Kruger Safaris
Kruger National Park Safari Tour
Welcome to the Wild Side of South Africa. At Wild Planet Safari, we’ve been crafting extraordinary private safaris since 2011. As a family-run tour operator, we believe that the best adventures are personal, immersive, and filled with heart. Our safaris to Kruger National Park are designed to suit every type of traveler—from families and first-timers to seasoned explorers. Choose from a range of tours between 3 and 11 days, or let us build something completely unique just for you. This is more than just a holiday—it’s your chance to connect with nature, experience the thrill of wildlife up close, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Your African safari begins here.
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Your unforgettable African safari starts here. At Wild Planet Safari, we create private Kruger experiences tailored to your pace, passions, and pocket. We’ve spent years exploring the plains of Kruger —so you don’t have to guess where to go. Since 2011, our passionate team has been creating unforgettable safaris with care, insight, and a deep love for Africa.
Let our popular Kruger safari packages spark your imagination—your next great adventure starts here.
Let our popular Kruger safari packages spark your imagination—your next great adventure starts here.
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There are many reasons why you should choose Wild Planet Safari over the 100`s of other Kruger Safari options but none are more convincing than the reviews we have received from our previous guests. We have reviews on four different platforms and all are independently audited.
EXCELLENT Based on 76 reviews Posted on Fangyi ZVerified Deep wildlife explore in Kruger Unforgettable 6 days trip in northern - central (Punda Maria - Mopani - Tamboti - Satara) Kruger National Park, thanks for our guide Chris and assistant Hopson. Every day we spent both morning and afternoon, even full day on safari. Chris was very professional and showed us many different species of animals and birds. Hopson made breakfast, lunch and dinner for us, in this way we save both money and time. If you are keen on mammal and bird watching, and want not only experince, but also deep explore the wildlife in Kruger, I will highly recommand Wild Planet Safari.Posted on PoojaVerified 🌍 Unforgettable Safari with Wild Planet Safari! I had the most incredible experience with Wild Planet Safari! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, professional, and beyond expectations. The team was warm, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what they do, which made the whole journey unforgettable.The game drives were phenomenal — we got to see an amazing variety of wildlife up close, and the guides shared fascinating insights that made the experience even more special. Every detail was taken care of, from comfortable vehicles to thoughtful touches that ensured we could just relax and enjoy the adventure.What I loved most was how personal and tailored everything felt. It never seemed rushed or “touristy”; instead, it was an authentic safari experience with a genuine love for nature at its core.I would highly recommend Wild Planet Safari to anyone looking for an extraordinary safari adventure. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I’ll never forget, and I can’t wait to come back again!Posted on KathleenT331Verified Just what we wanted for a safari, and everyone had a great experience We wanted a guided, private 14 day safari for six adults that showed us all of Kruger National Park from north to south, and also included the Panorama Route. Wild Planet Safari far exceeded our expectations in providing this. Our guide, Eric, was excellent, and we saw so much more wildlife than we ever expected to see because of his knowledge, experience, and skill. He knew all the best places for seeing wildlife, and even though we spent almost two weeks in Kruger and saw many animals multiple times, their situations and behaviors were always different, so it never got boring. We learned so much from Eric about the behaviors of wildlife in the park that we would be comfortable driving through there on our own now, although if we did we would still hire Wild Planet Safari for part of it, because you can’t beat having a knowledgeable guide with you. We were also impressed that Eric was helpful to tourists that asked him questions about sightings, just as he did with the other guides. Because of his knowledge we always felt safe with him; and he showed this even before we entered the park when we encountered the road blocked by people protesting. He pulled over well before the crowd, talked to other motorists coming from there about what was going on and the best route to avoid the protest, and only after having adequate information did we proceed. One big reason we chose Wild Planet Safari was they provide a cook, and since we wanted to eat what the locals eat, we thought this would be a good option. Our cook, Hope, provided that perfectly, and we really enjoyed having him with us. We also have one person who has to be very careful about what he eats due to weakened immunity, and having Hope as our cook, he never had any concerns. Hope not only provided delicious meals, but he also shared South African cooking tips with our amateur cooks, along with talking about what life in South Africa is like. When