Reviews of wild planet safari

Terrific experience, Terrific value

We booked this tour to go on a professional safari & also to get ideas on how to do our own self drive safari. Ryan was very informative with all of the safari's he took us on & then very helpful with lots of information for us to do our own safari's afterwards. We booked as only two people online & were really pleased to find that weren't going away with a big group. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves & loved all the meals that were provided & our accommodation at Kruger, so we totally recommend 'Wild Planet Safari' to anyone interested in booking one. It was a very exciting experience & worth every cent!!!!

Sheree & Sally, Brisbane, Australia

Efficient

Travelled with my wife who is confined to a wheelchair, which was no problem when on Safari as the guides were very accommodating and helpful. Accommdation was a bit of a challenge regarding bathrooms but otherwise a fabulous experience.

George and Andrea

Ryan and Thale were warm, extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and simply amazing!

I found Wild Planet Safari in my attempt to surprise my wife for her birthday. I reached out to a number of places for quotes, but Wild Planet Safari wrote back in a very detailed and comforting way. They were patient with me as I tried to figure out the best experience for my family and I. I brought my wife and 4 children and we had the experience of a lifetime! Ryan and Thale were very accommodating. They went out of there way to accommodate our dietary restrictions. They made my wife's bday really special. They made sure to find activities that were family friendly, and the safari itself was just amazing. Ryan and Thale are experts and extremely knowledgeable about the environment, history, and wildlife. I'd highly recommend this company to any who are looking for a South African safari. As an added bonus, it was all VERY affordable. We'll be back for round 2!

Marcus

Experience of a lifetime!!!

I cannot rave about our safari with Wild Planet enough. Ryan and Thale were absolutely phenomenal. They were extremely knowlegeable and they did an excellent job locating and tracking the animals, and they were able to answer any question we had about each. Additionally, they were really friendly, laid back and flexible and made the entire experience very enjoyable. We were a little hesitant about wiring money to pay for the safari ahead of time, but it was a totally seamless process. We really could not have asked for a better safari experience from beginning to end. Go with wild planet, you will not regret it.

JocelynH

Lifetime experience

We did the 6-day Kruger Safari Tour with Wild Planet Safari and really enjoyed our time in Kruger National Park. Our guides Chris and Ben did their best so that we see as many animals as possible. Chris's eyes are extraordinary! He can really spot the smallest animals at long distances. Ben's cooking was also very good! Communication, booking, paying and transfers were excellent. We would recommend Wild Planet Safari to everyone!

Ioannis

Top safari in the Krugerpark for a week, visiting 4 restcamps.

In the summer of 2024, we did a one-week safari in Kruger National Park with Wildlife Planet Safari. We chose the camping version and visited four different rest camps. Of course, we saw the Big Five. Our guide was Chris and our cook was Hobson—two fantastic guys. Chris always managed to get our jeep into the best viewing spot among all the vehicles, and Hobson consistently served up delicious meals. It was an amazing week and absolutely worth recommending. We were perfectly fine with camping—Chris and Hobson took care of everything. One small note: Chris and Hobson seemed quite exhausted during the first two days. We’re not sure why, but it might be something for Wildlife Planet Safari to keep an eye on, to ensure the staff gets enough rest. "The communication with Wildplanet Safari before the safari was excellent. Thale immediately understands your questions and responds quickly and efficiently

Taco

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.

June

It was really awsome.

The communication was perfect, our guide, Adrian, speaks very good English, and also his assistant, Lucky. It was amazing to have our breakfast, lunch and diner prepared for them every day. The meals were really delicious. Adrian is a very responsable and kind person, xcellent driver, who knows everything about the park and was able to explain us about all the new experience we were having about that enviroment, the animals and wild life during our safari time. We had an unforgettable and wonderful time. Everyone shoud have the opportunity to know this part of Africa. ,

Regina and Luiz Fernando

Authentic and Personalized Experience!

