South Africa Highlights & Safari Reviews

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“This was my best vacation ever. I especially loved the friendliness of the people and the fantastic food (game & domestic). Seeing the wild animals up close and personal was a special treat. Our guide (Ron McGregor) was simply the best. Keep up the good work.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I took the South Africa highlights and the extension in July. It was wonderful! The guides, the accommodations, the whole trip was totally worth it. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. The safaris were incredible. The land was breathtaking. The people were nice. One of the best places I have been so far! Will definitely go back in the future and go to more countries in Africa. I highly recommend the tour!!!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I took the South African tour this year at the end of June. We also took the extension. Our trip was wonderful. We saw so much and learned so much. The lodgings were great--especially the safari-type lodges. The food everywhere was good too. Our guide, Jeremy Poole was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, patient, and organized. Everything was well-planned. Our driver Sipho was also excellent and fun. This was one of the best experiences of my life! Maybe the game drives were the highlights but also enjoyed learning about the history of the country. The people were friendly and helpful. If you have a chance to go, I don't think you'll regret it!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Just returned home yesterday from our trip. Everything was wonderful - our guide Jeremy, our driver Sipho, the hotels, the food, the sights. A good balance of city and country, activities and down time. You get my highest recommendation! Also, your customer service is great and really helped out when our flight to JFK was cancelled. I wish I could remember the agents name because she kept in contact with us until the problem was solved - we made it to S. Africa a day late, but don't feel like we missed anything.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Amazing country. Our tour guide, Ron McGregor, was on point with current and historical information about the country. He was always available to answer questions and provide assistance. The hotels were as described. The entire experience was wonderful and well worth the money.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“what a great experience. our tour guide, leonard kandjirioumini, was very informative about customs and areas we visited. best hotels and native foods. busy all the time. even enjoyed the bus rides to different locations. would highly recommend this tour”

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Posted 7 years ago

“My husband and I just returned from this trip yesterday and I am eager to write this review. Everything about this trip was total perfection. South Africa had been in our bucket list for a long time and this tour exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. Our tour director, Ron McGregor was spectacular. He's brilliant, knowledgeable and truly amazing. His narrations throughout the tour are simply one of a kind that keeps you entertained and interested. I want to thank SmarTours for such an amazing itinerary, choice of hotels and everything else. I cannot think of a better way to visit and learn about South Africa than taking this tour. Highly recommending this tour is simply an understatement. Definitely a TRIP OF A LIFETIME!!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The nature and geography of this continent is amazing. How I wish I had Ron McGregor as a history and geography teacher in my youth. My forgetfulness, ( left behind a jacket and sweater), was rewarded by Ron McGregor's sense of responsibility. Definitely recommend this trip and this guide.”

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Posted 7 years ago