South Africa Highlights & Safari Reviews

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“What an experience walking with the lions? Up close and personal with the beastly lions was an experience of a lifetime. A trip I would definitely want to retake Best trip ever. I love animals and our group was able to see the Big 5 at both Kroger and Chobi National Parks. Giraffes like to stay camouflaged but such graceful animals. If you love animals, this trip is for you.”

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Posted 5 years ago

Hi Alice, We're so happy to hear you loved your South Africa trip so much you'd consider taking it again! We hope to see you again soon! The smarTours Team

Posted 3 years ago

“Best trip. Had a lot of fun and enjoyed walking with the lions. An amazing experience that everyone should take. What an opportunity. Great trip, great price, great tour director. Everything about SmarTours is top notch.”

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Posted 5 years ago

Thank you for your kind words and feedback, Alice! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your trip to South Africa and hope you'll join us on another bucket list trip soon! The smarTours Team

Posted 3 years ago

“A group of 7 from Bermuda traveled to South Africa 13 - 28 August, 2019 to join up with a larger group of Smartours travelers. We were blessed to visit Table Mountain which had reopened the day of our arrival, earlier than expected. Our tour guide, Ms. Thabie was awesome and very knowledgeable. The hotels were comfortable and clean. While at one particular hotel In Zimbabwe we were blessed to see springbok resting and warthogs roaming the hotel grounds directly outside our ground floor rooms with patios. Over all, a great experience and we met some great people.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“We visited South Africa three years ago. Our trip was sensational. Our guide was Jerami and he was awesome. Could not have been better. All days were perfectly planned and his historical knowledge of the area and the people, Amazing!!! We can not wait to return to Africa. Hoping to go again next year.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent Tour it was educational, fun ,well organized .Tour covered numerous sites of interest ,added excursions fits well into schedule. Mark the tour guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. African cuisine was tasty, delicious & healthy .Smart Tours Package was economical.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Comprehensive tour exactly what I had anticipated. Jonathan Muller , our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, passionate about his country & the finest, sincere, warm human being. Hotels were excellent, food fantastic & high quality of service . Only negative was the time spent travelling from Cape Town to Durban via Jo’berg. It would have made more sense flying direct to save time. We were fortunate in having a small group of 15 which allowed for plenty of space on bus & Jeep. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in South Africa!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“The South Africa SmarTours trip in October-November 2019 was exceptional, Our guide Ron was the best I have ever encountered on may trips. He was well informed, extensive in his explanations, passionate about his country and most helpful to all the participants. He went far beyond what would be expected. The accommodations were first rate and very creative, especially the lodging in the remote area. Our drivers were excellent. The food outstanding. The safari excursions were far beyond my expectations. I cannot say anything negative or any need to change any aspect of he tour. GO SMARTOURS!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“features-includes major sights and safari/s quality- we stayed at a few fancy hotels-- in hazeyland hotel grounds and food were top-notch, value for $--yes good value, especially nonstop flight From NY COMPARISON TO OTHERS; I visited South Africa twice before and staying in tent lodges was quite an experience. I missed not seeing animals when I was not on safari. However, Capetown is a beautuful area which i did not see before. My husband only wanted to stay in the parks and this itinerary held no interest for him.”

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