Christine Sales Office
Wildlife Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1971)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $236 to $264 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Brandon Warren | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A personalized, well-organized safari experience with a great guide.
My wife and I had a fantastic experience on our safari. We were amazed by how much we saw over just a few days. Our guide, Hoppy, did a great job throughout. The trip felt very personal and tailored to us, especially since it was just the two of us for the whole safari. We enjoyed getting to know him, and he worked hard to give us a memorable experience. We saw the Big Five and even received a certificate at the end, which was a fun touch and something we’ll be happy to have at home.
The wildlife sightings were incredible. I was blown away by how close the animals actually get. I was sort of expecting to need to look off in the distance to spot them, but the animals were everywhere and right up next to the vehicle in some cases. We saw elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopard, and lions, along with many other animals. One of the most exciting moments was seeing a group of lions surround the vehicle, snarling at each other. They stopped just outside the car, within touching distance and looked in at us. It was truly intimidating to see their predator eyes that close. We also saw two brother cheetahs eating a kill, which was spectacular. Earlier in the trip we had great sightings of hippos, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, crocodiles, antelope, birds, and many other animals. It really felt like each day brought something special. Staying inside the park at the lodges was fantastic in retrospect and made the safari feel much more immersive.
The only small surprise was that we did not spend quite as much time in the open-air vehicle as I expected. We mostly used the closed air van. That said, the mornings were very chilly, and I think this was done out of consideration for us. When we did use the open-air vehicle, it was very cool and definitely gave a better view and a more classic safari feel. Overall, we really enjoyed the safari and would highly recommend it. Everything was well organized, personal, and full of unforgettable wildlife encounters.
BR
Email Fatima Falcao | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good company. Excelent
We choose the 6 days and 5 nights and was excelent.Our guide Anthony Hawel is very experienced, excelent guide and driver. The days were wonderfull, we sow all the animals, the big 5 and more others.
I would like to come again and will recomend this agency to all friends.
The agency is very accurate and reliable.
BR
Email Julia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of our best trips!!
The time we spent in Kruger with Hoppy was amazing! We saw a lot of animals, had a lot of fun and when we left, I was already missing Hoppy! He did our trip so much more special!! We Will always remember him and this incredible journey!!! Thank you
BR
Email Iêda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable
The way the 6-day, 5-night safari is structured is very well thought out, with great and even very special accommodations! Our guide Hoppy was a great friend, fun, and passionate about nature; we learned about the wild animals and the particularities of each one, and we had a lot of fun with the witty observations he kept making. We encountered many animals and became even bigger nature lovers! I took the trip with my children to celebrate turning 50, and this time together with Hoppy will always be remembered because it made our trip full of great memories! My kids loved him!
Thank you for your empathy, Hoppy! And to the Wildlife Safari team who handles emails and WhatsApp with promptness and attention, thank you so much! Long and abundant life.
Iêda
Promised the world, delivered more
Our guide was Hoppy- cared for us from beginning to end. Amazing knowledge and we managed to see the big 5 plus so much more. Accommodation was amazing, going to sleep to the sounds of the Hippo's in the Sabie river- unforgettable.
I have no words, except to say thankyou.
IE
Email Tom | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful six day adventure in Kruger National Park with Wildlife Safaris
Our initial enquiries with Wildlife Safaris were made through Bruce and he was most helpful in describing the various options available to us for a Kruger adventure. We opted for the six day/five night tour which included stays at three different lodges inside or adjacent to the Park. Payments were staged over the months ahead of our trip and we felt the payment process was straightforward and secure.
When the date arrived for our tour, we were met by our brilliant guide Simon at 7am at our Johannesburg Airport hotel. Simon drove us across country to arrive into the Park in the early afternoon. Straight away our sightings of the wonderful wildlife commenced with herds of elephants, giraffes, zebra, antelopes of multiple species and many examples of exotic birds. Simon had an encyclopaedic knowledge of all the Kruger animals and birds and he had a fantastic eye for spotting the wildlife no matter how well camouflaged they were. We spent the first two nights at Sabie River Bush Lodge adjacent to the southern part of the Park followed by one night at Satara Camp in the central part of the Park. Every day featured bush drives, some starting around dawn and more kicking off at dusk with the guide using a spotlight to find and illuminate the animals in the bush.
Our final two nights were at the Mohlabetsi Private Lodge near Hoedspruit. This was where we encountered one of the highlights of the tour when the Lodge guides tracked and found two male lions which had just taken an unfortunate zebra as their prey. The scene was quickly encircled by many hyenas which settled in for their long wait for whatever scraps might remain hours later. This up-close experience of nature in the wild was truly unforgettable.
Our experience with Wildlife Safaris was truly fantastic. All of the accommodation was great, the food was plentiful and excellent, the wildlife was spectacular, the arrangements worked out exactly as promised during the booking process. And we were truly blessed to have Simon as our driver, guide and friend over the six days, he really made the trip into the wonderful experience it turned out to be.
Barnie was AMAZING! Super knowledgeable, kind, overall on top of it! The best ever!
Barnie was the best guide. Very helpful, answered all our questions in depth. He was always there to guide us and assist us in any way.
The tour was great. We were very blessed and saw all the animals we wanted to see. All the rooms were nice, we loved the Sabie river with a view of Hippos! Also the one at Skakuza was super nice! Food was also very good.
Barnie is very professional. Very informative and patient. We have a son with Austism and he was understanding and kind.
It was an experience of a life time. We all learnt so much.
Email John Mullins | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful . Information provided was excellent and gave great understanding of the tour.
We didn’t know anything about South Africa before booking so we needed a lot of guidance. We were nervous about safety aspects etc. Bruce was our first contact and he was extremely helpful in answering questions thus giving us confidence to book with the company. Every aspect of the tour ran to plan with pick up and drop being perfect.
The Safari was a good mix of experiences and was good value for money being a mix of great to good accommodation. The driver Anthony hoppy Howell was fantastic taking real care of us from start to finish.
There was confusion regarding Airports for drop offf in Kruger and this was sorted easily by the Bookings team. Overall is was a fantastic holiday , well organised with excellent detail and follow up.
BR
Email Fabiana Nerbass | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari
We had a wonderful experience with Wildlife Safaris. Communication was excellent from the beginning, and the team was always helpful, reliable, and professional. Everything was well organized and offered great value for money. Our guide, Brian, made the trip even more special with his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable safari experience. We highly recommend Wildlife Safaris to anyone looking for a memorable African adventure.
Email Archie & Naren | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience with Wildlife Safaris
Wildlife Safaris pairs decades of industry expertise with a deeply personal touch. They made the planning process seamless, crafting a flexible itinerary that respected our budget and securing lodges that catered perfectly to our dietary preferences.
What truly elevated our journey, however, was our guide, Hoppy. His profound understanding of the local wildlife and ecosystem, blended with a great sense of humor, transformed our safari into an engaging, joyful, and deeply memorable experience.