South African Walking Safari: South Africa, Swaziland Walking Adventure

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Average Review Rating: from 18 reviews.

Anthony Kettlewell

SOUTH AFRICAN WALKING SAFARI

Written April 2008
A fantastic trip for anyone enjoying wildlife, trekking and group socialising.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Tracking the animals on foot. Being fortunate enough to see white rhino and cheetah during this time.
Also the night time antics of the elephants at the water hole was very entertaining.
What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent. I was especially impressed by his ability to keep everyone happy. I also liked the fact that he was passionate about the trip, the wildlife and his country.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Be prepared for ticks! Find out what the accommodation is like in detail. The lack of amenities at some of the locations may not be to everyones' taste.
As you travel between camps on a regular basis, and you might often be arriving or getting up in the dark, ensure your luggage is easily accessible and packed so that you can find what you need. Consider having another case within your bag for underwear T-shirts etc.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
All the guides worked very hard behind the scenes, we always had a cooked meal at night and chat round the camp fire, along with a beer.
Mark Foster

The view from the van was tiring

Written November 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
I think the the best bit of the holiday was meeting the cheeta and white rino on foot. Seeing the leopard from the van was also a big plus for me.
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What did you think of your group leader?
Andy was ok, I felt that on some occasions he was more interested in getting back to camp that the enjoyment of the team. His knowledge was good. He was fun to be with. He could have planned to carry things out on wet days rarther than leave us in the camp. Also setting out at 11am for a 3hr drive back to Jo-berg for an 11pm flight was very bad planning, which left us at the airport with 7 hours to kill (some of the team would have liked to kill Andy at this stage).
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take a very good and big book, lots of hours sitting in the van, take an mp3 as the music that Andy had was not up to much.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The guide that was provided needed to indicate that 8 days walking meant that you could walk at some stage during the day not the whole day, some days the walking was in the minutes not hours. !!!
Matthew Clarke

South Africa - Wonderful

Written September 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

Coming face to face, on foot, with two wild male cheetah. Watching a bull elephant at a waterhole at sundown. Companionship of a great group of fellow travellers.

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What did you think of your group leader?
Andrew - a great guy, good company, knowledgable, good leader and fantastic chef. Bongani, his assistant, a real Zulu, great guy, friendly, helpful, knowledgable and always cheerful.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Just go.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I've already started thinking about the next one.
Jane Barber

So much variety - from wildlife to great views and brilliant company!

Written September 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

Hard to select just one, as it was my first safari, so I won't!
But seeing two young cheetahs on our first game drive and then walking into the bush to get closer to them would be hard to beat. Then my 'good morning' encounter with a Nyala on the way to the wash block - not sure who was more surprised - him or me, but he looked less asleep than me!
And of course the blackness of the African night and the amazing stars remain very special.

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What did you think of your group leader?
Fairly new in his role and pretty laid back, but with lots of bush experience and a great cook.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Go with the flow - be prepared for early mornings - and keep your eyes peeled. There is so much to see and experience everywhere.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
You'll probably spend less than you think whilst there.