telling people about our trip, the great meals provided by Hope are always brought up, along with his stories of dealing with monkeys and baboons trying to steal food while he’s cooking. We wanted to stay at the camps inside Kruger, in rooms with beds, and again Wild Planet Safari was a perfect fit for us. Two places we stayed at outside of the park were very nice cottages, and all the single room cabins in the park were wonderful. Although park accommodations aren’t fancy, they are all unique, comfortable, roomy, and they always had a private bath and a refrigerator or small kitchen. It was fascinating to see the differences between American national park facilities and South African, and we even walked through a campground and saw that most African RVs and travel trailers have their kitchens attached on the outside under awnings, which considering the monkey problems was very surprising. The vehicle was perfect for 6 people. With 3 rows of 3 seats everyone had a window seat and an empty seat between for coats and bags. Even between camps, with our 5 carry-on suitcases under the back seats and one large suitcase on a back seat, we still had plenty of window seats for wildlife viewing. The provided blankets were wonderful. Even though we had warm jackets, layers, and hats for an open-air vehicle, even at the slow speed limits in the park it is surprisingly cold, especially at dawn. We also got to meet the owner, Ryan, and his young son when they resupplied us midway on our trip and joined us for meals, and again when he cooked for us on our last night. We had a great time listening to his stories over meals, just like we did on the rest of the trip with Eric and Hope. We only wish that Thale, Ryan’s wife, could of joined us, but she was out of the country. I always enjoyed talking with her via e-mails. She did a great job working with us, making all the arrangements, and even dealing with our almost missed first day due to a five hour flight delay. Thank you Eric, Hope, Thale, and Ryan for making our trip to Kruger full of such wonderful memories.Posted on Sightsee38660052293Verified Unforgettable Kruger Safari with Wild Planet We actually did a 4 day 3 night safari with Wild Planet, in Kruger National Park. It was amazing! They picked us up and dropped us at the airport and met our every need for five spectacular days. Our driver Chris was great. His knowledge of the park was remarkable, and he went above and beyond to seek out specific animals that we hoped to see. He has an extensive background in animal behavior which gives him an edge. His assistant and our chef was Hope. He is also a skilled guide, but his craft is hospitality, he planned and executed amazing meals for us, making us feel at home. Together they are a formidable team that provided a perfect visit for us. One day, due to their diligence we actually saw the “Big Five”, in a single hour early one morning! Heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to Hope, Chris and Thale at Wild Planet, for an unforgettable safari in Kruger.Posted on Ginny519Verified Amazing trip. Thank you Wild Planet We were looking for an amazing family trip to celebrate retirement. We were so lucky to find Wild Planet Safaris. We did 9 days in Kruger and 2 days on the Panorama Route. We saw so much wildlife and our fabulous guide managed to take us to quiet spots and find the most magical sites. The big five were almost daily treats. Rafel was our guide. He was fantastic- well informed and brimming with enthusiasm. He was great at reading our large group of eight and managing to keep everyone happy. Thale was a great resource in terms of organisation. She helped us to choose the best route and accommodation for us and was always responsive and helpful. I can’t recommend them all enough. Thank you Wild Planet.Posted on Camila CVerified Amazing safari experience! 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.Posted on Roving64915925252Verified An amazing ethical experience This was an amazing experience - as someone who has been on multiple safaris across different countries in Africa, this experience stands out for the personalisation, ethical and eco nature of the viewings, wildlife sighting and overall a brilliant experience that was an enjoyment from start to finish. Rafel my guide was a true professional and Thale was great to work with during the planning phase. Kruger’s offering were only multiplied by the service offered by wild planet safari - definitely will be back and will work with them again.Posted on Serge AVerified Amazing safari So I booked a six day safari in Kruger National Park with my fiancé a year ago with wild planet safari. We worked with Thale to try and get the best experience that we could and Thale made that happen-hands-down. This started from airport transfer at the beginning to getting to Kruger and then airport transfer to catch our next flight out to Cape Town.We chose to do a private safari with our guides Raf and chef Hope. The guide was so educated and knew everything about the landscape the animals in the environment. It was amazing. The chef Hope was an amazing cook, and he was also like a secondary guide, and they made the best team and just enjoyable company for the entire Safari. I can say we made lifelong friends and memories. We did a mix of camping bungalow and Byrd Hide and it was perfect. I will conclude this review by saying that if you think you’re gonna