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Ranger Buck Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- APTA & SATSA
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $406 to $2,501 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Nicola Lavarino | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very easy and helpful
I had no idea about Namibia and they helped me to find the perfect route, the right times to stay in each place, gave the correct advice. I am very satisfied with the overall holidays. Will contact them again if we plan a trip to South Africa.
Email Maxine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Personal touch, professional service for a memorable experience
Talya from Ranger Buck Safaris helped us curate and plan our trip to the Timbavati and Klaserie Nature Reserves.
Her choice of lodges - Misava and Amaya - were spectacular.
We thoroughly enjoyed the intimacy of each place and the sense of personal touch we gained from the staff at each. Both had different aspects of magic and complemented each other well.
We also had trouble with Google Maps on our journey to our first lodge which left us horribly lost but Tayla was available to help us as best she could until we reached our lodge.
Can highly recommend Tayla, Ranger Buck Safaris and Misava and Amaya for a truly special stay in the best of the bush!
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Email Ricky | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ranger Buck Safaris - 5 Stars
Ranger Buck Safaris did an excellent job assisting us with the safari portion of our honeymoon at Kapama River Lodge. They were extremely helpful from the outset, guiding us to the perfect reserve and responding promptly to all of our questions.
Although we booked the rest of our South Africa trip ourselves, the team still provided valuable suggestions for activities at our other destinations, which was greatly appreciated. Their knowledge, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.
We would highly recommend Ranger Buck Safaris to anyone planning a safari experience.
Email Tracy Hayward | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour operator - great communication from start to finish, highly, highly recommend
We were so well looked after - every little detail was taken care of. We were met and welcomed at every point of travel, the entire trip was so smooth, encountered no issues whatsoever.
Ranger Buck Safaris picked the most superb eco lodge for us at Batleur Safari Camp in the Timbivati region in South Africa, undoubtedly the best, magical destination ever. We were celebrating our 40th anniversary and have travelled extensively over the years but both agreed this was our best escape ever! We were spoilt at the lodge on the day of our celebration!
Food was excellent. Lovely small, intimate camp and fabulous interactions with other guests. Gorgeous public area with an immaculate, modern kitchen where we could always help ourselves to snacks and drinks. Rangers and trackers were so knowlwdgeable and super friendly. We both were so, so sad to leave.
Great value for money. We travelled on to Cape Town after our safari where we had the most beautiful little suite at the President Hotel and again were looked after superbly by our driver. She met us from the airport and stayed with us till we left South Africa. Amazing trip.
Email Tony and Valerie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Valerie and Tony's South Africa Safari, Victoria Falls and Cape Town Holiday.
We travelled to South Africa and Zimbabwe to experience our first Safari, see the Victoria Falls and visit to Cape Town. In all, we had a great experience and saw some amazing sights. Our trip started with an unexpected mishap, where Valerie was unwell on the flight to Johannesburg. We were met at Johannesburg, and were helped onto our local flight to Hoedspruit. The airport is next to the Kapama Game Reserve. We stayed there for 4 days, completing 9 drives across the whole reserve. We saw so many animals, except the elusive leopard. The accommodation was very good, very comfortable and we were treated extremely well. The staff were so helpful and pleasant. We had guides who were well-informed and knowledgeable of the terrain and the animals in the reserve. We witnessed many wonderful sights, particularly the beautiful sunsets. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kapama Game Reserve.
We moved onto Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. We, unfortunately, had difficulties with the local flights and immigation issues. However, we were met a the airport and taken to our accommodation. The accommodation was very comfortable. We stayed at the Samanzi. We had two days in Victoria Falls with a local meal extravaganza on the first evening. The second day was a trip to the Victoria Falls, followed by a boat trip on the Zambezi River. the trip was wonderful, with the help of the knowledgeable guides. We were unhappy with airline for the local flights. The airline, which flew from Johannesburg and also catered for travel to Victoria Falls, appeared to be better, particularly with luggage costs. The Zambezi trip was fascinating with the animals that lived in and around the Zambezi River.
