Outlook Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 1998)
- Member Of:
- SATSA & FGASA
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $51 to $137 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sherry | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous trip!!
Just a wonderful experience!!
Felt good to
Not have to spend a fortune to have such a unique and beautiful experience!!
Great guides & great food & great service all around! Saw so many animals & birds.
Was just a wonderful experience exploring Kurger..
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Email Heena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big Five and More
We absolutely loved our 4-day camping safari experience with Outlook! Before booking, we reached out to the tour operator with dozens of questions and Salomi answered all of them in a timely and professional manner. From start to finish, the tour was exceptional—well-organized, efficient, and punctual. We were hesitant about staying in a tent, but it was in great condition and had all the necessities, including electrical outlets! The facilities at the camp were well taken care of and the food provided during breakfast and dinner was exceptional. A big shout-out to the head chef for taking care of our dietary restrictions—he did a fantastic job at putting together carefully considered delicious dishes. The guides who took us out on the drives were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and did a good job of giving us plenty of opportunities to take some photos. Thanks for the wonderful memories, Outlook!
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Email Jacquie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience
We booked our 6 day safari through DeTour Africa, and had a good experience from the start. They gave good, accurate information and were very fast to respond to our questions.
The guides were well informed, and patiently answered questions, searched for animals, and manoeuvred the trucks to get the perfect photo opportunity.
There was a definite sense of 'hunting' the more rare animals, sometimes to the extent that we seemed to be racing from one potential site to another. One suggestion I would make is that sometimes when more than one truck is going to be used for a safari (when there are lots of guests there could be 2 or 3 trucks going out) perhaps one could be used for a slower drive? Initially there is a big emphasis on finding the glamour animals, mostly the cats, but once we'd seen them I would have enjoyed looking at the smaller birds and spending more time watching impala and elephants.
Our package included breakfast and dinner - the meals were wonderful! The chefs produced great food, and we enjoyed the chance to try ostrich, kuzu, and pap. However, the Amarula cream custard is the stuff of legends :).
We were advised to take binoculars and I'm really glad we did. We ended up sharing them with most of the people in the trucks who didn't bring any.
One piece of information we didn't have when we booked - it's really tiring getting up around 5am and keeping your eyes peeled for animals for hours on end. Having a nap in the heat of the day was a real pleasure, but people who were staying in the tents found it too hot to spend any time there during the day. If you can, go for the chalets!
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Email Ingrid | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing adventure
Outlook safari is a wonderful organizer. They booked everything for me, understanding my needs and the way I travel. The trip in Kruger was simply fantastic, from the guides who are both so professionnal and friendly ,who love and respect nature so much and who know so much about it, to the jeeps (very high and confortable vehicles equipped with a warm poncho for the early morning game), to the meals on the camp. Everything was just wonderfully organized and showed a great sense of customer service and hospitality.
They have also plan my trip to Cape Town which was amazing. I can only recommand Outlook safari to anyone travelling to south africa.
Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Comprehensive service, fantastic experience
Outlook provides a comprehensive service and the safari I went on in Kruger was a fantastic, memorable experience. They are easy to deal with and the booking process is simple.
I booked the 4 day classic safari, based in the Skukuza Restcamp. I went in August and on the game drives I had close up views of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, kudu, impalas, wildebeest, rhinos, hippopotamuses, buffaloes, spotted hyena, vervet monkeys, baboons and other grazing animals – there was plenty of wildlife in the Skukuza area.
One of the issues to decide before booking is how long to go for - I saw white rhinos, buffaloes and a spotted hyena close up for the first time on the last day so if you’ve got the time available I’d say 4 days is about right.
I included the Panorama Route and that was a worthwhile swap for one of the game drives.
The Outlook base camp in Skukuza has a high turnover as guests join and depart and they manage that part of their operation really well.
Email Jackie H | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded all our expectations
We were really impressed by how Outlook Safaris helped us plan our first family safari. Elsabe was brilliant and I felt her advice on where to stay was spot on. She answered all our questions promptly and in detail; we changed plans a couple of times and this was dealt with efficiently. We wanted to stay in a small affordable lodge (we are a family of 5) that gave us an extra special experience of the bush and her recommendation of Nkorho Bush Lodge was perfect. The safari experience and lodge exceeded our expectations and it was the absolute highlight of our 3 week holiday in South Africa. We had a fantastic ranger (Werner) and tracker (Chris) who were obviously passionate about their jobs and we felt that each drive was special; my husband is a really keen birder and I felt that Werner went out of his way to make sure that he spotted as many species as possible (several Ground Hornbills on our last game drive was a dream). We also saw leopards on nearly every game drive plus exciting views of lions, rhino, elephant, buffalo, hippo, jackal, hyenas............we are already starting to plan our next safari and would definitely use Outlook Safaris again.
