Christine Sales Office
Wildlife Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1971)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $211 to $236 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Elaine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hoppy was wonderful!!! Very friendly and knowledgeable.
My husband and I took a 3 day/ 2 night safari. We did not know what to expect at the lodge or the safari itself. So getting to the airport and having Hoppy (our guide) pick us up right where they said they would and right on time! It was a little bit of a trip to the lodge, but Hoppy gave a some insight to the the land and culture which was good. When we got to the lodge we were pleasantly surprised, the rooms were ready and clean. We then jumped on to our first drive in the open jeep that was waiting for us. Hoppy was great trying to locate the animals and we found them. It was amazing to see all of the animals only feet away from us. When booking this trip, ask about the night safari. If you can book a private drive and driver.
The food at the lodge was simply amazing! We think that it was the best meals on our stay in SA!
I would definitely recommend this trip. Remember to ask for Hoppy!
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Email Ben R | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience and value! Highly recommended!
Everything was amazing and easy to set up. Liese, our guide, was so wonderful and knowledgeable and we already miss her! The service, accommodations, food.... all of it, was incredible and I would recommend Wildlife Safaris to anyone who gets this once in a lifetime experience! Thank you guys so much.
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Email Simon Mitchell | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding fairly priced safari with an engaged and extremely knowledgeable guide.
My wife and I (plus two close friends and a new friend we made of the trip!) have just had the most marvellous experience with Wildlife Safaris in the Kruger. I can only offer them my sincere congratulations and thanks. One of their senior guides, Hoppy, is absolutely brilliant. He was unfailingly attentive to all our needs, conservative, responsible, sensitive to the animals, and fun to be around. He clearly has a deep knowledge of the animals' distribution and patterns of behaviour, and this served us extremely well. We saw some simply amazing things which none of us will ever forget.
In my opinion Wildlife Safaris position themselves in the safari market perfectly for the needs of professional people who don't want "basic", but who are also not particularly interested in a massively expensive luxury event. I suspect that in some of these operations there would be a danger of the pampering potentially compromising the actual safari experience. Our safari was very fairly priced, way more than adequate from the comfort point of view, and simply outstanding in the areas that were important to us (seeing the animals and learning about them from an engaged knowledgeable guide). The company also allowed us to alter our safari itinerary on the fly as certain things grabbed our attention and we prioritized some experiences over others. Highly recommended!
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Email Sam & Beka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Welcoming, knowledgeable, down to earth and... Phenomenal!!!
From start to finish the booking and communication with Wildlife Safaris was superb. If we needed any advice they were on hand to provide it.
We were picked on promptly at our hotel by our friendly guide Anthony (Hoppy) and we were on our way in the comfortable and clean vehicle. Hoppy was a fantastic host from the off and explained our route, expected stops along the way and rough arrival time into Sabie River Bush Lodge. His banter is pretty good too, so be sure to have a laugh and a joke with him. It's a fairly long drive, but the time passes quickly as there is so much to look at and a good amount of information to take in.
When we arrived at the first lodge we were not disappointed! Although not a 5 star resort, it had everything you could possibly need and was clean and comfortable. A real treat was sitting by the river with our feet up watching a herd of Elephants grazing right on the opposite bank... The perfect start. Dinner at Sabie was delicious and would cater to both carnivores and vegetarians alike, with a fantastic spread of international food and local delicacies.
The next morning we had a quick breakfast and headed to check in at Skakuza Camp and pick up the truck. Even on our short drive from Kruger gate to the camp we were treated to an abundance of wildlife, including 2 of the "Big 5", it was just the beginning . Once we got through a seamless check in we jumped straight into the truck to start our game drives. To explain the experience would take some talented writing, so all i will say is.... WOW!!! Needless to say we witnessed the "Big 5" and more within our first 2 drives! Once again Hoppy was on hand to impart knowledge about all the species we spotted, and he's happy to answer any question.
The camp itself is very basic, but has everything you require. In our eyes the idea of being on safari didn't require luxury so it was perfect, but if you like a bit of pampering you might prefer different accommodation. They are currently building a new hotel within the camp, once that is completed i'm sure it will be a great place to stay.
Breakfast, lunches and dinners are all included and they were, as expected, fantastic! The steaks are a must try, some of the best I've ever eaten. There's no chance of going hungry!
To summarise, we had the experience of a lifetime and we owe a lot of that to our guide, he helped to make a memory that will stay with us for a lifetime! No matter how much explanation i could've written, this is one thing people just need to do in their lives! Thank you Wildlife Safaris for a PHENOMENAL trip!
