Southern African Family Adventure
South Africa | Apr 12 - Apr 21, 2023

Julia
Julia M.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023

We enlisted the help of Deb and the Kim Kim team to help us organize a whistle stop trip to S. Africa and Zimbabwe. We only had 10 days so needed help getting the most out of our limited time.
We were so impressed with the level of communication throughout the planning process and whilst on the trip itself. Some great dinner spots and additional activities were suggested which made a huge difference to our experience. It was also great to be given a variety of accommodation options which we could select to best suit our budget.
All transfers and activities ran like clockwork and took the worry out of traveling in a new country with kids. Every guide we came across was exceptionally knowledgeable and professional.
We would definitely use the Kim Kim service again and wholeheartedly recommend Deb and her team for anyone considering a trip to S. Africa. Thank you for the most amazing holiday - we didn’t want to come home!

Hotel Reviews
Parker Cottage
Cape Town

This was a holiday highlight for us. Tomas and his team and the accommodation was exceptional - a home away from home and a blissful sanctuary after a busy day sightseeing. Outstanding!

Authenticity & Character
A beautiful old heritage villa.
Location
A safe walking distance to restaurants in the area and close proximity to Table Mountain and the Waterfront.
Staff
Great advice and super friendly!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Southern Sun De Wagen
Stellenbosch
Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms/ beds needed to be bigger!
Phezulu Guest Lodge
Victoria Falls
Authenticity & Character
Location
Lovely quiet location but it was easy to organise taxis.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Capital On The Park
Sandton
Authenticity & Character
A big hotel with a great pool area.
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the shopping mall.
Location
Close to the shopping mall.
Staff
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
A great 2 bed apartment for our final night.
Cleanliness & Comfort
A great 2 bed apartment for our final night.
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa - Kasane
Chobe, Kasane
Authenticity & Character
The isolation of this place was quite special - we loved the open air dining areas and viewing deck and of course the thatched roof.
Location
It took 3 border crossings to reach this lodge but it actually added to the experience. Loved that it was only accessible by river.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super big beds!
Activity Reviews
Horseback Riding in the Winelands
Horseback Riding in the Winelands
South Africa

My kids loved this activity! It was an amazing setting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Table Mountain
Explore Table Mountain
Cape Town

We loved this trip! We headed straight here after checking in at our accommodation. We took a later cable car up to catch the sunset. It was super quiet and the sunset/ views were beautiful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
South Africa

We had a friendly and experienced guide. We loved the penguins, haggling with the street vendors and the views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Robben Island
Robben Island
Cape Town

This is something I have wanted to do for a long time. We had an amazing guide on the bus around the island and a former inmate for the prison tour. Very interesting and humbling. It was quite a big group and sometimes hard to follow what was being said when we were off the bus.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Cape Town

The additional drumming workshop was well worth it. We all loved it! It was great to taste various dishes from around the continent and to watch the dancing/ entertainment. This was definitely a very touristy activity but something I would recommend.

Quality of Experience
Food
Authentic and rustic - some dishes were really tasty, some were more interesting.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gourmet Dinner on a Sunset Cruise
Gourmet Dinner on a Sunset Cruise
Victoria Falls

This was outstanding! It was stunning scenery on the Zambezi and we saw our first hippo! The 4 course meal was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Vic Falls
Guided Tour of Vic Falls
Victoria Falls

What’s not to like? The Falls are breathtaking!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dusty Road Township Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team
Dusty Road Township Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team
Victoria Falls

Loved the little tour that you get upon entry. Great atmosphere and loved the community aspect of this place and the focus on sustainability.

Quality of Experience
Food
The authenticity. Some of the dishes took me back to my own time living in Africa.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We took our own taxi and paid more than we were told to pay.
Arrival at Chobe Savanna Lodge
Arrival at Chobe Savanna Lodge
Chobe National Park

We crossed 3 borders to get here. This sounds overwhelming but each crossing was slick and efficient and we were directed by the driver on where to go. It added to the whole experience. The river ride to the lodge was beautiful - we spotted lion, hippos and elephants. It was nice to be offered a cold drink on board.

Quality of Experience
Food
N/a
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Last morning at Chobe Savanna Lodge
Last morning at Chobe Savanna Lodge
Chobe National Park

We actually saw very little wildlife on the morning safari. We ended up watching a troop of baboons for ages. The river ride and sunset was perfect though.

Quality of Experience
Food
N/a
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Deborah Smook
Deborah
Deborah Smook
Local specialist in Cape Town | Replied on Apr 28, 2023

Hello Julia

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this detailed review. It was such a pleasure planning this trip for you and your family and I am so glad that you enjoyed it.

Deb