Amazing Safari Adventure with Nhlalala Travel
Nhlalala Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $141 to $1,130 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Lyndel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Norman was wonderful, organised, flexible and made our experience one to remember!
This whole experience was a once in a lifetime, it was well organised, punctual and lots of fun! The tours at the park were also fun, full of knowledge and perfectly timed. What a beautiful part of the world we got to experience in such a great way!
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Email Adrianna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They don't just sell trips; they sell memories and experiences. I wholeheartedly recommend Nhlalala
The trip definitely exceeded our expectations. We took the 4-day Kruger + Panorama tour.
Let's start from the beginning: we handled all the formalities with Norman, who was always very quick to respond to all our questions. We wanted to maximize our time in the park. We were glad that extending our trip by one day wasn't a problem at all. All costs were clearly explained, as were the payment methods.
Khongi, who was an incredible companion for the trip from Johannesburg to Kruger and back, picked us up from the airport hotel. He was also our guide on the Panorama tour. We felt like we'd known him forever; he was incredibly interesting, but he also showed us and explained many things. We felt taken care of the entire time because we had constant contact, and even after a full day of safari, he called to make sure everything was okay and to confirm the next day's plans.
The hotel itself also exceeded our expectations. The rooms looked even better than in the photos, and the breakfast buffet or takeaway box on our departure morning was truly filling and varied. The dinner buffet offered a huge selection of delicious dishes.
The safari trips were also well-organized, and even though we were with other people, it was relaxed and everyone could see what they wanted.
In short, we couldn't have chosen a better place. Khongi, his care, and the overall experience made us not want to go back home. I'm always wary of using travel agents and prefer to handle everything myself, but they exceeded all our expectations at all. They don't just sell trips; they sell memories and experiences. I wholeheartedly recommend Nhlalala Travel.
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Email Barbara Rain | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari in Kruger
This 3-day safari to Kruger could not have been better. Tour operator Norman Mlambo was in constant contact with me, checking in and making sure everything was alright. All the logistics were meticulously planned and implemented, including pick-ups, meals, and safari game drives. Norman is an exceptional tour organizer. My driver and guide, Loyd Makhubele, was with me every step of the way. He picked me up at my hotel in Johannesburg, drove me to Kruger via the spectacular Panorama Route, picked me up and drove me to all my game drives in Kruger (including one at 4 a.m. for a pre-sunrise drive!) and got me to the Mpumalanga Airport to catch my flight to Victoria Falls. He was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and I was lucky to have him as my guide. I was in Africa for over 3 weeks, and this tour was only 3 days, but it gave me some of the most memorable moments of my whole trip. Thank you to Norman and Loyd!
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Email Vijay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organised everything and looked after us well
Norman was a great owner/operator of the safari and organised everything as well as looked after us for both our outward and inbound drive from and to Joburg. He booked our stay the Kruger Gate Hotel and organised our Safaris with SANParks and one of his freelance tour guides. Although at times it was a bit confusing who our guide would be for the day as plans did change along the way, we always felt safe and well looked after and Norman himself was warm and friendly.
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Email Miguel Hernandez Hidalgo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Our experience with Khongi was great. Good driver, good music, good talks. We highly recommend him. We will repeat our journey to Kruger and Panorama route with him. Thank you.
Email Liza Ding | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is very responsible and provides excellent travel experience.
I had a four days Kruger National Park safari tour with Loyd. Norman and Loyd organised an amazing trip for me that will last for a life-time memory. I stayed at the Kruger gate hotel which is excellent. The animal safaris were fantastic! The communication is great. Lyod is very responsible and considerate. He goes beyond and above and make sure everything is taken care of. The team is very reliable. I highly recommend you this company if you want to visit South Africa. They will not disappoint you!!
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Email Drew Blakely | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above & Beyond in Every Capacity!
From my very first inquiry, Norman and the team at Nhlalala Travel went above and beyond.
I watched other tourists at Kruger National Park on the phone with their tour operators yelling at them for their bad experiences - you don’t want to make a mistake on your operator & Nhlalala will NOT be a mistake!
They were very communicative, and gave me the utmost confidence in our 2-day safari. They customized our safari to be exactly what we were looking for. The travel accommodations and lodging were exceptional.
I can’t say enough good things about this company - 10/10 recommend and if we come back to Kruger National Park, they will be the only place we consider contacting!
Flexible, professional, and organized safari tours
2 Days, 1 Night Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg with Panorama Route – South Africa
We took a 2-day, 1-night Kruger National Park Safari with the Panorama Route from Johannesburg, South Africa, organized by Nhlalala Travel. Nhlalala Travel was responsive, flexible, and very accommodating with all our requests during the planning of our Kruger safari.
Loyd was our guide and driver for both pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg. He also guided us along the Panorama Route. Loyd did a fantastic job from the moment he picked us up—he was professional, informative, and very friendly throughout the journey.
He arrived promptly at 6:30 AM and drove us to Kruger National Park. During the long drive, he shared insights and stories, which made the ride enjoyable.
At Kruger, we took one afternoon game drive on the day we arrived, and an early morning sunrise game drive the following day in a safari jeep. The game drives were arranged by Nhlalala Travel and led by different safari guides. We were lucky to see four out of the Big Five—rhino, leopard, buffalo, and elephant—as well as many other animals.
We stayed one night at Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel in Hazyview. The hotel was clean, had a great atmosphere for an overnight stay, and the food was excellent.
On the way back to Johannesburg, Loyd took us through the Panorama Route. He was incredibly friendly and made multiple stops based on our requests. He managed the entire journey—pickup, drop-off, and guiding—professionally, punctually, and efficiently, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip to and from Johannesburg.
I highly recommend Nhlalala Travel to anyone looking to explore Kruger National Park and the Panorama Route in South Africa.
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Email Luka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Best of Kruger 4 Day Safari
I did the 4 Day Best of Kruger Safari and stayed at the Kruger Gate hotel.
Great experience all around: Norman was my contact person at Nhlalala before arrival and was very responsive and helpful. My actual guide for the 4 days, Konge, was friendly, knowledgeable, and organized: he worked with the hotel and the Kruger safari guides to make sure everything went smoothly.
The 4 day experience allowed me to do several game drives within Kruger National Park and to do the scenic Panorama Route day trip.
Kruger Gate Hotel was excellent.
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Email Michael Gloden | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Our trip was perfect. We did one full day, one sunrise and one sunset safari and that was plenty for us. Our guides were able to help us see everything except for cheetahs but we got the Big 5 no problem. We also did the panorama route which is definitely worth doing if you are thinking about it. Our drivers were all very timely and took appropriate breaks along the way so we could get snacks and drinks. All around a great experience. The Kruger Gate hotel is lovely and has everything you need and we were even able to see some animals at the hotel.