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:
- $160 to $1,049 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Shane Grinage | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
We recently had an unforgettable safari with Kruger Safari Co. From the beginning Wayne simplified the process and made sure we had the safari that was right for us. On arrival Carol greeted us with staff and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. I can't say enough about the staff at Kruger Safari Co. They are so welcoming, friendly, and attentive always there to make sure your needs are met. The food was exceptional for every meal. It was like dining three times a day at Michelin rated restaurants.
Victor our guide for the entirety of our 5-day, 4-night stay was delightful, knowledgeable, and passionate. Victor's expertise and understanding of the land, following tracks, and overall disposition made our time exceptional.
I cannot recommend Victor and the Kruger Safari Co highly enough for an unmatched safari that will leave you with cherished memories and a full heart to last a lifetime!
Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic short safari
I booked a 2 night safari from Johannesburg, staying at greenfire and I had the time of my life. The transfers from my hotel in Johannesburg to the lodge gate, and back again were excellent and most importantly easy. The lodge itself was brilliant (12 out 10 recommend greenfire). Communication with Wayne was great, he was responsive and checked in on me during my stay. I was travelling for work so didn't want to think too hard over the weekend and Wayne and the team ment it was a wonderful weekend.
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Email Mike L | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
My wife and I, along with another couple, booked thru Wayne Barnes and The Kruger Safari Co. From the very start, throughout the trip, and even when we returned Wayne was constantly communicating with us about our travel and experience. My friend and I both work for Delta Air Lines and were looking for a once in a lifetime Safari and experience and the Greenfire Lodge and staff did not disappoint.
Wayne worked with us on several package options from the start and we finally settled on a 5 day / 4 night Greenfire Lodge experience. We arrived in Joburg two days early and Wayne arranged for our private transfer to and from Kruger for the four of us. Our pickup was at 6 am on Sunday, and Victor our driver arranged with Wayne was right on time and a great way to start our journey. We arrived as planned at the park entrance on Sunday afternoon and we met by another man named Victor who turned out to be our guide for all of our game drives. Our guide Victor was amazing! I'm sure all of them are great, but he was truly amazing and we felt we had known him for years and were sad to leave after a fantastic week with him showing us the game reserve.
Victor drove us to the main lodge, and the drive was as scenic as pictured online. We were there in February and the days were hot but not terrible and always a slight breeze. As we arrived at the lodge, we were met by Carol and the rest of the Greenfire staff. I can't say enough about how gracious and warm all of the staff were. Victor and the team carefully handled all of our bags (we now know not to pack as much as it's very casual and comfortable)! We had a nice welcome drink and were explained the detials of our week ahead. Lunch was to be served shortly after and we were escorted to our cabin. To our delight, the cabins were being outfitted with air conditioners as we were there and luckily both of our cabins had working AC units. This was a great surprise as we were not planning on AC units, only the fans in the rooms. The cabins are very nice. Better than the pictures show and all overlook the dried up riverbed where we saw numerous animals (Buffalo, elephants, monkeys, etc) right from our patio. After briefly unpacking, we went to the main lodge for lunch. Let me say that every meal, every one of them, was fantastic. We weren't expecting such a great meal for every meal and the service was second to none. It almost felt like we were at a Four Seasons resort for the week. That evening we went on our first game drive and saw many animals, including lions and elephants.
Everyday was the same, great meals, great game drives and great service. I could go on and on about how wonderful our experience was and i would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great safari to go with the Krugar Safari Co.
Thank you Wayne, Carol, the entire staff and Victor. You all truly made our the best ever!
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Email Mike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Did a terrific job arranging safari for our honeymoon. Extremely quick to respond to all questions, and overall, just a great experience. Would highly recommend using Kruger Safari to book your safari!
