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:
- $207 to $231 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Fascinating!
A few extra happy days in my life... With Nick -- our guide, highly professional and considerate -- and three charming Italian girls -- Monia, Constanza, and Silvia -- that safari tour turned out an incredible adventure, all of us feeling safe under the care of Nick. And it was a terrific company! Thank you goes to all of you, and Christine, without her wonderful job all that would be just impossible...
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was great; the service was excellent.
Communicating with their office was prompt, friendly, and helpful. The safari itself was everything expected and certainly memorable. But the delivery of the services that were provided and with the in-depth knowledge and friendly personality from Clive, our guide, that made it excellent. It was the little things he put into it that made the experience a complete five star package.
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Email Jason & Annie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not often do businesses deliver on what they advertise ....this company did and some.!
Our friends did the finding and booking then told us how easy their website was to use , and how helpful and patient Chris was with setting up the itinerary for our 4 day Safari to Kruger from JoBurg , the value for money is excellent with fantastic organisation from the get go followed by a fantastic host/guide in Clive with his years of experience , great stories about South Africa and Kruger and his obvious love for his job .......which I guess made me a little envious , this trip had the personal touch which is missing from a lot of ' tourist trips' and we highly recommend them, great company delivering on their promise, thank you Clive and the rest of your team.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our trip with Wildlife Safaris was fantastic and the highlight of the 3 weeks spent in South Africa.
Communications from the inquiry stage to the time we were back at the airport at JoBerg were excellent. Hoppy, our guide, was knowledgeable, fun and took great care of us. The tour in Kruger was amazing. We didn't see a leopard but we saw just about every other mammal in the park. Hoppy was also knowledgeable about birds found in Kruger which also enriched our experience in the park. I would highly recommend a trip with Wildlife Safaris.
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Email Adam T | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kruger 3 day safari
This was awesome. The guide was perfect, knew everything about everything. I am not an animal lover but I enjoyed the safari. Price was perfect and the lodging was better than I expected. Would do again in the future.
Email Andrew Orchard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari with Excellent guide
From start to finish we were completely taken care of by our guide Hoppy, From collecting us from the hotel to dropping us off five days later everything was taken care of. The Kruger Park is a beautiful area with so much to see, A Pride of Lions chilling on the road in front of us, a herd of Elephants with baby’s, Crocodile's, Leopard, African Buffalo and Hippos.. we have so many photos to look back on and cherish.
Whatever we wanted or needed was never a problem.
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Email Lu & Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's worth it!
My husband and I had a great experience with Wildlife Safaris. They had good communication before the trip, providing us with useful information and promptly clarifying our questions. Our safari was amazing; we saw many animals. Our guide, Mr. Anthony Hoppy, was experienced, patient, and very attentive with us. We stayed for 3 nights, each in a different accommodation, and all were good. We loved the safari and strongly recommend Wildlife Safaris
Email Isabella Dedrick/ Kim Wells | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simon our Tour Operator was exceptional in every way.
Not only is Simon extremely knowledgable on the wildlife in Kruger National Park he has a deep knowledge about the history of South Africa. But more than that he is a great human being. His warm and friendly, he was exceptionally easy to talk to, approachable and very accommodating. He was more than happy to stop for us to take photos and answer every silly question we had. This is the only way to tour Kruger National Park. The whole process from start to end, booking the tour, the three amazing days we had in the park and our transport back to the airport was incredible! We could not recommend Simon enough and we will be back as soon as we can. Thanx again Simon you were the BEST!!!!!
CH
Email Tariq & Karina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience: Gratitude to Wildsafari and Guide Simon Taylor
We can only express sincere gratitude for the unforgettable 5-day safari experience and the Panorama Route under the guidance of Ranger Simon Taylor. From the pickup at the Johannesburg airport to the smooth return at the end of our safari, the organization by the Wildsafari team was outstanding. We felt well taken care of by the team. Particularly noteworthy was our Ranger Simon Taylor, who exceeded our expectations with his attention and dedication. He sensitively addressed our individual wishes and designed the safari with love and passion. His extensive knowledge of Kruger National Park, wildlife, and other topics enriched our experience. The evening conversations were not only interesting but also created a warm atmosphere in which we felt completely comfortable. We are more than satisfied with our safari experience as well as the beautiful places along the Panorama Route that we visited on the last day. Wildsafari and Simon Taylor definitely met our expectations.
CH
Email Steve and Stephanie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Perfect
We just returned from a South Africa trip that included a six-day (five night) safari hosted by Wildlife Safaris (WS). WS normally offers a five-day safari, but I asked whether our safari could be modified to add an extra day. This turned out to be a fantastic decision, and a modification that we would encourage anyone looking into a safari with WS to investigate. WS should ideally offer this as a standard offering since it elevated the experience well beyond what the shorter timeframe could offer.
We arrived at Nelspruit airport and were met by Hoppy, who became our guide, driver, companion, and friend over the six days we were with him. Hoppy was the consummate host, and we could not ask for a better travel companion. His knowledge and insights into everything relating to Kruger National Park and the wildlife we encountered was as valuable as anything we saw. He spotted things (Dung Beetle with its ball-o-dung, beautiful porcupine quills lying on the road, etc.) along our drives that we would never have noticed, all the while keeping his eyes on the road and driving expertly. He knew/sensed that two lions we encountered were about to mate and waited around until they did so, right under our noses! Amazing. Hoppy also seemed to have bionic hearing from the front seat of the van, always noticing when we had questions or wanted to make a stop. He made sure our curiosity was satisfied, asked if we'd like to stay at a particular spot longer, and made sure we had gotten all the photos and videos we wanted. Hoppy's early morning coffee-making skills were also much appreciated since we normally don't do breakfast. His quiet sense of humor was also very welcome. We already miss him.
We saw so many animals from the very moment we entered Kruger that it felt almost staged. We saw a distant leopard as well as two close-by rhinos the very first afternoon. I cannot promise that everyone's safari will be as fruitful (animalful?) as ours was, but a large part of our success was due to Hoppy's sense for what and where to look. Dinners at the Kruger lodges were a great chance to revisit what we had seen, and what the next day's drive might bring. Hoppy seemed bemused by our questions and interest, especially my predilection for various antelope steaks for dinner. If you get the chance to try the Impala and Warthog pie at the Skukuza Station Restaurant, I highly recommend it!
The last two nights were spent at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. This included two daily drives in the open safari vehicle with a tracker and a guide from the lodge. Words cannot do justice to what all we encountered on these drives. From more rhinos (3!) and buffalo just meters away from the vehicle to lions feasting on a (stolen) Impala, every drive was an adventure. Our guide, Lucky, and tracker, Enock, were fabulous at finding the animals, but also made sure we felt safe around them. This is not easy when lions are devouring an Impala just meters from the vehicle or when a group of elephants, with young in tow, wander past.
The staff at Mohlabetsi was fabulous, from Kiddy greeting us with iced tea when we arrived, to Sam (another lodge guide) sharing his harrowing experiences living so close to dangerous and unpredictable animals. Prescilla was justifiably proud when announcing her daily creations from the kitchen - we certainly did not suffer from a lack of excellent food. I hate to leave out the rest of the staff, but there were simply so many people making sure that we were indulged throughout.
Staying that second night at Mohlabetsi and developing a familiarity with our lodge guide and tracker really made the difference in our trip. Only one night there would have felt too rushed and overwhelming without that extra time.
Thank you again to everyone, especially Hoppy, who greased the wheels every step of the way and made this a truly stress-free, perfect vacation for us. He is a true professional and the best possible travel companion and guide you could ever ask for.
