Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve- Travel Tips
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- 5 Reviews
Reviews of Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve
Yolanda Komen - 4
We had a couple of excellent sightings and the rangers were knowledgable and shared quite a bit of information I had not heard before. Schotia have a very diverse range of antelope that you do not get to see at other game reserves, or so diverse. What was sad is that the ranger just drove past most of them and even when asked if we could make a point of stopping on the last day when it was just the two of us and the ranger, it did not happen. The game drive with just the two of us felt rushed. The dinner at the boma was very good. Food was tasty. Meat preparation could have been a bit more diverse. We had medium rare and some people struggled with this. Reception service needs to be improved. Booking confirmation took several days. For the price one pays the welcome area could be improved. Luggage can be taken through to rooms while we are on drives to avoid a 40 min drive in the freezing cold after dinner to fetch luggage. Not healthy for my 80 year old mom. She also tripped in the dark, at the rooms as the pathway was not well lit. We were left to take the luggage off the truck and take it to the room. Not exactly 5 star service. To summarise Game 5 stars Ranger knowledge 5 Game drive 4 stars (rushed) Boma dinner 4 stars Reception and booking 2 stars Arrival amd check in to rooms 1 star
S L - 5
Absolutely unforgettable experience!! Everything was top-notch from the beginning, they’ve gone out of their way to make our experiences the greatest possible. Literally upon passing the first gate, we saw animals. And they are coming close! This is the advantage of a private game reserve, to be honest. National parks are great, but you have to be very lucky to constantly get close-up views. Within minutes, first elephants and lions. Our guide Zane is an extremely knowledgeable guide who’s absolutely dedicated to his job. His passion and sense of humour have made every single minute an entertainment. Dinner was a dream, so was the lodge for the night, both much more than I had expected. I was fortunate to have had Schotia recommended to me and will never forget those incredible days. If you’re in the Port Elizabeth area, this is a must-do!
Santiago Mercante - 5
Absolutely recommended. The place is prepared for tourists, the guides are knowledgeable, safe and passionate about their work. The vehicles are in very good condition. The property consists of several hectares with subdivisions, the landscape is fabulous. Various types of serfs and antelopes, elephants, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, lions, crocodiles, and more are seen. Plus, dinner is a beautiful time and a nice place in the middle of the countryside. The visit without camping is from 3 to 9 p.m. with dinner included and costs USD$135. It is highly recommended.
Dana Baumann - 5
It was a breathtaking experience. We had a very nice, funny and incredibly dedicated local guide called Charl who showed us lions, zebras, antelopes, rhinos, hippos, giraffes and many other animals. He also gave us very interesting informations and was able to answer all our questions about the landscape and the animals in detail. The highlight for us was being able to see a lion family with their 1-month-old baby. The Schotia-Team respectfully kept distance from the animals and asked us to be quiet as soon as we get near them. We can highly recommend the tour and would book it again every time.
Ting Ting - 5
Please read my review before heading down. If you are just doing Tooth&Claw safari tour with them, you will need to check in at 2.30pm. Guided drive will commence from 3pm to 5pm. There will be pit stop for refreshment and toilet stop. Then the tour continues to 7pm. After which, you will be brought to a hut within the huge safari where you will be warmed up round the fires with limited free drinks and a lovely home cooked dinner served with dessert before heading back to their office at 8.45pm If you are staying over with them at their beautifully decorated huts, the sleep over package will include activities as mentioned above AND a night drive to your accommodation. There will be another round of 1.5 hour guided tour around the safari the next morning before heading out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast. We were privileged to have Edward as our guide. He managed to bring us up close and personal to many animals and the most important one of all - Lions! 🦁 Before Schotia, we had gone to 4 other nature parks including the famous Kruger Park. Zero lions spotted! Edward is hilarious and very experienced. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for him!