We flew down to Cape Town, where we spent 4 days touring the area. The flight was comfortable, with no 'add on' costs. We stayed at the Portswood Hotel. Its location was next to the Waterfront. We had tours covering the city itself, Chapman's Peak, Winelands, Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach. We were blessed with a great guide, whose knowledge of the City and its landmarks was so helpful. We visited the Archbishop Tutu museum. The 4 days in Cape Town was very good. In terms of value for money, we did have communication issues with the travel arrangements and costs between South Africa and Zimbabwe. This did vary with the airlines used. The tour guides for each location were excellent.
Reply from Ranger Buck Safaris
Posted on Dec 26, 2025Hi Tony
Thanks for submitting the review.
I just wanted to clarify - your review of our services seems very good but yet you only gave us a 3 star rating.
Is there any specific issue that you weren’t happy with from our side?
We apologise if you had difficulty with the airline and immigration, we are ,however, not in control of any of these.
Please let us know.
Thank you very much. We are ready to welcome you back to Africa in the future..!!
Regards
Archie
CA
Email Simon | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Road Trip to Remember
Ranger Buck Safaris provided us with an exceptional self-driving tour of Namibia. The 4x4 vehicle was excellent and the lodges were top-notch. The roads in Namibia are good and itinerary gave us the opportunity to see many of the highlights that the country has to offer. Here are a few photos of what we saw:
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Email Eric Cordina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They deliver all you need in an efficient and professional manner.
It was our first time travelling to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia and we had three teenagers in tow. We wanted someone to help plan our itinerary and based on reviews, Ranger Buck were one of the companies we approached. We eventually chose them because they stood out in terms of flexibility and their quick responses to our needs.
Our trip consisted of 4 days in Cape Town, 2 days in Victoria Falls and 2 days in Kruger. The itinerary was built to accommodate our wishes and also included many suggested excursions by Ranger Buck. All accommodation was top notch and we were provided with great assistance at airports and getting to and from them. We had great guides for all our tours and game drives. We dealt mostly with Tayla at Ranger Buck and she was a star. We'd happily recommend them to anyone.
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Email Benoît | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible organisation, better than we could have dreamed, everything was perfect.
We went on a safari followed by a visit to Cape Town. Our week-long trip was incredibly well organised by Ranger Buck Safaris. Everything was meticulously managed, from the starting point with various options on offer to support at every stage of our trip.
We were able to communicate very easily before the trip, with our wishes being listened to and very good advice given during the trip.
The safari was incredible. We saw the Big Five, as well as many other animals such as wild dogs. The lodge where we stayed was magnificent, with very attentive staff.
With unbeatable value for money, you can travel with Ranger Buck Safaris with complete confidence. We are already thinking about our next trip with them.
Email Josh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Weekend in the Bush!
We approached Ranger Buck to help us arrange a bush trip for a special birthday. Within days, they came back to us with a range of options at various price points.
We ended up choosing Kateka Safari & Wellness in the Klaserie reserve and it was nothing short of incredible. The staff and facilities were the best I have ever experienced in the bush. Our meals were prepared by a talented and skilled chef and were delicious!
Darren and Enoch took us on morning and afternoon game drives. Their knowledge and love for the bush made the drives exciting and interesting.
Overall it was an 11 out of 10 experience and we will definitely be using Ranger Buck for all our bush trips going forward!
Email Holly Draper | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ranger Buck Safaris gave us the absolute dream trip of a lifetime!
We used Ranger Buck Safaris for our trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Everything was absolutely top notch and we could not have been more pleased! Every detail was considered. The guides were excellent, the accommodations were exceptional, and this was hands down the best trip we have taken. When it became clear it would rain on one of our days in Cape Town, Ranger Buck went to extraordinary lengths to make sure we got to do our most important outdoor things on the sunny day and to fill our rainy day with amazing experiences. When the airline failed to put two of our bags on the flight to Sabi Sands, Ranger Buck stepped in to make sure our bags were delivered to us as quickly as possible. When our teenage son left his very expensive camera in the hotel room in Cape Town, Ranger Buck found a way to courier it to us at our safari lodge. We loved everything about this trip and cannot wait to book another trip to Africa. When we do, we will absolutely use Ranger Buck Safaris again.
