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Go Ahead Tours South Africa Discovery
Explore the region’s rich culture and its vast nature and gaming preserves, catch a glimpse inside one of Cape Town’s most notorious prisons, and stand at the edge of the world where two oceans meet.
Average Customer Rating:
(35 Reviews) 35
18 out of 21 86% of customers would recommend this tour.
Customer Reviews for South Africa Discovery
Review 1 for South Africa Discovery
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by SOUTHAFRICA |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:02/16/2012
Location:CO
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by SOUTHAFRICA |
March 17, 2012
Disappointing Trip
Too tight on air connections. Victoria Falls extension amounted to 22 minutes at the least interesting part of the falls. Long hours of bus rides without any interesting breaks.
+4points
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Review 2 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by Anonymous |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:02/16/2012
Location:WI
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with a group coordinator/organization
by Anonymous |
March 14, 2012
South Africa Discovery
The trip was excellent, saw and experinced a lot, and the Tour Director & Bus Driver was fabulous.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 3 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by MEVANS23 |
Number of past tours:23
Traveled on:11/03/2011
Location:VA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by MEVANS23 |
December 5, 2011
A trip NOT to be missed!
Saw the big 5 and so many other animals in their natural habitat! The country is so beautiful with the wild flowers and the most interesting geological formations. Table Mountain is surely one of the 7 wonders or the world. The view from there is breath taking. A lovely country with a coast line that is unequal to any other.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 4 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by AALAWAR1 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:11/03/2011
Location:NV
Age:50-59
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by AALAWAR1 |
December 1, 2011
South Africa Discovery
A great deal of activities in such a short time.
Well planned with a combination of South Africa offers.
Great animal parks
Beautiful country side
Great wineries
Very developed infrastructure
Beautiful weather
Very safe and beautiful towns and cities
What else can you ask for more..
Thanks Go Ahead tours for making it possible
Well planned with a combination of South Africa offers.
Great animal parks
Beautiful country side
Great wineries
Very developed infrastructure
Beautiful weather
Very safe and beautiful towns and cities
What else can you ask for more..
Thanks Go Ahead tours for making it possible
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers
+2points
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Review 5 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by Anonymous |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/13/2011
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with a group coordinator/organization
by Anonymous |
November 10, 2011
Seeing South Africa in luxury
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This was a fabulous blend of nature, food, wine and comfort. We saw game preserves, all the big 5 animals, and dined in luxury. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to travel in safety and comfort while viewing some of the most beautiful and wild places in Africa.
Recommended for: Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, First Time Travelers
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Review 6 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by MTORTOSA1 |
Number of past tours:6
Traveled on:10/13/2011
Location:DC
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with friend(s)
by MTORTOSA1 |
November 10, 2011
South Africa Discovery
Wonderful itinerary, guide, and hotels.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Experienced Travelers
0points
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Review 7 for South Africa Discovery
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
3
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by EBRADLE |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/13/2011
Location:IL
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with friend(s)
by EBRADLE |
November 9, 2011
Definitely Best trip Ever!!!
I have been fortunate enough to travel all over the world!! This includes 22 cruises,and trips to all of Europe and Egypt,Greece,The Holy Land ,Australia,New Zealand,Tahiti,Hawaii and China. Even though I have never travelled with Go Ahead Tours,I would rate this as my best trip ever!!! I Highly recommend Go Ahead Tours for future Travel! WE WILL BE BACK!! The Game Drives and overall history and beauty of South Africa were "Awesome",Sincerely,Ed Bradle
P.S. I have 1500 GREAT photos and 7 hours video,but do not know how to send them to you? Ed Bradle
+2points
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Review 8 for South Africa Discovery
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by TCONLEN1 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:10/13/2011
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by TCONLEN1 |
November 9, 2011
Tiring but Terrific!
