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So you’ve decided to take the plunge and tick ‘African safari’ off your bucket list, but not sure exactly where to go to do so? I GOT YOU. Straight off the cuff, I would say GO TO SOUTH AFRICA FO SHO because personally that’s my favourite country to go on safari. However, that would make […]

Categories: SAFARI 101 SOUTH AFRICA
Posted on July 2, 2016February 23, 2018
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Hi, we're Cara & Van (CaraVan for short)!
An Aussie safari fanatic and South African Ranger combining firsthand experience and local knowledge to craft the perfect safari for every style and budget. Let us turn your dream safari into a reality!

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susan edgar
susan edgar
September 26, 2025

I discovered Cara when I e-mailed her to ask about the choice of a lodge for a safari. She is very knowledgable and helped us to plan the perfect trip. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Tim Orchard
Tim Orchard
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September 17, 2025

Cara was a great support to us as we booked our recent trip to South Africa. We split the trip between a week in Cape Town and a week in Kruger National Park. Plenty of suggestions on where to stay and also what to do were provided and we felt the itinerary helped us with all we wanted to achieve. In particular was the suggestions on game lodges of which there are plenty to choose from. We ended up at Motswari which could not have been been any better in terms of lodging but also the game drives. Thanks Cara for all your help.

Tim Orchard
Tim Orchard
September 17, 2025

Cara has been a fantastic support in the planning and booking for our recent trip to South Africa. Very informative and with a great understanding of not only the safari lodges across the country but also the other places to visit. We had lots of suggestions on what we could do during our time in Cape Town. I highly recommend using Cara if you are looking for ideas on how best to plan an itinerary and where to stay.

Rozi G
Rozi G
August 8, 2025

Cara from Ready at Safari was absolutely fantastic to work with. From the very start, she took the time to really get to know me and understand what I was looking for in my South African safari experience. She was incredibly patient with my endless questions and made sure every recommendation suited my preferences perfectly. She helped me book Kambaku, which turned out to be the most perfect choice — everything was exactly what I’d hoped for and more. Her attention to detail, genuine care, and deep knowledge made the entire booking process stress-free and enjoyable. If you’re planning a safari, I can’t recommend Cara enough — she will go above and beyond to ensure your trip is unforgettable!

Olubunmi Ogunbona
Olubunmi Ogunbona
August 8, 2025

We had the best time on the Safari organised by Cara and Van! We experienced both the luxury of private lodges, and the fun and independence of public lodges (which were still very nice!). I never would have imagined I'd feel comfortable driving through Kruger myself, searching for Pangolins (having seen the Big 5 within the first few days), but I'm totally hooked and can't wait for Ready Set Safari to plan another phenomenal trip with my family! Time for my toddler to see her favourite animals up close!

Bunmi Torres Ogunbona
Bunmi Torres Ogunbona
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August 8, 2025

Cara and Van organised the most amazing and unique erience! We loved experiencing both the luxury of private lodges, as well as public lodges and self driving! Saw the Big 5 within the first 3 days!

MrRonburden
MrRonburden
August 4, 2025

Cara and Van were amazing arranging all our activities and sightseeing in South Africa. Would not hesitate in booking thru Ready Set Safari again and highly recommend for a trouble free and stress free experience. They made it so easy.

Sarah
Sarah
July 31, 2025

Cara and Van planned and booked my first international trip to South Africa and absolutely nailed it. Incredible sightings, smooth planning, and an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend them to anyone, they’re the best in the business! Can’t beat a South African Sunset🌅

Marnie Murphy
Marnie Murphy
July 31, 2025

We used Ready Set Safari for our family holiday and highly recommend their services. Cara and Van made the process so simple for us to book our first South African holiday, were available for any questions, and gave us great tips! Thank you for doing all the hard work for us to enjoy one of our best holidays!

Rozi Grbac
Rozi Grbac
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July 28, 2025

I was fortunate to have found Cara from Ready at Safari to help me book my first ever African safari. I had so many questions (and follow-up questions!), and she answered every single one with so much patience, care and knowledge from her extensive first hand experience of South Africa and passion for safari. Nothing was too much trouble. She took the time to understand me and my needs which was important given this was my first safari and I was travelling solo, with Cara I was in great hands. She booked me into Kambaku Safari lodge in the Timbavati private reserve (Greater Kruger) and it was the perfect first safari, one that I will always treasure. The whole experience was fantastic, I highly recommend and will be booking with Ready Set Safari again.

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My favourite sighting of our trip. Not just becaus My favourite sighting of our trip. Not just because cubs playing on and in front of a dead elephant is rare, but also because we had this sighting all to ourselves. 

One of the things I love about @klaserieprivatenaturereserve - it's not as busy as some of the more well known private reserves, which means you get to spend as long as you like at sightings. 

