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  • Per K
    Marstrand, Sweden2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Booked this trip on short notice and without special expectations. The Bollinger was East without any problems. The company quickly established direct contact and shared info about guide and pick-up time. The guide Freddy showed up in time and gave me a very nice day to remember. Very informative and was really trying to give me a good experience in the parks while looking for the great animals of South Africa. Apart from alot of interesting info about the animals and fauna, Freddy was very open and shared insight in South African life and culture of the Zulu people. To summarize, a very nice day where all the expected animals were seen closely and with great learning about life and culture in South Africa.
    Written 8 September 2024
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  • Mandy H
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our drivers were so cheerful and knowledgeable, and helped us all to feel comfortable for the whole trip. They were both very careful drivers and helped us to feel safe.

    The first stop was the lion park, and the weather had been wet so the road was rutty and puddly, but the drivers, Kimba and Xolani, were very careful to make the drive around as safe as possible. We saw lions close by, and interacting together which was thrilling! The elephants were so friendly and it was great to get close to them.

    Tala reserve was amazing! Kimba helped us to get the best seats on the safari bus, and our tour guide and driver, Milton, made the trip around the reserve so entertaining. Not only that, with his witty remarks, but he was very knowledgeable about the animals and where to find them. When we saw a tower of giraffes in the distance, he managed to bring us right by them. There were many species to see, all in their natural habitat, and it was wonderful to see zebras, various deer, wildebeest and rhino all grazing in close proximity to each other peacefully. We humans could learn a lot from them!

    Phezulu was a lovely place to visit, the dancing presentation was fantastic and so entertaining in spite of the rain that came in the afternoon. The food there was delicious and more than adequate portions. The reptiles were fascinating too!

    We would definitely recommend the tour led by Africa Sun Safaris to anyone wanting a great sightseeing experience, knowing we were so well looked after and kept safe all day, to enjoy all the activities. On the way home one of the cars broke down and our two drivers worked so well together to keep us safe, and deliver us back to our accommodation as quickly as possible.

    All in all it was a fantastic day’s experience and a trip of a lifetime!
    Written 10 April 2024
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  • Crystal L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a wonderful day seeing animals up close. Our driver Freddie was so nice and knowledgeable. Patient with us as we asked questions. Money well spent!
    Written 1 June 2024
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  • Stevo
    3 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Big day of travelling, but worth it for the sights. Will visit area this again. The company could be using a better vehicle for the trip. Tour guide nice guy.
    Written 30 April 2024
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  • Mike101Ireland
    Ireland21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Durban is an amazing city, but it does have its issues! This was my second time in Durban and I really did not want to spend it again in the immediate area of my hotel and being bused everywhere else. After researching the options available I settled on Johhny Matthews 'Cultural Walking Tour of Durban' what a fantastic decision this was. Six of us booked a morning tour (which turned out to be a private tour) with Johnny who has 30-plus years of experience in tourism and it shows. The tour is scheduled for 4/5 hours, ours was 6 hours for which we were very grateful (if you want it shorter, tell Johnny he is very accommodating).

    I am writing this review as a guide myself. Because of Johnny's background and experience in tourism, he quickly assesses what his clients are interested in. He is a local and has a wealth of information on both Durban and South Africa, he gave us a wonderful insight into the history, culture, diversity, inclusion, changes (both positive and negative), and what he believes will be the future for Durban.

    We rode with locals on the local taxi service (white minibusses) which is an experience all in its own. We went to a wonderful lookout point with great views over the city, we walked through the suburbs all the time Johnny telling us interesting details about the buildings the people, and the neighborhoods. Then we headed for the markets, the majority of people will tell you "Do Not Go To The Markets" and I would agree with them, unless you go with Johnny. Before we got to the markets he told us that there would be only 6 white people in the markets that day, and that would be us! Johnny has been running this tour for 11 years and all the traders appear to know him, he will tell you the Do's & Dont's before you enter the markets. In the markets (which are huge) we were met with smiles and shouts of "Shoot Me" meaning photograph me or selfie with me. We spoke with traders and Johnny was on hand to explain the different items on sale that we might not be familiar with. But remember, it is a market and people rely on sales to live, so if you can, please support them, even a little.

