South Africa Travel Guide
Few destinations can encapsulate astounding wildlife experiences and enthralling cosmopolitan delights like South Africa.
Its famous national reserves, home to the Big 5 and so much more, in addition to a complex culture full of culinary discoveries and sobering history, provides a getaway that encapsulates polar opposite experiences.
To uncover the true wonder of this unique destination explore Zicasso’s South Africa Travel Guide to get inspired for your upcoming trip. When you are ready to learn the full extent of opportunities, submit a Trip Request and speak with a safari specialist.
Best Time to Visit South Africa
Top 9 Things to Do in South Africa
6 Best Places to Visit in South Africa
How to Plan a Safari in South Africa: Frequently Asked Questions
8 Reasons to Choose South Africa for Your Safari
Top 15 Animals of South Africa and Where to See Them
12 Best Places to Visit in South Africa with Family
Top 10 Things to Do in Cape Town
Guide to Whale Watching in South Africa: How to See the Marine Giants
South Africa in January: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
South Africa in March: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
South Africa in May: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
South Africa in June: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
South Africa in July: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
South Africa in August: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
South Africa in December: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, & More
South Africa in Summer: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
South Africa in Spring: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
South Africa in Winter: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More
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Reviews of Zicasso's South Africa Safari Tours & Vacations
Based on 1189 verified traveler reviews.
Zicasso’s travel specialist and his team far exceeded our expectations, making this a trip of a lifetime. Guides and accommodations were superb. Even though Kruger experienced record rains and floods mere weeks before, we were treated to the "Big Five" on our game drives in the neighboring reserves. We cannot think of anything that needed improvement. Thanks to the travel specialist and team!
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The trip was fabulous. It matched the dream we had for our first trip to Africa: the animals, scenery, and people. Zicasso’s travel company was outstanding. They provided wonderful recommendations that matched our wishes and extraordinary attention to detail, so everything went without a hitch.
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Trip was well organized by Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team. Support in Kenya with my missing luggage was outstanding. Safari tours, city tours, and the respective accommodations more than met our expectations.
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Our trip was absolutely AMAZING!! Zicasso’s travel specialist was always quick to respond to all of our questions and worked to design a trip within our budget. All of the arrangements he made for us were just perfect.
We loved all of the accommodations and the private guides in Cape Town for the day tour and hike up Table Mountain were both great.
The safari accommodations and guides were just incredible. The staff at both lodges were so kind and attentive! We saw the Big Five (more than once) and couldn’t believe how close we were able to get to the animals.
Overall, the trip exceeded our expectations!
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Our Africa adventure, booked through Zicasso’s travel specialist, was amazing, flawless, and a one-of-a-kind trip of a lifetime.
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This review is long overdue, but better late than never! Zicasso’s travel agent helped us plan our South African adventure and it was the perfect vacation. Everything went completely flawlessly and all the accommodations were fantastic. The communication and service she provided were excellent and I just wish she was the person who could plan all of our vacations. We did Cape Town, Kruger, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, and it was the ultimate bucket-list trip. Her plan made it the best vacation ever!!!
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