It Was A Five-Star Experience!
The trip was a blast! Your suggestion of spending two days in Kruger Park and two days in a private reserve was perfect. We could see the vast landscape and the diverse animals in the Kruger Park, and got very close and personal with the animals at the private reserve. The bush walk at the private reserve was really enjoyable.
Nicky's very knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic in sharing her knowledge and love of the park. It's amazing how sharp her eyes were spotting animals. She knows very well not just on the large animals, but also the birds and plants. I learned a lot from her. John the chef cooked very delicious meals for us, and I really enjoyed his stories about the food and the customs.
George and Solly at the private game reserve were also very knowledgeable about the animals. It's amazing to see how Solly the tracker could track the animals based on their footprints, and his sharp eyes at night. They really understand the animal behaviors and could get to the animals within feet, yet we felt completely safe.
The transportation between Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Kruger Park was very punctual and the drivers were very friendly. Last but not least, Clare, you've been so helpful and responsive in planning our trip and answering all of our questions. Overall, it was a five-star experience! Thanks for all your help.