Team Wild Planet Safari
Wild Planet Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- SATSA & FGASA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $410 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Roger Groenset | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and going that extra mile to make the experience exceptional!
My two kids (age 18 and 20) and I booked an 11-day Kruger Safari for 2020. Because of Covid, we were not able to complete the travel until July 2022. I would like to open my review by praising the flexibility and forthcoming way we have been treated. The planning and booking job was done and cancelled numerous times because of Covid and restrictions before we finally were able to go in 2022. All we have experienced from Thale, Ryan and the wonderful hosts at Wild Planet Safari, is a willingness and determination to solve everything with exceptional service and a smile. And when we entered the Kruger Park, they were always attentive and asked if there was anything we would like to see or do. If we wanted to see rhinos, they tracked and found rhinos. We actually spotted all Big 5 in one single day, which is exceptional. And the guides are very knowledgeable about the history and current status of the species; mammals, birds, reptiles, you name it. We were comfortably lodged in Park Lodge bungalows the whole trip, from Letaba Rest Camp, Satara, Skukuza and Lower Sabie. They also booked night game drive and bush walk for us with the local Park Rangers. I would highly recommend both. I would like to reflect on the value we got on our trip. It is possible to book a game drive with own car or with a bus, but the knowhow and service from the Wild Planet Safari team left me certain that it was worth every dollar. This should be on everyone's bucket list :-) Than you to Thale, Ryan, Chris, Adriaan and Cary for all the experiences and memories!
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Email Jutta Hackstock-Sabitzer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great private camping safari experience
From the consultation to the booking to the execution everything was uncomplicated and familiar. Our guides Chris and Kerry made our family camp safari (2 adults, 1 child, 11 years) through the Kruger a real experience. We saw lots of wildlife and Chris spoiled us with great culinary. The facilities were fit for purpose and we enjoyed the adventure all around. Thanks also to Thale who answered all my questions with great patience.
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Email Nada, Larissa, and Lennart | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super lekker tour!
Are you unsure which safari tour to book (like we were)? Go for Wild Planet Safari! For four days, we travelled with Chris, Kagiso, and Ryan, who are outstanding guides, hosts, and cooks. They are deeply passionate about Kruger, respectful of all the animals (and our vegetarianism), and captivating story-tellers. In short: it was a super lekker experience!
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Email Eve | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exactly what we wanted and needed
We did an 8N/9D safari in June. The original plan was to go in 2021 but because of Covid everything was postponed. Thale was very understanding and was happy to accommodate us this year, 2022, instead. She also organized us a custom made trip where we skipped the beach but did only safari parks: We stayed 1 night in Blyde Canyon, 5 in Kruger and 2 in Hluhluwe.
We had two guides: Chris for Blyde and Kruger and Trompie for Hluhluwe. Two completely different people for the two different parts of our trip. Both were very knowledgeable and gave tons of information, making us feel like we could be safari guides ourselves by the end.
They also provided us with great meals. I loved the braai, the braaibroodje and the Durban Curry. Chris even surprised us with a typical African dish called Pap in South Africa or Sadza in Zimbabwe, when we told we wanted to eat as African as possible.
I knew I was going to love South(ern) Africa but I fell head over heals. Wild Planet was fantastic in helping out reaching this feeling. I wish I could go back tomorrow!
Thank you very much for making this all possible
CH
Email Thomas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our first Safari Experience
This was our first safari experience and it was amazing.
After reading the various great reviews we selected Wild Planet Safari. To be honest, at the beginning we were a bit worried to pay all that money to a foreigner country but we took the risk and it was a good decision. From OR Tambo airport we were booked on a shared transfer service to Kruger park (5 hours drive). As soon as we reached Kruger we met Ryan and his assistent and the tour started. We were really exited as we spotted the first animals just about 1 hour after driving. Accomodation were very good, arrangments, meals and company was super. To be honest everything exided our expectation. Thank you everyone for this great experince.
Email Jean, Ian, Liz and Ted | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Planet Safari guide was Ryan, who was the most informative, knowledgeable, friendly person.
