Some thoughts overall -
Toilets were spotless and constantly being cleaned except in rural locations
We wished we'd brought pencils, crayons, old clothes and toiletries/old jewellery to donate to the townships although we didn't actually go
Main roads are very good and wide
South Africans are definitely carnivores. The meat is excellent and there are loads of cattle everywhere you go
You never have to carry your own luggage with Riviera
Don't feel you always have to order optional meals en route. You can opt out
You need layers in the Kruger. It's very cold in the morning and evening and very hot in the afternoon
If you do the bush walk wear long trousers and beige/olive green and a wide brimmed hat. I think a crossbody water bottle holder would be useful. Water is freely supplied
The people we met were so friendly
Drinks seem to be very cheap
Waiting staff are very helpful if sometimes almost too enthusiastic in collecting dirty crockery!
Food is very good
Shower heads tend to be fixed
We were able to watch England cricket and football in most hotels
We never got bitten by mosquitos despite not using Deet
Loved the way our SA guide respectively referred to Nelson Mandela as Mr
Mandela
