Experience the Wild With Me

Background

I still remember the first time I looked into a lion’s eyes in the wild open space of Kruger National Park. I was only eight years old, full of curiosity, and in that moment, I fell in love with the African bush. Even back then, I carried a small notebook and paid close attention to every big cat I saw. I wrote down what I noticed, from paw prints to roars, trying to figure out patterns like little puzzles.

Every year, I begged my parents to take me back to the bush. Each trip felt like a class in nature, helping me learn how to track animals and understand the wild better. These weren’t just family holidays. They were the start of a passion that would grow into something much bigger and become a huge part of who I am today.

Kruger National Park

In Kruger, I always recommend staying for at least three nights. That way, we have enough time to explore the park properly and give ourselves the best chance to see amazing animals. Each day, we’ll drive through different areas, always on the lookout with our eyes and cameras ready. Finding animals takes patience, knowledge, and sometimes a bit of luck. But after twenty years of tracking, I’ve learned a few tricks to help us spot them.

A trip to Kruger is more than just checking something off your bucket list. It’s about really feeling the wild and understanding how it works. That’s why three nights is the perfect amount of time to start feeling connected to this incredible place. From the early morning light to the peaceful sunset, we’ll travel through the park’s many paths. Each turn can bring something new and exciting. And during the hot part of the day, we’ll take some time to relax back at camp and enjoy the quiet.

We’ll keep our cameras close so we can catch amazing moments in nature. Every photo will tell a story. But it’s not only about pictures. It’s also about sitting quietly, listening to the sounds of the bush, and feeling the heartbeat of Africa all around us.

A little bit of luck is always nice, but with twenty years of experience, I’ve learned how to make our own luck. We’ll use high-tech tools like thermal cameras, signal boosters, the Latest Sightings app, and other gadgets to help us find animals more easily.

This mix of adventure, experience, and love for nature is what makes a safari with me truly special. We’re not just going for a drive. We’re stepping into the wild and becoming part of the incredible story that unfolds there every day.

Trips include:
1. Entrance and accommodation
2. All drives with me
3. Snacks (Full meals aren't included)
4. Pick up and dropoff in Johannesburg
5. Access to binoculars, a small Canon PowerShot Zoom Camera and other tools

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Pilanesberg is a great place for a quick but exciting safari, especially if you want to get out of Johannesburg for just one day. It feels like stepping into a real-life painting, where animals live freely and nature is always in action. Because the park is smaller than Kruger, it is easier to get to wildlife sightings quickly, which gives you a better chance of seeing something amazing.

What makes Pilanesberg special is that you can often see a wide variety of animals in just one day. The famous Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos) are not just animals you read about, they are right there in front of you, living in the wild. On my own trips, I have had some amazing experiences. On my last five visits, I saw lions, leopards, and even cheetahs each time, all in a single day.

This is what makes Pilanesberg such a special place. It gives you the real feeling of an African safari in a short amount of time, with real chances to see some of the most incredible animals on the planet.

Trips include:
1. Entrance
2. All drives with me
3. Snacks (Full meals aren't included)
4. Pick up and dropoff in Johannesburg
5. Access to binoculars, a small Canon PowerShot Zoom Camera and other tools

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