Real Freedom Lies in the Wilderness
Moriti Private Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- FGASA & CATHSSETA
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $350 to $1,075 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Stephen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Moriti Tours is the BEST!!!!
From the first contact in March 2018 to the conclusion of our safari (and beyond) Shaun was amazing. He helped plan everything and everything was nothing short of perfection.
Shaun met us at our hotel at the Johannesburg Airport and our adventure began. The drive to Kruger is long and a bit bumpy, but Shaun made the time go quickly.
Upon arrival in Klaserie Camps we got in a quick game drive. Then everyday a morning and afternoon drive. Shaun would stop in the evening on some hilltop to watch the sunset over cocktails and snacks. Always a highlight of the day.
Shaun and Patrick would track the wildlife could spot even the smallest of signs. We saw the Big 5 and many many more. Shaun made every outing interesting. He is passionate about the park and animals. We learned so much about animal behavior.
Shaun seems to know the animals and they seem to know him. Everyday was a gret adventure. Thank you Shaun for the great service. We HIGHLY recommend Shaun and Moriti Tours. We look forward to another safari with Shaun in the future.
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Email Sasha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service and overall experience!
Moriti Private Safaris is an excellent tour company. My friend and I went on a last minute trip in Africa and needed help with booking everything. We were connected with this company through a friend and had nothing but amazing experiences. We spoke with Shaun about what we wanted for our trip. Booking at the last minute did not give us the opportunity to go exactly where we wanted to, but I think our trip ended up being better than anticipated. We went to Chobe National Park in Botswana and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Our accommodations were beautiful and everything was smooth from all the in-between connecting transportation to the flights. Shaun was very quick to respond and even was checking in on how everything was going during our safari. On our safari we saw at least 100 elephants, leopards, buffalo, lions (and cubs), giraffes, hippos, an array of birds, and other wildlife. This was an amazing experience, and Shaun made it better than we could have ever anticipated! I can't thank Moriti Private Safaris enough. If you book through this company, you will not be disappointed!
Email Sandy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A 'not be missed' experience with a best in class guide
My retirement gift to myself of a safari holiday involved much research on guiding companies before I tentatively approached Shaun at Moriti. Any possible doubts were swiftly dispelled by fast, friendly and helpful responses to all questions (no matter how trivial). Albeit a small, essentially one-man, operation Shaun covers all the bases and every aspect of the trip: travel, accommodation, meals and guiding, was covered impeccably. I find it hard to come up with words to describe how much Shaun added to the enjoyment of the trip: a polite, funny, helpful guy with quite exceptional knowledge of the history, environment and wildlife in which he operates and great relationships with the lodge operators, chef and guides that assist him. Maybe we were lucky but we saw a vast range of mammals, reptiles and birds and also learned a great deal about them; I truly believe much of this enjoyment was as a result of having Shaun at hand.
Our trip covered time in both the Kruger National Park and the Klaserie Private Reserve. There is a world of a difference between the Kruger National Park (fantastic wildlife but at time a lot of tourist traffic) and a private reserve (again, fantastic wildlife but with splendid isolation and more tracking required to spot the animals which exist in perhaps a more natural setting). Be sure to discuss your requirements and expectations with Moriti before booking.
Similarly, our chef Lyndsey, produced wonderful meals but be sure to cover off on any dietary requirements (as we did) in advance. And don't pack too much as shorts are sufficient all the time (and maybe some insect repellent).
This was supposed to be a once-in-a lifetime trip but the best review and summing up is to say that we are already wondering when we can go on another trip with Moriti.
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Email Cindy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is difficult to find words to describe the wonderful 9 days we had on safari.
It is difficult to find words to describe the wonderful 9 days we had on safari. Every aspect of what Shaun provided from pick up to drop off , far exceeded any expectations. I would highly recommend Motiti Safaris to anyone !!!!
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Email Carol Allard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding, Shauns knowledge about the bush is unbelieveable and he does more than expected.
