South Africa is more than a place you merely see, it’s a country to experience with all five senses. It’s an emotional encounter that makes one want to return and so I have now on my 5th visit to this land of beauty and freedom. It is a land of contrasts where traditional African ways are blended with those of modern Europe.Here we are more a traveler than a tourist as we set out on safari changing hotels each night. We follow the Garden Route, the premier tour route preferred by locals. I (AdventuresForSingles.com, 770-432-8225, $1824 land) bring in tow a way-cool group of 45 singles which includes a fighter pilot, 2 physicians, 2 psychoanalysts (who came in handy for me), mother/daughter, father/son, the uncle of Julia Roberts and one of my favorite clients whose passport stamps trump mine, Frank.Carol Gardner is our omniscient and omnipresent guide for the entire trip. With such energy and enthusiasm, she’s like a meerkat popping up every minute to meet every need. Her knowledge knows no bounds and her passion for her country was infectious. She taught us the good, bad and the ugly. We learned about history, tribal customs, apartheid and Aids. As…