South Africa was on the top of our list because it was a country where we felt like we could get an incredible balance of wildlife, outdoor adventure, luxury while staying on a budget, city exploration, culture, and sweeping scenery.
What's so tricky about planning a safari to South Africa?
It was clear from the onset that Kruger was a great place especially for first-time safari goers. However, the deeper you go, the more you realize how massive the park is.
When Andrea told me that Elephant Plains was a property that she stayed at and loved and on top of that was an amazing balance for price and quality of service, I was sold.
Located directly adjacent to Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands Game Reserve was a no brainer for me because it's the most well known of game reserves in the region.