Having traveled on a fast paced tour with EF previously, I knew what the Itinerary for South Africa meant: on the move pretty constantly, lots of sitting on the bus to get to the next cool place, plenty of game preserve visits but not so much in the cultural realm. It was all that, and although all of us were weary towards the end, the pace slowed and having leisure time at the end was a good thing. There would be no other way to cover so many miles and see such a big slice of South Africa in 2 1/2 weeks. For those of us from California, the return trip is grueling: 48 hours including a 7 hour layover in D.C. Again, few other options, but stand warned if you choose this one!
I would recommend a couple more 2 night stays at the beginning or middle of the trip so as to get a better feel for the areas. Four nights in Capetown seemed more than necessary. We went straight through Swaziland, which seems like a place to get a bit of the indigenous culture of Africa.
Despite the fast pace, our tour was very well coordinated and managed by our tour director. He was organized, kept us on track while also being responsive to our needs as they arose.
As long as one knows what to expect, I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants an exciting overview of South Africa and it's fabulous game life.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 9 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by JFISHLER |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/13/2011
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with a group coordinator/organization
by JFISHLER |
November 9, 2011
South Africa Discovery Tour
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If you want an opportunity to experience much of what South Africa has to offer, and are comfortable being constantly on the go, then this tour is for you. It had it all -- wild animals at different reserves, an opportunity to experience a variety of habitats, a native village, local markets, small towns, big towns, wineries, history, culture, good food, excellent wines, an extremely knowledgeable tour guide, who went out of his way to make sure everyone was as comfortable as possible, and wonderful travel companions.
The extensions were well worth the extra cost. Having an opportunity to pet and feed elephants was one of the tour's highlights as was the Township tour and dinner. S. Africa is an emerging nation and poverty and beauty are at its foundation. This 21-day tour included a taste of everything. Of course, now I want to go back for the close-ups: more animals, nature hikes, authentic S. African meals, and wine!
If you want a day-by-day overview with photos, please visit my blog. http://southafricadiscovery.wordpress.com
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Family Vacations, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers
+3points
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Review 10 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by NMACMILLAN2 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/08/2011
Location:PA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by NMACMILLAN2 |
October 10, 2011
Wonderful trip
Our trip was very exciting well planned and extremely well directed . Our toir guide, Duane was the best tour guide we have ever had. He knew so much about So. Africa and you could tell he loved his country. He took excellent care of the group and I do believe he truly loved being with us. I don't think we would been able to to see anymore then we did. It was wonderful.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, Experienced Travelers
+2points
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Review 11 for South Africa Discovery
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by JROGGE1 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:07/07/2011
Location:FL
Age:50-59
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by JROGGE1 |
August 4, 2011
South Africa Discovery South Africa Discovery
This trip covers alot of ground quickly but is a worthwhile experience. The key is to find a dynamic tour guide which we had for sure.If you do not like guided tours and desire to walk more , then I would advise a more independent option than what this trip offers.
Recommended for: Nature & Wildlife, Trip Of A Lifetime, Experienced Travelers
+2points
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Review 12 for South Africa Discovery
Overall Rating
Tour Value
3
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by PDICKENS6 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:07/07/2011
Location:TX
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with a group coordinator/organization
by PDICKENS6 |
August 4, 2011
South Africa Discovery
Most informative trip and significant ever.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, First Time Travelers
-2points
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Review 13 for South Africa Discovery
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3
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by WBRADFORD3 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:07/07/2011
Location:IL
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:solo
by WBRADFORD3 |
August 3, 2011
South Africa Discovery
Had a great time, highly recommend taking the Victoria Falls extension and the included Makuni village tour. Also found the Township tour and dinner option along with the Robben Island tour to be both entertaining & educational experiences. As for the various safaris (i.e. Kruger ), did not see as much wildlife due to colder/cooler winter climate especially during early morning excursions.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 14 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by CNORTON6 |
Number of past tours:18
Traveled on:02/17/2011
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by CNORTON6 |
April 17, 2011
South Africa
This trip was very well organized assuring that we had maximum time at the best sites. The safari vehicles were comfortable, and we saw so many animals. In other areas, for those having a hard time walking, transportation was provided. The food was mostly provided, and it was out of this world. I really enjoyed visiting the township and eating barbecue with the locals. This was definitely one of the best trips I've taken .
