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Marie from Belgium   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Apr 5, 2015

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

a perfect customized trip in a friendly ambience
5/5

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!

Niklas & Anna   –  
Austria AT
Visited: February 2015 Reviewed: Mar 6, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great 11-days Kruger safari tour!
5/5

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.

Pete and Larissa   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2014 Reviewed: Feb 23, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

8 nights in Kruger
5/5

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.

Marianne and family   –  
Norway NO
Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Feb 18, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An overwhelming Christmas- adventure
5/5

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!:)

Jingjing-RTW   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2014 Reviewed: Oct 31, 2014

Email Jingjing-RTW  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Our dream comes true and beyond!
5/5

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!

JocelynH   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Oct 28, 2014

Email JocelynH  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Experience of a lifetime!!!
5/5

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.

Andy and Angela, Southend, England.   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: May 2014 Reviewed: Sep 30, 2014

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
5/5

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.

Jan-Petter   –  
Norway NO
Visited: July 2014 Reviewed: Sep 17, 2014

Email Jan-Petter  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excelent safariexperience and well planned roundtrip with Wild Planet Safari.
5/5

We were two families, four adults, four youths, travelling with Wild Planet Safari 14 days in Eastern South Africa. First time in SA, first time on safari, so we were curious in what to expect.
We had a fantastic tour with Thale and Ryan, a tour showing us much of the variety in this huge country.
When we look back, the most fascinating part was at the start, in Kruger, where we camped at Skukuza. We went for both early morning drives, starting at daybreak, and afternoon trips.
We saw all possible animals to see out there, including big five, like lions with fresh catch (buffalo).
It was good to have Ryan there, spotting animals from long distance, hiding in the vegetation. If Ryan didn’t spot animals, well, then there where none there.
After Kruger we went to Royal Hlane in Swaziland. This park was less impressive than Kruger, but as the camp was situated near a waterhole, we had good view of animals like rhinos, elephants and impala.
Besides knowing everything about wildlife and nature, Ryan has very good knowledge for history, culture and sociallife of the areas visited, information shared with us, broadening our minds and giving another dimension to this wonderful experience.
Let me also mention the delicious food prepared by Thale and Ryan – most nights prepared on open fire outside. Very good meat served with different vegetables, meat and vegetables many of them new to us.
One thing to remember for those of you traveling this time of year, July/August; Bring warm clothes. Fortunately Wild Planet Safari did supply us with blankets while traveling the open safarivehicle early mornings.
We also visited St Lucia for hippos and crocs, the Durban area for some relaxation, and had a good stay in Drakensberg with two good hikes.
The best part of the trip, very well organized by the guys at Wild Planet Safari, was Kruger – spend some days there !

Kristine T. Farstad   –  
Norway NO
Visited: June 2014 Reviewed: Aug 11, 2014

under20 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The trip was amazing and really great.
5/5

It has been a pleasure to travel with wild planet safari. It has been 14 incredible fun and pleasant days. I have learned a lot. I did not know what I looked forward to, because I did not know anything. But the journey and everything was really great. I would recommend Wild Planet safari to anyone who wants to go on a safari.

Runa T. Farstad   –  
Norway NO
Visited: July 2014 Reviewed: Aug 9, 2014

Email Runa T. Farstad  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Exellent
5/5

My family and I have been on our most exciting tour with Ryan and Thale. We have been well received. We saw the big five, and have seen loads of other exciting animals. I am impressed by the knowledge of everything from trees, grass, rocks, animals and history. We had 13 days of good food and good stories and many great experiences. This can be highly recommended. Thanks Thale and Ryan that you made ​​this an experience of a lifetime.

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