My husband and I did the 7 day, 6 night Kruger safari with Wild Planet, and they really surpassed our expectations. We had the best time! Thale was so helpful when we booked, especially with the wire transfer, which was nerve wracking and not entirely straightforward due to South African banking rules. We picked Wild Planet because we wanted an authentic and personal experience, and we felt we got exactly that. I cannot even convey the wealth of knowledge Ryan has about every plant and animal. He knows every inch of Kruger - where specific animals hang out and tricks to help increase your chances of animal sightings. We felt like they respected the park, its rules, and its wildlife. It felt like we had an insider's view of the park, which was awesome! The entire safari was built around our interests and desires. It was truly an authentic and personal experience - something you don't get with the larger safari companies. We wouldn't hesitate to send any of our friends and family to Wild Planet and we plan to book with them again in the future.

Amanda

Perfect!

I got an offer for this Safari on safari bookings and booked in a few days. The service was fast. The brochure well written and communication clear. The safari vehicle was also very clean and Rafael and Hope were amazing guides. Hope cooked fantastic meals and Rafael knew how to make my teenager feel safe. He is also a walking encyclopedia of animal insight! I highly recommend and we saw all the big 5, plus lots lots more. It was fun, safe and exciting. Loved it.

Bena

An Awesome Family Adventure!

My family had the most wonderful safari in October 2015. We are a family of 5 with boys aged 11, 9 and 6 and it was a fabulous experience for all of us. Our itinerary was based on the 14 Day Wild Planet Family Safari with additional days spent with family along the way. All organisation and bookings were done by Ryan and Thale, which was awesome. Coming from Australia, we take for safety for granted and just before leaving I admit I was nervous about taking the family to South Africa. From start to finish, however, we felt safe and well-looked after. I appreciated having a local to drive us around and pass on his knowledge about the country. We travelled around 4000km and every day there was so much to see and do. The van was spacious and comfortable and good for kids. The boys like to be active and are not always patient and quiet but the game drives were designed to suit and the excitement of being in Africa and the amazing wildlife had everyone spellbound. Accommodation was suited to the family and better than we had anticipated; swimming pools in most places we stayed were great for expending energy after a game viewing drive. Ryan’s knowledge of the country and of the animals was incredible, his assistant Lungisani was great with the boys and lots of fun. Highlights were - Game viewing. Managed to see the big five but we learned about all creatures large and small, which had the boys fascinated - Curio shops along the way for traditional African crafts - Impromptu Zulu dancing after dinner in Hluhluwe - uShaka Marine World in Durban - extreme water slides for a change of scene - The Drakensburg Mountains We'd be happy for all of our holidays to be African safaris and will definitely choose Wild Planet Safari for our next one. We can recommend Wild Planet Safari for an excellent family adventure!

Wendy

Expert knowledge and attentive

We had an AMAZING experience. Rafael was an expert guide who made the trip extra enjoyable. Hope was an excellent chef who made us excited for every meal. We felt very well attended to and had a blast. We learned so much with every game drive and got to see many cool animals. This trip definitely convinced us that we have to come back to South Africa. We also greatly appreciated the efficient communication in preparation for the trip. All in all a great experience.

camila

A trip to remember

Thank you for a trip I will never forget. I have never seen so many exotic animals in my life. It was a truely amazing experience. We had lots og space in the van we where travelling in to move around and get the pictures we wanted and our guide's had an impressingly amount of knowledge about the wildlife surrounding us. The camping was also a good experience. The tent where more than big enough and easy to set up and take down. Visiting the South African wildlife is defenitely something I will recommend.

Unni

Excellent and unforgettable!!!..

We have really enjoyed our unforgettable experiences in a 4 days tour in the Kruger National Park. Our best thanks to Wild Planet Safari and our guide Adriaan for the excellent services provided. We were in a group of 04 people and our transport was made in a van vehicle (kind of mini bus). It was relatively new, quite reliable, very safe and equipped with air conditioning and all other items to make our tour extremely comfortable. We stayed in very clean and cozy rondwel huts in Skukuza and Satara Rest Camps. Adriaan is a highly qualified, extremely well informed, very professional, creative and most friendly guide. His first class guidance and competent support as well as the information, stories and jokes about the wildlife made the tour even more interesting. His assistant during the tour was Lucky, a quite helpful professional as well. Wild Planet Safari is not apparently a big company, but its services are provided on a highly personalized basis as a big difference in its favor. I strongly recommend its services and for any further information please contact me.

