Private guide enjoying the company of elephants
Wandering Thru
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $450 to $3,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Sonia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helped plan and book our dream trip in Greater Kruger, South Africa - thank you!
We booked an 8 day, 7 night safari in South Africa with Wandering Thru with stays spread out across two lodges.
This was our first time going to Africa, and on a safari so we really didn't know where to start or how to book.
They were incredibly responsive, found us some lovely options to choose from, were very flexible with changes and our asks in selecting the 2 lodges we landed on as well as dates, and arranged for all transfers between airports and between the lodges for us.
Payment was easy to process, and they were in constant communication with us throughout the process.
Made it super easy, and designed the trip of our lifetime for us! Thank you so much Ale!!!!
Would recommend to anyone looking to do a safari for a first time or not! We will return.
Email Michelle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top safari from Top Company
We wanted to extend our stay in South Africa and Wanderingthru had been highly recommended to us.
Ale was incredibly efficient and helpful whenever I had any queries.
We spent an amazing 4 nights at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in the Manyeleti Reserve.
Everything about the lodge was superb, from the staff, the food and accommodation.
Ryan our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We learnt so much about these magnificent animals and birds.
We even saw a white lion !!!
It goes without saying that we wouldn’t hesitate in booking through Wanderingthru again !!
Reply from Wandering Thru
Posted on Dec 5, 2022Dear Michelle,
Thank you so much for your review! Seems like Tintswalo treated you guys to some epic sightings. Look forward to planning your future safari
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Email Leigh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wandering Thru makes it easy to plan an Amazing African Adventure!
I am usually an independent solo traveler, but the sheer number of choices – of locations and lodging – for an African safari was overwhelming even for me. For my first trip to Africa, I decided to take advantage of some local knowledge and expert guides to help me choose and plan the adventure. After a simple email message, the team at Wandering Thru put together a few options from which to choose and, after I chose the itinerary, they made all the arrangements, taking care of logistics in South Africa and Botswana. All I had to do is book my international and regional flights, let Wandering Thru know my arrival/departure times, and look forward to the experience. The journey was so amazing – relaxing yet exciting – that my first thought upon my return home was “I’m ready to go again.”
For part of my trip, I joined a preplanned privately guided safari with Tristan Dicks. The idea of a trip with Tristan or one of the other Wandering Thru private guides is what really convinced me to finally fulfill this bucket list experience. Check out Safari Live episodes from 2018 and 2019 on YouTube for examples of their guiding expertise. The time spent in the Sabi Sand Reserve was special not just for the intimacy of the wildlife sightings but also the time spent with a small group of wonderful safari goers and guides.
Since the long journey to Africa would hardly have been worth it for just a few days, I decided to add on a couple of other locations in Botswana – near Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. Even though these were not part of a planned Wandering Thru trip, the team at Wandering Thru made all the arrangements, from picking the lodges, suggesting the amount of time to spend at each, and coordinating all the logistics. The lodges, landscapes and wildlife sightings were all amazing.
I will definitely use Wandering Thru again for my next trip to Africa.
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Email Neeley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
WanderingThru always adds that Personal Touch
We Recently returned from our 2nd Adventure with WanderingThru. I can not say enough good things about this company. They are always so personable and willing to answer any questions you might have, going above and beyond helping you plan that perfect Safari. Their private guided safaris are above all others, providing an experienced personal guide, sharing their knowledge and love of the African Bush. Should you choose not to have a private guided Safari, they can book you with any Safari Lodge or accommodation of your choice, or give you numerous options to choose from. They always add that Personal Touch not found with many companies.
On this most recent Safari with WanderingThru, we saw 10 different Leopards, 2 Lions prides, African Wild Dogs ( on 3 separate occasions) and even a Pangolin!!!
Look no further, this is the company you should book with, I promise you will not be disappointed.
Email Alma | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Family celebration in the bush with Wandering Thru
Wow! What a celebration! Our recent trip to Chitwa Chitwa with Wandering Thru was an unforgettable experience. Marking a special family occasion, the team went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time in the bush. With Tristan as our private guide, we set out on each drive with high hopes and expectations. We were not disappointed! Whether it was sitting enjoying dwarf mongooses basking in the sun, green pigeons catching the morning light, sleepy leopards in trees, buffalos, ellies, so many hyenas or wild dogs charging through the bush, each drive had its own highlights. The sights and sounds of the bush came alive as Tristan generously shared his knowledge and experience with us. How awesome to see deeper or newfound appreciation of the bush develop amongst us. Back at the lodge we shared great hospitality, with special extras arranged to mark our celebration. Not forgetting all the laughs, chatting about leopards, conservation, photography tips and more. Thanks for making this occasion so memorable, and for making it possible for us to celebrate together in this wonderful location.
