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South Africa Trip = Awesome!
Woohoo! Great trip. Loved it
Truly amazing trip!!
It was one of the best travel experiences I've ever had. Truly amazing trip!!
Didn't expect the activities to be as good as they were,
Didn't expect the activities to be as good as they were, and they were well organized. The canoe trip, game drives, mokoro trip, etc were all verygood fun and the lo...
Overall I am very impressed
Overall I am very impressed with how virtually every aspect of the trip was well thought out and planned. Health and security policies - like very frequent hand clea...
Very well organized and our guide
Dear Joe, Julie and I just returned from our fantastic Indus arranged 10 day trip to Cape Town and up to Piliansburg at Ivory tree. The Harbor House was good a...
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Overall, the trip was fantastic!
Hi Joe, Justin and I have just returned from the Best of...
Helpful and knowledgeable
Hi Ayesha, Glenn and I had a most wonderful trip to South Africa and Zambia. There were 18 in the tour group and we all got along famously. Our tour guide from Johan...
We saw all of the big five and had some great adventures
Tracy: The trip was fantastic. Much more than we ever expected. * The Capetown leg you recommended was unbelievable. It was made especially great by our guide Renee....
It was sincerely amazing!
Tordes, I cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work. We sincerely had the time of our lives. The Indus staff was soooo wonderful and all of the travel pieces...
Everything thus far has been really smooth
Thanks By the way you guys are amazing!!! Aquila exceeded immensely my expectation. It's a great establishment. Everything thus far has been really smooth. This was ...
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This was a great trip
Thanks By the way you guys are amazing!!! Aquila exceeded immensely my expectation. It's a great establishment. Everything thus far has been really smooth. This was ...
It was SUPER FANTASTIC!
I just want to let you know It was SUPER FANTASTIC! Everything went perfect! A great place to visit. Cape town was amazing though The Safari at Entabeni was even bet...
Truly and in-depth experience of South Africa
This tour definitely gave us an in-depth experience of South Africa because it had everything that you could ever want from in a visit to South Africa. First, ther...
Truly and in-depth experience of South Africa
This tour definitely gave us an in-depth experience of South Africa because it had everything that you could ever want from in a visit to South Africa. First, ther...
All have been excellent
This was my third trip with Dragoman and all have been excellent. We had a good team with a good mix genders, nations, and ages. I particularly appreciate this havin...
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Exceeded even my highest expectations
This was my second trip with Dragoman and exceeded even my highest expectations. Tour leader was a fantastic leader and a true expert for exploring Africa - his know...
The crew were excellent
The truck and set up worked very well thought out. The crew were excellent.
Enjoyed most experiencing different landscapes
This is the second trip I've experienced with Dragoman both experiences have been very positive. Enjoyed most experiencing different landscapes and seeing animals. E...
Indus exceeded all expectations
Sabine, I arrived back home on yesterday. I cannot describe in words what a fabulous time I had on the South Africa tour. After experiencing so much loss and sadness...
what a fabulous time we had on our recent trip
Dear Keren, I know you probably get a lot of emails when things go wrong on someone's vacation but this email to you is the opposite. We just wanted to let you know ...
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What to Look For in South Africa Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
First, for a majority of travelers, the flight to South Africa is long. From many spots in the United States, you’ll spend near 21 hours each direction in the air. Australia and Asia experience similarly long flights. For travelers who find themselves having a layover, consider an overnight layover, where you can spend a night sleeping in a bed. This helps ease exhaustion, especially for those who can’t sleep on planes. You’ll arrive ready for your South African adventure.
There are some security issues when it comes to South Africa, which can be a shock for some travelers. Especially if you go to Johannesburg, you’ll feel the more “dangerous” sides just by being outside and driving through the city. This should not discourage you from traveling to South Africa!
Being prepared and knowing your surroundings, it can help immensely. Many homes have bars on the windows, and security guards, even in the higher end areas. Violence was a huge concern, and can still be, but don’t let this break your trip. There will be a shock but shortly after, travelers see this is just the way of life in South Africa.
Many travelers have mentioned South Africa as one of the best experiences of their life, which is no surprise. Between the ocean, the mountains, the wineries in the capelands, and the wildlife, it’s pretty hard to not enjoy yourself. There is surely something that everyone will enjoy. South Africa is filled with history, art, and great food. There are endless adventures, and the pace of life is very relaxed.
Many reviewers mentioned the safari. Some may say a day or two is enough for a safari. You can see these animals at the zoo. This is far from the truth. There are very few things that beat seeing a family of elephants strolling during sunrise, or watching the hippo crossings between dusk.
Looking in the brush for the lions trying to hide from the hot sun, and zebras running through the grass. All of it is amazing and every game drive is different. Every animal encounter is magical.
Another South Africa “hot spot” among reviewers is Cape Town with a side trip to the wine area, either Stellenbosch or Franschhoek. Stroll through the cute towns filled with restaurants, shops, and markets. Hop on the wine tram, that transports you between wineries in the region.
Consider a stay in a bed and breakfast. Transportation between wine country and Cape Town is about an hour, and there are numerous buses that leave each day between the two. While this is an easy day trip, you may want to consider staying overnight. The region makes for a great weekend trip!
If you want a professional take on traveling in South Africa, see the Travelstride South Africa Guide »
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