Pedro Ramos

Absolutely fantastic!

We would highly recommend Wild Planet Safaris to anyone wanting to visit Kruger. It struck us that this was one of the only safari operators offering a truly tailored and customisable trip with all safari drives being in a private 4x4 (except the night drive run by SANparks). They met us directly from the airport to suit our flight arrival time and we were in Kruger and on safari the very same evening! Our two and a half days of safari were jam-packed with animal sightings including all of the big five. Our guides, Chris and Lungisani, were always on time to meet us at our rondavel (even at 4am!). Chris’ driving meant we got close to wild animals for amazing photographs while remaining safe and respectful of their wild nature. Lungi’s keen eyesight meant we spotted animals only visible with binoculars! Both Chris and Lungi were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the bush. We learned so much from them that we then decided to do a self-drive safari in Addo Elephant Park and saw far more than we would have had we not had this guided experience beforehand. The food which Lungi prepared for us every day was delicious and kept us going during our long days of game-spotting. On the final morning, despite being pushed for time to get back to Jo’burg for a domestic flight, we squeezed in a final safari drive where we stopped to witness two lions mating! Chris ensured we arrived with plenty of time for our flight after driving the scenic Drakensberg Escarpment route, again the timings were tailored to suit our schedule. We had a truly unforgettable experience with Wild Planet Safaris.

Beth

Best Safari Guide and Trip

We just finished eight EPIC days with Wild Planet Safari. Every day was an incredible experience due to: 1. Superior planning of the company (great rest camp locations within Kruger park with access to exceptional wild life viewing). They were easy to work with to develop an customized itinerary. 2. Exceptional guide. Chris has eagle eyes to point out the smallest of chamelions, bee-eaters or king fishers ... as well as wildlife incredibly camoflauged (leopards and cheetahs). We sweat he whispers to the animals to bring them in so close they almost kissed the vehicle. 3. Outstanding logistics. Hob the cook ensured we had more deliscious food then was needed, including breakfasts on the road so we did not need to return to the rest camp at the end of each morning wildlife drive. We highly recommend this company for lovely intimate safari experience. Far exceeded all of our expectations.

Christine

What an amazing Safari with both personal and very professional guiding!

I highly recommend traveling with Wild Planet Safari! We travelled as a family with our two sons (7 and 10 years old) to Kruger park and Blyde canyon and it is certainly an adventure we will never forget! Everything was so well organized, with effort put into many details. Like the coffee and rusks we were served (hot chocolate for the kids) while waiting for the gates to the park to open in the early morning! We saw lots and lots of animals, and our guide Ryan was very knowledgable. He could answer all kinds of questions and give us insights to the lives and behaviours of the animals! When some bad weather came in with some fog on our last day, Ryan managed to plan around it so that we could still make the most of the foggy hours and then see the wonderful Blyde Canyon when things cleared up. The view was stunning! The food was really good too, with new favourites for both kids and adults! All in all, both kids and adults were very happy with the whole trip! (We also got some extra guiding from Ryan's son. Our kids were very happy to find a new friend in South Africa!)

Clara

Amazing safari with very professional staff!

My girlfriend and I took a 6 day safari and absolutely loved it. They were very patient with us asking a ton of questions during the booking process and once there, everything was perfectly planned. We saw lot of animals, and our guide Chris was very knowledgable and had an eagle eye to spot animals. He made sure to find activities were friendly, and the safari itself was just amazing. Chris and Hope were taking care of setting up the camp and cooking/grilling delicious South African food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For the last morning, we did the Panorama Route what was also a truly highlight of the trip. We would definitely book again with Wild Planet Safari.

Ale

An unforgettable journey of a lifetime, a "must do" for everybody

It was so easy to book our trip (for my daughter and myself) with Wild Planet Safari. Everything was done online with Thale whose service and communications were excellent. Our guides Chris and Lungisani were friendly and courteous and great "spotters" of the wildlife which we saw in abundance. We were so lucky to see a pack of 12 wild dogs together, in addition to a group of six cheetahs in one sighting. We saw the big five plus more and were rewarded during our bush walk with a sighting of a pride of lions with cubs. It's difficult to mention a highlight of the tour, there were so many! I'll be back!

Pamela