Exceptional value and 5 star - full service Kruger safari. Join a small group of 8 people for 4 days. Private guide, chef, fantastic accommodation and unmatched insights adventure and wildlife.
Trip rating 10.0/10 from 10 trip reviews
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Overall operator rating 10.0/10 from 46 trip reviews
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
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rating 10/10
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My daughter and I had an incredible journey.
The Kruger was more impressive than we could have imagined and our guide, Neil, was knowledgeable about the birds, the animals, and the plants and trees. His passion for the park was obvious and one can understand why. The food provided was excellent, plentiful and always served with a smile by Gordon.
We thought the trip was very reasonably priced and would recommend the tour operator to others.
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John & Diana Tass - from United Kingdom
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
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My wife Diana and I had a wonderful Safari. Neil was a wonderful ambassador for the Kruger and his intimate knowledge of animal behaviour, his patience and advice brought great rewards in seeing the real Kruger and its wildlife. We were not there to ‘tick boxes’ but to have a first-hand experience and knowledge of the natural history of the area.
The back-up service, camp facilities and cooking arrangements ‘al fresco’ suited us down to the ground, and the fact that we had to be up with the animals at the break of dawn was a very rewarding experience.
I would recommend anyone who wanted to see the real Kruger and experience the Natural History first-hand to join Neil in one of his future adventures (safaris). Gordon, who cooked for us and provided the back-up logistics support was a great character.
Full marks, we would love to do it again!
PS. Great value for money!
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James Trickett - from Japan
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
We inquired about a safari through The Africa Guide website on short notice.
The operator immediately tried to accommodate our itinerary and offered us a four-day safari in Kruger park. It would be the two of us and our guide, Neil, for the duration of the trip. They helped us arrange transportation from Nelspruit airport and that was fine.
Neil met us at the gate, welcomed us and took us for our first game drive that afternoon, where we saw an adult lion resting at sunset. The following days were filled with sightings of beautiful animals out in their natural environment. In the mornings, we would be out as soon as possible when the park gates opened. Neil prepared flasks of coffee for our mid-morning break and offered us the best homemade rusks.
During the game drives Neil spoke of the animals, their behaviors, and their habitat. He was incredibly knowledgeable and showed great respect for the animals and their environment. We saw and learned so much.
We would most definitely go on safari again with them.
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Client:
Gorm, Laila and Niels - from Singapore
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
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We liked very much what Neil was saying about The Kruger National Park and his own safari tours.
No doubt that he knows what he is talking about. He is running not only a safari tour, but also as an educational experience as well.
His knowledge and experience made us fell touched and we gained understanding about this fantastic environment.
It was a very memorable tour, fantastic in every aspect, and we would do it all over again.
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Tricia Ho and Phil Couvrette - from Canada
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
South Africans should visit Kruger national park not only on vacation to see the animals, but regularly, to visit their heritage and learn their history, guide Neil says.
He could have added that this applies to all visitors to the park, who can not only visit one of the world's richest ecosystems, but the soul of South Africa.
His unique tours of the great park, offering 24-hour guidance and a five star chef, have provided us with a treasured range of emotions, a life-time of memories, and a stern resolve to return and visit the rest of the Kruger.
It's one thing to see the animals, it's quite another to understand their attitude and behavior. He makes sure you miss nothing of the bush's continuous and extraordinary adventure. Just try to blink as little as possible on one of their tours.
Tricia Ho and Phil Couvrette Montreal, Canada
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Carol and Susan Lawson - from United States
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
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Our trip was incredible!
With Neil as our guide and Doug as the chef providing fantastic meals, all of our needs were met down to the last detail including my specific request to see as few bi-peds as possible.
Neil's expertise, professionalism and enthusiasm were profound. His ability to understand the animals, where they were going, or wanted to go, and how to position us enabled us to have the most wonderful sightings and to witness fantastic animal interactions.
He also shared his depth of knowledge of tracks and the glorious bird life of the Kruger. We loved it all and wished it didn't have to end.
Thank-you
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John & Norelle Williamson - from Australia
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
5 day Private Luxury Safari We were a little apprehensive choosing a Safari via the Internet , having never been to Africa or on a safari !
