Reviews of trips to Cape Town
199 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Cape Town.
Ms R & Mr M
York
"My August 2016 trip"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 1 Aug 2016 and 22 Aug 2016
"It was a good experience, although we did find some of the gravel roads quite hard work, but became more used to them. Perhaps we should have gone for a 4 wheel drive car.
However the landscapes and the wildlife were stunning, the lodges generally very comfortable and it was certainly a truly memorable holiday." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
However the landscapes and the wildlife were stunning, the lodges generally very comfortable and it was certainly a truly memorable holiday." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Oxon
"Cape Town - Windhoek by road"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 10 Apr 2016 and 29 Apr 2016
"This trip is one we have wanted to do for a while. We were invited to a wedding in Franschhoek which gave us the excuse to do it.
We had a good idea where we wanted to go, and Tracy very skilfully interpreted this and put the trip together for us - nowhere did it disappoint.
We would do it again at a different time of year - spring being the ideal time to see the Western and Northern Cape. We'd stay longer at Klein Aus.
If we hadn't been booked to come home, we could quite easily have spent a couple of days in Windhoek and readied ourselves to go in another direction...........hopefully there will be a next time." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip
We had a good idea where we wanted to go, and Tracy very skilfully interpreted this and put the trip together for us - nowhere did it disappoint.
We would do it again at a different time of year - spring being the ideal time to see the Western and Northern Cape. We'd stay longer at Klein Aus.
If we hadn't been booked to come home, we could quite easily have spent a couple of days in Windhoek and readied ourselves to go in another direction...........hopefully there will be a next time." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs J
Godalming
"Trip of a lifetime"
I visited South Africa between 1 Apr 2016 and 14 Apr 2016
"Overall we had an amazing trip, such a shame that the Larids lodge didnt live up to the standard of the rest of the trip.
Our agent Claire who we booked the trip through was SO helpful and couldn’t have done more. Her advice was invaluable and very worthwhile." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a South Africa trip
Our agent Claire who we booked the trip through was SO helpful and couldn’t have done more. Her advice was invaluable and very worthwhile." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J & Mrs E
New York
"We had a most wonderful time."
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 1 Apr 2016 and 21 Apr 2016
"Despite a few glitches, we absolutely loved our trip as a whole.
Sabina from Expert Africa designed a customized African adventure for us and went out of her way to help us during one difficult episode. She was an incredible resource for us as this is the type of trip one cannot embark on successfully without a travel agent.
Prior to our trip, there were many many exchanges both by phone and email in which she was always ready, willing and able to answer any and all questions. Thank you Sabina and Expert Africa!
We will be sure to turn to you again for our next Africa trip!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Sabina from Expert Africa designed a customized African adventure for us and went out of her way to help us during one difficult episode. She was an incredible resource for us as this is the type of trip one cannot embark on successfully without a travel agent.
Prior to our trip, there were many many exchanges both by phone and email in which she was always ready, willing and able to answer any and all questions. Thank you Sabina and Expert Africa!
We will be sure to turn to you again for our next Africa trip!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Bristol
"March 10 days in the Cape"
I visited South Africa between 4 Mar 2016 and 15 Mar 2016
"Expert Africa triumph again!
Our remit was flora and landscape which we got brilliantly, but we never expected such luxury and fine dining. Many thanks for all you have done to make our short stay so wonderful and memorable.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I didn't really use the brochure much and the web site not at all, as your team is always so well informed that we took their advice and you came up trumps again!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Our remit was flora and landscape which we got brilliantly, but we never expected such luxury and fine dining. Many thanks for all you have done to make our short stay so wonderful and memorable.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I didn't really use the brochure much and the web site not at all, as your team is always so well informed that we took their advice and you came up trumps again!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs S
Cheshire
"Our trip in early March"
I visited South Africa between 27 Feb 2016 and 12 Mar 2016
"The trip was very well organised, as we have come to expect from Expert Africa, and all the accommodation was of an exceptionally high standard.
It was hard to believe how inexpensive South Africa is, compared with other "winter sun" destinations" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a South Africa trip
It was hard to believe how inexpensive South Africa is, compared with other "winter sun" destinations" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W-J
UK
"Valentine's at the cricket!"
I visited South Africa between 30 Jan 2016 and 17 Feb 2016
"Having visited South Africa briefly on several occasions we decided to make it our focus this time. The weather was good, though very, very hot at Kwandwe.
We had a good range of accommodation and the exchange rate meant that everything was extremely good value once we got there. We'd chosen our own accommodation at Oudtshoorn which we suggest Expert Africa look at for future travellers.
Cape Town was, as always, lovely!
Already booked to go back next year!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
We had a good range of accommodation and the exchange rate meant that everything was extremely good value once we got there. We'd chosen our own accommodation at Oudtshoorn which we suggest Expert Africa look at for future travellers.
Cape Town was, as always, lovely!
Already booked to go back next year!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Poppleton
"Our Jan 2016 SA Adventure"
I visited South Africa between 26 Jan 2016 and 16 Feb 2016
"A great success. We were delighted with Expert Africa. ( as expected after our experience in Namibia five years ago ) and would have no hesitation in recommending you to anybody wishing a great experience in Africa.
Clair and Tracy were always Very helpful and catered for our every need. Our reservations about Mimosa Lodge were easily resolved and did not reflect adversely on Expert Africa or its employees.
All in all we were hugely satisfied with the whole trip. Thank you all for you expertise and hard work to give us a memorable holiday.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No. Just keep up this standard." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Clair and Tracy were always Very helpful and catered for our every need. Our reservations about Mimosa Lodge were easily resolved and did not reflect adversely on Expert Africa or its employees.
All in all we were hugely satisfied with the whole trip. Thank you all for you expertise and hard work to give us a memorable holiday.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No. Just keep up this standard." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs AH
York
"Wonderful holiday"
I visited South Africa between 26 Jan 2016 and 16 Feb 2016
"Many thanks to Expert Africa for putting together such a good package with an excellent variety of places to visit and things to see.
Our 3 weeks has given us a taste of the country and we highly recommend to others. We thought our previous trip arranged by yourselves to Namibia could not be equalled but you proved us wrong. Many thanks AGAIN." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Our 3 weeks has given us a taste of the country and we highly recommend to others. We thought our previous trip arranged by yourselves to Namibia could not be equalled but you proved us wrong. Many thanks AGAIN." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S & Mrs G
Malaga
"Great trip"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 16 Jan 2016 and 14 Feb 2016
"We had a super 3 weeks driving ourselves around Namibia basically staying 2 nights in each location. We really liked the country, the people, the scenery and it has a very good infrastructure of roads and places to stay at.
Maruska really helped to organise the whole trip very efficiently. I also found the website to be very useful to prepare the trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really. I was very happy with everything (except the Ford Ranger vehicle)." Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 21 on a Namibia trip
Maruska really helped to organise the whole trip very efficiently. I also found the website to be very useful to prepare the trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really. I was very happy with everything (except the Ford Ranger vehicle)." Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 21 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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