Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, Garden Route, South Africa
If you're planning your first safari, or doing the Garden Route, Shamwari is perfect. Its excellent lodges offer every comfort, it's great for families, you're able to get really close to the animals, and you should see all the Big Five.
Of the lodges, we'd recommend Eagles Crag (spectacular), Lobengula (authentic) or Riverdene (for families).