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Tour vehicle and guide
Khalanga Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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Khalanga Safaris offers tailored safari tours expertly crafted by our knowledgeable and helpful travel consultant, and lead by one of our qualified nature guides who can’t wait to share their enthusiasm and love for nature with our local and international guests. Khalanga Safaris is a family run tour operator founded by Shoes Mathebula in 2016 after many years of working as a guide, ranger and tracker for Kruger National Park and privately owned establishments in the region.
Reviews114
DE
A wonderful day safari with plenty of wildlife sightings
We booked a day trip and were absolutely satisfied with the whole trip. Lots of animals sights and a nice and polite guide has guided our tour.
The trip was absolutely worth it and we definitely come back again.
Another fantastic trip with Khalanga Safaris
Another great experience with Shoes and Khalanga Safaris. Probably not quite the experience we were expecting due to the unusually high rainfall earlier in the year; the evidence of which was still visible throughout the Park in May. This did mean that the vegetation was still quite lush and water was still plentiful. It also meant that many of the ‘off road’ tracks were closed. However, thanks to Shoes’ knowledge of the Park and great experience – he is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of ‘his Kruger’- we still had the most amazing time. This year (this was our third trip) we extended our stay in each area again! Starting with 2 nights in Punda Maria – definitely not the swankiest of accommodations but worth it for the amazing variety of birdlife seen on the Game Drives. Sometimes overlooked in the search for the Big Five, the birds of the Kruger are simply beautiful – and if you go looking for the birds, guess what, you see the most spectacular animal sights along the way! We then went to Mopani for 3 nights, Olifants for 3 nights, Satara for 2 nights and finished in Skukuza for our final night and every single day/Drive gave a different experience delivering something new. From the courting Bataleur’s, Rhinoceros crossing directly in front of the vehicle, Wild Dogs in the road, Lions relaxing by the river to the African Harrier Hawk , carefully picking out its prey, and the Martial Eagle with its kill; it was fantastic. I really wanted to see the Yellow throated Longclaw –we did and what a beautiful bird! The African Paradise Flycatcher, Green Wood Hoopoe and the Pearl Spotted Owlet were amazing as were the Cheetah, Hyena, Hippo, Crocodile (for such large creatures they move incredibly stealthily and fast!) Jackal, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Warthog (my favourite!) – the list of sightings is very long and we have some stunning pictures! We felt we saw everything, apart from the elusive Leopard and the Secretary Bird! However, we have seen the Leopard on 2 previous occasions so we weren’t too disappointed and the proximity to the Rhinos this year certainly compensated! The Secretary Bird keeps eluding us but we will find it! The organization and communication were superb; from the initial idea of what we wanted to do right through to leaving us at the pickup for the journey back to Jo’burg airport, Khalanga Safaris provided an excellent service. As I have said before, it is probably not hard to go to the Kruger and see some great sights but the experience offered by Khalanga Safaris is far more than this and we could not recommend it highly enough. We are now looking forward to journeying through the ‘autumn Kruger’ with Shoes in 2027.
BR
Excellent service—we really enjoyed it, and all our passengers did too!
Excellent service—we loved it, and all our passengers loved it too!
We went with a group of 37 passengers, saw lots of animals, and came back very happy with the unique experience they provided us!!
NL
Great organisation and guide - Khalanga is your go to operator!
Our week with Khalanga Safari at the end of April 2026 was, in one word, amazing. We traveled with the entire family, including partners and grandma, and everything was organized down to the smallest detail.
From the very first contact, they did their utmost to tailor all wishes and possibilities as personally as possible. They also stayed in close contact throughout the process, which made us feel completely taken care of and worry-free.
The safaris were impressive and perfectly suited to our group. We saw an incredible number of animals and enjoyed the stunning nature. Even during moments when we did not see many spectacular animals, our guide, Shoes, pointed out things that helped us appreciate the amazing wildlife and surroundings. Shoes is truly a knowledgeable guide — enthusiastic and attentive to everyone in the group.
The accommodations, transportation, and overall organization were also flawless. It was wonderful not having to worry about anything and simply being able to enjoy the trip and each other’s company. Thamia made sure of that.
This safari created memories that we will look back on with great joy for many years to come. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a special and carefree safari experience!
DE
Warm, welcoming, and exceptionally professional – an unforgettable safari experience!
Everything about this experience was simply perfect and worked flawlessly from start to finish. Communication was fast, clear, and reliable, with very quick response times. The whole team was incredibly kind and welcoming, and our guide was absolutely outstanding—knowledgeable, passionate, and truly dedicated. We felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of at all times. I would give this a 10/10 and highly recommend it to anyone! :)
