Staff , Felicity & Stephen on safari in Hwange NP
Wild Africa Travel Company
- Located In:
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Australia
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 1999)
- Member Of:
- AFTA & ATAS
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $66 to $331 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
9-day Kruger Safari - exceeded expectations
Everything about this trip was superb. This was our first trip to Africa. We were there a month with the goal of seeing as many animals in the wild as possible, half in South Africa and half in Botswana. The three camps in the Kruger area were all different and provided a wide sampling of environments. We had expected many encounters, but everyday there seemed to be a special surprise. For example, we followed a leopard lead her cubs back to a kill, nurse and clean one, and then go to the kill where the other one was (Matswari). At another camp, we sat by a pride of 12 lions watching us watch them for more than half an hour, into the night when they got up and left, presumably to hunt (Rhino Post). At another, we found a cheetah in the grass, and after a few minutes, a cub sat up next to her (Honeyguide). I had expected to see antelopes, but very pleasantly surprised to see 14-15 different ones, getting pictures of 12 (small pocket guide helped). In addition to the big animals, the birds were magnificent, and I was able to identify 85 during the entire trip (another small pocket guide). The guides were excellent, helping identify the birds as well as the antelopes. Each prided himself on showing as much of his area as he could while we were there, and we got lessons on plants, tracks, and poop during walks. Food and service in all 3 camps was excellent. The travel arrangements to and from, and between camps was perfect. We have recommended this safari to a few others, and expect they may do it. If you want a sampling of everything wild in South Africa, this is the way to go!!
As a side note, we visited 3 camps in Botswana, two on different parts of the Okavango Delta (Footsteps and Gunns) and on one the Chobe River (Muchenje), that we arranged separately. These also were excellent and comparable to those in South Africa, and the totals of antelopes and birds was a combination of the two countries. I think Wild Africa Travel goes to Botswana as well, and based on what we experienced in Kruger, would recommend them to go anywhere.
We've been home almost a year, and we're still savoring and sharing all of it. Many thanks!
We're now considering returning to Africa next year (2015), this time to Zambia and Tanzania.
We'll definitely check what Wild Africa Travel Company does in those areas.
Email Vivien | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Africa - great company to deal with
I would highly recommend Robert from Wild Africa to organise your trip to Africa. After being given a list of of where we wanted to go and things we wanted to see, he put together an amazing month long trip through Botswana, nya and Tanzania, all through email and phone conversations. All flights, transfers and tours connected seamlessly and the Umapped app for storing all documentation is brilliant.
Email Kerry and William | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nothing too much trouble, especially during the difficult times of Covid, having to rebook twice
My husband and I booked through the Australian agent, Wild Africa Travel Company, onto the Jenman African Safaris "21 Day Great Trans-African Lodge Safari". Through three years of interruption due to Covid, and refunding payments, including flights, with airline change and then rebooking, there was much tooing and froing but nothing was too much to ask Robert, who kept us well informed right throughout the 3 years!
We chose this tour as the destinations covered all the places of interest for us, and it delivered totally. Our guide and drivers were exemplary and Norbert was the best tour guide we have had, keeping our group of 8 engaged and exceptionally well informed and safe! Lodges first class and meals the same, making the trip good value for the cost. The one issue we had, and we have made this point to Jenman, the about first 14 days we had a hired vehicle that was not as comfortable or equipped as the second vehicle and somewhat disappointing, given the luxury aspect of the rest of the tour. A small thing, but still important. All in all would recommend Both Wild Africa Travel company and Jenman African Safaris without hesitation
Email Rod | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour that exceeded expectations
Fantastic once in a lifetime experience, with so many up close encounters. Amazing!!
Email Helen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wild Africa Travel Company for Ovavango Delta experience
Wild Africa Travel Company suggested Oddballs Camp for our trip to the Okavango in Botswana. We wanted to be among the animals and away from the sounds of vehicles and this was perfect for us - a couple in our early 60s. Oddballs Camp was great and the staff fantastic. We enjoyed great meals with the other guests. The accommodation felt like we were in Africa and was more than adequate for our bush experience. We chose to camp out two nights, reaching the camp spot by mokoro, with just our guide and one assistant. Magic! When we weren't doing walks with our guide (sometimes for four hours) identifying footprints, poo, animals and learning about animal behaviour, we were at the camp enjoying cups of tea, hot showers to wash the dust off and watching animals come to the water. It was an ongoing wildlife documentary! We want to do it again.
Email Susan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Value for Money
Robert is based in Australia and will find you exactly what you want. This tour was about $500 a day which is really cheap for Africa. The accommodation was terrific and the guides great. The compromise was that there were long days on the African road, and some of the lodges were off the beaten track. Our group had a lot of fun and ticked off most of the animals. In particular, the African Tour Company he used for this trip, Jenman, were great when we managed to miss the plane at the start of the tour, catching up with everyone and seeing Victoria Falls the next day!
Professional, friendly and very helpful in organise a trip of a lifetime
After being delayed twice due to COVID19, I was finally able to take the tour in September 2022.
The 2 year wait was well worth it, in fact it exceeded my expectations.
Robert from Wild Africa kept me informed throughout, right from the initial enquiry for the booking till just before departure.
My tour was a 2 week East Africa migration tour travelling through both Kenya and Tanzania.
The tour guides/drivers were all well informed, friendly and very professional, which made the experience so much more enjoyable.
Accommodation was amazing, very comfortable with professional and friendly staff.
The only complaint I would have is the lack of traditional local food served at the dinner / buffet. I would have loved to try as much of the local food as possible.
I was thoroughly enthralled by the abundant wildlife throughout the journey, no complaints from me in that respects.
This was the main reason to take the trip, to see and capture some amazing pictures of the wildlife and in that, it certainly didn't disappoint.
I would recommend everybody to take a safari trip into Africa as a "must do" item everyone should experience at least once.
For me, I may well be back for more in the future......who knows?
Email Dennis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, efficient and all we could ask for.
The tour was great. Mukambi in Kafue was all you would imagine a game lodge would be like and we have been to quite a few in other parts of Africa. The Fig Tree lodge was also excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Our guide was very knowledgeable and happy to impart that knowledge. Food was excellent. Our trip to Kruger was also great and all the bookings went without a hitch.
Email Kim B | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything Wild Africa organised was flaunt less
What a fantastic company to organise our 18 day trip to Africa.
They listened to what we wanted and offered suggestions, Robert was quick to answer any questions and nothing was ever a problem. Our first chat over the phone was for over 45 minutes for Robert to find out exactly what we wanted from our trip.
Our entire trip was amazing and we couldn’t pick one part that was better than the next, every day was prefect.
We seen the big 5, accomodation was amazing, all of our day trips where 1st class
I would highly recommend Wild Africa and I will definitely be using them again for our next trip to Africa
Email Warren and Carolyn H | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Africa planned an excellent trip for us, responding promptly to all questions and changes.
The planning takes time and lots of email exchanges, but communication was always prompt and helpful. The whole trip, over 18 days, and visiting Victoria Falls, four wildlife camps and touring the Garden Route went without a hitch. The people involved throughout were always on time, very friendly and always available to help in any way. We saw an amazing number and variety of animals and birds, and consider this to have been the best trip we've ever done.
