South Africa Highlights & Safari Reviews

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“This was a great tour. Really enjoyed seeing the animals and learning about So Africa, Zimbabwe , and Botswana . Our guide, Ron McGregor was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the country. He had patience and a good sense of humor. Helped everyone to understand the culture of the country. Also our guide in Victoria Falls was Big Boy. He was very personable and taught us a lot about that area. A good experience! Many thanks to Smartours!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“You would have to search the earth far and wide to find another tour guide as good as Ron McGregor. His knowledge of the country and his organizational skills are without equal. He added so much to the trip with his insight and facts which he provided throughout the vacation. I wish I could clone him and make him my tour guide for all the future tours I may take. On another note, the worst airline I ever flew was South African Airways. Besides losing my luggage which never did show up, they were the only airline I've ever flown internationally where I was hungry because the only snack available for the 10 hours between the 2 meals offered on a 15 hour flight was a package of Fritos. If you have a choice of airlines, do not select them.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“This is a high energy, compact tour where you see a lot, eat a lot, and everything in between. Great value for the money. Such beautiful scenery and included tours were a real treat. The optional tours offered were a great value too. Be sure to take the Robben Island tour of Nelson Mandella's jail cell. Impossible to think a perfect tour guide could be found, but he was in Ron McGruger. His knowledge of the area was amazing and I can never thank him enough for making an already incredible tour more enjoyable. We were on time, well organized and without drama due to his leadership. Take this tour with full assurance you will come away with a greater understanding of South African history and where they are headed in the future.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Perfect combination of history, culture and nature. Our guide, Jeremy, provided a fascinating glimpse into South African life with his in depth knowledge of politics, history, and the unique South African environment.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Loved every minute...the people on tour, the locals we met, our tour director Jeremy Poole was really great !!!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“This was an amazing trip which far exceeded our expections. Our tour director Ron McGregor was the best we have ever had looking after every detail I will never take on the stress of planning another vacation by booking my own hotels, etc. The hotels were great and the ones in Emdoneni Lodge and Kruger Gate were so unique, the safari were a thrill to see all the animals right beside you. Smart Tours are commended for organizing such a great itinerary. My trival request would be that each hotel carry the universal wall plug as some of the hotels were out and that was frustrating.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Quite a country, quite a tour, this trip more than matched our expectations. We enjoyed every day of this fascinating excursion with tour guide Ron McGregor, whose knowledge of the history and topography of South Africa was amazing. From Capetown through Swaziland, Kruger National Park, to Johanesburg, there wasn't one day of disappointment. My biggest problem is going the thousand pictures and video of animals and cultures, to pick out the best moments of the trip. We have been on other tours and seen almost one hundred countries, but no trip comes close to this one. Don't miss it!!!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“We recently returned from the South Africa tour with Victoria Falls extension. Ron McGregor did an amazing job in a country that requires a little more "guiding" than other locations we have visited. He is witty, articulate and knowledgeable on every subject it seems. Our Zimbabwe guides were excellent as well. Accommodations were very good overall, especially the three nature settings, and the included meals offered great choice and nutrition. We signed up for many of the optional programs and they were all "must see" in our opinion. Chobe, the lion walk, Pretoria, the townships. Best of all were the game drives and river cruises. I couldn't believe how close we were able to get to some amazing creatures. Great chemistry on our coach throughout the adventure and the tour was well paced with a very good mix of structured and free time as well. Great job!”

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Posted 8 years ago