Wilderness Horizon Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Danika | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All promises were delivered
We enjoyed every single minute of our safari. The lodge recommended was absolute perfection, we were treated like royalty. South Luangwa National Park has amazing wildlife and everything scheduled ran as planned. Absolute satisfaction, except for the fact that our guide spent a lot of time texting on his cell rather than advising us on wildlife. He may have missed some elusive cats because he was more concerned with his personal cell.
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Email Kira & Steven | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A safari we will never forget!
Last September, by boyfriend and I went to Zambia to see this beautiful country and its amazing wildlife. We booked the 5-days untamed lower Zambezi tour, and we loved every single minute of it!
On day 1, we met Daniel, a great man who drove us from lusaka to our stay outside of the park, and guided us during these days to make sure everything went according to plan. Also, if we had any questions, he was there to answer all of them and even make changes in the schedule to make sure we had the biggest chance to see the big five. The drive from Lusaka to our stay (and back after 5 days) took 5 hours, but we were not bored for a single minute! Daniel told us everything about Zambia: the culture, the tribes, how this country developed over time and what if faces this current year. I was amazed by his stories, and he was also very interested in how our country (the Netherlands) works. We could ask him every question, and he was not held back in giving us an honest answer. That is wat amazed me so much, not every country is the same, so you can lean so much from each other. He drive with us in the park and joined a few of the boat trips, and also has great knowledge about the park! Some days he joined us for dinner, and we continued these conversations and had a big laugh.
Not far from the park, we picked up Jacob, our guide through the park, and we noticed that he has unlimited knowledge about the park and everything it has to offer. He had deep love for nature, the animals, the people, it was amazing to see him work. He knew how to get around, how to read the animals, and taught us a lot about the nature and how this animals thrive in it. But also about the challenges it faces during the drought this year. He asks you wat you want to see, and when we mentioned we wanted to see the mating pair on day 2, we saw that he immediately loved this idea. He spent almost the entire day, discussing tactics with Daniel and our driver, where to go and how to do this while not disturbing nature and the animals. This was a difficult task, because the lions were hidden war in the closed bushes. At one time, I said the following: Jacob, even if it does not work out and we cannot see them, I had a great day watching you just trying with all the pasion you show. But he did not stop: and yes, we did get to see the mating lion pair! And this did not disappoint, it was amazing. At the end of the week, he managed to show us the entire big5!! The entire week he showed respect for the animals and nature, and he showed us everything without disturbing the park. That was amazing!
When we arrived at our stay, we met Javis (I hope im writhing his name correctly), our cook, and he definitely knows his way around the kitchen. Every day, he made the most delicious meals for us, everytime it tasted amazing! They were different every day, and he managed to surprise us every time with what he had planned for us. We were very happy that he joined our trip!
I would 10000% recommend this organization, and especially the three men in my story that made our stay unforgettable. We loved every minute of it, and we wish them all the best. We will never forget them, and we will tell everyone we know about this trip!
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Email Jan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgetable safari experience!
Very helpful company which arranged two incredible tours (Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa) for me. Communication is very swift and clear. Although it felt a bit weird to transfer money to a Zambian bank account, it was worth it every single penny. Eva arranged nice accomodation and very knowledgeable guides which contributed to the experience. The accomodation is excellent for anyone who want to experience a safari without spending too much money.
Email Richard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A brilliant visit to Lower Zambezi thanks to WHS
I really enjoyed my trip with Wilderness Horizon Safaris. Beforehand, Eva was very helpful with planning my solo visit to Lower Zambezi. WHS was the only company I could find offering what I was looking for at a reasonable price and I’m so glad I went with them. My driver, Daniel, was good company and helpful throughout, as well as being a very good driver! The safari guide, Wilfred, was very informative and passionate about the wildlife, doing his best to find all the animals I wanted to see, and happily answering my endless questions! The chef, Garbis, made great food which was always in plentiful supply. Then there was the safari driver, Joshua, the boat captain and all the staff at the lodge who were friendly and helpful. It’s great that WHS is supporting the local communities, since Wilfred, Garbis, and the lodge staff all live locally, and it was pleasing to hear that through the benefits of tourism alongside sensitisation about conservation, poaching in Lower Zambezi is now pretty much eradicated.
Lower Zambezi is a wild and wonderful place. The lodge (Charangwe Lower Zambezi Lodge) has beautiful views of the river and over to Zimbabwe on the other side. It’s a peaceful spot and all you can hear is the sound of nature around you. Just around the lodge, we saw hippos, warthogs, baboons, elephants, kudus, impalas and lots of different birds. In the park, I was lucky to see lions and leopards on both days, as well as lots of elephants, buffalos, zebras, eagles and many more types of mammals and birds. Despite all the wildlife, I always felt safe and well looked after. We stopped for coffee breaks by the river, and for lunch in a quiet part of the park on the second day. Everything was very well organised, and it was a wonderful experience overall. I left with lots of great photos and memories, and I’d highly recommend Wilderness Horizon Safaris.
