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Christopher Mumford   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 27, 2024

Email Christopher Mumford  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An unforgettable Experience
5/5

The whole trip was fantastice from start to finish. The accomodation was very comfortable and the food very tasty and satisfying. The best part of the trip was of course the safari itself. I don't know if we were just lucky but we saw so much wildlife, including 'the big five'. Our guide was Hoppy who greatly enhanced our experience. He was extremely knowledgeable and experienced and knew exactly where to find the animals. We really couldn't ask for more!

Nunzia Gizzi   –  
Italy IT
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 26, 2024

Email Nunzia Gizzi  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

extraordinary experience
5/5

Fantastic trip with an extremely competent, professional and kind guide, with a very high level of customerorientation and care.

Brian Barkby   –  
Australia AU
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Mar 16, 2024

Email Brian Barkby  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Very professional can recommend this company
5/5

Our guide Hoppy was amazing. His knowledge of the flora and fauna in Kruger NP and ability to spot the animals both great and small was incredible …

Doug   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Mar 12, 2024

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

Very efficient, great service and our guide Simon was wonderful.
4/5

The entire experience was great from the booking to the departure. Our guide Simon was knowledgeable and found us literally thousands of animals to include 2 leopards, more than 2 dozen lions, 3 rhinos, hundreds of buffalo, hundreds of elephants, as well as thousands of Impala, birds and many other animals

Ida and Marte   –  
Norway NO
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Mar 1, 2024

Email Ida and Marte  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Exceptional and highly recommended
5/5

We recently had the pleasure of experiencing a safari with Wild Life Safari in Kruger National Park, led by the exceptional guide, Hoppy. From the moment we set out, Hoppy's expertise and passion for wildlife were evident. His keen eye and deep knowledge enriched every sighting, making each moment memorable. Hoppy's commitment to conservation and sustainable tourism added another layer of depth to our journey. We also gained a deeper appreciation for the animals habitats and ecosystems. During the trip we had problems with the car. Nevertheless, Hoppy did what he could to ensure that we, his "princesses", had the best possible experience.

The accommodations were luxurious yet thoughtfully integrated into the surrounding environment, allowing us to feel fully immersed in the wilderness without sacrificing comfort. Each meal was a culinary delight, showcasing local flavors and ingredients that added another layer of richness to our journey. The diversity of wildlife we encountered was simply astounding and the overall experience was nothing short of exceptional.

We wholeheartedly recommend Wild Life Safari, especially with guides like Hoppy, for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Africa's wilderness. Thank you, Hoppy!

Brennan and Shay   –  
Canada CA
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 7, 2024

Email Brennan and Shay  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

INCREDIBLE trip of a lifetime!
5/5

We had Henry as our guide and as I am writing this in the airport, we miss him already. I would recommend Wildlife Safaris to anyone, and (I’m sure the other guides are also great), but I would tell my friends to specifically ask for Henry!

Henry’s extensive knowledge was but one thing.. but it was his genuine friendliness and the way he took care of our small group that was next level! A great man to say the very least.

We were very fortunate and saw the Big Five within the first 1.5 days. We also saw lions up close and personal (including one of the few white lions!) and by a stroke of luck caught an actual chase from wild dogs on the last day.

The tour was very well thought out as it was progressive - it started at Sabie Lodge (2 nights), then to Satara (1 night) and finishing at Hippo Hollow (1 night). We felt completely safe and the learning about the animals (and frankly the history of Kruger Park and South Africa as a whole) was endless.

Thanks to Henry, his expertise and his friendship ❤️. We hope you come to Canada soon and we can show you the grizzlies, the moose and the beavers!

10/10

Elisa Bongiascia   –  
Italy IT
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 3, 2024

Email Elisa Bongiascia  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing!
5/5

The guys at the office are great and we spent 3 amazing days with Henry!

Conrad   –  
Singapore SG
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Dec 31, 2023

Email Conrad  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Memorable First African Safari with Wildlife Safaris
5/5

Brought my family on our first African Safari @ Kruger National Park in December 2023.

We were most fortunate to have “Hoppy” as our guide - passionate about African wildlife, knowledgeable about the ecology of Kruger National Park, Hoppy was most happy to share his knowledge.

With Skukuza as our base camp, we explored Kruger from Hoppy’s eyes - saw more animals than we thought possible, and heard many more interesting stories. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and wished that we could have stayed an extra day.

We stayed at Skukuza Rest Camp Chalets. There were other newer, more expensive lodges but having travelled a long way from Asia, we preferred these chalets as they offered us an authentic African safari experience. Skukuza, we felt, was also more central location wise and being in the nature reserve, facilitated easy access to game drives and animals.

Mealtimes were enjoyable and rich in conversation, as were the morning coffees with Hoppy. For us, mealtimes were interesting too for other reasons - there were breakfast at Skukuza Golf Club aka “Wildest Golf Club in the World” amongst Hyenas and Hippos, Mugg & Bean Lower Sabie amongst African Buffaloes, lunch at Alzu amongst a large collection of reared African wildlife, and dinner at Cattle Baron back in Skukuza after a long day out.

It was a memorable safari.

Best Wishes Hoppy, loved our trip.

Conrad

Sabrina   –  
United States US
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Dec 8, 2023

Email Sabrina  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

I could not say enough great things about this tour or our guide
5/5

I have wanted to go on an African safari since I was a small child. Wildlife Safaris made it affordable and fun. We saw all the Big 5 almost immediately upon entering Kruger National Park. We were astonished by guide Simon Taylor's depth of knowledge about the park and all its animals. He had a great knack for spotting wildlife, IDing birds, etc., and was able to provide details about everything from how they dehorn rhinos to why a secretary bird is called a secretary bird. The meals included as part of the trip were excellent, too.

Germán Peñafiel   –  
Chile CL
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Dec 6, 2023

Email Germán Peñafiel  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Germán Peñafiel and not that of SafariBookings.
All good, but evening safari was a scam
3/5

The tour itself is very good. Hoppy (our guide) was very experienced and could spot animals really well. He also geve us a lot of information about the animals and respond every single question we asked. Accomodations and food were also good.

The really bad part of this tour is the evening safari. The guide was very unexperienced and just cared about driving, keeping his eyes on the road all the time, and talking a lot and veeeery slow. The few animals we saw were spotted by the tourists, not the guide. In addition, the torches were supposed to be operated by the tourists, but we had no instructions about it.
Definitely the worst safari I have ever had in Africa. WildSafaris sould change the operator for this safari, as it is very unprofesional that they put unexperienced and non-motivated guides.

Reply from Wildlife Safaris
Reply from Wildlife Safaris
Posted on Dec 7, 2023

Hi German - we are sorry to hear the sunset drive was a disappointment. This activity is operated by National Parks and their vehicles are the only ones permitted to drive in Kruger Park after sunset. Consequently we cannot look for an alternate Operator. However we do offer itineraries which include private safari lodges so I expect this option may suit you better next time. Thank you for your feedback - we will follow up.

Admin Wildlife Safaris

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