Guest Feedback & Independent Reviews

Madi, I have to say Wild Wings and our guide Simon was the best ever!! Simon should get the biggest raise ever he was amazing, I've been traveling for 7mo around the world and have done tons of different tours and he is by far the best guide I've had. I have already told multiple people to contact Wild Wings and demand Simon as a guide.

Wild Wings and Simon spoiled me for Kenya and Tanzania because they were horrible compared to you guys.

Keep up the great work, I will continue to recommend Wild Wings and Simon.Thank you again for an amazing safari.

Hi Clare, We're still in SA but to say we had a memorable experience at Madikwe is an understatement. Although we were only there for one night, and for one evening and one morning safari, we were so lucky to see what we did.

Firstly the whole Fedair treatment was first class. Staff, pilots, facilities all superb and made you feel very welcome and looked after. A number of people we had spoken to had driven into the reserve from Pretoria/Joburg and it was a long drive - they wished they had been aware of the Fedair flights.

Madikwe Hills - the lodge was fantastic. Everything we could have imagined. It all felt so very personal and private. Luxurious with every facility/requirement catered for. The staff were extremely helpful and we will be sure to provide them with excellent feedback on our return via tripadvisor etc.

The safari, drivers and spotter - wow, they went the extra mile. We were lucky to see a great many animals on our first drive except lions. The next morning our driver rallied round other drivers out in the area, eventually they went on foot tracking the lion footprints and.....they ran back to the vehicle to announce they had found two adult males for us and we managed to see them up close. The drivers answered all our questions and gave us a wealth of knowledge.

A huge thank you to you for recommending this lodge and for putting together a fantastic package for us. There is nothing we could fault and have only wonderful memories to keep.

Hi Clare, we cannot praise Wild Wings enough. The highlight of our visit to South Africa was definitely the safari.

Neil was an outstanding guide and when he found out my son was getting engaged he arranged champagne to have with the barbecue. The food he cooked was excellent and thought it was a great idea to finish the day after a day out viewing. On the second day alone we saw the big 5 and can only put this down to Neil's experience.

We will definitely recommend Wild Wings to everyone and thank you again for making our visit to South Africa such a wonderful experience.

Hello Clare, We are enjoyed the sun and relaxing in Zanzibar after our safari. It is VERY hot.

Our safari was amazing. We saw more animals than we could have possibly imagined. The accommodations were all good. We were the only people at Angani! The food at both the Mbugani camps was the best for sure. Don't know how they do it in a tent!

Our guide was terrific! Joseph, who says he was your guide on safari. He is very good and was certainly receptive to our wishes. We had fun with him. As we drove back through Arusha to the airport, Rose from Good Earth Tours met up with us.She wanted to know if everything was okay, and we assured her that we were very happy.

And Giraffe Manor was fabulous. A lifetime experience and totally worth it.I've attached a few photos for you. hanks so much for your patience as we changed our mind a few times. We were happy with all of our choices.It was a pleasure dealing with you.

Hi Madi, We enjoyed everything that you organized! We LOVED the two days at Kruger with Simon - he is amazing! ( We also enjoyed meeting Chantelle). We almost didn't want to leave there and go to Elephant Plains. And to be honest, when we first got there we thought it was very formal (which it is). But after the first day, with the ability to get so close to the wildlife, we were very happy with it.
We were very pleased with the hotels outside the park- very good.

We have nothing but good things to say! Our 5 weeks in Africa were nothing short of amazing and we thank you for a big part of it! Thank you again!

Clare, I had a fantastic time at Londolozi. I did not want to leave! All of the safari lodges have been great but I just felt that Londolozi did a little better on every dimension, from the coffee, to the room, to the food, to the guiding. Wow. I would definitely go back. I might hesitate to recommend it to anyone as a first experience though, lest it spoil them for all future travels to the region ;-)

Thank you once again for your assistance in arranging the travel. Everything, with the exception of the minor hiccup with the luggage pickup at the Joburg airport, went flawlessly.

I will definitely be in touch the next time that my travels take me to Africa.

Take care.

Let me first start by saying, Awesome, Incredible, Amazing and the list goes one!!!

My son Tom and I had the most enjoyable time ever on our safari with Wild Wings Safari!!! Starting with you taking great care of us and setting us up with all the arrangements. Flawless!!! Many thanks!!!

Now enter Neil Card, our Guide. You truly have a hard working and gifted individual working for you at Wild Wings Safari!!!

From the moment we met him at our hotel in Joburg we knew we were in great hands. We were fortunate to have him as our personal guide as we were the only ones scheduled for our 3 Day Safari. Neil made us feel special and he went out of his way to take such great care of us. From his safari guide skills to his cooking skills, I cannot say enough about Neil. He's AWESOME!!!!

Despite the 106 Fahrenheit temperatures we experienced during our 1st day at Kruger, Neil made sure we we saw as much as we could despite the severe drought the region was experiences. We did see all Big 5 thanks to Neil's determination to find the hardest to locate, the African Leopard. And on our 2nd day Neil was able to locate that leopard taking a siesta up in a tree. So very cool!!

Our accommodations at Skukuza were very comfortable and relaxing. I can still smell Neil's deliciously cooked meals from his amazing breakfast to dinners featuring grilled Kudu sausage and Ostrich fillet with all the trimmings. Just amazing to say the least!!

I cannot forget to mention Neil's pre-breakfast rest stop where were enjoyed fresh fruits, tea and cappuccino, and our new favorite, rusks!! OMG are those delicious!! I had to bring a few packages of rusks back to Boston.

I also cannot forget to mention our drive from our hotel at O.R.Tambo Airport to Skukuza and back. It was so enjoyable and comfortable!!