    After the markets, we headed to North Beach for lunch overlooking the beach and the Indian Ocean arranged by Johnny.

    I know this has been a long review, but I believe it was needed to try to get across the wonderful experience we had on this tour, at no time did we feel uncomfortable or in danger. Six hours seems a lot but it flew by. Johnny Matthews is a wonderful guide and ambassador for Durban and South Africa. If you are thinking of doing a walking tour of Durban, then I highly recommend that you do this one.
    Written 20 July 2024
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  • Nompilo Zoè C
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a really beautiful experience, the canal has gorgeous views for great pictures and videos. Our guide was friendly and entertaining.
    Written 14 January 2024
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  • Colin C
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thami really knew his stuff, history/culture of the area. He was extremely friendly and stopped at the perfect times for pictures and refreshments.
    Written 20 August 2024
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  • Mark B
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a very enjoyable day. Our guide Thami was very knowledgeable and he was happy to answer any questions we had, not just regarding the tour itself but about south Africa in general! We did not feel rushed at any of the sites. We booked the evening before and we were looked after very well, I popped the phone number on the booking confirmation a message and they confirmed we would be picked up the next morning from our hotel. Thami's driving was exceptional, we got stuck in traffic for a crash and he took a very interesting detour, which only added to the experience!
    Written 5 August 2024
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  • Ron98166
    Seattle, WA9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I don't know where to start. All in all this safari was the highlight of our trip! From the start, working with Justin the founder of Wild Routes was easy and great with communicating to us about pick up and drop off information, and was very speedy in replying when I had questions. Grant who transported us to the Amyoni reserve was a wealth of info about the region and also had great suggestions for us about other things to do for the rest of our trip. He was super courteous and very personable and started our day off right. Our game driver, Mzamo, who took us out on safari was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and very friendly and engaging. We did the one day big five safari and it didn't disappoint! Mzamo got us as close to the animals as he could while respecting safety. At one point we were within 3 meters of a lioness, and at another we were the just as close with a cheetah and her cubs while they were feasting on a freshly caught impala. It was amazing! We saw a wide variety of wildlife in the reserve, Giraffe, cheetah, Impala, wart hog, wilderbeast, zebra, rhino, lion, just to name a few. Just remember there is no guarantee what you'll see as this is not a zooand these are animals in the wild, but know that you will have an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Wild Routes and it is a very good value for your hard earned money! Thank you Justin, Grant, and Mzamo for an amazing trip! We will be back again for sure.
    Written 7 October 2023
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  • Lloyd N
    Foscoe, NC43 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aaron was our guide and he did a serviceable job of showing us the sights of Durban and explaining some of the cultural history and important events in the history of the area. We also felt safe on our tour with him.
    Written 16 February 2024
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  • Kennedy M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The experience was beyond magical, breathtakingly beautiful, it was like being in a movie and I could have done it every single night of my trip. Had a great time and got great photos too. Thank you!
    Written 7 January 2024
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  • Andy Walters
    West Yorkshire, UK66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another top day. Again comms during booking and afterwards top drawer. Had a brilliant trip up the estuary and saw loads of hippo and a wild croc which was exactly what the wife wanted to see.

    Again, plenty of stops en-route to pick up food, drinks and loo stops which probably could be better mentioned on the website rather than just “lunch not supplied” etc. Be nice to know beforehand that there is opportunity to pick something up on the way.

    Would highly recommend Tim and his team.
    Written 8 September 2023
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  • Rahul Sabnis
    Pune, India21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brown Tours was excellent,well organised and knowledgeable tour guide.

    He was thorough with his job and took lot if efforts for making us comfortable and share his knowledge
    Written 12 June 2024
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