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4.3367 / 5 4.3 _/5

Wildlife 4.4583 / 5 Scenery 4.4105 / 5 Bush Vibe 4.0549 / 5 Birding 4.1622 / 5

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Jerry Sigfeldt United Arab Emirates flag

AE Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 20, 2020

Email Jerry Sigfeldt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

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5 / 5 5 _/5

Wildlife 5 / 5 Bush Vibe 5 / 5 Scenery 5 / 5 Birding 4 / 5

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aerogeist United States flag

US Visited: August 2005 Reviewed: Feb 7, 2012

Email aerogeist | 35-50 years of age

Experience the wildlife of South Africa in relative comfort.

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5 / 5 5 _/5

Wildlife 5 / 5 Bush Vibe 5 / 5 Scenery 4 / 5 Birding / 5

I really enjoyed getting to go on a "Game Drive" through Pilanesberg in 2005. I've seen many of the same animals in zoos, but it's not the same as seeing them in their natural habitat. We saw elephants, white rhinos, a black rhino, crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and wild dogs. I was able to get some great video clips and photos, but was wishing my camera had a better optical zoom. The weather was beautiful and clear, with great visibility over distances. Our tour guide was very informative, explaning reasons for grazing habits and behaviors of various animals, and how they related to the natural defense mechanisms of the plantlife. Other than our tour vehicles, I don't recall seeing anyone else around the park when we were there (I was with a fairly large group). Though the environment felt like you were out in the wild, the accomodations were comfortable enough, and the evening "Bush Brie" we ate at was delicious and unique. Everyone was

able to sample a variety of meats and specially prepared dishes, and there was plenty to go around. We spent the night in small wooden cabins furnished with cots & lockers, as well as a couple of chairs or stools, and working electricity. Overall it was a great experience, and I'd love to go again some day.

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Lynn Chatman United States flag

US Visited: April 2018 Reviewed: May 1, 2018

Email Lynn Chatman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

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5 / 5 5 _/5

Wildlife 5 / 5 Bush Vibe 5 / 5 Scenery 5 / 5 Birding 5 / 5

We spent three days in the area near Pilanesberg, and took three game rides in the Park. The Park guides made our rides memorable experiences with their knowledge and anecdotes about the animals in the Park. We had remarkable photo experiences with a large group of elephants (including babies) that crossed the road in front of and behind of our vehicle. They were so close you could reach out and touch them (but we didn't). We also witnessed a group of five or six hippos frolicking in a pond area. The group included several young hippos who were sparring and playing like puppies. We also sighted several female lions feeding on a wildebeest. These sightings were only the tip of the iceberg, as we saw giraffes, impalas, rhinos, more lions, baboons, small mammals, birds, more hippos, more elephants. On one evening ride, I was able to capture photos of the most incredible sunset. Again, on an early morning ride, we rode along as the sun rose over the mountains and the mist lay in the valleys.

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