Neil not only drove us there and back safely but he explained in detail points of interest along the way. My son and I not only learned so much but we gained a real appreciation for South Africa and what it has to offer.

As far as things to improve on, I cannot think of anything. Please make sure Neil receives our feedback and let him know that we think of him often. He provided my son and I such a memorable experience we will never forget!

Thank you again Madi for all your help!!! I am recommending to all my friends and colleagues to book a safari with Wild Wings Safari!!!

Words are not enough to even begin to describe our experience on our safari. Simon was a wonderful guide whose outgoing personality and sly wit were a perfect match for our family. One of my daughter's described her experience with Simon as a guide as "I'd call him the world's best shoeless, bird calling, chef and resourceful tour guide". Another one of my children stated "his schedule flexibility and park knowledge allowed us to have the greatest opportunity to see as many animals as possible".

Each day we rose early and headed out for an early morning drive followed by a darn good breakfast. After a short break, we headed back out for an afternoon/evening drive. We then returned to the camp for a dinner that was truly inspiring considering that we were "in the bush". Simon never failed to patiently answer questions (even silly ones) and pointed out interesting sights. My husband and I agree that he is the hardest working guy around. We highly recommend Wild Wings.

It was perfectly organized. All information was shared in advance and the support from the team in the office was perfect. They answered all questions and offered easy & fast solution to any problem. Simon (the guide) was extremely nice with interesting stories to share and great knowledge of the wildlife. He was always on time, well organized and reliable. In addition, Simon was a great cook!! We really enjoyed our breakfast and diners ;-) Last but not least: we saw the most amazing animals!!! For a 3 days safaris during a heat wave (37°C: animals tend to hide in such circumstances), it was really a gift to be able to see that much. Some people will say it is luck, but I think is also relates to the guide. He knew his stuff ;-) Thanks you Simon and Wild Wings Safaris team! We really enjoyed ourselves!!

What a wonderful experience dealing with Wild Wings Safaris. Madi was spot on in helping us choose our safari experience. My husband and I and adult daughter spent Christmas at Simbavati Lodge in Timbavati. It was perfect in every way. We saw all the Big Five plus wild dogs, hyenas, hippos, warthogs, crocs and more. The staff was most accommodating and we loved the lodge setting . Madi also set us up with private day tours in Cape Town and Jo'berg. Everything planned worked seamlessly. Truly a very special trip. Thank you Madi!

Hi Clare, Overall, I'd say the trip/safari went great. All of the arrangements were exactly as described, the guides were top notch, and everything went very, very smoothly. No hiccups whatsoever.

Part one (Kruger/Skukuza): It was trivially easy to make the 10am connection to Nelspruit, which (as you know) is a small, but quite nice, airport. Neil arrived ~10 minutes early, which cut our leisurely lunch a bit short, but I can't complain. Neil is a great guide -- I'd certainly recommend him to anybody I knew who was going to Kruger. We had extraordinary luck with sightings -- in two days we saw four black rhinos, whereas Neil had previously only seen sixteen in his many years guiding. He does a great job of balancing animal sightings, education, interesting factoids, and the like. We quite enjoyed his meals, including the decision to do breakfast as the Skukuza Golf Club at the end of the morning game drive, instead of having him make breakfast. The golf club is great imho. Anyway, a clear A+ on this phase of the trip.

The transfer from Kruger to Gomo-Gomo was very nice and efficient. The driver was waiting for us when we arrived at the Protea (a few minutes early), the vehicle was quite nice, and the trip went completely smoothly. Another A+.

Part two (Gomo-Gomo): The facilities are certainly great - loved having the deck/pool overlooking the water hole. We lucked out one afternoon when a family of five elephants wandered down to drink, spray water, and have the baby frolic around in the mud. The food was great and they did a fantastic job of noting and responding to food restrictions (e.g., I do not eat fish and prefer not to eat bell peppers). I never had to say anything after the initial interview by Ross -- the staff simply replaced/adjusted my meals to eliminate the bits I did not like and brought the dishes to me -- I was surprised they remembered who was who and got it right. The only (slight) disappointment was that we had fairly poor luck with sightings, despite yeoman effort by Ross (ranger) and Dominic (guide). Likely just bad luck. I'm very satisfied with Gomo-Gomo and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.

Transfer back to JNB was long, but also very smooth and efficient. Overall, I'm very pleased with the safari.

Dear Madi, We have returned from our trip to South Africa, and WOW, what an unforgettable experience! We wanted to thank you for taking care of our accommodations while on safari in greater Kruger park. It was definitely the highlight of our trip!

Our stay at Mohlebetsi Lodge was one of the best travel experiences of our lives. We arrived at the lush and pristine grounds and were greeted by friendly staff and refreshing tea at which point we were shown to our room, a private thatch-roof hut with lovely accommodations and an outdoor shower. There was a hand written note welcoming us as well a fresh flowers. The meals were delicious: beautiful fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh bread, tasty meats. We were pleased to find that it was all very fresh products driving the menu rather than tourist-driven cuisine (we are not Americans who come to Africa to eat cheeseburgers!). The pool was refreshing and clean, the grounds were impeccable. One morning I discovered a plumeria tree and collected some of the fallen blooms to put in our room. The next morning I noted that the hospitality staff had replaced my, by now wilted blooms, with fresh ones! Something I found to be incredibly attentive and sweet! The game drives were the main activity of the lodge. Our ranger Hamilton, and trackers Sam and Sydney were amazing! We saw the big five plus hippo and the super rare African wild dog. They worked hard for all of us to get our sightings, driving hurriedly and far distances to catch a sighting of lion and wild dog. They also tracked and found a large bull elephant, an animal at the top of my list! Overall our trip was nothing short of magical. We have nothing but the highest recommendation of Mohlebetsi and are already planning a return trip!