We'll be back!
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Email Eva Pascual | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most Unforgettable Trip
Wildlife Safaris exceeded our expectations. Communication was seamless and my inquiries were answered promptly. I booked our tour a month ahead of the trip and made requests to stay at certain lodges. I was skeptical I would get the reservations but Christine made all my requests happen.
Our tour guides, Mr. Clive and Mr. George, were wonderful and very knowledgeable. The safari experience is something I will treasure and cherish for the rest of my life. As soon as I landed back home, nostalgia instantly hit me because I feel like I left a piece of my heart in South Africa. We saw the Big Five and learned so much about the wildlife. I loved our tour because we experienced safaris in a private game reserve (we stayed at a
private lodge) as well as game drives in Kruger National Park (stayed at camps). Our itinerary also included an evening game drive. Although we were only in South africa for a few days, our itinerary made it possible for us to experience everything. Thank you so much, Wildlife Safaris, for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime! I would like to make a shoutout to Mr. Clive and Mr. George for making sure we had an unforgettable safari experience and to Christine for arranging the best birthday celebration I have experienced so far. Wildlife Safaris is a pro at what they do and the experience of their guests is proof of their excellence.
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Email Joel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, personable, expert guide made all the difference
We cannot imagine a better excursion than the one Liese led us on for four days and three nights.
We chose Wildlife Safaris because of its extensive experience at safaris but also because it was a founder of the trade association that self-governs such outfits and holds them accountable to high-quality consumer service. Liese validated our choice.
Liese picked us up at our hotel in Johannesburg, drove us to Kruger as well as Chisomo Safari Camp, guided us on a number of safaris, dined with us twice a day and then returned us to the hotel afterward.
She immediately felt like family to my wife and teenage daughter and me. She knew how to relate to each of us in various moods at different times, and she endeared herself to us with her stories and the personal interest she took in us.
Her vast experience as a guide as well as a citizen of South Africa helped us gain valuable understanding not just of the wildlife we encountered (including the Big 5) and their environments but also some of the grander forces that have influenced the area and its inhabitants over time. She was knowledgeable, respectful and still enthusiastically curious about everything we experienced on the safari.
When at last we parted ways, we separated from someone who briefly became a close friend.
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience. Kruger is an absolute must see.
I would recommend Wildlife safaris to anyone. We had a wonderful time. The itinerary was perfect. We chose the 4 day panoramic route and it was perfect for us. This included plenty of game drives so we saw the big 5 more than once up close! Our guide Clive was fantastic and so enthusiastic about the Kruger and very knowledgable. Thank you for an amazing trip.
Email Paul & Chrissie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A most wonderful way to celebrate my birthday!!
We planned this trip to celebrate my birthday in a rustic style - & we weren't disappointed! Mike, our guide was so knowledgeable about the park & its inhabitants, we cant thank him enough!! He looked after our every needs & we all learnt so much about the wildlife in the park. The vehicles were road worthy & comfortable. We enjoyed every moment & would highly recommend this tour
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Email Mark and Sil | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Guide, Amazing Time
We had an amazing tour. The safari would not have been the same without our guide Hoppy. From the moment he picked us up in Johannesburg we felt like we were family members. Nothing was too much for him, and he has eyes like an eagle. He would spot animals at a distance and we would take several minutes with the help of binoculars to see the same animals that he spotted just with his eyes. He had a vast knowledge of the animals, fauna and birds and it was easy to ask him questions. We had been on other safaris where the guides treated you as just another tourist, Hoppy made the safari fun and enjoyable and helped all the clients interact together. We saw tones of animals and Hoppy made sure we all had our pictures before we moved on. While not on the safari, Hoppy also made sure we had everything we needed and that we were well fed and comfortable. Can not say enough about Hoppy, we saw some of the other guides, and you could tell they were doing a job, and I just kept thinking, wow, we have the best guide by far, one who is not just doing a job but is also passionate about the environment, the animals and us. Can't wait to go back again.
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Email Pavel | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionalism we didn’t meet before
This was our first trip to Kruger Park. We have organized it totally by our self via Internet. Hence we were afraid that the contracts made by remote contact mayn’t be kept and we will lose time by looking for auxiliary solutions. The reality was surprisingly other. The splendor of South Africa and Kruger Park we expected. But the high standard of service offered by Wildlife Safaris was far beyond our projections. We were happy by choosing this company. In the case we will come back to Kruger again without any doubt we ask for service only there.