. e.g. Bartholomew Dias at Mossel bay, Drodsty Museum at Swallenburg etc." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
F + M
Dortmund
"Cape Town to Addo, Feb 2015"
I visited South Africa between 11 Feb 2015 and 28 Feb 2015
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms & Mr T
London
"We loved it"
I visited South Africa between 24 Dec 2014 and 11 Jan 2015
"We had a great time even though we both had flu!!!
We enjoyed the different character of the lodges, this was our second time with Expert Africa in South Africa and you have taken us to Namibia as well
For us the treats were Bushmans Kloof and Kwandwe and we love Cape Town. We were happier in town than out at Camps Bay.
We'd lile a CapeTown/Kwandwe/somewhere else holiday next time - I was looking at your brochure in secret today!
so Thank You Tracy and all the staff in South Africa (apart from the misery at De Hoop) We had a fantastic time
x x x xx
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Please include the rest of S Africa one of these days" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 18 on a South Africa trip
We enjoyed the different character of the lodges, this was our second time with Expert Africa in South Africa and you have taken us to Namibia as well
For us the treats were Bushmans Kloof and Kwandwe and we love Cape Town. We were happier in town than out at Camps Bay.
We'd lile a CapeTown/Kwandwe/somewhere else holiday next time - I was looking at your brochure in secret today!
so Thank You Tracy and all the staff in South Africa (apart from the misery at De Hoop) We had a fantastic time
x x x xx
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Please include the rest of S Africa one of these days" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 18 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr N & Mis R
Scotland
"Nov 14 Cape trip"
I visited South Africa between 3 Nov 2014 and 20 Nov 2014
"The whole holiday was excellent. No hitches or hassles. All accommodations were very very good.
Thoroughly recommend South Africa as a holiday destination.
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No suggestion to help you improve. You cannot improve on perfection." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a South Africa trip
Thoroughly recommend South Africa as a holiday destination.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No suggestion to help you improve. You cannot improve on perfection." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K
Crewe
"My Oct 2014 trip"
I visited South Africa between 26 Oct 2014 and 12 Nov 2014
"A great holiday overall - thank you Tracy.
The V+A,Avondrood and The Plettenberg were all very good,Tsitsikamma was fine ,De Hoop merited a shorter visit with better accommodation and no food issues !" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
The V+A,Avondrood and The Plettenberg were all very good,Tsitsikamma was fine ,De Hoop merited a shorter visit with better accommodation and no food issues !" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs A
Hants
"South Africa yet again"
I visited South Africa between 27 Jan 2014 and 12 Feb 2014
"We have been to sub-Sahara Africa fourteen times now, althogh not always to South Africa and not always with Expert Africa. This was another good trip with good sightseeing, game viewing, food and wine. An extra night would have been useful at some venues, but we had to cope with a fixed time slot.
Africa is an incurable disease - we will be back for more." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
Africa is an incurable disease - we will be back for more." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms H & Family
Roke
"My Mar 2013 trip"
I visited South Africa between 28 Mar 2013 and 11 Apr 2013
"We had a brilliant time - none of us wanted to come home!
It was really easy to travel around, all the hotels were good or brilliant and easy to find and we managed to do everything but Table Mountain (long queue on Easter Monday that the children couldn't have handled).
We found everyone we met really helpful and friendly and can't wait to go back. 12 out of 10 for a holiday (and we have had some pretty great ones in the past).
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No - its all be great. Thanks for all your help!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
It was really easy to travel around, all the hotels were good or brilliant and easy to find and we managed to do everything but Table Mountain (long queue on Easter Monday that the children couldn't have handled).
We found everyone we met really helpful and friendly and can't wait to go back. 12 out of 10 for a holiday (and we have had some pretty great ones in the past).
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No - its all be great. Thanks for all your help!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Aberdeen
"Another excellent trip by Expert Africa"
I visited South Africa between 28 Oct 2010 and 10 Nov 2010
"Tracy Lederer again put together an excellent trip for us. The service we have received from Expert Africa whilst planning both this trip and our previous trip to Namibia was excellent. The knowledge of the area and hotels really helps when discussing routes and accomodation.
We will definately be using Expert Africa for our next African trip.
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The maps for South Africa, especially Cape town were not as clear as Namibia. We used our Sat Nav and that got us around without any problems." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a South Africa trip
We will definately be using Expert Africa for our next African trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The maps for South Africa, especially Cape town were not as clear as Namibia. We used our Sat Nav and that got us around without any problems." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Beds
"Capetown and the Garden Route"
I visited South Africa between 6 Nov 2009 and 24 Nov 2009
"We enjoyed the trip apart from the weather - it only warmed up the last 3 days. It was to be expected in Spring but locals could not believe the weather themselves.
This trip was a part of Africa we wanted to see although we had been to Capetown 20 years before but would not repeat as we prefer to see more wildlife and this is not the right area. It was our choice but enjoyable nevertheless.
We would have preferred more details in advance on the accomodation in SANParks as we took more equipment than necessary.
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Impressed with receiving our final documents earlier than normal due to postal strikes" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a South Africa trip
This trip was a part of Africa we wanted to see although we had been to Capetown 20 years before but would not repeat as we prefer to see more wildlife and this is not the right area. It was our choice but enjoyable nevertheless.
We would have preferred more details in advance on the accomodation in SANParks as we took more equipment than necessary.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Impressed with receiving our final documents earlier than normal due to postal strikes" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Good
Ms S & Mr P
Suffolk
"Overall"
I visited South Africa between 22 Oct 2009 and 3 Nov 2009
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Addo Elephant National Park
Elephant House
Elephant House is a welcoming, owner-run base for those wishing to explore the Addo Elephant National Park and the surrounding area.
River Bend Lodge
Located on a private concession within the Addo Elephant National Park Riverbend Lodge is a very comfortable base from which to discover Addo.
Addo Main Camp
Addo Rest Camp offers a variety of self-catering accommodation types to suit all tastes. Overlooking a floodlit waterhole, the camp allows guests to get a closer view of the elephants in the park.
Gorah Elephant Camp
A beautiful safari camp set within Addo Elephant Park. Lovely tented suites and great game viewing make this a great stop along South Africa's glorious Garden Route.
Camp Matyholweni
An easily accessible safari camp in Addo Elephant Park, Matyholweni offers self-catering family cottages, as well as access to the nearby town of Colchester.
Camp Fig Tree
Camp Fig Tree is a luxurious lodge located just outside Addo Elephant Park. It is well situated for visits to the park itself.
