Team Wild Planet Safari
Wild Planet Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- SATSA & FGASA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $410 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Maurice & Stephanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great, tailored experience
My husband and I had limited time to see Kruger park, and wanted to avoid a large group tour. Wild Planet Safari were quick and efficient in communicating with us on email. We were greeted on arrival to Johannesburg airport, and transferred up to Kruger immediately by Ryan and Lungitani, and then back to our hotel in Johannesburg after the safari. Both of them provided us with a tailored service, flexing meal times and camp departure times to suit us, and making sure we saw every safari animal (and cub!) before we left - we even had the chance to sit and watch one of the big cats hunting! Above all, we appreciate the respect shown to these animals in the process, and the amount of information our knowledgeable tour guides were able to share with us. The camp accommodations were clean and safe and the meals cooked for us were outstanding, we had a great experience and would recommend Wild Planet Safari.
SG
Email Gerard Vincent | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Safari Ever with Wild Planet Safari
We cannot thank you enough Ryan, Thale and Lungisani for our best safari experience. Absolutely marvelous seeing the Big Five almost everyday of our 4 day safari in Kruger National Park. The heavy rains that we must have brought to the Park when we arrived did not hamper the animals and we even saw the porcupines, mongooses, hares and millions of termites which were flushed out of their homes by the water. The animals and birds were feasting on the ground and flying termites. We saw the lions twice with three majestic males and the elusive leopards 3 times. One leopard was walking just next to us in the rain at the night safari ride organised by Satara camp. With elephants, giraffes and zebras eating and crossing the road (zebra crossing *) right in front and behind us, these wild animals did not mind us at all being so close to them.
Thale organised the bookings and enquiries and Ryan and Lungisani carried out the safari for the 4 of us in a very personal and family experience from the moment we landed at Johannesburg Airport and cleared customs and immigration. They cooked amazing breakfasts, lunches and dinners with fruits, good wine and juices to go with them and joined us for these and other meals as well. Each day started at 4.00am and ended at about 10pm with 3 trips into the bush each day with enough time in between for a rest. Ryan's knowledge of and sharing on the African bush and plains and the animals, birds and other wild life that live in them also made the safari educational for us. Ryan brought all they needed for our enjoyment and their camping needs in the nippy little towed trailer which was left parked outside our two villa huts all the time and left unlocked. This is how safe and secure the Satara and Sukukuza camps are and also according to Ryan in the 10 years he has been operating Wild Planet Safari. I could keep on writing a book about our 4 day safari. Well Done Wild Planet Safari. May 2017 bring you more adventures with more thoroughly satisfied tourists/customers like us.
CH
Email Susanne and Larissa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was simply amazing! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed an experience we will not forget!
Our 4 day safari to the Kruger Park was such a great highlight during our travelling in South Africa. The guides became like friends in no time and we liked the fact to be the only guests (the two of us). The dinners prepared on the fire were wonderful and we were so lucky to see that many animals. We would highly recommend the Wild Planet Safari to everyone!
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Email Mara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!
I cannot say enough how wonderful this experience was. Booking was easy and secure, and every part of the journey thereafter made the beginning of our honeymoon truly an experience we will never forget. From airport pickup/drop-off and transfers, to the incredible meals prepared we felt taken care of. While they are wild animals who are under no one's control, it is because of our truly knowledgeable tour guides that we were able to see the Big 5 plus in such a short time. There is no other tour to take....believe me. We will be back!
More than expected
Guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Respected privacy but also engaged. Cooking meals was a treat -- we expected restaurants and were pleasantly surprised.
Email Kate Dumelow | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unbelievable experience with an excellent family run company.
The communication was very easy and prompt with a personal touch. They dealt with all my enquiries with knowledge , patience and a quick response. Their only concern was to make our holiday as personal and perfect as they could, dealing with every detail that was requested. We could not have had a better guide than Ryan his skill was unbelievable and he has knowledge was second to none. We would recommend Wild Planet Safari to anyone who wants an unforgettable experience in the company of a expert.
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Email Angela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great communication and organization, excellent knowledge of the area, very friendly and fun.
Four of us (friends) travelled together and had an amazing time visiting three national parks in 11 days.
I would recommend this family company without hesitation.
If anyone would like to contact me for further details, it’s no problem.
Email Therese | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good experience
Ryan was very prompt in replying to my emails and very accommodating of our requests to customise our 15 day tour of eastern South Africa. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and particularly the birdlife of the areas we visited. The accommodation he booked for us lived up to and sometimes surpassed our expectations. It was a combination of lodges and luxury tents. Overall we had a very memorable and enjoyable safari tour and I would certainly recommend this company.
best safari ever!
simply said: It was just amazing! we enjoyed such a great time with Ryan and his friend at the safari!
Ryan knows probably everything there is to know about safaris and the animal kingdom in it. He finds a good balance of telling facts and stories and of just enjoying the wildlife. Furthermore, they cooked very delicious and even vegan for my girlfriend. They are very friendly and always helpful. I can recommend to book with them to every person who wants to enjoy a great safari-experience! At least for us it is clear: if we ever have time again to do a safari, we will book with Ryan!
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Email Elizabeth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip with amazing personalized service!
Ryan and Thale were great from the very beginning of our trip planning. They were very responsive to email and provided good feedback about how to organize the trip we wanted and get the best out of our experience in Kruger Park. We booked almost a year in advance, and spent a wonderful 7 day safari staying in secluded bush camps within the park. The safari van was comfortable and game drives were fun and engaging, even for our 7 year old. Ryan always had interesting facts to share about the animals, plants, and birds we were seeing.
Ryan and his assistant, Lungsani, made our trip a true holiday for us! They skillfully prepared all of our meals and took care of every detail. They were fun and engaging to hang out with and we feel like we've made life long friends!
Kruger Park itself far surpassed our expectations! The facilities at the park were clean and well maintained, and the animals, well we are still in awe of all the animals we saw and photos we took. It truly was the trip of a lifetime!