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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Mara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!
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!
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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!
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!
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Email Gerard Vincent | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Safari Ever with Wild Planet Safari
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.
Email June | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing time - everything was wonderful.
I enjoyed the whole experience and would highly recommend Wild Planet Safaris. We saw loads of amazing animals and enjoyed the camps we visited in Kruger National Park. The accommodation was good and I loved having the meals included. The vehicle was very comfortable and clean. Everything was taken care of very well and made for a super experience. Many thanks to the staff of Wild Planet Safaris.
Email Maurice & Stephanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great, tailored experience
My husband and I had limited time to see Kruger park, and wanted to avoid a large group tour. Wild Planet Safari were quick and efficient in communicating with us on email. We were greeted on arrival to Johannesburg airport, and transferred up to Kruger immediately by Ryan and Lungitani, and then back to our hotel in Johannesburg after the safari. Both of them provided us with a tailored service, flexing meal times and camp departure times to suit us, and making sure we saw every safari animal (and cub!) before we left - we even had the chance to sit and watch one of the big cats hunting! Above all, we appreciate the respect shown to these animals in the process, and the amount of information our knowledgeable tour guides were able to share with us. The camp accommodations were clean and safe and the meals cooked for us were outstanding, we had a great experience and would recommend Wild Planet Safari.
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Email H&M | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari in Krüger Park - what a great experience
We were taken excellent care during our safari in Krüger Park in January 2017 - from first meeting at airport in Johannesburg till return at same spot! Adrian and Lunghi were great guides with enormous competence, wonderful chefs and good company. They took care of exactly everything so that we could enjoy of our safari for 100 %. Booking, arrangements, accommodation etc were professionally organized by Thale. We are so happy that we chose Wild Planet Safari and recommend it warmly! And all Scandinavians: Thale är norska!
Email Ellie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We Had a Incredible time!
Our Stay with wild planet safari was amazing, from day one of the booking the communication through email with Thala was amazing, we were totally informed and given any information that we needed and even helped us book a hotel the night before our safari pick up - which offered a airport shuttle making it super easy to get too after our flight. The drive to Kruger was long but went so quickly!!, Our room in Kruger was lovely and big! with a great area outside where we had most of our meals. We managed to see the Big 5 and loads more during our 2night 3day tour and learnt so many new things from our amazing guide Ryan who was able to answer any of our questions!. We were treated to some amazing food throughout our stay, eating breakfast by the river during a massive rain downpour, and eating lunch with bush pigs and monkeys nearby. Sunny and Brendan were also super lovely and great both great to talk to with lots of stories! Each drive was just as good as the one before, always seeing something new, and loved how everyone got excited for any of the animals that we saw, - especially the wild dogs!!. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay for longer! and if we ever get the chance to come again then it will be with the Wild Planet Safari and for longer!! , Thank you Guys for making our trip wonderful!
Email Michelle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever great for kids
We went on a 4 day/3 night Safari with Ryan, Thale and their son Felix. We have two young children age 7/5 which is one of the reasons we choose Wild Planet Safari as they were so flexible and accommodating. We had the best experience ever from the information received before we went and a great time during our stay. We had the safari all to ourselves and as such were able to taylor it to our needs. We went to an elephant sanctuary on the first day which I would highly recommend where we paid to interact with elephants including riding them. Kruger park is an amazing place made even more interesting by Ryan who's passion and knowledge is never ending. Ryan was always able to spot everything from animals in the bush, birds in trees and even tracks in the road. Also the meals we had cooked by Ryan and Thale were amazing giving us a real taste of African cuisine. We will hopefully return one day when the children are older and can enjoy a different experience if we do we would choose to go with Ryan again I can't imagine anyone being as amazing as he was throughout our stay. Thanks Ryan and Thale for an amazing holiday.
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Email Erlend Hamre | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Time of my life!
We went on a 10 day safari with Ryan, Thale and their son Felix. We started in Johannesburg, and went to Kruger National Park, then Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, and ended up In Durban.
The service level was great! Ryan is a very skilled guide, and knows everything about the nature and all the animals. He knows where to spot all the animals, and we got to see the big 5, and lots of other stuff. Ryan could tell facts and stories about everything we saw. He can answer any question regarding wildlife. He's a true expert.
Thale and Ryan also did a great job taking care of us. They had full control of all the arrangements regarding accommodations, activities and logistics. They also provided good meals every night.
Everything was well planned, accommodation, meals, drives around the parks. They took good care of us from the moment they picked us up at the airport in Johannesburg, until the drop off at Durban airport. And they are really nice crowd to travel with. The whole family are very friendly and professional! It was without a doubt the best 10 days I've had on holiday ever.Thank you so much, Thale and Ryan(and little Felix)!
If you want a personal safari experience instead of a big group, Wild Planet Safari is definitively for you!
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Email Sandipan Dutta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Probably the best 3-day Kruger Safari available on SafariBookings
Broadly, the Safari was as described on the website. Minor adjustments here and there based on weather/availability etc. Adrian is a terrific guide who's extremely knowledgeable and is also a good cook. Lungisani and Benjamin were also really helpful. Lungisani is pretty good at spotting animals from a moving car. We were able to view the Big 5 (leopard on the night drive conducted by Kruger) as well as many other prominent fauna in the park. All in all, it was a great experience.