Johannesburg Wildlife safaris and game drives Trips

This was a fantastic trip - well-organised and run by our brilliant guide Samantha. It gave us a chance to see parts of South Africa that would be difficult to reach by public transport and plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting on game drives and walks. Highlights were Kruger National Park, where we were lucky enough to have four leopard sightings, and even see a lion kill; and St Lucia with game drives in the day and night, and the full day at Cape Vidal with a BBQ on the beach. The accommodation was all of a good standard, and staying in the beehive huts in Mlilwane was a real experience. The bus was also clean and comfortable, which was good as there’s a lot of driving on this trip. With the game drives on top be prepared for plenty of sitting, but the itinerary has opportunities for hikes and walks as well. The star of the show was our guide Samantha, who had boundless energy and enthusiasm. She even went out of her way to make sure that we were catered for being vegan. We brought some food with us as Explore recommended but always found options (in some places just one option!) thanks to Sam. This is a brilliant trip and being able to see the Big 5 and experience South Africa’s beauty was incredible.

The whole trip was incredible! Starting off with going to Nelson Mandela’s capture site and learning about the history of the country set the stage for us to fully appreciate all of the towns and villages we spent time in. The highlight of the trip for me was the Hippo and Crocodile cruise where we saw so many hippos (my favorite animal)! The game drives were also successful and we saw the big 5! The best part of the trip was the people though. Our tour manager made sure we all got to know each other early on and now I have a bond with 12 new forever friends. 10/10 no notes!

Sam was an absolute driving force making the most out of every day. She was extremely knowledgeable and made the holiday a truly fabulous experience. We enjoyed every day of the holiday and would happily book another Explore holiday in the future.

The best of South Africa is exactly that. The land is vast , the safari to see wild animals was great, there were surprises with each scenic photo opportunity and the itinerary covered so much history ,diversity and beauty. and were great ambassadors and so helpful. Great team. I enjoyed anything to do with animals including the Big 5, Penguins, Whales, Baboons, Hippos. The hotels were fantastic , in great locations, safe, high quality.

Sea Safari South Africa was an unforgettable trip! The wildlife encounters were incredible, and seeing elephant calves and lion cubs up close was such a highlight. Our tour manager was not only professional but also incredibly knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. I also really enjoyed the surfing, kayaking, and cooking class free time add-ons. That said, there are a few things to be aware of. The itinerary includes quite a bit of bus travel, and much of the trip revolves around free time add-ons. If you choose not to take part in a free time add-on, there isn’t always a great alternative for free time, so I’d recommend budgeting with that in mind. The upside is that the add-ons are excellent and definitely feel worthwhile. Personally, I would have loved to see a couple more game drives and dinners included, particularly during the Eswatini portion of the trip. Most accommodations offer Wi-Fi, though at Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary it is capped at 500 MB and only available in the dining area. At Kruger National Park there is no Wi-Fi and very limited cell service, so it’s best to plan ahead. I also recommend setting aside a few days in Cape Town before the tour begins, as there’s very little time built into the itinerary to explore the city otherwise. Overall, a fantastic trip!

Brilliant trip with a wide range of different activities and scenery to be seen. Hotels were all really clean and good, food was fantastic throughout the stay in South Africa. Only one comment to make on the flying to johannasberg then a lot of travelling the next couple of days with out as many activities. I think it’s been talked about flying into Durban for future tours.