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Email Sharron | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Kruger Safari Co arranged an amazing experience for us, and was extremely responsive from A to Z
Wayne from Kruger Safari Co was amazingly quick and thorough to respond, even with the time difference while we were still in Canada, we never waited longer than a day. Often just a minutes or hours. They offered a zoom call as well to explain things to us, which was so reassuring because there are tons of options and it's hard to know what's what. He answered all of our questions and concerns and arranged an amazing stay! We chose the classic camping safari. For camping, it's quite a luxury experience. We even had our beds made while we were out on safari. The campsites in Kruger have everything that you need. Breakfast and dinner were provided each day and were ample. The person responsible for our meals and stay went to the trouble of getting fish and seafood for our dinners since my colleague doesn't eat meat. I thought that was really exceptional. The safari guide was incredible. So knowledgeable and in tune with the bush! He spotted rhino waking in the distance... I want to say kilometres away! They were like little specs and he noticed them while driving! He really didn't miss a thing. We saw tons of amazing animals up close. On our last morning drive, our guide was focused on finding us lions since it was the one thing we hadn't managed to see. He found one in our last half hour before we had to head to our shuttle. It was amazing. He was so dedicated and you could really feel how much he cared. He was also very respectful of the animals' space, and attuned to what they were communicating with their ears and tails, etc... backing off if an elephant seemed agitated or nervous for example. I learned so much and had a wonderful and unforgettable time.
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Email Shawn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company for safari.
This was our first time coming to South Africa and we wanted to do a short trip to Kruger National Park. I started looking for budget safaris and got several companies that o requested quotes from. The Kruger safari company was the first to respond and they did so quickly. I communicated with Wayne for several months working out a few kinks that I had made and he was very helpful in answering all my questions. The transfer to Hazeyview was uneventful and long but the ride was fine. The adventure lodge was nice for a budget safari. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff were great and we enjoyed them. The safari itself was really fun and we enjoyed the sunset safari and the all day safari. The third day we did the panoramic route and that was very beautiful. All in all I would recommend the Kruger safari company and I will be se them again if I ever come back to South Africa
Email Kev P | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Tour- 10/10
Our Kruger Safari was an amazing experience and The Kruger Safari Co delivered on everything as detailed on their website. The booking process was simple and easy. Our driver Sunny was excellent, knowledgable and made us feel safe on our long drive from Johannesburg. When we arrived at our lodge the whole three day Safari was exceptionally organised and the lodge staff were amazing. We were also extremely lucky to spot all of the big5! The tour we chose was in the mid-range category and although we initially thought it was expensive, we feel we received very good value for money for the whole tour. Thank you Kruger Safari Co!
Reply from The Kruger Safari Co.
Posted on Nov 16, 2022Hi there
Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate it dearly.
We glad we could be of assistance and met your expectations abundantly.We truly excited by the fact your rates our experience 10 out of 10 thank you.
Regards
Wayne
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Email Alessandro | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unique experience!
Dear!
I would like to share this special moment I spent with my wife.
After 8 years I had the opportunity to return to Kapama River Lodge,
I started looking on the internet and from the beginning, The Kruger Safari Co presented a differentiated service with attention and a relationship of trust was established through Wayne.
Everything we agreed on happened perfectly and exceeded expectations.
The Kamapa River Lodge hotel was even more perfect! Renewed structure, comfort and exclusivity.
It was 4 unforgettable days, 6 games with perfect Safaris.
I want to thank Wayne for the memorable days we spent and impeccable service.
I recommend this experience to everyone!
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Email Tammy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating
Very last minute, we decided to add a Safari to our South Africa vacation. I found Kruger Safari online and sent an inquiry. The response time was very quick and I was given several options at different price points. We had to change the dates we wanted to go. We were sent more travel options. Wayne was very quick in answering my questions or any concerns I had. Even after booking the trip, he continued to answer questions about our time in South Africa. When we checked into the hotel, immediately an email was sent making sure we were happy with our choice. It really was nice dealing with a company that was available to us and wanted to make certain we were pleased. Definitely would use them again!
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Email Tamisha * John | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Justice & Tume were an outstanding team Kind, Knowledgeable, and Fun!
I came with my husband and 3 others and we had a fantastic time. From the moment we arrived until the time we left there was excellence. The service we received was stellar and the price we paid was worth the way we were taken care of. The food was also great. Each time we needed assistance it arrived quickly.
Thank you to the entire staff. The Watkins (Montgomery, AL)
