Feedback and Comments From Our Guests

Dear Ilaria,

We returned home well from our trip last week. The trip was wonderful and the safari was definitely the highlight of our trip to South Africa. It was very well organised and you provided us with all the information we needed before departure and always answered our questions immediately.

We also had a great time with Nicky, our guide, who infected us with her passion for animals. We learnt so much from her about animals and plants, but also about South African culture. We really managed to see a lot of animals and generally made the most of our time as we always left very early in the morning and returned to the camp when the park was closed. We were glad we chose to do 4 days of safari as it allowed us to take more time to observe the animals.

Nicky cooked us a really hearty breakfast each day and a great dinner with samples of typical dishes. We really couldn't have asked for a better guide. Thank you again for your helpfulness and professionalism.

Hi Tanja,

Hope you are doing well.

We are now in Cape Town, in the Congress, enjoying the beauty of Cape Town.

We had an amazing experience in our Safari!! Simon is the best barefoot guide on earth. He was a wonderful host, and we think we made a good team.

We managed to see the big 5 on many occasions (we saw 6 leopards in 5 days!), and so much more: cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, baboons, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, jackals, honey badgers, warthogs, wildebeest among others, and most of them with their cute puppies.

We saw 141 bird species!!! (although it was extremely hot those days). Simon is an incredible birder! He knows all species, their sounds and behaviour, which was very helpful in finding them in the park. And he was really patient and generous with us, sharing all his knowledge.

Our highlights of the Safari were:

- A cheetah chasing two impalas in front of us!

- A patient mother lion and her three little explorer cubs (1 month old)!

- A leopard going up and down a tree to eat his kill!

- A couple of female lions grooming each other.

- and the elephants, we loved them!!!

Everything went perfectly: transfers, timing, accommodation, food, etc. Brunches and dinners were delicious and in lovely atmospheres.

Thank you for the great experience from the beginning, with your helpful assistance at booking, till the end!!!! We will never forget those days!

Hi Clare

We had an amazing time and wouldn’t change a thing! You delivered great service and were very communicative and responsive to my emails which I appreciate.

Inyati Lodge met and exceeded our expectations. It was 5-star service from the time we got picked up with Vomba Tours until our return back to Skukuza. The staff, the food, the game drives, the game driver and tracker, our room, everything was just phenomenal and we would totally do it again. We will recommend you and Inyati to our friends.

Thank you for your help in creating beautiful memories.

Hi Clare

We had the time of our lives, the working with wildlife trip was 10/10. The hosts were fabulous and every day was a new adventure. The accommodation was beautiful, lovely to sit on our deck and watch for wildlife. The food was so good and varied and our trips out mornings and late afternoons were always a surprise as we never knew what we'd see or do which was amazing. We have fallen in love with Africa and will definitely be back. Big thanks to our hosts Gary and Edyta. Their love for what they do shows all around. We will miss them and their dogs.

Our transfers were brilliant, we had two stops along the way and our driver Matthew was so friendly and helpful with suggestions from where to grab the best coffee to our bathroom breaks. Fantastic driver.

As always, Clare, your help and guidance has been faultless, so nice to know you are always there to help with any questions we have and with Wild Wings we know we are in good hands.

Thanks very much.

Hello Ilaria,

Overall, we found the trip with Wild Wings to be well organized, with an excellent knowledgeable guide and a terrific experience. It was great to stay inside the park, to be up and going early in the mornings and to experience parts of the trip such as the bush walk. I think we did feel bad for our guide having to cook and organize all the food after a busy day of guiding but we appreciated his efforts. It was especially nice to have all the expenses covered except for those we wished to cover ourselves.

We probably needed a better warning about the baboons getting into the outside fridges but that was a lack of real awareness on our part.

We didn't realize before booking that we would go out as early as we did. We appreciated why and saw so very much because we started early.

I would recommend your company to others as I feel it more than lived up to our expectations.

Hi Clare

We had, yet again, a wonderful time with Simon. Can't recall how many times we've been with him now, but it must be nearing 10. It was so good to see him again. We had some wonderful sightings, notably a close-up with a cheetah who walked right by us. Only one other car there which made a huge difference to our sighting. Doug and Isaac, the caterers, prepared some wonderful breakfasts and dinners for us, really nice food and good company too. All in all, a great few days…..

Kambaku was as lovely as ever, and their lodge manager Cordelia, who we know quite well now, actually waited to go on leave until we'd arrived so it was so nice to see her. Again, we had a great time there, we feel part of the lodge now as we've met most of the staff over the years!

Thank you very much for all your help in getting this safari booked etc. It all worked seamlessly.

Please pass my regards on to Simon, and again many thanks to you.

I'll get myself organised for next year's family safari over the next few weeks and will keep in touch with you on that one.

Hi Clare,

Sorry for the delay in replying.

What a most fantastical trip we had.

From the first communication to the last, you've been brilliant. Well organised, and so helpful.

The safari itself was magical. Every day, a 'Wow' day! Rufus our guide was exceptional. His knowledge of animals and their behaviour is impressive. His enthusiasm boundless. His humour infectious. His cooking scrumptious. We saw all the big 5 and so much more! The included morning bush walk and night drive were real treats, so pleased they were part of our experience. The 4-night, 5-day safari was the perfect option for us. The transfers from and to our Joburg hotel were seamless. Thanks for a great experience from booking to end.