Recommended for: Trip Of A Lifetime
+8points
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Review 15 for South Africa Discovery
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5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by DSMALL |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:02/17/2011
Location:NB
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by DSMALL |
April 14, 2011
Trip of a Lifetime
The South Africa Discovery trip was phenomenal in every way! Our tour director could not have been better and the itinerary was so jam-packed with exciting things to do and great places to visit that rather than be exhausting, it was invigorating and stimulating. All of the hotels were very well situated and of high quality. All of the included and optional tours were fantastic. I have travelled extensively and without a doubt this trip was the best yet. I have already booked another Go Ahead tour for this summer...your quality and organization are the best in the busines!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Trip Of A Lifetime, Experienced Travelers
+7points
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Review 16 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by GBAUMAN |
Number of past tours:8
Traveled on:2/17/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:CO
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by GBAUMAN |
March 9, 2011
Absolutely best tour I've been on!
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Had a wonderful small group. Saw the Big 5 & many, many more animals. Got some great shots, too many MB to post. And the TD, Duane, was the best I've ever had: so full of history, organized and so helpful in our individual wants and needs. The microlight & helicopter flights over Victoria Falls should be mandatory! My only disappointment was not getting to ride an African elephant. One needs to make reservations way before the Knysna excursion. There just are not enough adjectives to describe this exciting trip through this beautiful, mountainous country.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+9points
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Review 17 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by JLOTTRIDGE1 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:11/04/2010
Location:AK
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by JLOTTRIDGE1 |
January 2, 2011
My First Adventure
I am a senior citizen who had never traveled out of the United States before this trip. It was way out of my comfort zone for a first overseas trip because of the very long flight from Alaska to Johannesburg. However, my friends convinced me that I should go when the opportunity presented itself. I had a fabulous time, and the trip exceeded my expectations. We had a wonderful overview of South Africa, saw lots of animals, birds and other wildlife. Our tour director was excellent, really knew his country and made the whole experience come alive.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+13points
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Review 18 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by JBARON32 |
Number of past tours:4
Traveled on:11/04/2010
Location:IL
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by JBARON32 |
January 1, 2011
South Africa Tour Nov 2010
Very comprehensive schedule. It was a good value for the money. The cities & activities chosen give you a good overall picture of the country.
Recommended for: Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 19 for South Africa Discovery
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Tour Value
3
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by GSOLOKI1 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/14/2010
Location:CA
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by GSOLOKI1 |
November 8, 2010
South Africa Discovery
A tour that was not a vacation, on the go all the time, either at airports or loading unloading the bus. Incredible time consuming, should cut it down, show less but in more details at a slower pace. You can imagine how long to takes to load and unload 29 people, 1/2 of the vacations is wasted. You followed the advertised itinerary, but most people don't read it very carefully. When you mention Johanessburg 3 times, people expect to see more than the airport. Saw nothing in Swaziland except a native market. The bus parked there for 3 hours. Good overview of the nature, but not of Africa.
Recommended for: Nature & Wildlife
+17points
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Review 20 for South Africa Discovery
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by RMONDELLO19 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/14/2010
Location:CA
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by RMONDELLO19 |
November 7, 2010
Trip of a lifetime
We had a great time on this trip - it was more physically challenging than expected - due mostly to the movement of luggage thru 2 in-country flights. However, we could not have seen/done as much without those flights you just need to know it and plan for it. Hotels and food were good to very good, out guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job given that he was dealing with 29 people with different ideas of what they wanted from the trip. The extension to Victoria falls should not be missed. Recommend this trip to anyone looking for a unique experience. The safari's were outstanding!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Experienced Travelers
+15points
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