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South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
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 241-250 of 484
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Mr & Mrs R
Yeovil

"Amazing"

I visited South Africa between 12 Dec 2015 and 15 Dec 2015
"Superb.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

None" Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr. L & wife
Denmark

"Perfect trip to Kgalagadi in Kalahari"

I visited South Africa between 21 Nov 2015 and 4 Dec 2015
"This is the second time we use Expert Africa for bookings etc. As last time, everything went perfect.

We got qualifyed and kind help from the staff. At arrival in Africa, everything went according to plans. You can get full help from Expert Africa. However, as experienced in travelling in Africa, we prepared the route on our own. Afterwards, we got good input from Expert Africa and make changes accordingly. This worked fine.

We will use Expert Africa again in the future." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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
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
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D & Ms P
Dursley

"My Oct 2015 trip"

I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 22 Oct 2015 and 5 Nov 2015
"The entire trip was fantastic. Every location provided exactly the facilities and experience we expected and more." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
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.

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 & Mrs H
Dorset

"Kgalagadi Oct 15 visit"

I visited South Africa between 8 Oct 2015 and 4 Nov 2015
"We have visited many game parks and this one had been our list for a few years. To get to the park is a bit of a trek but well worth it. Don't expect the masses of game you may see elsewhere in Africa but for big cats particularly lions this is the place.

The park has much more of a local feel with the majority of visitors South Africans returning to the park each year. We saw no traffic jams of cars around sightings although I suspect during the peak period of the South African school holidays this may change. Even if you don't venture onto the 4WD routes I'd recommend a 4WD hire car as even the main roads can be very rutted.

If however you do venture down the 4WD routes to the wilderness camps particularly Gharagab it should be a great experience. We travelled in Oct and were expecting high temperatures however we appeared to hit a mini-summer with temperatures in excess of 50 C only dropping to around 30 C at night. There's nothing you can do about this other than be prepared." Read full review: 27 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
PA

"My Oct 2015 trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 8 Oct 2015 and 15 Oct 2015
"This trip was a highlight of our travel experiences.

Nick was extremely helpful in pointing us in the right direction for camp selection from a large number of options. The camps were a perfect balance to the remainder of our trip which was a horseback safari in the Delta.

This was our second trip to Africa with Expert Africa and we will not hesitate to refer you to friends (we already have) and contact you when and if we return in the future. I loved not having to worry about anything throughout the entire trip. We were well taken care of from start to finish. Thank you.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Can't think of a thing. Thank you!" Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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