Any fears were quickly dispelled when Neil collected us from the airport & took us to 5th Avenue Guest House. The hospitality of Doug , Erica & all the staff at 5th Ave. was first class, as was the food.
The safari was excellent & we saw a large number of birds & animals ( some very up close and personal ! ) despite difficult viewing conditions (very long grass & ample surface water ).
Neil & his assistant Craig showed great knowledge and love of the Kruger and its inhabitants. Our 2 Camps, safari vehicles , the food ( thanks Craig ) and the service were first class. Nothing was a trouble.
We can thoroughly necommend this safari and tour operator as a great introduction to Africa.
John & Norelle Williamson, Australia.
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Mats Lindgren - from Sweden
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
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We are more than satisfied with our Safari trip. Everything was well organized, the guide was excellent. He took care of us in the best way and he knew everything about animals, birds and flowers. He also knew where to find all these.
We can really recomend this Safari.
Best regards Mats Lindgren
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Client:
Ian and Rachel Cameron - from Canada
Trip:
This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Certainly the highlight of our trip to SA was our safari.
Choosing a company and guide only through an internet search felt a bit risky at the time, but we can report that we were completely satisfied.
All services were delivered as represented and in a most professional manner. While we have no previous experience to compare to - we feel that we must have had the best guide in all of S.A.! Neil is passionate about his country, the Kruger and his job and of course that is demonstrated in the course of his interaction with his clients.
We have no doubt that our animal sightings were enabled and enhanced by his skillful knowledge and tracking - and we were able to see both lion and leopard kills - along with some other unique sightings.
All in all, a wonderful experience with memories to last a lifetime. Congratulations to the tourism industry of South Africa for promoting and delivering such quality products..
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Client:
(name with-held) - from United Kingdom
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This trip: Private Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
My boyfriend and I went on safari with this company after finding them on the net. It's always difficult to buy over the internet and even harder when you are from another hemisphere, but all of my long questioning emails were answered patiently and in detail from Neil - the owner himself!
So, we chose his organisation over many others, and settled for a 5 day luxury safari. And boy was it luxury compared with my backpacking / camping days - my boyfriend and I shared a 2 bed 2 bath lodge, while our guide Neil and our chef Doug shared another one! When it comes to food, I am Ms Unadventurous, but I loved the traditional food that Doug made - and believe me, Doug can cook up a storm!
The safari itself was superb - Neil and Doug's knowledge and passion of the bush really rubbed off on us. And they spent just as much time with me on the small things (flora, dung beetles...) as they did with my boyfriend on the big 5. And if we saw one cat, we saw 100! But it's not just the spotting of the animals - it's the whole set up that Neil explains so well - we really understood what the animals were doing and why... He really knows his stuff.
And most importantly, if you are going to be cooped up in a car with 2 South Africans for 12 hours a day - you couldn't do better than these two!
Itinerary
Meet and Greet – arrival day
You will be collected in Joburg and transferred by our preferred road transfer to Berg-en-Dal restcamp. After settling in you will get onto our open-sided safari game viewing vehicle for your first gamedrive with Neil.
Berg-en-Dal (restcamp/south western Kruger) - (3 Nights) Situated inside the Kruger it is 10kms from the main entrance gate (Malelane) and is a perfect introduction to a wonderful 5 days in the Kruger. Accommodation is in two private en-suite bungalows under thatch (fresh linen and towels) lose to the camp's perimeter fence where animals are often seen walking in the dry river to bed towards the dam. Accommodation is in two private en-suite units (see pic above) - one for each couple or group - that are serviced to include fresh linen and towels.
Departure day We always try and fit in an early morning game drive, and of course, a hearty breakfast before departure back to Joburg.
Safari includes Return road transfers from Johannesburg to Kruger. All accommodation for three nights in private en-suite units in Berg-en-Dal (includes fresh linen and towels). Conservation and entrance fees. All private guiding and game drives in our private open-sided game viewing vehicle. All breakfasts, dinners and refreshments. Refreshments include: Limited South African wine and beer at dinner, bottled water and fresh juice. All safari activities as per itinerary (including two game drives a day and a morning bush walk).
Excludes International Flights Visas Travel Insurance Items of a personal nature
