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Gerard Vincent   –  
Singapore SG
Visited: December 2016 Reviewed: Dec 30, 2016

Email Gerard Vincent  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The Best Safari Ever with Wild Planet Safari
5/5

We cannot thank you enough Ryan, Thale and Lungisani for our best safari experience. Absolutely marvelous seeing the Big Five almost everyday of our 4 day safari in Kruger National Park. The heavy rains that we must have brought to the Park when we arrived did not hamper the animals and we even saw the porcupines, mongooses, hares and millions of termites which were flushed out of their homes by the water. The animals and birds were feasting on the ground and flying termites. We saw the lions twice with three majestic males and the elusive leopards 3 times. One leopard was walking just next to us in the rain at the night safari ride organised by Satara camp. With elephants, giraffes and zebras eating and crossing the road (zebra crossing *) right in front and behind us, these wild animals did not mind us at all being so close to them.
Thale organised the bookings and enquiries and Ryan and Lungisani carried out the safari for the 4 of us in a very personal and family experience from the moment we landed at Johannesburg Airport and cleared customs and immigration. They cooked amazing breakfasts, lunches and dinners with fruits, good wine and juices to go with them and joined us for these and other meals as well. Each day started at 4.00am and ended at about 10pm with 3 trips into the bush each day with enough time in between for a rest. Ryan's knowledge of and sharing on the African bush and plains and the animals, birds and other wild life that live in them also made the safari educational for us. Ryan brought all they needed for our enjoyment and their camping needs in the nippy little towed trailer which was left parked outside our two villa huts all the time and left unlocked. This is how safe and secure the Satara and Sukukuza camps are and also according to Ryan in the 10 years he has been operating Wild Planet Safari. I could keep on writing a book about our 4 day safari. Well Done Wild Planet Safari. May 2017 bring you more adventures with more thoroughly satisfied tourists/customers like us.

Susanne and Larissa   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: November 2016 Reviewed: Dec 4, 2016

Email Susanne and Larissa  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The safari was simply amazing! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed an experience we will not forget!
5/5

Our 4 day safari to the Kruger Park was such a great highlight during our travelling in South Africa. The guides became like friends in no time and we liked the fact to be the only guests (the two of us). The dinners prepared on the fire were wonderful and we were so lucky to see that many animals. We would highly recommend the Wild Planet Safari to everyone!

Mara   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2016 Reviewed: Nov 29, 2016

Email Mara  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful experience!
5/5

I cannot say enough how wonderful this experience was. Booking was easy and secure, and every part of the journey thereafter made the beginning of our honeymoon truly an experience we will never forget. From airport pickup/drop-off and transfers, to the incredible meals prepared we felt taken care of. While they are wild animals who are under no one's control, it is because of our truly knowledgeable tour guides that we were able to see the Big 5 plus in such a short time. There is no other tour to take....believe me. We will be back!

ron meyr   –  
United States US
Visited: November 2016 Reviewed: Nov 28, 2016

Email ron meyr

More than expected
5/5

Guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Respected privacy but also engaged. Cooking meals was a treat -- we expected restaurants and were pleasantly surprised.

Bjørn Ole   –  
Norway NO
Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Nov 8, 2016

Email Bjørn Ole  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic safari with the greatest guides :-)
5/5

An absolute perfect safari. Wild Planet Safari guided us through Kruger in an entirely exemplary manner. Perfect service, always with a smile, good food and 100% professinal at all time. No doubt that they possess a vast knowledge about the animals, Kruger park, the country and the environment. They guided us to all "the big 5"and many many more animal.......missed the cheetah!

Howard   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2016 Reviewed: Nov 7, 2016

Email Howard  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The best visit to Kruger ever (out of 15 to 20 visits)
5/5

Upon reflection, having done +/- 15 trips to Kruger, I believe this was overall the best. The convenience (you guys handled everything) was fabulous but the eating interactions (once again your cooking skills) enhanced the experience past just seeing animals. Whilst there may have been a couple of things I may have preferred different, they are insignificant in the enjoyment of the whole experience.

The range of information and the intangible extras such as the friendly interaction was appreciated, too.

My compliments and thanks to yourself and Lungisani for all this and my regards and thanks to Thale for the administration and fantastic attitude in dealing with the plans.

I have a number of people wanting your details. If all come you will be busy !.

Once again, thank you all for a wonderful trip. This was my first holiday for 12 years and it exceeded my expectations.

Kate Dumelow   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Nov 7, 2016

Email Kate Dumelow  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Unbelievable experience with an excellent family run company.
5/5

The communication was very easy and prompt with a personal touch. They dealt with all my enquiries with knowledge , patience and a quick response. Their only concern was to make our holiday as personal and perfect as they could, dealing with every detail that was requested. We could not have had a better guide than Ryan his skill was unbelievable and he has knowledge was second to none. We would recommend Wild Planet Safari to anyone who wants an unforgettable experience in the company of a expert.

Cheryl   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Oct 22, 2016

Email Cheryl  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

It was a wonderful experience and Ryan and Lungisani were great guides with so much fun and knowledg
5/5

Myself and three friends had a wonderful visit to South Africa and loved the safari with Ryan and Lungisani. The animal sightings were fabulous and I think we managed to see most of the big five as well as other smaller shy animals - honey badger, porcupine and so much more. Ryan's knowledge of the native birds and animals was amazing so we managed to get up his nose not remembering any of them - especially bush bucks. Wonderful trip - I'd recommend it to everyone.







Angela   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Oct 17, 2016

Email Angela  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great communication and organization, excellent knowledge of the area, very friendly and fun.
5/5

Four of us (friends) travelled together and had an amazing time visiting three national parks in 11 days.
I would recommend this family company without hesitation.
If anyone would like to contact me for further details, it’s no problem.

Therese   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Sep 23, 2016

Email Therese  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Good experience
4/5

Ryan was very prompt in replying to my emails and very accommodating of our requests to customise our 15 day tour of eastern South Africa. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and particularly the birdlife of the areas we visited. The accommodation he booked for us lived up to and sometimes surpassed our expectations. It was a combination of lodges and luxury tents. Overall we had a very memorable and enjoyable safari tour and I would certainly recommend this company.

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