Email Helen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical
I could not have asked for a more amazing experience than I have had with WanderingThru. I originally booked the holiday 2 years ago but because of COVID I had to postpone due to travel restrictions. Ale was so understanding and helpful in getting me booked onto a later trip. Unfortunately due to something beyond everyone's control this also had to be rearranged. Ale regularly kept me fully up to date with what was happening which was very reassuring under the circumstances. She is so friendly and always responds to emails quickly should you have any questions or concerns. In fact we've emailed each other so much over the last 2 years, she feels like a pen pal
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Email Shirley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb customer service from well-respected and knowledgeable staff!
I recently returned from a two week African safari with my two adult daughters - our first safari ever. Every aspect of this adventure exceeded my expectations and none of it would have been possible without the help of the staff at Wandering Thru! Going on a safari was a childhood dream of mine, and when I seriously considered taking the trip, I knew I needed a lot of help to figure out where to go, how to get there, how much it would cost, etc. Initially, I worked with Tayla to define my options. I told her what I wanted to achieve with this trip, and she helped me develop a fantastic itinerary! About four months before departure, the Omicron variant hit, and all kinds of testing requirements were put in place. Ale helped me to understand what the financial burden would have been so we realized changes might have to happen. About two months before departure, the decision was made to stick to two countries instead of going to three, and Tayla and Ale helped figure out alternatives that would not increase costs substantially. We had already purchased international and regional flight tickets and worried about finding open accommodations so close to departure. Everything was finalized (or so I thought!) a few weeks before departure. And then one of the regional flight providers was grounded! Throughout my trip, Tayla was there to add to our enjoyment and enrichment with her vast knowledge of African flora and fauna, while in the background, Ale was monitoring all the logistics issues. The day before our last regional flight, we had to make changes again, but the two of them took care of everything, even providing documentation for my travel insurance claim! Why should you use Wandering Thru? Excellent customer service, incredible knowledge about the different countries and what they would offer for safaris, a vast network and excellent reputation with the lodges and camps in different countries, experience as trained guides, professional photography backgrounds, and the friendliest people you will ever meet! Now that I have been bitten by the safari bug, I’ve already started creating a list of places I want to go to with the staff from Wandering Thru!
Reply from Wandering Thru
Posted on May 6, 2022Thank so much for your kind words Shirley! It was a pleasure planning and hosting this trip for you, Sam and Kaia and we hope the Africa bug hasn't bitten too hard :)
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Email Sheena Isobel Wilson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful WanderingThru
#WanderingThru make it so easy to arrange an unforgetable safari. I just asked them for advice via email, got an immediate reply with a wonderful itinery, booked and paid - everything done online. Ale & Astrida were wonderful, professional, competent, rapid and can handle anything - even me having to temporarily postpone my trip due to Covid restrictions. Ale also went out of her way to help me get to a location that was very dear to me. All my trip went like clockwork, and would definitely not hesitate to organize another safari with them. Actually, I am already thinking of going back next year, and Ale still doesn't know - well, I guess now she does. Thank you WanderingThru!
Reply from Wandering Thru
Posted on May 6, 2022Grazie mille Sheena! We are happy you were pleased and felt taken care of and that we could be a part of your "re-discovering" South African journey
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Email Yann Diesinger | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect planning of an 8 day trip
Although I knew exactly where I was going and what I wanted to see, wanderingthru proved to be a very helpful partner in organizing my trip. Everything from the transfers, the reservations to the choice of lodges was perfect. On site, my hosts knew everything about me. Thank you Ale!
Reply from Wandering Thru
Posted on May 6, 2022It was an absolute pleasure! Can't wait to see more pics of the next safari :)
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Email Amparo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful, well organized, always ready to make the experience a perfect one!
I was very pleased with how my African experience turned out. And much of it had to do with the fact that Wandering Thru provided me with the information I needed to makethe best decisions and the services provided by this company truly made my experience a great one. I highly recommend them to tailor your Wild life adventure. For sure I will be traveling with them again in the future.