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32 Reviews

4.1 out of 5

Reviewed October 2011

JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN

An excellent trip overall. Long days were expected, but some were TOO long. But the variety of experiences, and places we visited more than made up for it!

Most Inspirational Moment

Not included in itinerary - this was an optional extra - Shark-cage diving with Brian McFarlane's "Apex Predator" at Gansbaai - www.sharkcagediving.net - It means a two hour return trip back from Cape Town, but they pick you up in their minbus around 6am and bring you back around 4.30pm. He has a hit-rate with sharks of over 99%, and he's been doing it for 15 years. You don't even need to swim!! Get your wetsuit on - drop into the cage - and see these magnificent creatures at close quarters. Trippers should not make excuses - simply DO it!! You'll not regret it! The whale-trip out of Hermanus was also excellent, and finally, the hike into the Drakensburg mountains - stunning scenery, stunning light - drinking the ice-cold water from the gorge on a hot day... and filling your bottles for the trip back!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rob, at just 23, is still learning his trade, and I'm sure he has a very bright future as a guide. He was always helpful, hard-working and eager to please, and I'd readily go on another trip with him. His assistant and driver, the much more experienced Sifiso, gave him help and support where appropriate, and collectively they couldn't have given more. The excellent food, its preparation and putting up camps after long days on the road can only be commended.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't miss the opportunity of the village walk at Lesotho - as close a view of village life as you may expect to get - nothing staged - and also, the turtle trip in Mozambique...... (already mentioned the sharks!!) Make sure you get your visas before you go, otherwise you can seriously delay the group at border control. The sunset drive is probably preferable to the night drive whilst in Kruger.

Suggestions

My biggest disappointment was the vehicle provided. It was certainly a speedy vehicle to make the best use of the excellent roads between stops - BUT - it was absolutely hopeless for game viewing, and equally for photography. Small sliding windows, with some seats having serious obstructions was enough to knock this trip from a 5 star experience to only 4!! I would certainly not have relished this trip with more than the 10 passengers aboard. Simply "not fit for purpose!!!"

Reply from Exodus

Thank you for your review, It’s great to hear that you enjoyed your time in Southern Africa and all the diversity on offer in this incredible part of the world.

With regards to the vehicle, We do use a larger vehicle for bigger groups, and are hoping to be able to use a better custom-made vehicle in the future. Unfortunately there are some restrictions from the South African government which we have to adhere to (following new regulations implemented by the South African government in 2004).

Tom – Product Manager for South Africa

Reviewed September 2011

JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN

An interesting and varied itinerary but exhausting with too much to do in the time allowed, this trip would benefit from being at least a week longer. Highpoints included Mozambique, walking in the Drakensburg mountains, the village walk in Lesotho and the boat trip to see whales close up.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the sunrise over the Drakensburg mountains from Sungubala tented camp.Watching the sunset over the crashing waves at Tsitsikamma.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rob was young and enthusiastic and a good listener. He needed to be be more organised. His inexperience was tempered by Sifiso who was very knowledgeable about wildlife and culture plus being an excellent cook and driver.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for long days in a minibus.Check accommodation address for Mozambique visa application as one given hasn't been in use for some time.If you want to 'stuff your rucksack' then the Malealea Developement Trust in Lesotho current wish list includes needles, cotton, scissors etc. for them to start a sewing group and medical equipment etc. suitable for a small clinic.

Suggestions

Tour vehicle not suitable for sightseeing or photography as had a substantial black line at eye height and no drop down windows. It was also cramped for space so it was good that only ten of us were on this trip.Itinerary should be amended as game walk to get near rhinos in Hlane is no longer available. Info supplied re Mozambique visa application accomodation address is incorrect.Food prepared by Rob and Sisiso was excellent.

Reply from Exodus

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your recent Johannesburg to Cape Town trip. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the beauty and diversity of Southern Africa, and appreciate your feedback.

It is true that this trip does cover a lot of ground in three weeks. Unfortunately the reality is that most people can’t afford to take holidays of more than three weeks at a time. This trip has been designed for people who want to see as much as possible of this wonderful region but can’t spend more time exploring it at a more leisurely pace.

With regards to the vehicle’s suitability for sight-seeing, this is due to South African regulations dating back to 2004. All vehicles built after this date need to have a bar in place to prevent passengers from falling out of the window should the vehicle roll (or have windows which cannot open). This is certainly frustrating at times when game viewing but is a government imposition.

Thank you for drawing our attention to the new regulations in Hlane. This is a brand new rule which, apparently resulted from a recent incident. The trip notes have been amended accordingly. We have also corrected the error in the hotel name in Mozambique. I’m sorry if this cause you any distress though rest assured that it is, in fact, only a formality. Numerous tourists cross into Mozambique every day without the right hotel name on their immigration forms.

I would also like to thank you for the recommendation of items people can bring to the Maleala Development Trust in Lesotho, especially as these are not items most people would think of.

Tom – Product Manager for South Africa

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