Reviews of trips to Cape Town
199 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Cape Town.
Mr Y & Dr C
Essex
"Great trip taking in some exceptional places"
I visited South Africa between 16 Jan 2016 and 2 Feb 2016
"Our first trip to South Africa but hopefully not our last.
Everywhere we went was different and lovely in its own way.
We found people friendly, efficient and enthusiastic.
We stayed in and drove through some wonderful places.
The itinerary suggested by Claire after listening to what we enjoy doing was excellent- thank you." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a South Africa trip
Everywhere we went was different and lovely in its own way.
We found people friendly, efficient and enthusiastic.
We stayed in and drove through some wonderful places.
The itinerary suggested by Claire after listening to what we enjoy doing was excellent- thank you." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C
Harrogate
"A wonderful holiday"
I visited South Africa and 2 other countries between 31 Dec 2015 and 16 Jan 2016
"A wonderful time in Cape Town blessed with beautiful weather and England not losing a test match!
This was surpassed by my time in Rwanda - a fascinating, visually stunning country.
Seeing the Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park was an amazing experience and is definitely one I would like to repeat.
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Nothing comes to mind - my holiday was organized perfectly." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a South Africa trip
This was surpassed by my time in Rwanda - a fascinating, visually stunning country.
Seeing the Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park was an amazing experience and is definitely one I would like to repeat.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing comes to mind - my holiday was organized perfectly." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
The S family
Norfolk
"My Dec 2015 trip"
I visited South Africa between 15 Dec 2015 and 2 Jan 2016
"It was a great trip but marred by a terrible hire car and extra De Hoop expenditure (both as outlined earlier). As a family we have made many life long memories which is the reason we wanted to do the trip in the first place. I will, however, steer well clear of self drive holidays for a while as the arguments Craig And I had over the driving and the car were too frequent and stressful!"
Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs F
Muswell Hi
"My 29 Nov. trip"
I visited South Africa between 5 Nov 2015 and 23 Nov 2015
"Good hotels and good value. Food portions too large and too much meat to veg.
Felt very safe everywhere." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Felt very safe everywhere." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
Ascoli Piceno
"Re-acquainting ourselves with SA"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 23 Oct 2015 and 8 Nov 2015
"It had been about nine years since we were last in Southern Africa and we had the pleasurable task of introducing some members of my family to this wonderful part of the world for the first time. It was a bit of a challenge to chart a course of safaris and 'chill-out' in the Cape when you have a combination of first-timers and a couple of 'old lags' to keep happy.
With the patient and knowledgeable Tracy at Expert Africa to help with suggestions and alternatives, I found the task was not as daunting as it might have been even when some members threw a bit of a curve ball at the end of the process, an eventuality that Tracy handled with professional grace and efficiency.
My partner and I have been clients of Expert Africa since Sunvil brought Chris in to broaden its product range. This he has delivered with peerless professionalism and has built a knowledgeable and very competent team over the years who, in this client's opinion, provide the best service available in the UK. Well done all and thanks to Tracy again." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
With the patient and knowledgeable Tracy at Expert Africa to help with suggestions and alternatives, I found the task was not as daunting as it might have been even when some members threw a bit of a curve ball at the end of the process, an eventuality that Tracy handled with professional grace and efficiency.
My partner and I have been clients of Expert Africa since Sunvil brought Chris in to broaden its product range. This he has delivered with peerless professionalism and has built a knowledgeable and very competent team over the years who, in this client's opinion, provide the best service available in the UK. Well done all and thanks to Tracy again." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr N & Ms S
Zambia
"Our first foray to the Cape - not our last"
I visited South Africa between 22 Oct 2015 and 1 Nov 2015
"This was our 16th trip with Expert Africa but the first we have made since we moved our domicile to Zambia. As always, we had genuinely expert advice from the EA team - Lucy Copson primarily in this case but also with a valuable steer from Claire Scott which took us to the excellent Grootbos Forest Lodge (rather than its sister Garden Lodge). We achieved all of our objectives in terms of wildlife (including 112 bird species identified, 44 of which were 'lifers' - this being terra incognita for us); and we learned a great deal about the remarkable Fynbos. Our trip to Robben Island was another highlight, albeit of a very different nature. We shall be back to the Cape."
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs & Mr W
Dorset
"Glad We Chose South Africa"
I visited South Africa between 21 Oct 2015 and 7 Nov 2015
"Seeing that this was something of an instant arrangement, Claire worked miracles and came up with the perfect hotels and a perfect route. We started with the splendour of Grootbos and the whales and finished with the spectacular views of Long Beach and more whales!
Because of South Africa's bad press, we were a little concerned, but at no point did we feel unsafe. Everyone we met was very proud of their country and deservedly so. At times we had to remind ourselves we were not in the Home Counties; it was so well-kempt, smooth running and friendly. The quality of hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions and shops is very high. Everyone strives to give the best service possible. The political issues that we hear about are evident, but not defining of a country which is looking forwards not back.
It was a great trip, wonderful hotels, beautiful scenery and welcoming people. We would happily recommend a visit to anyone else.
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Our second excellent trip with Expert Africa and I really do not see how your service could be improved (Just a minor point - a better map would have helped our travels!)" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Because of South Africa's bad press, we were a little concerned, but at no point did we feel unsafe. Everyone we met was very proud of their country and deservedly so. At times we had to remind ourselves we were not in the Home Counties; it was so well-kempt, smooth running and friendly. The quality of hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions and shops is very high. Everyone strives to give the best service possible. The political issues that we hear about are evident, but not defining of a country which is looking forwards not back.
It was a great trip, wonderful hotels, beautiful scenery and welcoming people. We would happily recommend a visit to anyone else.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Our second excellent trip with Expert Africa and I really do not see how your service could be improved (Just a minor point - a better map would have helped our travels!)" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs A
Hants
"Great holiday"
I visited South Africa between 17 Oct 2015 and 1 Nov 2015
"Overall this was a great holiday for the whole family of twelve people from three generations."
Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S & Ms H
Kent
"Great trip to southern Africa"
I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 25 Sep 2015 and 14 Oct 2015
"Excellent.
Interesting variety of activities and (nearly) all logistics worked to plan." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
Interesting variety of activities and (nearly) all logistics worked to plan." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Devon
"My Sep 2015 trip"
I visited Namibia and 3 other countries between 11 Sep 2015 and 6 Oct 2015
"The trip as a whole was excellent, there were some really good highlights though some, only a few, bad points.
I would make a mention of the young lady, Wilderness Safaris, at Windhoek Airport how was most helpful, in fact anything to to do with Wilderness Safaris was excellent.
A trip to remember, thank you" Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
I would make a mention of the young lady, Wilderness Safaris, at Windhoek Airport how was most helpful, in fact anything to to do with Wilderness Safaris was excellent.
A trip to remember, thank you" Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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