4 independent reviews for South Africa safari and Mauritius beach holiday
Reviews for South Africa safari and Mauritius beach holiday
Jeremy Conen review 4 Apr 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The safari drives, two in particular. The first was tracking down a large herd of elephants who were crashing through the bush feeding and the second was tracking a large pride of lions. Our guide and tracker found the tracks for the pride in the morning and we found the remains of the zebra they had eaten. We couldn't find them then but in the afternoon, they were tracked again and found so close to where we were in the morning. There were over 20 of them and two males. Our guide got us really close so we could see them really well.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Get to know your camera well before you arrive. Especially if it is new!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes the safari camp really supports local people, many of whom are employed in the camp. The reserve is one big conservation project which is supporting the preservation of the special species that are living in their natural habitat.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Fabulous, we loved it. Especially the safari.Louisa Somerville review 25 Jul 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Tracking the lions, cheetahs and wild dogs and then finding them and getting so close to them. Watching the animal behaviour, especially the elephants’, at the Tuningi water hole.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
If going in winter take lots of layers, gloves, hat and something to cover your face on the safari drives. Take moisturiser and lip balm as the air is very dry so we got cracked lips and dry skin. We found that beach shoes helped protect our feet from the coral whilst swimming in Mauritius.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Gave locals jobs. The game reserve was helping protect the wild animals.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful. All the staff were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Tuningiwas luxurious, had a relaxing atmosphere and excellent food. The safari drives were exciting and informative - we saw a lot of animals. Tamassa was beautiful, great choice of food and drinks, had a lot of amenities and great snorkelling.John Innes review 16 Mar 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
As part of my Wife's 60th birthday, the staff at the camp went far and above anything that I could have imagined to make the whole day magical. It was an experience that we will Jeter forget and will be a cherished memory forever.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take full advantage of the safari runs - every one threw up something amazing!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I'd like to think so, yes. The camp we stayed at was comfortable but had many facets that reflected the staff's obvious care gor their environment4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Magical. Unforgettable.Caroline Steele review 5 Nov 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Safari time2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
4.45am getting up for game drive!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Yes, the trackers, drivers were all local and extremely helpful and friendly especially when you show a particular interest in a certain rare animal.Holiday Reviews
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