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Email Vittorio | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect program and organization
Better is difficult to hope, we visited 3 National Park, Lower Zambesi, Kafue and South Luangwa, the best of Zambia, spending 3 nights each, 2 full days each of amazing morning, afternoon and night game and boat drives, with very special guides and comfortable jeep and boat.
We are very happy and no doubts to suggest Wilderness Horizon Safari, many thanks to Mr David and Mrs. Eva
Vittorio e Giancarla
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Email Antonella | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing
All perfect, amazing tour, Eva has been top to arrange everything for us.
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Email Susan Laughlin | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This company earned our sincere appreciation!
We used Wilderness Horizon for a recent trip to Zambia. We absolutely loved it! The arrangements were, with one slight exception, superb. The slight exception was the lodge chosen for our visit to Lower Zambezi as it was quite a distance from the park entrance and in slightly shabby shape. On the other hand, the lodge personnel, the guide and the chance to explore the river were all highlights of our trip so we have little to complain about. The lodges chosen for South and North Luangwa were fantastic. Lodge personnel were, without exception, heartwarmingly friendly and helpful. Guides were among the best we’ve ever had in Africa: knowledgeable and dedicated to giving their clients the best possible experience. And, finally, I want to compliment the Wilderness Horizon staff who could not have been batter. We had numerous exchanges with Eva who never failed to respond to inquiries promptly and completely. Daniel, our driver, accompanied us on our first lap and was a complete delight to get to know. I’d give the company a solid A for their work.
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Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience with a team that felt like family
My husband and I had the distinct pleasure of traveling with Wilderness Horizon Safaris in Zambia this August. Like many tourists, we faced a little bit of sticker shock with the cost of safaris in Zambia, but truly, this experience was worth EVERY PENNY (and was a bargain compared to other operators). If you're wavering on whether or not to book with them, please take my word that you 100% should confirm your trip - you won't regret it. The communication to set up the experience was prompt and detailed. Eva did a great job at talking me through all of my options and guiding me on the best transportation to plan. And then, beginning with when our wonderful driver David picked us up, everything ran perfectly. Sacred, the chef, created culinary masterpieces at every meal and was adept at navigating our dietary restrictions. Our guides, Isaac and Peter, were so knowledgeable about all wildlife and the history of the area/park.
Lower Zambezi is a magical place. If you're used to busy parks packed with tourists like Krueger, you will be pleasantly shocked with the experience at Lower Zambezi. Often, we were the only vehicle in sight, and the most crowded it ever got was 2-3 vehicles at a time in the late afternoons. The guides are masterful at exploring quiet crannies of the park and they harbor such a respect for the wildlife there. While we saw incredible wildlife (well beyond anything we expected!) honestly, the highlight for me was the Wilderness Horizon Team. They felt like family by the end! Such kind, gracious people all passionate and so skilled at what they do. I truly cannot recommend this experience enough and look forward to an opportunity to travel with them again. If I could give them a 10/5 I would.
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Email Alessandra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very reliable tour operator
Very professional and reliable company. Perfect organization and services. They booked everything for us, including domestic flights. We visited Lower Zambesi, Kafue and South Luangwa parks, and the Victoria Falls at the end. We were constantly in touch with Eva of the agency, and always supported for the entire duration of the tour.
Nice lodges, particularly Mopani Lodge.
The guides on the game drives were prepared and professional.
Good value for money.
Wonderful tour in a wonderful country.
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Email Thomas & Milena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A super friendly, remote and luxurious encounter with wildlife in a beautiful environment
Our safari to Lower Zambezi National Park organized by Wilderness Horizon Safaris was an unforgettable experience!
Eva supported us with finding the most suited package for our wishes. She also supported with organizing the payment, which is reliable (for all foreigners being a bit hesitant to send a sum of money to a Zambian account ;) ) and worked well.
Our guide David was both extremely knowledgeable and hospitable. He was able to search the tracks to see a variety of beautiful animals in their natural environment. Supported by the chef he also aranged several delicious picknicks in the park. The landscape of the park is so beautiful and diverse, changing constantly in appearance. It feels relatively remote, which adds to the adventurous experience of being truly deep in the wilderness. Add elephants, hippos, impalas, crocodiles and lions to the mix and you won't believe your eyes. We were even lucky enough to encounter the wild dogs.
The lodge makes you feel completely at home, very comfortable (we concluded best bed in the world) and with a staff that goes the extra mile in everything they do. Don't forget to put off the lights at night, the view on the milky way is stunning.
Basically, we were sad to leave. Everyone interested in a safari, we would definitely recommend to book via Wilderness Horizon Safaris!
Thomas & Milena (Dutch-German couple)