Kruger & Coast

Customer Reviews

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  Stephanie

  · September 2nd, 2024
  **Exceptional South African Adventure with Cardi, Ricardo, and Patrick** Our recent journey through South Africa was truly unforgettable, and much of that is thanks to the incredible team guiding us: Cardi, Ricardo, and Patrick. **Cardi**, our tour guide, was an absolute geml. Her deep knowledge of South African history, culture, and wildlife made each day a fascinating adventure. She had a wonderful way of bringing stories to life, connecting us with the essence of the places we visited. Cardi was always attentive to our needs, ensuring we were comfortable, engaged, safe, and having the time of our lives. Her passion for her work is truly contagious, and she made sure that every moment of our trip was both educational and fun. **Ricardo**, camp chef that complemented Cardi perfectly. His enthusiasm and energy added an extra layer of excitement to our journey. Ricardo's insights into local traditions and his ability to navigate us through the most scenic routes made every excursion special. His friendly demeanor and readiness to answer any question—no matter how small—made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. Not to mention the meals he prepared were fantastic!! **Patrick**, our bus driver, was exceptional as well. Navigating the roads of South Africa is no small feat, but Patrick did so with the utmost skill and professionalism. We always felt safe and at ease in his capable hands. Patrick was also incredibly friendly and approachable, often sharing his own stories and local knowledge, which added another dimension to our experience. His punctuality and reliability ensured that our trip ran smoothly from start to finish.. Cardi, Ricardo, and Patrick made our South Africa safari adventure truly extraordinary. Their dedication, expertise, and warm personalities transformed our trip into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We couldn't have asked for a better team to guide us through this beautiful country. Highly recommended!
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  Thank you so much for your lovely review Stephanie! It's so pleasing to know that you and your family had a wonderful time on our Kruger & Coast trip, and that it was made all the more special by your Leader Cardi and your crew Ricardo and Patrick. It... Show more
  Trip date: August 2024
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  Jeremy T

  · September 18th, 2019
  The main is that it’s a once in a lifetime trip to see the what Africa is all about.
  Trip date: January 2019
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  Jennifer C

  · September 18th, 2019
  It was a wonderful trip and I had a great time. The guides were lovely, the transportation and accomodation superb also. However, I did feel that the trip that I went on was quite different to the one that I had booked as per the detailed itinerary. Despite the itinerary saying that it had been recently updated, it was not accurate at all. Optional activities were much more expensive - sometimes double - than the prices listed, which completely threw out my budgeting for this trip. There were also additional activities available/not available. The routes that we took were sometimes different to what was stated in the itinerary too (ie. we didn't go along the main winery route). The trip was sold to me as quite a coastal trip featuring the Garden Route, but unfortunately I felt like we barely saw any of the Garden Route and ocean, and were inland for quite a lot of the trip.
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  Trip date: January 2019
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  Steve P

  · September 18th, 2019
  Dave and Earnest made it a great trip and along with a good group we had a lovely 9 days
  Trip date: January 2019
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  Leah W

  · September 18th, 2019
  My experience surpassed anything I ever dreamed of. Our guide, DAVID KANDELA and our driver, ERNST went above and beyond their call of duty. As a group we always felt safe and at ease in all our travel destinations. David answered all our questions and added humour to his very interesting stories and facts about wildlife. Ernest was the most patient driver. For the long 12 hour days, I slept so comfortably. Both David & Ernst always checked in on us and made sure we were hydrated, comfortable, stopped for any bathroom breaks, etc. Moreover, the chemistry between our guide and driver was amazing! A true pleasure to have been part of this amazing group! I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to truly ""step outside of the box.""
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  Trip date: January 2019
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  Ashley C

  · September 18th, 2019
  David and Ernest were fantastic and the destinations we visited were very good
  Trip date: January 2019
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  Redpath L

  · September 18th, 2019
  Very Much enjoyed Kruger, Hlane, St Lucia and Valley of 1 hills. Roads in Swaziland were very bumpy. Would prefer to have less driving and more activities and time in one place (2 or 3 nights instead of 1)
  Trip date: January 2019
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  Tatiana K

  · September 18th, 2019
  The route is super picturesque! with plenty of mountains, covering different provinces, changing landscapes and cultures. And it is also quite comfortable, with nice camps, several nights without camping in tent. That's a perfect option to have a glance of Southern Africa, far better than doing the route alone
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  Trip date: January 2019
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  Nageb A

  · September 18th, 2019
  Jay and Jospeh were both amazing. They worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone was happy , safe and comfortable.Joseph was an excellent drier and I felt very safe. Jay was an exemplary guide and his cooking was amazing. He put in so much preparation and planning. They make a great team. Even though there were some demanding and difficult travellers on this trip they both conducted themselves in an exemplary manner. Great ambassadors for intrepid and South Africa.
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  Trip date: January 2019
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  Kerritch S

  · September 18th, 2019
  Everything was great!Jay and Joseph were amazing staff to have .. able to give us tons of information and Jay was a fantastic cook! Negatives:Parking lot lunches; No wifi on the truck; Provided lunches almost the same as ""parking lot lunches"" that we had to purchase on our own.
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  Trip date: January 2019