My South African experience by Fifi Box
"Thank you so much for the best holiday experience I've ever had! Mum and I had the most amazing time, every minute of it was jam packed with exciting and incredible experiences. We loved Cape Town, Zimbali, Thonga Beach and Phinda so much; it was hard to have a highlight when every place and experience was so beautiful. The people blew us away with their hospitality, nothing was too much trouble and people bent over backwards to make sure we were happy. And what really amazed me was how beautiful South Africa was and how much it has to offer, considering most people don't consider it a tourist hot spot. It is a spectacular country that everyone must visit and experience. I've already started the campaign, I'm making my friends and family go there, I've told them they can't go through life without experiencing South Africa. I was supposed to be going to Europe at the end of the year but I'm already thinking of going back to South Africa. I felt such an affinity with the place and the people, I actually hated leaving. South Africa is now my number one holiday destination, and it won't be hard to convince other people.
Phinda was absolutely extraordinary, we saw so many animals and it moved mum and I so much, mum was actually crying when a male lion walked past our jeep. The staff at Phinda also showed hospitality that would put most Australian resorts to shame; I would say in general South African people were the loveliest nation of people I've ever come across.
My South African experience by Fifi Box
Phinda was absolutely extraordinary, we saw so many animals and it moved mum and I so much, mum was actually crying when a male lion walked past our jeep. The staff at Phinda also showed hospitality that would put most Australian resorts to shame; I would say in general South African people were the loveliest nation of people I've ever come across.
Cape Town was also such a beautiful and culturally rich place, and I can't recommend our guide Brian Vandayar enough. He was so brilliant, if you're ever sending anyone to Cape Town you should make sure they get him. He is the best tour operator I've experienced, he was so warm, welcoming and knowledgeable, he educated us and cared for us so well.. He is a real asset to the tourism industry. And Zimbali and Thonga beach were also amazing places that we were so lucky to experience.
As you can see I'm so excited about the holiday I'm rambling, but just wanted to thank you all for such a rich and amazing experience. And I'm not exaggerating when I say that that this holiday has changed my life. It opened my eyes culturally and changed my perspective and opinion of South Africa. I should also add that we felt entirely safe, not once did we sense danger or fear, reiterating that what you see on the news is not always the case. From being a girl that has always loved travelling to Europe and never really considered visiting Africa; I am now a complete convert."