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South Africa
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South Africa

Cape Town, a most spectacular city

... something more to learn about wine

Whale watching from shore in Hermanus

Little Karoo, a diverse self-drive destination

... whale watching along the Garden Route

70km of shoreline along the De Hoop reserve

Hike in the Augrabies Falls National Park

Admire the scenery of the Little Karoo

Kwandwe, for families with budding wildlife enthusiasts

Bask under Lion's Head at Camp's Bay

... seals pop up to say hello all along the coast

The Waterfront, bustling shops and restaurants

South Africa

South Africa: reviews from our travellers

Unedited reviews written by our most recent travellers to South Africa

Showing 421-430 of 504
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Mr & Mrs V
Jersey

"A variety of experiences!"

I visited South Africa and 2 other countries between 10 Nov 2011 and 5 Dec 2011
"Time flew past all too quickly! South Africa as expected, although cooler than we would have wished - the electric blankets in Hermanus were most welcome! Botswana, undoubtedly depends on when you visit as far as game viewings are concerned, but based on our experiences we would not return having had better viewing experiences in South Africa, Tanzania and Naminia.

Victoria Falls - the only real problem on our trip. We planned our stay there to include a visit to Zambia, as there is a railway museum in Livingstone we wanted to see. In Botswana there were varying answers as to what Visas would be required. We travelled from Kasane to Victoria Falls with Wilderness.

At the Kazungula Border Post the driver gave us forms to complete and asked for US$ 55 visa fee from each of us. At the immigration counter I asked what Visa we would require as we wished to spend a day in Zambia, and was advised a dual entry Visa. I asked for a dual entry Visa and the Immigration clerk advised I could not have one. I asked why and he replied that such Visas were only issued at his discretion and his discretion was not to give us one. Reasoning did not help and I asked for the head of Immigration - he was at lunch but we waited for his return. I explained the issue, his clerk in the background was laughing throughout, but he said as we by now had the single entry Visa stuck in our passports he could not cancel them. He did however offer to sell us, in addition, dual entry Visas at a cost of US$ 80 each, or whatever. We declined.

I assume that this journey from Kasane to Victoria Falls is operated quite frequently. The driver of the Minibus ( on this occasion Big Boy) should be better informed on the options available beforehand so that such problems do not arise.

Regrettably, this finished our trip on a disappointing note." Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K
Maidstone

"Trip Review"

I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 30 Oct 2011 and 20 Nov 2011
"No more comment necessary

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Cannot comment on the web site as I only refer to your brochure and telephone discussions with staff. I also have extensive knowledge of many of the areas we go to." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr D
Berkshire

"Western Cape tour"

I visited South Africa between 27 Oct 2011 and 14 Nov 2011
"It was really excellent, everything worked perfectly and we enjoyed a relaxing and interesting 2 weeks.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

You should offer more extensive travel to other parts of South Africa, because that's what we would like to do next, going on to Mozambique." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 5 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J of WC2
UK

"BOTSWANA & MOZAMBIQUE"

I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 22 Oct 2011 and 2 Nov 2011
"As ever a wonderfull trip, would like to explore more of Mozambique on the mainland next time! Good hosts and excellent accomodation and game viewing." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Nevada

"Botswana safari"

I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 13 Oct 2011 and 27 Oct 2011
"Excellent. We plan on returning as soon as possible.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

none at this time." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F & party
Portugal

"Another Expertly arranged trip to Africa"

I visited South Africa between 10 Oct 2011 and 30 Oct 2011
"We would surely recommend this trip to KTP and Northern Cape. The Kgalagadi is definitely for those who already have some experience on wildlife and self-driving and are happy with what it comes and enjoy every inch of it (landscape, Flora and Fauna, from the smallest to the biggest). It really lets you feel little in this world.

We tried to be out of the main camps and thus, have been at all the wilderness camps and surely enjoy them all. The shops at the main camps offered actually more than we were expecting, like OTC medicines, tea, coffee, water and other drinks, biscuits and even some frozen meat (at Twee Rivieren they even had ice cream!).

Augrabies is more family friendly and thus less wild but with impressive landscapes.

This trip was another great experience in Africa and, as always and once again, expertly arranged by Expert Africa.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

None we can think off." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 14 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Wokingham

"Excellent safari and many memorable moments"

I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 2 Oct 2011 and 12 Oct 2011
"When the game is as good as it was in Hwange, the waterhole at Kanga so enthralling, the scenery at Mana Pools so beautiful and the company so much fun it's easy to forget the negatives.

In overall terms we had a really good time." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D
Witney

"Overall Satisfaction"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 2 Oct 2011 and 20 Oct 2011
"The only reason for the rating of Fairly Satisfactory is the flights on SAA and the problem with Mack Air aircraft, otherwise everything was very satisfactory indeed.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Not really; we will be happy to use the Company again when the time comes." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr B
Suffolk

"Tremendous Twelfth Trip"

I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 29 Sep 2011 and 20 Oct 2011
"Brilliant experience well organised throughout and entirely as expected.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

none" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs S R
London

"A great trip"

I visited South Africa between 23 Sep 2011 and 8 Oct 2011
Overall trip
Excellent
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