Taken while staying at @baobab_ridge
When you've been on safari a million times, it's e When you've been on safari a million times, it's easy to drive past general game in search of the more elusive predators. But every so often sightings like this a reminder to slow down and enjoy everything the bush has to offer. 

Though we saw lions on this drive, this was actually my favourite sighting ♥️

#giraffe #babyanimals #timbavati #wanderlust #naturegram
That moment where your heart skips a beat. When th That moment where your heart skips a beat. When three rhinos wander up to your open vehicle with purpose, you find yourself holding your breath 🦏♥️

#rhinolove #timbavati #safarimoments #wildlifevideos #readysetsafari
Hot off the press: our honest review of RockFig Sa Hot off the press: our honest review of RockFig Safari Lodge after spending 2 nights. Spoiler: we loved it. 

For the full run down head to our website (link in bio). 

#ReadySetSafari #Timbavati #LuxurySafari #AfricanSafari #SafariLodge
This one was for our niece back in Australia, who This one was for our niece back in Australia, who had a book that talked about secretary birds. 

We had seen male lions and wild dogs on the road, but when I managed to spot a pair of secretary birds to send photos to my niece it was the sighting of the day ♥️

#birdlovers #birdsofsouthafrica #secretarybird #knp #selfdrivesafari
We may have seen lions, leopards, cheetah and wild We may have seen lions, leopards, cheetah and wild dogs but this was Van's favourite sighting of the whole trip. 

A tiny baby rhino playing beside his mum ♥️🦏

Taken while on safari @tanda.tula 

#rhino #babyanimal #cutewildlife #naturevideo #safarisouthafrica
The beauties of the bush ♥️🦓 #zebra #safar The beauties of the bush ♥️🦓

#zebra #safarimagic #africagram #naturelovers #timbavati
A safari isn't always about the animals. Sometimes A safari isn't always about the animals. Sometimes it's about the sunsets. 

#sunsetporn #africansunset #visitsouthafrica #naturegram #safarimoments
One cheetah, two photos. One taken with a phone an One cheetah, two photos. One taken with a phone and one with a camera. Which one do you prefer?

#lumixg9 #googlepixel #naturephotography #safariphotography #cheetah
Not every memorable safari moment involves lions a Not every memorable safari moment involves lions and leopards.
Sometimes it's just a mum checking on her baby. 🦒✨

Another highlight while staying at @rockfig_safari_lodge ♥️

#giraffe #giraffelove #safarilover #greaterkruger #timbavati
Here's the round up... 5 camps ✔️ 3 reserves Here's the round up... 
5 camps ✔️
3 reserves ✔️
Super 7 ✔️
Green and warm for winter ✔️

See you again in 3 months ♥️

#kruger #timbavati #klaserie #safarisouthafrica
#tripreport
White lion cub energy ♥️🤍 We struck gold o White lion cub energy ♥️🤍

We struck gold on our second game drive at @rockfig_safari_lodge when we got to hang out with these cuties. 

#whitelion #lioncubs #gamedrive #safarimoments #animalplay
Can't get too much more kruger than this. One nigh Can't get too much more kruger than this. One night in the park and we are making the most of it ♥️🐘

#elephantlove #kruger #selfdrivesafari #naturegram #southafricasafari
Always love a two-for-one! #hippo #elephant #tim Always love a two-for-one! 

#hippo #elephant #timbavati #safarimoments #visitsouthafrica
Always lucky to find lion cubs, but doubly lucky t Always lucky to find lion cubs, but doubly lucky to find this little one (for the second time in a few days) ♥️🦁

#whitelion #lions #safariafrica #timbavati #readysetsafari
When your elephant comes a little overdone ... The When your elephant comes a little overdone ...
These cubs didn't have much luck eating it, but they did have a lot of fun playing on this dead elephant. 

Amazing sighting in Klaserie this week.

#lions #amazingafrica #klaserie #bigcatsofinstagram #safariafrica
Cheetah was top of the list this trip as we had no Cheetah was top of the list this trip as we had not seen one for 2 years. Got it on the first drive @rockfig_safari_lodge ♥️

#cheetah #bigcatsofafrica #safarisouthafrica #kruger #readysetsafari
That feeling when you finally find the leopard sig That feeling when you finally find the leopard sighting you have been searching for 🐆♥️

#leopard #bigcats #timbavati #safarimagic #readysetsafari
Ever wondered what to pack for your safari? Here a Ever wondered what to pack for your safari? Here are the top 9 things on our safari packing list! 

What have we missed? 

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2 days to go until our great return 🇿🇦 🐘 2 days to go until our great return 🇿🇦 🐘

Flashback to 4 years ago when we got to hang out with this big guy by the pool ♥️

#OnlyInAfrica #elephantencounter #southafrica #bucketlist #safariselfie
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