Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent - felt safe with all the hours of driving he had to do. He planned, booked and took us to our excellent good value meals.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared to eat & drink lots and put on weight.
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lots of wildlife
if you love animals this is the trip for you. The game drives were great. The weather was lovely and food was incredible. An enjoyable trip with lots od beautiful coastal views.
Cape Town & the Garden Route
I see Caroline & Chris have already completed a review which has saved me writing anything as I whole heartedly agree with what they have submitted! This was my 6th trip with Exodus and it rated favourably with all the others. I think you can rely on consistency with Exodus. If you don’t want to have to think about what you are going to do the next day or where you are going to eat or even what you need to wear on your feet then choose Exodus!
Fabulously varied trip with amazing scenery, flora& fauna, experiences and selections of accommodation
First group tour for me and I was relieved to find I loved it! My husband had done charity group trips before but not a ‘holiday’.
Very varied in terms of accommodation styles, experiences, landscape, seascape and people on the trip – both on the minibus and locals.
Excellent guide too!
Most Inspirational Moment
Lion roaring, elephants (soooo many) playing, whales breaching. Dining like houseguests in beautiful homes, waterfall swimming, braai eating, sea pool swimming. Table Mountain views. So much more…. And laughing every day!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrew from Mask Expeditions is a top bloke! Professional, kind, funny, energetic, capable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic! We enjoyed his company very much. Picked all the good places to eat and organised table bookings (front with views etc!), and transported us all even though evening meals were not included and in towns like Hermanus and Cape Town we did have choices. He can also change a tyre ;-) and is a very responsible driver.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you stock up on drinks and snacks before going to Avoca Farm and Tsitsikamma. Evening meals are all extra but in those places and also De Rust there is not really a choice. But the meals supplied were fantastic and inexpensive. Go with the flow and enjoy! Accommodation in Tsitsikamma is basic - but the setting is fabulous. Some were not keen on the log huts. I loved it as an alternative and the location is everything.
Suggestions
Some people on our trip struggled or could not do some activities which involved many steps or short climbs. Not sure it is as ‘easy’ as suggested. I feel the cost of meals at Avoca, Tsitsikamma and HouseMartin should be added to total booking price as not really an option to eat elsewhere. But it was a fantastic trip and I would go again!
Fabulous Holiday
An amazing trip to South Africa – which included so much. Wildlife, Sea-life, Scenery, Culture, History and Wine Tasting.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many moments to mention. The Whales The Elephants Robben Island
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Petro Pretorius made the trip. Her knowledge, kindness, planning really made the holiday perfect. She is a 10+ out of 10.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do it!
Suggestions
An amazing adventure to a beautiful country.
Totally fabulous
We had a full tour with 16 people but our amazing guide Petro Pretorius ensured that everyone had a great experience. I won’t repeat everything written in the other reviews – it’s all true! You haven’t lived till you experience a roadblock of a dazzle of zebra (yes, that’s the collective term for them) or meet one of the big five lumbering around a corner in front of your vehicle, eat a 5-star braai meal (bbq but much more) cooked by your hosts in De Rust, gape at the astonishing stalactites in the Kango Caves, gaze from the top of Table Mountain or listen to an ex-prisoner describing life on Robben Island. In a relatively short tour you experience so many different types of scenery, flora and fauna and culture but in manageable chunks. Petro shares her passion for South Africa with you and gives you a full and honest account of the challenges faced by this wonderful but struggling country.
Most Inspirational Moment
Listening to an ex-prisoner on Robben Island. He worked in the kitchens but also studied for a degree while in prison and later became a diplomat. Now retired, he guides trips around the prison. 'This work helps me to heal'. We could ask him any questions we wanted and he answered them all.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Petro was truly outstanding. Can't say more.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Stay on for a few days afterwards if you can - there is SO much to do and see in Cape Town.
An outstanding trip
We were a big group of 15. Everyone got on well. Our leader, Petro Pretorius, was exceptional. Her knowledge was encyclopaedic and she was warm, open & resourceful. At all times we felt safe & confident in her care. She really went the extra mile for us. The food & wine was outstanding and also ridiculously cheap. Our itinerary was well thought out & enjoyable. Accommodation was always clean & well appointed. Accommodation hosts & local people were unfailingly friendly & helpful
Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to choose between Robben Island, Table Mountain, the wildlife or the township visit. The incredible seafood & wine was up there too
Thoughts on Group Leader
Petro really was a gem. We were so fortunate
Advice for Potential Travellers
Use mosquito spray at night
Suggestions
An outstanding trip that exceeded our expectations
Garden Route - to Cape Town
This was my first time as a solo traveler and I had some reservations. I can honestly say that i had a fantastic time. The whole group were so friendly – we had couples and singles – and everyone was incredibly friendly and inclusive. Our guide, Jan, was excellent and went over and above in ensuring the whole group had a wonderful trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
It is difficult to say what was the most inspirational moment as there were so many different events. The lion looking into my eyes (maybe not quite but it seemed to be), the elephants close by the Land Rover - the fantastic views from Knysna Head - Robben Island - the amazing food - and the friendly people.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I can not praise Jan enough. From first to last he went over and above. What more can i say!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for it! Enjoy!
Suggestions
This was my first time as both a solo traveler and with Exodus however i would recommend this trip and i will certainly be looking to use the company in the future. many members of my group had used the company on a number of occasions - one member was at no 21! The only disappointment was the first accommodation which is in need of an up grade. The itinerary should make more about the culinary experiences along the way - the food was fantastic and i now need to go on a diet! Well done to Exodus and huge thanks to Jan!
amazing
A truly stunning tour of an amazing country.
Most Inspirational Moment
It is impossible to select one moment, as the tour is varied from wildlife to scenery. However being so close to lions and elephants , then the dramatic coastline of Titsikamma slightly nudge ahead for me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Petros, simply the best guide ever! Not only is she the guide, she drives the bus as well, her extensive knowledge of her homeland enhanced the trip. She even coped with the unexpected load shedding of power. I felt completely safe in her hands.... mega thanks.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go! Be prepared to put on a few pounds, the food is excellent.
Suggestions
Just very pleased that I did this trip. Lovely group of fellow travellers with an experienced guide. Thank you everyone.
Excellent trip
Fantastic trip; really well organised and lots to do and see. Sadly poor weather stopped us from getting to Robben Island but other than that trip couldn’t be improved!
Most Inspirational Moment
- seeing lions feeding at Schotia - penguins at Boulders beach - climbing to the top of Table Mountain
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jan was fantastic. Very energetic, positive, tried really hard to keep the whole group happy! Not just a leader and driver but also became a friend
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do the optional game drive to Schotia - a highlight of the whole trip for me!
Suggestions
I think Schotia should be included in the itinerary as it’s such a key part of the trip. Also, accommodation was mostly excellent but in Cape Town it definitely wasn’t- double check where you’re staying!
Cape Town and Garden Route
Great time with good company. Our guide Petro was excellent; great knowledge, well organised, safe driver etc. but she became a friend rather than just the guide/trip leader.
Great selection of accommodation.
Great scenery, wild life and food.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing approx 100 elephants in Addo N.P.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take cloths for all weathers. Extend your trip and spend a few more days in Cape town / the Cape Peninsula
Suggestions
Extending the trip by one more day would give more time to fit in Table mountain and Cape point. We did both on one day (as weather was good for the mountain) which was a bit rushed and did not give us time for the walk down to the new lighthouse and would have liked more time to walk to the beach a Simonstown rather than just the board walk.