A great experience for a small group of six Aussie friends with Ryan and Thales' Wild Planet Safari
Our small group was fortunate to choose Wild Planet Safari to host our recent visit to South Africa and Kruger NP. Ryan and Thale met us in Johannesburg, took us to breakfast, helped organise our days sightseeing there and then collected us bright and early the next morning for the drive to Kruger. Ryan's knowledge of the birds, animals and topography is faultless and his obvious enthusiasm for locating likely spots for great viewing gave us up close photo opportunities. At one point we were surrounded by 17 lions..... (In total we spotted 29 different animals and 43 birds.) Not forgetting to mention Thales input and sharp eyes. Lungsani backstopping with preparation of meals etc made late morning breakfasts after (very) early safari welcome and dinners under the stars were great social times with Ryan and Thales extended family. We were made to feel very welcome and more than just paying customers.
Thanks from all your Aussie friends.
Regards Jim and Jan
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, Mind-relaxing, awesome and definitely worth it.
Service delivery was excellent,met my expectations
GL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing weekend safari
At first we had trouble finding a good safari company. Then we did some research and we found Focus In Africa with many stars and many good recommendations.
We contacted the company and we met with the people. The service is very good and very kind people.
They arranged everything for us, the interfee, food, a place to sleep and transport.
The safari was on a weekend in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. We stayed overnight in a place on top of a mountain with a beautiful view of Lake Manyara. The place we stayed in had entertainment with local music.
We saw alot of animals and the nature was so beautiful.
Thank you for the safari
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The itinerary was well organised and executed word for word, the giveaways,meant a lot to us.
The itinerary was settled after email correspondences, their quick responses and suggestions was invaluable. Entire hospitality team and guided game drives left indelible marks in our lives. We saw animals, fed giraffes and learnt cultures. Surprise gifts on departure meant a lot. Looking forward to reciprocating in my next visit.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 2 day trip to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro
We started by meeting Nelson, he explained what we could expect from the trip.
He was good to answer the questions we had.
Our safari guide Herman was good to spot the animals and told us many things about them.
We saw many animals like; girafs, lions, baboons, elephants(really close), rhinos, hippos, buffalos, flamingos and many more. We were lucky to come in the baby boom season so we saw many baby animals.
We overnight in some igloos and there were amazing entertaiment from locals.
Water, breakfeast, lunchbox and dinner was included in the price
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service.
The tour was great, and ran soomethly because of the great service provided. Extremely efficient. The individuals who helped with the tour were very kind and willing to help at any moment. I would definitely recommend the use of this company, as I know I will be using it again when I go on tour.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The guide was fabulous!
Communication was good in emails. However I requested no beef and the first meals had beef. We were told we would have cots in the tents, and we did not. Toilet paper was hard to come by.
The cook was friendly and prepared good meals.
The guide - Saleh - made the trip phenomenal. His experience, his patience, and his willingness to search until we found what we were wanting to see made this a special trip. He knew where the animals would be and was able to predict accurately. We saw the big 5 plus plus plus. I would definitely want to have him as a guide again. I don't think there could be anyone better!
JP
No scenery and I saw barely any wildlife. Dissapointing
Not very good, expected more from the reviews. Only saw hippos from a 7 day trip
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional from start to finish.
I would like to thank Zippy and her team for organising the best memorable honey moon for my wife and I .We had a fabulous time in Arusha, Ngororongoro and Serengeti before flying to Zanzibar for our beach extension. Our guide was really knowledgeably ,prompt, patient and we were so lucky with wildlife we saw all the big five and we really enjoyed our Zanzibar retreat as both transfers were smooth and timely.