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
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Email Johan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An extraordinary adventure, take us back!
Me and my wife Emma did a 15 day eastern circle tour in August with guide Ryan.
A word that runs like a thread through the entire trip is "exciting". All the way from Johannesburg through Kruger and back again. We thought it would be a transport route to the Kruger Park but Ryan is very well-read and tell stories about his own experiences, Rugby, landscape to South Africa's history all the way to Kruger. The trip would take 7 hours but it felt like 2 :-)
We never thought we 'd get so close to wild animals and untouched nature as we did when we booked this trip, Kruger is amazing! And what Ryan does not know about animals and nature is not worth knowing , he also tells us in a way that is easy to set.
The highlight of the trip was day 6 just outside the Satara camp . In one day we saw a herd of Wild Dogs , one leopard and two rhinos!
The food also exceeded our expectations , Ryan cooked everything from scratch and almost always over an open fire. So cozy!
We would warmly recommend others to book with Wild Planet Safari!
Have a nice trip! / Johan and Emma.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything We'd Hoped For
We are so glad that we booked with Wild Planet Safari. First, my communications with Ryan and Thale over email were so quick and easy, that we got everything lined up in no time. Then the excursion itself was just perfect. Ryan was EXTREMELY friendly and knowledgeable - I know because I asked him a thousand questions! He was also great at showing us around Kruger - knowing the spots to see the most animal, readings traffic patterns to find more, and trying very hard to fill our every desire. And our general interactions with Ryan were great, as we talked about South African sports, culture, social issues. Ryan was a great guide not only for Kruger, but South Africa in general. I truly hope we can book another safari with Wild Planet, be it in Kruger, or wherever they schedule tours!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing, unbelievable experience!
Right from the beginning Thale and Ryan were always available to talk to and answer any question I had.
After we had booked our safari, I had let them know that I would be spending a night in Johannesburg by myself (my husband was meeting me 2 weeks later for our safari). Ryan graciously offered to pick me up from the airport and let me stay at his place and then take me back to the airport the next morning to catch my flight. This was absolutely above and beyond! So unbelievably generous and kind.
The actual safari itself was even better than my husband or I could have imagined. Ryan knew exactly where to take us to see the animals we wanted to see and even once we spotted them he knew the right spot to stop to get the good picture! The food was amazing, real home cooked meals on safari, which is much more than we were expecting (we expecting camping food). He even had some new meat for us to try (like ostrich and wild boar).
The whole experience was absolutely amazing and we would 110% book with Wild Planet Safari again and again!
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
a perfect customized trip in a friendly ambience
Thales and Ryan proposed a safari tour which responded perfectly to my expectations. Everything was well organised although my request was at very short notice and with little flexibility from my side. They are very well organised, with new and safe material which made me feel relax. I appreciated their good knowledge of wildlife and birds of South Africa. Without them I would'nt have been able to discover all what I saw and it was a pleasure to travel with them. I warmly recommend!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 11-days Kruger safari tour!
Very well organized Kruger safari tour! We've had loads of game drives in different areas of the park, seeing a lot of different animals including the big 5. The very nice guide showed and explained to us all the things to be seen in Kruger national park, and at night we sat by the fire enjoying barbecue while listening to stories about the land and the park. The camping equipment is very nice and generous, and bungalow accomodation can be arranged individually.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 nights in Kruger
This company was recommended to us by people who had been on over a dozen safaris. They said this was the best they had been on, so our expectations were high. Our expectations were in fact exceeded! Ryan and Thale are wonderful hosts, guides and now friends. It is an overused expression, but I can honestly say this was a holiday of a lifetime. Recommended.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An overwhelming Christmas- adventure
We had the best time of our life with Wild Planet Safari christmas 2014
We went on a 11 days tour from J.burg-Hazywiew- Merloth-Swaziland-St. Lucia- Durban- J.burg. And would do it all again tomorrow without any hesitation.
The knowlegde of both Ryan and Thale made our trip complete, and with the patience for our four children (5,8,9,10) it was absolutely phenomenal.
Travelling with Wild Planet Safari is highly recomendable, and you will get the best service, food and experiences of 'em all!:)
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Email Jingjing-RTW | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our dream comes true and beyond!
We love Ryan and Thale, we're having a 10 days family tour with them right now. It's been amazing and super lucky. They went out of their way to arrange everything to make sure we're pampered。they even arranged our flight, resort stay and pickup/drop off before tour started. We've two kids 8 & 6 and they adore Ryan & Thale. They're not only super aknowlegable as guides, also a super cook, playmate for our kids. They made our dreams come true. Kids are convinced Ryan can talk to animals and he can make them to show up.
We also got to meet their family and they're all very warm and fun. We've been traveling around the world, South Africa is definitely our highlight. Thank you Ryan and Thale!
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Email JocelynH | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime!!!
I cannot rave about our safari with Wild Planet enough. Ryan and Thale were absolutely phenomenal. They were extremely knowlegeable and they did an excellent job locating and tracking the animals, and they were able to answer any question we had about each. Additionally, they were really friendly, laid back and flexible and made the entire experience very enjoyable. We were a little hesitant about wiring money to pay for the safari ahead of time, but it was a totally seamless process. We really could not have asked for a better safari experience from beginning to end. Go with wild planet, you will not regret it.
Email Andy and Angela, Southend, England. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Two week round trip from joburg up to Limpopo, through Kruger, Durban, zululand, draakensburg,return
Undoubtably the most memorable two week journey we've experienced. Cute loved up guides, Ryan knows his subject, Thale great bush cook. Personally tailored service from guys who love the job, plenty communication prior to setting out. Mostly camping ( cos that's what we asked for) with a few nights in cosy accommodation. Dawn to dusk game drives, plenty game, astounding scenery. God's own country. Particularly enjoyed arriving and leaving at the home of Ryan's folks who made us feel like we'd known them for years. Loved the whole experience and would do it again tomorrow.