Shaun goes out of his way to make our safari special and his attention to detail cannot be surpassed. His knowledge about everything in the bush, from animals, birds, flowers and trees, is unbelievable. The accomodations he choses in every venue are perfect. We saw all the big five and were up close and personal to almost all the animals. The last three days in Kitara, the private game reserve, was beyond expectations. The personalized service, the accomodations, and the food prepared by our personal chef, Lindsey, went above and beyond. We watched herds of elephants, giraffs, baboons, impalla, kudu, and hyennas as we ate breakfast, lunch or dinner in the river bed in front of us. What a treat! Moriti Private Safaris cannot be more highly recommended. And Shaun has become a new friend. We had such a great time with him.
Carol Allard
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Email Stefanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Book now, you won't regret it
This was my second safari with Shaun and Moriti Private Safaris, and I will definitely be back. Seeing these animals in their own environment is magical. I can't say enough great things about Shaun, he is so knowledgeable, personable, and makes sure you have the best experience possible. If you are thinking about booking, just do it. I promise you won't regret it!
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Email Carol Cappello | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best things that has happened to me in my life of 70 years!
This safari has profoundly affected my life. Learning about the animals and how smart they truly are. But it was Moriti Private Safari and Shawn Taylor that made this happen for me. He is so knowledgeable in his field and very charismatic with everyone on our tour. We all felt very special and safe under his guidance. He made it a very personal time for each of us. I can't wait to go back and di it again, but only with Moriti and Shawn.
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Email kristin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shaun & Moriti provided an amazing and personalized safari experience.
My experience with Moriti was nothing short of exceptional and I’ve already highly recommended them to others. I booked my trip through a local yoga instructor, who had worked with Shaun before, for a yoga safari. I didn’t completely know what to expect since I wasn’t involved in the planning, but I was blown away by the level of service and attention to detail. Shaun was extremely knowledgeable about all the animals we saw, and we saw many more than just the big five. He had a dedicated tracker with him on all game drives, and together they made an amazing pair that assured we saw as much as possible without feeling rushed. We felt like we had the entire Klaserie Reserve to ourselves. The same level of service continued at the private camp, which was as well appointed as most hotels. Our private chef, Lindsay, created phenomenal meals with local flavors and even prepared a special birthday meal for one of our group. The yoga felt like an added bonus to an already amazing trip. It was truly a memorable experience that I hope to repeat.
Tracking and obeserving nature at its best - a breathtaking experience
Klaserie, Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert - three completly different Landscapes in one Safari
For my 60th birthday, we decided not to party but to do a Safari with a few close friends. Due to our phantastic previous experiences with Shaun Taylor in more than one Safari before we laid this project into his hands - with an unforgettable result.
Klaserie remains a dream place, from trip to trip even more. Less than half an hour driving from Hoedspruit Airport the wilderness adventure begun, and our warm-hearted hosts at Kitara lodge made this wonderful place on the Klaserie river our second home. Beeing alone within 30 or 40 km² requires some tracking (in which Shaun and Patrick have again proved mastership) but the outcoming spectacular sightings were more than rewarding. And we never had to share them with other vehicles. Highlight this time was a massive Rhino bull, which we could approach on foot, and a pack of wild dogs, which we have watched hunting two days in a row.
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Email Biggi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Shaun Taylor is an excellent guide with an unbeleavable knowledge about all kind of animals.
We had an awesome safari trip to Klaseri. Shaun Taylor booked everything in advance, picked us up at the airport and took us to the lodge. The lodge was outstanding on top of a riverbed where we could also see elephants crossing. Stephan and Ashley have been wonderful hosts.
We got to see the Big 5 and it was always fantastic to see how respectful Shaun was with the animals. His knowledge was outstanding and it was a pleasure to listen. He is so deeply passionate about not just the animals, but all the living things that make up the park environment.
We have been on many safaris but the one with Moriti was absolutely special. We have been the only car in Klaseri that means that we have to search the animals by ourself. Shaun was absolutely fantastic in finding all of them with the help of Patrick, our tracker. Shaun walked with us towards a rhino and that was a never come back experience. To see this huge animal looking on us at a short distance.
Thanks Moriti Private Safaris for fulfilling all our expectations. We will come back to travel with Shaun.