Reviews of trips to Cape Town
(99%) From 148 travellersBelow are independent comments from 148 of our travellers who have visited Cape Town, and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts.
They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
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| South Africa, Namibia & Botswana
Mr R & Mrs M - Cape Namibia and Bots
On this trip, I visited Botswana, Namibia, South Africa between 31 Jan 2017 and 11 Mar 2017 and I travelled with 1 other person.
Great trip with a great variety of lodges. Twenty one stops in total . Very enjoyable and effortless driving between lodges. We covered 5,000 km in the rainy season with no problems. The twin cab Ford Ranger was perfect. The ...Read more about this whole trip
Our South Africa & Namibia travels
P & S. from Pickering
On this trip, I visited Namibia, South Africa between 25 Nov 2016 and 14 Dec 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
South African Airways was a disappointment. O.R.Tambo needed more time on the outward journey due to long queues at immigration. Hotel, Lodges and Guesthouses were on the whole excellent. Meals were of a good standard. Some ...Read more about this whole trip
Fantastic Holiday
Mr & Mrs T - Ireland
On this trip, I visited South Africa between 25 Oct 2016 and 10 Nov 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
We loved every place we visited. We even enjoyed the 2 long drives we had. It was one of the best holidays we have had. Read more about this whole trip
Stunning scenery and welcoming hotels
Mr & Mrs V - Surrey
On this trip, I visited South Africa between 19 Oct 2016 and 12 Nov 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
Thanks to Claire for selecting such wonderful hotels for us, The scenery is stunning. The fynbos fascinating. There can't be a better country for a road trip. And returning to such lovely welcoming hotels each night made the ...Read more about this whole trip
Stunning Scenery
Mr. G from Torquay
On this trip, I visited South Africa between 26 Sep 2016 and 12 Oct 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
This was our first time in the Western Cape, the scenery is stunning and it was a special holiday. We saw what we hoped for during a September/October trip: Southern Right Whales African penguins, and fabulous spring flora generally ...Read more about this whole trip
My Sep 2016 trip
Family A - Scarborough
On this trip, I visited South Africa between 24 Sep 2016 and 14 Oct 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
The best safari we have ever had. Great accommodation. Planning our 2018 trip now. Read more about this whole trip
My August 2016 trip
Ms R and Mr M from York
On this trip, I visited Namibia, South Africa between 1 Aug 2016 and 22 Aug 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
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, ...Read more about this whole trip
Cape Town - Windhoek by road
Mr and Mrs L - Oxfordshire
On this trip, I visited Namibia, South Africa between 10 Apr 2016 and 29 Apr 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
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 ...Read more about this whole trip
Trip of a lifetime
Mr & Mrs J from Surrey
On this trip, I visited South Africa between 1 Apr 2016 and 14 Apr 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
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 ...Read more about this whole trip
March 10 days in the Cape
Mr & Mrs S from Bristol
On this trip, I visited South Africa between 4 Mar 2016 and 15 Mar 2016 and I travelled with 1 other person.
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. Read more about this whole trip
