Pride Plains

The most incredible and immersive wildlife experience!

Our time with Pride Plains was the most incredible week of my life. My parents and I decided to go camping in the Okavango Delta with our family friends. The six of us have always loved wildlife, and this experience with Pride Plains was the ultimate trip for anyone who enjoys nature as much as we do. The entire team was incredible and we spent our days and nights completely immersed in the bush, enjoying the sights and sounds of the animals around us as well as the campsite and delicious food prepared for us by the staff. The absolute highlight was the chance to see a mother cheetah and her four cubs playing with a honey badger as the sun was setting. My dad and I have dreamed of seeing cheetahs in the wild my entire life, and it was my first time crying tears of joy. In addition to seeing 10 cheetahs within 4 days, we saw over 30 species of mammal including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, and elephants. The person who made these surreal game drives a possibility was our phenomenal guide, Marks. His incredible intuition, training, and skills to read not just the animals but the people in his group allowed him to craft not just sightings but intimate experiences with the animals. It really felt like he was giving us a window into life in the bush. I don’t think people realize how important it is to have the right guide when on safari; there were jeeps driving around the same reserve as us who weren’t able to see what we saw. Marks, Sam, and the whole Pride Plains family built the most amazing experience for us and it is something I will reflect on for the rest of my life. I cannot put into words how strongly we all would recommend Pride Plains to anyone and everyone who hopes to go on safari in Africa.