Staff , Felicity & Stephen on safari in Hwange NP
Wild Africa Travel Company
- Located In:
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Australia
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 1999)
- Member Of:
- AFTA & ATAS
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $65 to $325 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Annie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wild Africa Safaris and Jenman provide the perfect introduction to your first experience of Africa
After our extensive research, the varied itinerary for our 18 day adventure in Zimbabwe (the falls, Hwange NP, Matobo Hills-rhinos, Madigapani salt pans-meerkats, Nata bird sanctuary-flamingoes), Botswana (Chobe NP, Khwai, Kalahari desert, Okavunga delta) and South Africa (Kruger NP) was amazing, especially for active over 60s, who have travelled extensively. In addition to game drives, we had a walking safari, mokoro / canoe trip, stayed on a house boat, and saw ancient cave paintings plus Victoria Falls. The lodges and glamping were much better than expected, especially Nantwich, Mankwe and Maqueda. No children. Maximum group size 12 (9 on our tour-all English speaking). Delicious food (except the optional mopane worms). Fantastic value for money. I highly recommend using Robert Francis of Wild Africa Safaris, Australia to taylor make your tour. He is extremely efficient and a great communicator. We booked our tour before covid and Robert maximised our refunds
Email Joseph | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly planned 5 week holiday
Robert at Wild Africa assisted us to plan an amazing 5 week holiday in Africa - Cape Town, Rwanda & Uganda to see the gorillas, two week safari in Tanzania & Kenya to see the migration, climbing Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Victoria Falls. It took about two months (via email) to finalise our itinerary. Robert was very patient throughout the numerous iterations and eventually came up with something that was perfect for us. Keeping in mind the difficulties of traveling in some parts of Africa, our holiday was faultlessly organised. No unpleasant surprises. Everything (organised events, transfers etc) happened as per the itinerary. All of the ground operators that Wild Africa placed us with (Jenman Safaris for the safari, Umurbano Tours for the gorillas, Africa Scenic Safaris for Kilimanjaro and Serengeti Balloon Safaris for hot air ballooning over the Serengeti) we all very professional. We felt safe and well-looked after the whole time.
I would happily recommend Wild Africa to anyone.
Email Lorraine Oliver | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing agency to deal with. Robert was an absolute delight. AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!
If you want to deal with an travel agent that LISTENS to what you want, and tries his best to deliver the experience you are dreaming of.....Robert of Wild Africa Travel is your man. We had never travelled to Africa before and this was a holiday we had always wanted to do. We always plan and organise our own holidays, but my husband saw a deal that Wild Africa Travel were advertising. It was a 9 day South Africa Safari holiday. My husband sent through an enquiry and Robert contacted us. Robert listened to everything we wanted to experience, and we ended up extending the holiday to 21 days. We did our homework and were also liaising with another agent at the same time as Robert. We were comparing the suggestions both agents offered and there was no comparison. Robert was listening and planning our holiday to what we requested. The other agent was completely off-base and had clearly not understood what we wanted to do (we were emailing both agents with the same instructions, so how one could get it so wrong amazed us). We finally booked with Wild Africa Travel. We knew all the way along, that our booking was being managed because as our holiday was approaching and we were being asked questions. When our itinerary arrived, we received a printed copy presented in travel wallets, a emailed copy and also a link to an awesome app call "Umapped". I like to have a hard copy of our travel docs (for my piece of mind) but having access to our itinerary and all the up to date information Umapped provided was great. It contains weather link, contact details, maps etc. We both loved and appreciated how user friendly the app was. Our holiday was, I believe, the best holiday we have had (my husband includes it in his top two). The most two amazing places we stayed were Rhino Walking Safaris and Motswari Private Game Reserve. Two completely different types of accommodation, both with unforgettable experiences. Rhino Walking Safaris was a tented camp (more like glamping) as tents had ensuites and decks with seats, but being able to walk in the bush, with a small group (max 8) and 2 guides was exhilarating, especially as it was our first up and close Rhino encounter. Plus the guides were walking books of knowledge. Motswari Private Game Lodge was thatched roof dwellings, beautifully decorated with full bathrooms, desk and sitting area. We saw our very best game viewing here. Rhinoa, lions and a leopard along with all the other animals, seen at Rhino Walking Safaris which included, giraffe, zebra, elephant, Kudu, loads of Impala etc. Food and staff, in both locations, was exceptional. The other places we stayed at were great too but I could keep writing and these two places were the absolute stand outs for the experience they provided. So thank you Robert and Wild Africa Travel for organising this truly awesome holiday for us to sit back and enjoy. Cheers :)
Email Wendy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional company and Robert was very happy to explore options for us.
Wild Africa was a very profession friendly company to deal with. Robert promptly attended to our enquiries and investigated issues he did not immediately know the answers to. The trip was an amazing experience and well organised.
Great communication, hassle-free, thanks heaps
Terrific photographic tour in Botswana, booked through Wild Africa Travel. Dealing with an Australian company and being able to pay in Aussie dollars was a bonus.
Email Lyndal | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great everything well organized and managed
It was great, Wild Africa Travel company ,made all my travel arrangements run smoothly and they are very professional and experienced agent. This is the second time I have used their service and am planning to use them again for my next planned trip next year.
Email Alistair | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent company and amazing service! Everything ran smoothly could not ask for more! Use these guy
All the above areas were well above the highest standard.
Email Shaun | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip far from home, made easy
Robert made it very easy, he was able to book all of the things that we wanted, as well as make some suggestions that we hadn't considered. When travelling to Africa you always have a fear that so far from home if things go wrong they will be hard to rectify. Our trip couldn't have gone smoother. All flights were pre-arranged, pick ups from airports, hotels and activities all took place at the time suggested and all staff were very friendly and obliging. A special mention to the elephant express, train in Zimbabwe, recommended by Robert. Great way to start the adventure.
Email Sue Taylor | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip to Oddballs Enclave camp in Okavango Delta
This was the best of three experiences I have had "on safari". The initial information was very helpful in deciding on destination and choice of accommodation. Oddballs Enclave was all we expected (hoped for) and the facilities, service and people were excellent. The fact that there was very little water in the delta made no difference to the total experience. We saw an abundance of animals and enjoyed the many kilometres we walked during our stay. It was a privilege to be able to share the natural surroundings in such a great atmosphere and spirit.
Oddball Enclave Experience in Okavango Delta, Botswana
Home now after 4 special days on walking safari in the Delta. The staff and facilities at Oddballs Enclave were great. Just what I needed for a break from the constant demands of a wifi world. Walks were vigorous - especially tracking lions - but lots of breaks during the heat of the day to recover. Food was first class given the constraints of cooking in the bush - oh the bread was to die for.
Wild Africa really helpful in recommending Oddballs, setting it all up and providing immediate responses to any queries. I would use them again with no hesitation.