4 Day Addo to Karoo Safari

I don't even know where to begin - given time to reflect, this was one of the most amazing and transformative experiences I/we have had. My partner is originally from South Africa and we both enjoyed our trip immensely due to our incredible guide, John (Kagisho John Mothhiba). The preparation/planning and communication with Leigh was super helpful and always with an immediate response. At one point, we weren't sure if we could make it due to the California (Eaton) fire impact and Leigh was really understanding. We felt safe, cared for, and excited about our trip with John at all times. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, informative and skillful and just a lot of fun. I really felt like I was experiencing a little bit of this beautiful country and he was able to spot all kinds of animals, large and small, close up and distant. I don't know how he did it! He also helped me a lot in getting wonderful photos. We wanted to tour a local township afterwards and he set that up with a lovely tour guide from the area. The combination of activities on this tour is really well thought out--a lot was packed in but also not frenetic, rather cathartic, thoroughly enjoyable and always captivating. The food and accommodations were outstanding and varied. The places we stayed overnight were gorgeous, each place unique and memorable. I couldn't believe where we stayed at in one of the National Parks. I believe it was on my birthday and I felt like a queen in that spot, right there where you could hear all the animals outside and breathe in the beauty. I'll never forget it and it was such a welcome relief after fleeing the fires in California. The real value of the trip was immeasurable but cost wise, very reasonable and such a nice blend of learning about this striking beautiful country, and understanding some of the challenges. We went through really interesting towns, unforgettable landscapes as well as seeing wildlife. I cannot say enough about this tour company, the guide, the experience. I hope to be lucky enough to return and travel with them again.

Our 4-day South African safari with guide John was an unforgettable experience. Day 1 at Addo Elephant Park showcased diverse wildlife, from lions to zebras. Day 2's Zebra National Park revealed hidden beauty and a thrilling cheetah walk. The valley of desolation on Day 3, followed by a night in Karoo, added a unique touch. Exploring the owl house and fossil tour on Day 4 was a delight. Fantastic views, superb food, and top-notch accommodation enhanced the journey, but John's expertise made it truly exceptional. Highly recommend this adventure and Afro Tours as THE place to book your tour! Best Regards, Clement and Chantal

This is the best experience. Beat our expectations by a long shot. What made it an "over the top" experience was our guide, John. Very knowledgable and personable person. Thank you John!

There were two of us traveling with the guide and we had a very entertaining and exciting time. The guide told us and explained a lot about the animals, nature and more in all the national parks. Everything was very well planned and even changes due to the weather were taken into account.

Fabulous excursion with plenty of variety. Day 1 in Addo was an incredible experience, lots of elephants to see alongside many other animals, springbok, warthogs, zebras, kudu and even a little dung beetle! Day 2 off to Mountain Zebra National Park to visit a different type of zebra and the opportunity to track cheetah. Next stop the quirky town of Neu Bethesda and finally the magnificent Valley of Desolation. A great variety covering a big area! Huge thanks to the organiser Leigh, so very helpful and available! Also a huge thanks to our guide Allen, so friendly, helpful and incredibly knowledgeable - we would not have been better looked after! Would highly recommend this trip. Excellent experience and excellent value!

I have to say that Jonathan who reviewed Afroventures on March 8th said exactly what I wanted to say - every word he wrote about his trip matched ours spot on! I will only emphasize that the personal interactions with our amazing guide - and amazing person - John and the 2 young German women we had with us on our 1st day (Addo) and the Belgium and American women we had with us for the next 3 days were fantastic! Great lodging, great food, great company, great animal sightings, great learning about the history of the places we went to - all in all, I really can't recommend this company and they experiences we had with them enough!

Our tip for future travelers is not to miss this experience. Afroventures provided an outstanding safari and tour of some of the most fascinating game parks and reserves in the South-east part of South Africa. John, our guide was incredibly professional, a brilliant game spotter, and generally a pleasure to have as a guide, who became our friend. Our lodgings on the trip were the finest one could expect with detail and decor simply excellent. All meals were taken care of and we were short of nothing. This is an experience second to none and we recommned the company, Leigh the proprietor, and John our guide as clearly amongst the finest in the land. In addition, it should be added that the vehicle was comfortable, yet professional for both rough terrrain, and the longer road drives.

Mountain Zebra was beautiful, we saw a cheetah up close and had a lot of fun. The valley of desolation was breathtaking, and our guide gave us lots of time to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. It was a very nice trip, would definitly recommend!

The Addo Elephant Park was a great experience, especially the cheetah tracking in the morning. The whole tour was very impressive and we got to see so many different wild animals. The best one was definitely the cheetah. I was not expecting to see it so close to us. The tour guide tried to track the cheetahs and when he found the location of one, we were allowed to go out of the car and walk as near as possible to the cheetah. I can really recommend the Addo Elephant Park. We enjoyed the accommodation in the wilderness a lot, as well as the safari tour.

Dear Afroventures, Thank you for organizing the wonderful tour to Addo, Mountain Zebra and Camdeboo national parks, which I enjoyed thoroughly. John was a terrific guide, a safe driver, sharing his knowledge and passion for the animals and the SAN parks, as well as for your company and went the extra mile to ensure I had the experience of a life time! I appreciated your company's high adherence to Covid-19 standards, I hope you and your team will be able to continue to provide extraordinary experiences to visitors like me, including vegetarian meals, and will thrive despite the trying times! All best wishes. Ruth