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Wild Wings Safaris
- Offices In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- SATSA & ABTA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $232 to $1,988 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Justeen W | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Wings arranged the trip of a lifetime!
Wild Wings arranged the trip of a lifetime! Our Wild Wings guide Rufus was the greatest guide in the world. He was so entertaining and amazingly knowledgeable. He gave me a university level education on Kruger Park including birds, animals, plants and ecology. He seemed to know more than any guide I have ever encountered. I learned the names of over 40 different birds as well as the large animals that are so awe inspiring. And we always had a good time! We saw more big animals than I thought possible in our 5 day safari. Rufus was so perceptive of all our needs and arranged the safari in a way everyone could get the most out of it. A birder couldn’t do better and we saw all the big animals on every drive. If you are a gardener and interested in the plant life of Africa, Rufus can point out all the amazing plants and what they were used for by hunter gatherers. He was also very considerate, helpful and understanding of anyone who has a special concern. I was blown away by Wild Wings ability to arrange the trip of a lifetime!
Wild Wings also arranged all transfers, hotels in Johannesburg and additional nights in a private reserve, Baobab Ridge Lodge in Klaserie. When I walked into that private bungalow I wondered where all the other billionaires are staying. Our trip went amazingly smoothly.
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Email Matthias | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 4-day trip into the bush
Wildwings was recommended to us by friends and after our experience we can only recommend the organisation. The safari was definitely the highlight of our trip to South Africa. It was super organised since from the beginning, we were picked up directly from the hotel in Johannesburg and we didn't have to worry about anything and were able to fully immerse ourselves into the game drives. Not only did we see a lot of animals, but thanks to our guide Nicky we also learnt a lot about them and the bush. As we were on a 4-day safari, we had enough time to stay at sights for longer periods of time and watch the animals in their habits and interacting with each other. Nicky made us an excellent breakfast and dinner with samplings of typical dishes. We really could not have asked for a better guide and a better organization to make this trip definitely one to remember!!
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Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rufus was great!
Onne from Wild Wings was very helpful in planning a very last minute trip. He made himself available after regular work hours for any questions. All my transfers, hotels, tours were top rated!
Our safari guide, Rufus, was great! He was very knowledgeable about Kruger and all the animals we saw. He was very personable and always a great chef.
Shawn, the guide, in Cape Town was excellent. We spent all day exploring Cape Town and its surrounding areas. We covered of ground in one days.
I would highly recommend Wild Wings for your next African adventure!
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Email Ian Borkent | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We will never forget the memories we made as a family
Since we came all the way from The Netherlands and had saved for this trip for years, we wanted to make the most of our time together as a family. Wild Wings gave us several suggestions, one of which was to do the Panorama route and 5-day Kruger safari, a total of 7 days with a guide. This proved to be excellent advice.
We loved every minute of our week, from beginning to end. We were picked up by the friendly guide Simon, from our airport hotel in Jo'burg. We then travelled to Graskop where we stayed for 2 nights. We loved the swimming pool with a view - next to our chalet! Over the next 48 hours we visited several highlights of the Panorama route: God's Window, Berlin Falls, Mac Mac Pools, etc. A very relaxing and beautiful start to our holiday. Simon arranged the breakfasts and dinners, which were delicious and rich!
After this we travelled to Skukuza to discover the Kruger. Before we even entered the camp we had already seen impala, many elephants (up close!), hippos, crocodiles and zebras. The next day Simon found rhinos for us, which took quite a drive, but he and us persevered. For the final 2 days we stayed in Satara, were we saw many female and male lions up close, the white lion Casper, more crocodiles and hippos and a lot of elephants, giraffes, buffalo and zebras.
We were impressed with Simon's hard work, his kindness, his dedication to his profession, his love for and knowledge of the animals and the personal touch. The meals were exquisite too. Despite the fact that the days were long (early starts and long drives), we wish they would have been even longer. There was just so much to see and do, even though we had booked the longest of the 'Best of Kruger' options. Simon was always on time and flexible too. The tour was very affordable and worth every cent!