see every animal within the first 10 minutes then go to a zoo. The animals are there and it’s timing and that’s the entire experience of the Safari.. Best thing I’ve ever done in my life!!!!!!!!Posted on Gergő IVerified Ezcellent 7 days camping trip The trip was carefully planned and it was really smooth. Thale put together an amazing itinerary and she managed to secure us a wonderful night in a bird hide and a satellite camp. The communication of the staff and the guide (Rafa) was exceptional. All the equipment (tent, chairs, cooking gear) were provided and were of excellent quality. We also had an amazing chef (Hope) who cooked for all of us. The food and drink were more than plenty and delicious. The guide and chef really payed attention to details and all of our needs.Rafa was flexible and made an amazing job balancing between our needs but also keeping us on schedule. He was also an experienced spotter, and we not only saw the big 5 but had some close encounters with lions and leopard. His knowledge of the park and animals is excellent and his constant positive vibes really set the mood for us. Thanks Rafa and Hope!Posted on Moritz S. D.Verified Unforgettable Kruger Safari We were 2 couples traveling together who did a private 4N3D Kruger Safari with Wild Planet Safari in March 2025. First things first: the communication during our planning with Thale was incredible - she assisted us during every step of the process, gave us many different options and great recommendations, was always trustworthy, responsive and super friendly and made us us feel extremely comfortable from the beginning on! She ultimately made us decide for this company and we did not regret! The guide Chris together with our cook Hope picked us up in Hoedspruit and both were friendly and very accommodating. We were very satisfied with them - Chris made a huge effort during our game drives and Hope managed to cook the most amazing lunch and dinner arrangements. From the other reviews, we knew beforehand, that we’d mostly eat together with them and as a group of 4 this was fine but if we would’ve been only two of us, this could be a bit uncomfortable since we already missed some „alone time“ here and there but didn’t want to exclude them by not speaking English. What definitely stood out positively was the amount of time we spent out on our game drives - easily 8 hours per day (combining morning and evening drives) and sometimes even more, often covering more than 100 kilometers per drive. Even though, coming across special sitings remains a matter of luck in the Kruger Nat. Park (since you can’t leave the roads and the guides don’t update each other via radio like other places) the sheer amount of time spent in the park, dramatically increased our chances! We saw 4 leopards, min. 8 lions, 2 cheetahs, a group of wild dogs, hyenas, countless elephants and birds of prey, hippos, mongooses, Cape buffalo, and even got a glimpse of a rhino amongst other animals, definitely ticking the ”big 5 box“, if that is important for you.In the park we stayed at Satara Rest camp as well as Skukuza Rest Camp which both were fine but could not compare to the standard we experienced elsewhere, e.g. in Kenya (even for a more competitive price). All in all we were extremely happy with our safari experience and would recommend the trip with Wild Planet Safari. The 3 days of game driving felt like the perfect amount of time because it left all of us quite exhausted (starting every day at 5am) but was just enough to successfully spot an almost overwhelming amount of animals and birds, leaving us 4 very happy!Some final things to consider/recommendations:- bring binoculars/camera since sitings are often quite far away- bring key things to protect yourself from the wind (sunglasses/hat/fleecejacket/etc.) since you’ll be sitting 3-4 hours without windshield at 40-50km/h - try to assist with the spotting, especially with tall grass you are at a vantage point since you sit high up compared to the driver (we spotted 3 lions hiding in the grass which our guide missed because he was simply not sitting high enough)
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Private, Personalized Safaris
Every journey is tailored exclusively to your interests, pace, and travel style—no crowded vehicles or fixed schedules.
Family-Run with Heart
As a family-run company, we treat every guest like part of our extended safari family—expect warmth, care, and a personal touch.
Expert Local Guides
Our guides are seasoned professionals with deep knowledge of wildlife, landscapes, and culture, making your safari both exciting and insightful.
Over a Decade of Excellence
Established in 2011, Wild Planet Safari has built a trusted reputation for delivering safe, memorable, and top-rated experiences.
Flexible Itineraries
Whether you're after a quick getaway or a multi-day adventure, we offer a wide range of customizable safari packages.
Unbeatable Wildlife Encounters
From Big Five sightings in Kruger to panoramic views along the Blyde River Canyon, every day brings a new, unforgettable moment.
Ethical & Responsible Tourism
We support local communities and prioritize low-impact, sustainable tourism that helps protect Africa’s wildlife and wild spaces.
Hassle-Free Planning
We handle all the logistics—from park permits to airport pickups—so you can focus on the adventure, not the admin.
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