Kosi Bay - Accommodation was very disappointing

Stay at Kosi Bay in KZN Wildlife chalets June/July 2008. The chalets were OK... but are in desperate need of renovation. It was cold and most of the windows were damaged allowing the cold air into the chalet.

The roof needs to be closed off somewhere at the top as we had squirrels living in the roof who seemed to fight all night. Now I know you are in the bush but when they are in your room at 1am, it's not so nice.

The DSTV did not work as the bill had not been paid. We did not go there to watch TV but let's face it, Kosy Bay in the evening is not exactly vibey, and you can only look at the stars for so long each night. I actually demanded to speak to the person who should have paid the bill. They gave me his contact number and the TV came on for 1 day then was off again. When we booked, we paid for all facilities including DSTV and a chalet that had windows intact.

There was no heater either so we froze to death with lots of blankets.

I should actually demand a refund or a free holiday but I'm sure that will not happen. I'm sorry to say, but when you call the parks board its like talking to a brick wall.

Denny wright

Unbelievable time on Kruger-Safaris - June 2008

Kruger-Safaris

Peter Collins
"Thanks for the extra couple of kilos gained. Great game viewing. We had a great time."

Globe Students Lebanon
"We had a wonderful stay. We saw the Big Five and had a lot of fun at the lodge and on safari. This place became a home away from home. Hope to see you again"

Timothy and Ann Hunt
"Lovely stay and Pearl is an awesome hostess and 'jack of all' ".

Jim & Linda King of Georgia, Dallas:
"My husband and I were there 10-13 May 2008 and had an unbelievable time and want to go back. Pearl is truly a gem and made sure we were always on time for all our adventures. Our guides, Steve and Bertis made sure we had ample opportunities to view the surroundings and see as many of the animals as possible and their knowledge of the plants, animal habits, etc. was truly remarkable. They even kept us safe when, on our 4-hour walking safari, we were "stalked" by a mad elephant - they both kept their cool - which we all appreciated. The day in Kruger Park was more than we ever could have wished for - except it would have been nice if the lions and the leopards woke up!!! We were in South Africa for three weeks and the safari was our final adventure before returning home - we are glad it was, for everything else we did, while exciting and enjoyable, pales in comparison."

Little Mazot, Knysna in the Garden Route

I needed affordable but exclusive accommodation for my dream holiday in Knysna.

I highly recommend The Little Mazot. Not only is it stylishly furnished, it has the most beautiful view of the heads, very central yet quiet. Easy to find on internet also.

The owners are so friendly and makes you feel welcome.

J van Wyk

2 Great nights in the Kruger Park

I needed last minute accomadation in Kruger Park in early January. Thanks for helping out. The 2 nights at Satara and Berg en dal were great.

Our 2 boys(5 and 9) still talk about the experience of seeing Lions in the middle of the road and a Cheetah right next to the road (we were lucky!!) We hired our own car and had no rangers, so to see this in the public park was amazing. We also saw a dead impala in the fork of a tree (a leopard had taken him up there)

Response from your company was great and all worked out smoothly - an unbelievable 2 days at a VERY reasonablre price

Thanks again

Neil from Australia

Van Zijls Guesthouse in Nieuwoudtville

The worst place to stay over in Nieuwoudtville (Northern Cape, just over 50km west of Calvinia) is at the only advertised guesthouse in that town namely Van Zijls Guesthouse.

He owns a couple of houses which is let during the flower season, as well as a restaurant.
Dont get caught by the pretty pictures on his website as it is very bad; dont pay in advance either.

A lot of flower tourists were caught before according to other sources in the town.

Just a friendly warning.
Leon G Volschenk

Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge

My family and I have just returned from a weekend break at Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge.
The facilities and service throughout were without any doubt five star. The food too was quite faultless in both quality and quantity although with the excellent game drives to enjoy it was far from easy to find time and appetite to do it full justice.

The ranger and the tracker really knew their business and we have much in the way of photos as a result.

Sincere thanks to all concerned.
R Hunn

Second visit on Kruger-Safaris and still really great - May 2008

Kruger-Safaris

Trish and Matt Keeney
"Our honeymoon! Amazing place & saw 4 of the Big 5. We'll be back to see the spotted cat! Saw loads of other game. Bertus was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and also a good friend!Loved the family atmosphere. Thanks so much to Pearl and staff for giving us a wonderful time."

Sandy Gammon, Cape Town
"Second visit and really great. Thank you very much. Saw 4 out of 5. Rehab Centre amazing and Cultural Village interesting."

ERLA DIEDERICHS
"A holiday that I will always remember! Orange sunsets; being flanked by two elephants; seeing a leopard right next to us and sharing a brief moment of universal contact - all moments that are priceless!!! Thanks Piero, Pearl and team for making it possible."