South Africa Highlights & Safari Reviews

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“We loved the South Africa trip. Our guide Shaun Bartnick was fantastic. He was knowledgable, and never lost patience with some folks on our tour who kept asking questions he had just answered. A few points for improvement: less time in JoBerg airport. Perhaps rearrange the trip so that we are not in JoBerg so often. Publicize ALL the optional tours so we can budget and plan better ahead of time. Less time on the bus - break up the days more. Otherwise everything was perfect”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Couldn't find a thing wrong from the wonderful guide Ron to the hotels, food, itinerary,group, and especially game drives. Ready for my next trip.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The tour guide on this trip was the best I've ever had on ANY trip anywhere. Jeremy Poole was excellent. His knowledge of South Africa was incredible. History/botany/animals was all first rate. The hotels and meals provided were certainly more than what would be expected with the cost of this trip. It's the 4th trip with Smart Tours and I will continue to use Smart tours when traveling with a group.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“This trip is amazing and our tour guide, Ron McGregor, was the most organized and his knowledge of the country and the people made for a great experience! He went out of his way to attend to each and every detail!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“This was a great tour. Really enjoyed seeing the animals and learning about So Africa, Zimbabwe , and Botswana . Our guide, Ron McGregor was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the country. He had patience and a good sense of humor. Helped everyone to understand the culture of the country. Also our guide in Victoria Falls was Big Boy. He was very personable and taught us a lot about that area. A good experience! Many thanks to Smartours!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“You would have to search the earth far and wide to find another tour guide as good as Ron McGregor. His knowledge of the country and his organizational skills are without equal. He added so much to the trip with his insight and facts which he provided throughout the vacation. I wish I could clone him and make him my tour guide for all the future tours I may take. On another note, the worst airline I ever flew was South African Airways. Besides losing my luggage which never did show up, they were the only airline I've ever flown internationally where I was hungry because the only snack available for the 10 hours between the 2 meals offered on a 15 hour flight was a package of Fritos. If you have a choice of airlines, do not select them.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“This is a high energy, compact tour where you see a lot, eat a lot, and everything in between. Great value for the money. Such beautiful scenery and included tours were a real treat. The optional tours offered were a great value too. Be sure to take the Robben Island tour of Nelson Mandella's jail cell. Impossible to think a perfect tour guide could be found, but he was in Ron McGruger. His knowledge of the area was amazing and I can never thank him enough for making an already incredible tour more enjoyable. We were on time, well organized and without drama due to his leadership. Take this tour with full assurance you will come away with a greater understanding of South African history and where they are headed in the future.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Perfect combination of history, culture and nature. Our guide, Jeremy, provided a fascinating glimpse into South African life with his in depth knowledge of politics, history, and the unique South African environment.”

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Posted 9 years ago