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- Franchesca LAtlanta, GA3 contributionsAndre was our tour guide for five days and did the BEST JOB!! He picked us up from the airport, helped us curate a schedule, and was personable to our entire family. HE WAS attentive to our safety, gave suggestions, and gave us the history of Cape Town and South Africa. He went above and beyond every day. Please do not hesitate to book him; you won't be disappointed!Written December 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ashlee r20 contributionsWe had a wonderful time fishing with Johan and Kellan. We caught a lot of different types of fish and tried different types of fishing. We didn't get board of just sitting there with a rod in our hands, we were actively fishing and moving around to find the fish. I would highly recommend Mavericks fishing charter, it was easy to book and a good deal. They filleted up our tuna and Dorado for us as well. Lovely day on the water with a great crew.Written December 14, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Fearless581331622753 contributionsA late review from our trip in February 2022.
A marvelous trip with a great crew and ABBA on the speakers. We will be back 🤩Written August 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lishya K1 contributionI had the best day of 2020 so far! What an amazing experience. If I could hop on a speedboat everyday I would. So much fun, giggles and smiles, and made extra special by our very skilled, experienced and super friendly Captain Daniel who had us spinning doughnuts on the ocean and not a splash of water in the boat. Thank you Daniel for driving us safely and for making the experience super fun and exciting. will definitely be back :)Written November 12, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- glcraggCape Town Central, South Africa6 contributionsWe hired a rubber duck for family use on the west coast
We highly recommend Ocean Image for excellent service & attention to detail!
We had a wonderful time with many hours of dolphin interaction. This is the second time that we’ve used Ocean Image & will definitely be returning soon!Written April 9, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GrandTour120106470012 contributionsIt was a beautiful boat ride. Would do it definitely do it a again. The most adventure time, thank you sport! We had the best time!! xWritten July 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MthaJohannesburg, South Africa10 contributionsIf you are looking for a boot ride in Durban, then look no further than this crew. They really now how to get the party started once your out at sea. The music was great, The captain and his crew were awesome too. Front desk serve was helpful and friendly.Written January 10, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stefanie KQueensland, Australia6 contributionsI made a Safari Trip to Pilanesberg with them. They were really easy to communicate with and managed to get everything done how I wanted. Transfer from Johannesburg Airport, sunrise safari, seeing a leopard, more lions, white and black rhino, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebra, impalas. I did more than 10 Safaris including a few days in Kruger NP and Hluhluwe NP and If I just had to do one, this would be it. A perfect day!Written August 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- charlesJohannesburg, South Africa1 contributionThank you Erik and Kurt for a wonderful outing y’day (3.1.2022). The kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learnt a lot. Thank you Mike for promptness and professionalism before the trip, and Erik and Kurt for their expertise and courtesy. We are definitely coming back for another trip!Written January 4, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John TCoventry, UK121 contributionsStayed in Nkwazi Lake Lodge Pongola Game reserve for 3 nights in late February. The setting is beautiful with the accommodation and main lodge overlooking the wide river from an elevated position. The park is full of interesting wildlife and a boat trip on the River/Dam was lovely with animal viewed both in the water (Hippo and Crocodiles) and on the banks (Rhinoceros among other things). Food was good and staff friendly and helpful. Accommodation was comfortable with visiting Nyala and Warthogs.
The potholes on the N2 are a nightmare if driving from the NorthWritten April 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DayTrip180235347141 contributionBucket list for sure! A must do for couples or a group of friends. You will see us again soon. Thank you...Written December 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gerhard OKnysna, South Africa16 contributionsNice boat. Starts well with accommodating clients.
Very friendly owner, skipper and crew. Given the fact that my daughter booked the trip for my wife and myself for our wedding anniversary, we received a great deal of attention.
My own and only perception, only people who want this trip to be a great experience to remember something special, a personal clip in the forest of every day's life, should be granted privilege.
A luxury cruise becomes common, if all, just deep in pocket, can hop on board.
I salute you, NeilWritten March 26, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Casey BPort Elizabeth, South Africa52 contributionsBooking was done by email and confirmed with friendly professionalism.
You do need a skipper license for this type of boat and they can issue you a temporary Skippers license for a nominal fee: this takes approximately 40 minutes, but you must notify them prior to arrival.
Our arrival and checkin was smooth. We were given a boat called Arc Royale. It was clean, well outfitted and well maintained. We went through the checklist, including the propeller and onboard water capacity - quick & efficient. The boat was relatively easy to handle considering it’s size and with the 40hp motor, was manoeuvre-able and comfortable for two people to cope with.
The Kowie river is beautiful - it remains clean & one of the best navigable rivers we have been on. Wildlife is seen around the banks by the Mansfield Reserve, and the birdlife is absolutely stunning. We witnessed an endless variety of birds from fishers to raptors, on the river banks. We also had the awesome surprise of having a seal breach right next to our open bedroom window, whilst enjoying an early morning coffee.
Fishing is also good - rods & tackle can be hired from reception for a reasonable fee… fishing was best done at the turn of the tide… we hooked a number of exciting fish & crab, which never made it onto the boat, but provided much entertainment.
The boat had a couple of board games onboard which came in handy during the second day when the weather turned extremely poor; gale force winds, rains and a Spring tide meant that the river was restless and turbulent in some places, however the onboard navigation map was accurate and provided us with plenty of calm and protected areas to moor in. Being warm & safe in your boat whilst the elements of Nature throw a tantrum around you, is truly satisfying.
The only minor negative was the gas shower did not stay hot; it would shut off after 30 seconds and the water went cold in a hurry. This did not impact our overall experience which more than made up for this inconvenience.
As it was Winter, we took our own hot water bottles with, which proved invaluable - it was decidedly chilly at night, and together with the extra bedding available onboard, made the nights warm & comfortable despite the frosty evenings.
Returning to harbour was just as easy and we left the boat with excellent memories and a great experience to repeat again in the future.
Highly recommended and would return again.Written June 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - nadencaMilan, Italy91 contributionsWe had an amazing experience with Makwela Transfrontier Safaris. Duard is a very kind and professional guy, very reliable in every detail. We rented from him a fully equiped 4x4 with rooftop tent to have a 4 weeks self-drive around botswana. The car was very confortable, fully equiped for both emergency and leisure aspects, not a detail were left behind. Bed linen and blanckets as wll as crockery were brand new and everything was absolutely confortable. He built for us a tailor made itinerary which responded in every detail to our needs and desires, and this has not been a easy task since we are very demanding and attentive to every detail in the planning phase of our trips. He also provided constant support and logistical assistance at all times of need. Our trip as been amazing and this was not just because of Botswana's wonders but because of him too.Written May 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- g-in-africaCape Town Central, South Africa33 contributionsLovely river trip - about an hour (perfect for kids), not too fast or slow. Weather dependent and need a big enough group - so be flexible about your booking. Wendy and Nick were great with WhatsApp communication.Written July 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