We would definitely recommend Wild Wings to anyone thinking of a safari in South Africa.

Many thanks.

Dear Clare

Thank you for your email.

We had a most wonderful time - and were so sad to be coming home. A 5-star holiday. It just means we have to do it again!

In terms of arrangements, the transfer to Arusha and Katambuga House, was smooth and easy. A lovely driver - but we were all rather tired from the flights so we were not very chatty.

The accommodation was so comfortable - our 'children' were rather surprised at the level of luxury. The staff were very friendly and attentive - and made a special effort to celebrate the honeymooners. It was much appreciated.

The morning transfer to the airstrip was efficient - we didn't have to worry about timings because we could see that the staff at Katambuga had it all in hand. They made us a lovely breakfast and off we went.

Flights were good - Joe had a chance to sit next to the pilot which made his holiday!

And then the pick up at Seronera was easy - and we were met by our lovely guide, Saiid.

We were spotting animals on the way to Olmara Camp and then arrived to a very friendly welcome. Olmara Camp was just right - so comfortable but not pretentious. Tucked away amongst trees and with nighttime 'visitors' to make us realise that we were really in the Serengeti. The elephants kept drinking all the water so sometimes the shower didn't work - but who cares!

Robert, Lucas and all the staff looked after us like old friends - very relaxed. I was so impressed that they knew us by name immediately - that doesn't happen very often. They picked up on the fact that we loved sitting around the campfire to star-gaze. So, for our last night's dinner together, they set up a table outside, under the stars. That will be a memory I will always treasure.

Our guide, Saiid, was fantastic. He worked so hard - we went on some very long drives. Driving, guiding, spotting and giving us breakfast. His love for the animals and for the Serengeti was clear. But he had such in-depth knowledge of the flora and fauna - and his ability to spot was beyond amazing.

The transfer back to Seronera was easy - more time to spot animals. The only glitch was the ticketing - there was confusion about names and who was going where (Lizzy and James were flying onto Zanzibar). But Saiid dealt with that and off we went and all the luggage arrived in the right place.

So, thank you for arranging it for us. It will always be very special memory for us.

Our safari tour in South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Chobe National Park, organized by Wild Wings Safaris, was fantastic. We did a hybrid safari – a private reserve safari combined with Kruger National Park. We liked both experiences and saw all the Big 5 animals and more.

We started our safari tour planning about 4 – 5 months ahead of the tour and Ilaria Semprini-Sara, our tour consultant, was great from the start. She noted our interests and carefully planned the tour and made it efficient by suggesting airline connections and giving all the details in a mobile app. She was meticulous and all the transfers were on time and accommodations were excellent.

In addition, our tour guide in Kruger National Park Simon was great. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the birds and animals. The tour was well-organized with professional communication and organization. Highly recommend Wild Wings Safaris and I would certainly plan my future tours with them.

Hi Ilaria,

We just wanted to reach out to let you know that Melissa and I had a great time in South Africa, and to say thank you!

Everything was great - from our pick up at the airport to our stay at the Safari Club, to our time on safari. And we really enjoyed having Nicky as our safari guide. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. In fact, we enjoyed our time with her so much that we told her we'd ask you to share our email addresses with her so that she can connect with us to continue some conversations we had during our time there.

Thank you!

Hi Clare!

We had the BEST time. We loved South Africa in general and the safari was just out-of-this-world! Nicky was amazing and after spending 6 hours on the road with her on the way to Kruger, it was like going on safari with a good friend. The kids loved her as well and she really went out of her way to make everything perfect. After we left, both the kids kept saying they missed her! I'm not sure when she ever slept! I really enjoyed all the information she had about the animals and their behavior and how ethical she was in giving them enough space, as well as striving to be sure we didn't stay too long at a sighting so that others could also enjoy it.

I really can't complain about anything! The days in Kruger were long (but it was worth it to see as much as we did), so I felt like the 2 nights in Kruger and 3 nights at Bateleur balanced out really well, and I think we got the best experience by getting to do both. I don't think I would change anything about it. Doing Kruger first and then the private reserve was the best way to do it, which I think you mentioned when we were planning.

Throughout the planning stages, you were great and answered all my paranoid questions! The hardest part of the planning is just the time difference, but that is just a reality of planning a trip in Africa or even Europe and can't really be helped.

It was a great experience and we have only great things to say about Wild Wings Safaris. Thanks again for all of your help with this! I really hope that I am able to book clients on your safaris in the near future... it is just an experience that shouldn't be missed!

Hi Clare,

We would definitely recommend you, folks! The safari exceeded all expectations. You provided exceptional service. We appreciate your help with rebooking after the initial cancellation. You were always courteous, helpful, and responsive. Nicky was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable, smart, courteous, kind, patient in answering our many questions, and a great driver and chef. We could not have asked for a better guide.

At home, we typically walk an hour a day so sometimes it was a bit hard to be in the vehicle most of the day. That said, we completely understand why (we are there to see the animals and obviously we can't walk freely in the park!) We really, really enjoyed the morning walk, both for what we saw and because we had the opportunity to get some exercise!

The accommodations in the park were fine. They were clean and had everything we needed. The Safari Club was nice and close to the airport. Their meals were good. The owners/staff were very nice and helpful. We booked a Johannesburg tour guide through them.