Wildlife Encounters
Outlook Safaris was very professional right from the start when I emailed them and got a very prompt reply. Although it was a last-minute decision to go on a safari during the peak winter season, Elsabe, the consultant with Outlook, managed to find me a last spot on the dates I preferred. Communication with her both prior to and after booking with them was always very pleasant, polite and prompt. The service I received during the 3-day safari I booked also surpassed my expectations. Despite it being the busy safari season, I had very personalised attention and was either alone or with just one or two other guests during the game drives I had with Outlook in their vehicle. The exception was during the sunset drive when I was put together with other guests with another operator that specialises in sunset drives (apparently, most safari operators do not have access to the reserve after dusk). The food provided by Outlook -- 2 breakfasts and dinners -- was also of an excellent, professional standard. The return transfers from Johannesburg to Kruger were also handled by highly competent drivers, who kept good conversation and gave me interesting insights into South Africa. The best part of the safari is, of course, the game drives themselves, and once again, I had excellent guides in the form of Johannes and F.J.. In the 2 morning and 1 afternoon drives, I managed to see all the Big 5 -- elephants, rhinoceros, lions, buffalos and the elusive leopard. Most of the these, except for the leopard, were close encounters and we had multiple sightings of them, thanks to their experience and quick eye. I was thrilled to see at close range, hyenas, giraffes, kudus, zebras, and blue wildebeests, including the smaller, iconic creatures like guinea fowls and lots of impalas. This was my first safari and it proved to be a most unforgettable one, thanks to the great team at Outlook Safaris. I would highly recommend them as the experience was worth every single cent I spent.
We were (10 of us) thrilled with our Kruger experience. It was certainly the highlight of our trip.
Well everything worked out so well and we agreed it was one of best experiences we have had. To see those amazing animals and birds in their natural surroundings and just going about their business was amazing to see. The guides were terrific and very knowledgeable and how they could drive and look out for animals at the same time really amazed us. The accommodation was above our expectations and the food - well it was first class (good on you cooks!) Moses was a great organiser and carried us safely from Johannesburg. FJ and Matthew were fantastic guides. Elsabe was very attentive to our needs when booking the trip. All in all a wonderful experience, and thanks to everyone. I forgot to mention Outlook Lodge - it was excellent and meals also great.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organized organization with very pleasant, professional staff.
Excellent flow regarding transportation from/to JoBurg & Kruger. Safaris always left at the predetermined time. Safari vehicles were never overcrowded and guides were very knowledgeable, especially Cedrik. He was very passionate about his work and shared several amusing folklore stories about the animals. The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and adequate. The food was exceptionally good and plentiful. Light meals before early morning safaris were particularly appreciated! I would recommend Outlook Safaris.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari experience with Outlook Safaris!
Thank you so much for the most wonderful safari experience, Outlook!
We did the Classic Kruger tour for 4 days and absolutely loved every minute. Thanks to Outlook's attention to detail and fantastic customer service - we had a truly amazing trip. For those of you still debating whether to book this adventure, I highly recommend it.
Here are some details about our experience:
We booked the trip after Google searching companies in the area. Outlook's representative, Elsabe, was incredibly helpful and answered my multitude of questions without any hesitation. I had never gone on a safari before and was a little wary about the entire experience, but Elsabe was great about addressing each of my concerns and more.
We ended up flying into Johannesburg airport and were met at the airport by an Outlook guide who was super sweet. Once we arrived at Kruger, we went out on a sunset safari that very day with the Kruger team and it was amazing. Over the course of our stay, we went on a safari every sunrise and sunset with the Outlook team. Thanks to the expertise of the guides, each safari was fantastic and we easily were able to see the Big 5 plus many more!
Finally, the food served throughout our stay was really great. The kitchen team knew exactly what they were doing and just stuffed us with great food.
I really cannot say enough about the fantastic staff - they were the reason we had such a wonderful experience!
Thanks you! Thank you!