This was our first safari, and we went with no expectations. But if we had any, then they surely would have been exceeded ! Four of us booked the 11 day safari from north to south Kruger. We stayed at different camps during our trip. Ryan and Josh were the best ! Cooking our meals and clearing up afterwards ! They both worked so hard to make our safari one of the best things we have ever done ! Ryan’s knowledge of the animals and birds, and also the different areas that we travelled through, was amazing ! The four of us learnt so much and it is no exaggeration to say that we saw just about every animal species possible during our 11 days, from a roaring male lion (right next to the safari vehicle !), to a baby giraffe, just a few hours old and struggling to stand ! If we were to ever return to do another safari, then Wild Planet would be our first choice. We had the best time, and really cannot put into words how beyond amazing the whole experience was ! Thank you Ryan, for a truly perfect experience ! We are still watching our videos and looking at some wonderful photos, which I don’t think we will ever tire from looking at ! With regard to the cost of the safari, we think it was exceptional value for money. It was just us four, and included just about all of our meals, all the camps, and we also included a night drive, overnight in a hide, and a bush walk. And the personal touch was great, from collecting us at Johannesburg airport, to taking us back there at the end of our safari. All included in the price. Thank you Wild Planet !
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Email Khiem | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This safari met all of my expectations and even more!
So happy I picked Wild Planet Safari! Chris was an excellent and knowledgeable guide, spotting so many animals I would never have seen and really going out of his way to show us as much wildlife as possible. Dylan was a great cook and cheerful co-guide. We saw so many animals up close: a pride of 18 lions trying to ambush wilderbeest, a leopard that came out of the bush and walked along our open-top car for 5 mn, a pack of wild dogs, hyenas, sable antelopes, and a cheetah that crossed the road in front of us! Had an amazing time.
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Email Robin Johnson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ryan is a super nice guy who felt like family by the end of our safari!
From the moment I spoke with Thale I knew I had made the right choice! She was so sweet and so helpful in planning our safari. She helped me figure out how many days I would need for what I wanted to see and do, all while making it incredibly affordable! She also suggested the walking safari which Is a must do! We did a 6 day safari and I will never forget it, Ever! Ryan was incredible and so knowledgeable about every animal, and man could that guy spot them! He just seemed to know the park like the back of his hand, where the animals would be and when they would be there. We got up before sunrise and hit the park for a few hours, came back to breakfast ready to be served to us, then hit the park again, came back to lunch served to us, then hit the park till sunset! Eat,Sleep,Safari 3 times a day!!! Ryan spotted every animal you could think of! We saw lions eating their kill and even saw a leopard hunt a Dyka and carry it up a tree! I will cherish the memories for the rest of my life! Africa will always have a piece of my heart because of the experience Ryan provided for us! Don’t wait… Just book it, you won’t regret it
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Email Susan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
I am incredibly grateful to everyone at Wild Planet Safari for an amazing trip this past October. We originally were supposed to visit in 2020 and Thale was amazing in helping us reschedule and work through any difficulties. Her kindness was truly appreciated.
We were blessed to have Chris as our guide for the 5 days and we consider ourselves so lucky. He took good care of us and answered all our questions. We saw so much, thanks to him and we felt very much like we made a good friend.
We loved having our private tour with also the opportunity to meet with our fellow travelers at breakfast or dinner on a few occasions.
Thank you to Ryan, Thale and Chris for everything. I will be back!!
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Email M & D | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari tour company and memorable trip!
This review is long in coming and the delay not a reflection of the service and time experienced!
My husband and I traveled to South Africa last October and had the great fortune of booking our 7-day safari trip with Wild Planet Safari.
From the very beginning, communications with Thale were prompt, very informative, professional and friendly.
At the start of our trip, we had some health issues that caused us to delay our trip by a couple of days. Thale was once again incredibly supportive and worked with us to coordinate alternative options while making sure we didn't miss out on our trip there.
Once at Kruger National Park, we met with our guide Chris who on a daily basis went out of his way to make sure that each outing was maximized and that we saw and experienced the wildlife as much as possible. Chris also catered to our every wish and humored us in taking the "not such traditional" perfect pictures, like of dead trees, rocks and whatever caught our eye in the moment! Not only was Chris a wealth of information about the wildlife, always providing interesting facts, but he is also an amazing cook! Every meal he prepared was amazing!
We had an excellent experience with Chris and Thale and look forward to the next opportunity when we can come back again with the rest of the family! Thank you Wild Planet Safari for the great vacation!!