The only problem is that we were hit with a virus: the Kruger virus has now infected us! We want to come back as soon as we can. We have already started saving for the next time. Thank you for everything, Wild Wings!
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Email Leslie & Michael | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience!
Clare from Wild Wings Safari helped us plan the trip of a lifetime. We stayed in the Bush for 4 nights but didn't want to leave. We heard lions roaring in the middle of the night while we were gazing up at the Milky Way. Clare arranged our transportation so that we could meet up with our friends who went on a different type of safari (ours was much better! ;). Our trip was everything and more than we had anticipated.
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Email Phil Lange | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Wings Safaris is a reputable tour operator
I just wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for managing our safari adventure. The expertise by Ilaria made our experience truly unforgettable. We had an amazing time exploring the wilderness with the Guide Rufus and creating cherished memories. Thank you for your dedication and for ensuring everything ran smoothly. We can't wait for our next adventure one day with Wild Wings Safaris again.
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Email Marta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good service
My husband and I went on a trip to South Africa for 11 days in the end of June. We stayed 6 days in Cape Town and 5 days in Kruger Park at the Baobab Ridge lodge area for a safari experience. All the pick ups and tranfers to and from the airport and between places inside of South Africa worked out very well, the service was very good and efficient. The communication between us and the operator was impecable. All our questions were answered and everything was organized with detail and caution. The operator was also very easy to reach out at all times before the trip and also during. Our guide in Cape Town was very knowledgeable, she knew a lot about not just the history of the country, but also about endemic vegetation and wild life. We definitely learned a lot with her, which was amazing. She also knew where to get certain things that are traditional in south africa. She also bought me a lip balm for my dry lips. Very caring and thoughtful. We spent one day out in the ocean for a shark cage experience. Very unique and all worked out pretty well too. In the Kruger Park at the logde where we stayed, people were very nice, the facilities were great, pretty luxurious. The food was so delicious, I am pretty sure the cook was a top chef. The guides in the safari were very nice and we also learned a lot with them about the animals and the surroundings. It felt really crazy and spectacular to see the animals in their habitat and so close. It was a fabulous experience and I truly recommend this company to organize such a trip.
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Email Eric | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari!
We had an absolutely amazing safari experience with Wild Wings! Our tour guide, Nicky, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see all of the big 5 (we realize this is not guaranteed) and many more animals as well. The trip was comfortable, the food was great, there was absolutely nothing to complain about. I highly recommend Wild Wings for anyone looking for a Kruger safari!
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Email Susan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
The 9 day tour of so Africa was perfect. I went solo and it was the best trip ever. 4 days Capetown and 2 Kruger public and 2 Kruger private. Best accommodations and wonderful people. The food was amazing. I would go again in a heartbeat. This tour co is great!
Email Alice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a life time
We had the best time on safari - hands down one of the best trips and experiences we’ve had. The pick up/transfer with the external company and then wild wings into the park was super smooth, as was the trip back to J’burg for us on the transfer bus for our evening flight.
The safari itself was exceptional - we felt 4 days was perfect for us - we were really fortunate to see the whole magnificent 7, and the way the guides communicate with each other to help ensure that all clients get a great experience in the park was fantastic. We were the only people on our safari and the experience of having our guide Rufus to ourself and timings / locations then being entirely flexible was excellent - we were surprised at how little free time we had by the time we’d been out on a drive, detoured to various sightings and then popped back for a brief lunch, before back out again and home for dinner.
Accommodation was simple (as described) but perfectly clean and serviceable for what we needed. Rufus cooked for us each evening, and this was also great - plenty of tasty and varied food. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Rufus and sitting to eat with him; the opportunity to eat as a group with others on safari or have the option to go to the camp restaurant for dinner would have been an added bonus but this isn’t to say the food and experience we had wasn’t great! Both of us were astonished how nice ostrich was and the meals Rufus did were delicious, with us still then having a few hours in the evening before sleeping ready for the next day.
A really fabulous trip with great communication and smooth pick up/organising. We would (and already have!) recommended to friends/family as a fantastic tour provider.
