This was an unbelievable experience, Hippos play fighting! I adore South Africa, and thankfully I had local knowledge. If you want to do a safari in SA (and why wouldn't you!) please don't be scared to travel a little further afield. Our travel agent was going to book us at a reserve in the Cape, which looked lovely, but for a 3 star lodge the prices were SO much higher than this amazing spot. We flew from PE to Durban and stayed at 5 star Nambiti Hills for three nights, all for less money than it would have cost to drive to the one that was near us in the Cape, and only stay for 2 nights.

I would also say be careful and research your animal experiences in SA carefully. I can't say enough about the Nambiti Reserve, it's stunning and properly wild. Some of the reserves in the Cape split some of the animals into separate areas of the parks. To me that's not the true safari experience.

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"It’s a lovely place very quiet, the space is very is and it’s safe"

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"This was an outstanding experience. The lodge has a stunning location perched on a cliff overlooking the river below. Our room was utterly delightful, Angelo’s cooking amazing and Pemba’s game drives literally stunning. Great , great game viewing."

NT$37,504 total

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Aug 3 - Aug 4

2 outdoor pools, a natural pool, open 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, sun loungers

Free daily English breakfast

"Au top, jamais déçu c'est une valeur sûre. Personnel très professionnel, au petit soin."

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"Two night stay with three game drives. Sadly missed the elephants and rhino but plenty more to see on each trip. Nice room and food great. Excellent hospitality."

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Pent Guesthouse Dundee

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a lovely place very quiet, the space is very is and it’s safe"

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