Knowledgeable, Well travelled, Safari Experts.
The Kruger Safari Co.
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $158 to $1,034 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Cathal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kruger and Sabi safari
Our family of four had a wonderful safari experience. The company were excellent and supportive throughout. All transfers went smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about anything. It was stress free.
One thing we should have done on our side was to ensure we had more planning involved for travelling with a vegetarian. The lodge wasn’t very well prepared for this so it’s worth mentioning early in the process
Thanks a million for everything
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Apr 29, 2023Hi there Cathal,
Thank you for traveling with us to the Sabi Sands and your review.
I have spoken to the Lodge, and we have sorted out the communication error that you experienced with the diet requirements and have implemented more systems to make sure that this does not happen again.
We are glad that you had a great time on safari and hope to see you soon.
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Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
We booked with the Umkumbe Bush Lodge in Sabi Sands and to say it was incredible is an understatement. We saw SO many amazing animals right at arms length most of the time, the place is truly wild. The staff at Umkumbe were excellent and very professional, very informative, and they tried day in and day out to ensure that their guests had an experience if a lifetime! Some exceptional mentions were Pieter, Chloe, Drizzle, and Leo, they were great! Can't wait to go back again.
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 20, 2023Hi Chris,
Thank you for your review.
The Umkumbe Bush lodge is certainly an amazing location in the Sabi Sands, from the staff, meals, safari drives, they do their best to offer the best services to make it a safari of a life time.
Hope to see you back on safari with us in the near future.
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Email Jess | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Understood the assignment
Wayne Barnes was a great help. He took the time to understand what we were looking for and gave us lots of suggestions that were within our budget and fit the criteria. We found THE lodge and the experience there was fantastic too. Wayne communicated all specifications, dietary requirements, etc to the lodge and for the transfers. All went well and hopefully we will be back to South Africa soon
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 20, 2023Hi there Jess,
Wow, thank you for the wonderful review and stating that Wayne got your safari assignment 100% in order to what you wanted.
He does go out of his way to make sure that all guests get the safari experience they dreamed of.
Next time you back in South Africa, please do contact us and we will make sure that Wayne assist you with your next safari.
Was very helpful with my problems
Excellent shuttle to the game park, and very friendly staff at the lodges,
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 20, 2023Hey there Muhammad,
Thank you for the sweet and short review of our services...
We do pride ourselves on offering the best services to the Kruger National Park.
Email Karen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My operator was helpful and determined to find what was right for me.
I had a memorable and most enjoyable 4 night stay at Tremasana Camp this past week. Although the camp was a little bit “run down” the setting and staff more than made up for it. They were kind, helpful and made every effort to be accommodating. The guides were fun, knowledgeable and we were lucky enough to see a lot of very good game.
The food was wholesome and plentiful, so all in all, I would recommend it highly.
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 20, 2023Hi Karen,
Thank you for your review, we do read all of them and note all suggestions form our valued travelers.
We have forwarded your review onto the owner of the lodge regarding the maintenance that you noted and happy to say that they looking on refurbishing the lodge as soon as they have covered the costs caused by low travelling numbers due to COVID 19 and that work is on its way to get the lodge back to its original amazing state.
As long as you had a great time in nature and loved spending times with the guides and that they showed you a lot of animals...
Thank you for recommending us and looking forward to having you back on safari when you return to South Africa.
Email Eddy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Epic! Unbelievably friendly
We have not one complaint. Everything from the people to the experience was excellent. My sister from Belgium will advertise for you over there to all her friend. It was superb in every way
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 20, 2023Hi there Eddie,
Thank you for booking your safari with us, was a pleasure having you at the Kruger adventure lodge and cant wait to welcome all the guests from Belgium.
Keep safe and see you soon back in the National Park
Phenomenal
This trip was a dream come true. From the game drives, to the accommodations, to the cuisine. Everything was seamless. I’ll be praying for the day I can return.
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 20, 2023Hi Mason,
Was a pleasure hosting your family at the Shalati train on the bridge.. You are right the accommodation is amazing, meals out of this world (still need details from you on the amazing tasting menu they offered you on new years eve).... Safari drives the best in the national park in my view....
Cant wait to have you all back on safari with us soon.
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Email Lysa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized and fun!
From pick up to drop off and ALL the fun safaris, our package was most excellent! Friendly knowledgeable guides, wonderful food and great set up.
Areas of improvement. WATER needs to be free and readily available. Incorporate it into the price but make it available. Currently sold at the bar by the bottle.
Screens should be added to windows as 'load sharing' ie. electricity shut offs happen both during the day and knight and if you open your windows and doors you get all the local bugs and monkeys. FYI/ rolling blackouts happen ALL ACROSS South Africa and are NOT unique or controlled by The Kruger SaFari Co. This is a statewide issue.
Overall, I highly recommend this tour. It's a fantastic experience for all!
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 20, 2023Hi there Lysa,
Thank you for your review. It is appreciated.
We are looking into providing bottled water per person on our safari drives and is something that we want to get arranged as soon as possible with our providers.
Yes the Loadshedding / power outages is certainly not something we as a country are proud of and with the unpredictability on it, it is rather tough for the lodges to make choices on what add ones to the lodge, need to be made to make sure that all guests are comfortable.
A large number of the lodges are looking on moving towards solar power to help with air-cons (Keeping the bugs away) and the monkeys... well i guess we are in their "home" so need to respect that we are in their homestead.
We are glad that we offered you a great safari and hoping that in the coming months we can address the items you have mentioned and offer you an even better safari next time.
Wonderful experience!
Wayne from Kruger Safari Co. was a very reliable, professional and helpful partner in preparing and organizing for a three day Kruger park safari. We were based in Pretorius Camp and did great game drives and game walks seeing many beautiful animals. Accommodation was organized in luxury tents and the food which has been prepared by Hilda was gorgeous. Wayne also provided us with a lot of helpful information’s regarding travel, safety and health issues. I strongly recommend to organize your safari with Wayne and we’re looking forward already to our next trip to Kruger.
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 20, 2023Hi there Gunter,
Thank you for your awesome review, so glad that you had an amazing time on safari.
Yes Wayne does has a passion for making sure that all guests who travel with us have an amazing time and he seems to just know how to match up the correct safari for every person travelling with us.
Cant wait to have you back on safari with us and will make sure that Wayne assists you with your booking.
Until next time... travel safely.
Email Jade Solomon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super lekker safari
Had a great time on safari, Mylord our guide on the open vehicle was so cool. Got to see all the big 5 and ate lovely meals. And even had limited Wifi connection at lodge.
We will book again
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Feb 13, 2023Hi Jade,
Thank you for the awesome review and we looking forward to having you back on safari with us at the Kruger Safari Co.