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Lino V
Gabriola Island, Canada

A Great Experience!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 12 Dec 2024
Be close to the "great 5" while walking with experienced guides and trackers, incredible time!
Then head back to a rustic camp and be pampered with great food and accomodation!
Date of stay: December 2024
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Dear LinoV54

Thank you for the great review and for spending some of your precious vacation time with us!

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Nikki Meyer
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Reviewed 11 December 2024

Rhino Walking Safaris, is conveniently located close to Skukuza and the airport, making it easily accessible. Guest service was excellent form the moment you arrived to the moment we departed. Guides were knowledgeable and catered experiences to our needs, thank you Wesley and Orens for lifetime memories. Hospitality staff were friendly and did a wonderful job in making our experience memorable. I will highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to get away from the stresses of society in order to spend some quality time in nature.

Date of stay: December 2024
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Marli Muller, Marketing at Rhino Walking Safaris, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear UweH284

Thank you so much for the great review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and very grateful for the recommendation. I will be sure to pass your compliments on to Wesley and Orens!

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Nikki Meyer

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Reviewed 18 November 2024

We had a wonderful time at Plainescamp with some fantastic animal encounters. Unfortunately, we didn't get to experience the sleep-out as it rained that evening of all nights. A reason to return !

Date of stay: November 2024
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Marli Muller, Marketing at Rhino Walking Safaris, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Achristen2024

Thank you for the great endorsement. We are delighted that you have a ready-made reason for a return visit - the weather just has to play ball next time! We look forward to your next visit.

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Nikki Meyer

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Reviewed 25 September 2024

The most beautiful and exciting part of our South Africa trip. We learned a lot about the animals and their environment. Such a great place in the middle of bush land.

Date of stay: September 2024
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Marli Muller, Marketing at Rhino Walking Safaris, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Anjare2024

Many thanks for the lovely review. We are so pleased that you found us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again one day!

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Nikki Meyer

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Reviewed 15 September 2024

At a Glance: I defy you to find a more authentic way of engaging with the wilderness in Kruger National Park than this! Simply the best—a grounding, down-to-earth experience across the board.

The Lodge & Personnel: This tented camp is located in the heart of the Kruger National Park, in particular the Rhino Post private concession. Situated on a sweeping plains vista with a watering hole in the distance, the tented camp offers stellar game viewing right from the veranda. During our visit in the dry season, we saw hundreds of zebras every day, plus elephants, baboons, impalas, warthogs, & a hornbill, all just from the camp itself. One night, using the spotlight, we even saw a lioness in the distance.

The tented camp has that genuine African bush experience, making you feel like you are really in the thick of it all, while still enjoying the best accommodations: amazing breakfasts, high tea every day, a splash pool & lounge area, a telescope for stargazing, & a wonderful firepit. The room was also divine, with an extremely comfortable bed, toilet, & beautiful sink & shower. The animals could come right up to the tented area, & at night we heard hyena’s whooping in the distance. Can’t be beat!

The treehouse sleepout under the stars was truly a once-in-a-lifetime excursion. I was so excited I barely slept, just taking in the stars, plus the sounds & the smells of the bush. We heard & saw hyenas at night, plus something massive thundering around in the thicket behind us. Just an amazing camping experience, complete with bathrooms, a shower if needed, & a firepit cooking area.

The Lodge employees are all extremely attentive & caring: Pepsi & Lindy were amazing at keeping the tented camp running smoothly. The chefs were exquisite: world class, coming to our tables at high tea so we could hear about our dinner. My dad & I both of our own set of allergy restrictions, & can thus be bit high maintenance in that regard. Yet, they made sure we were very well taken care of, including meals that were both personally tailored but still in line with what everyone else was having, from the snacks at high tea to the last bite of dessert. The crêpes were out of this world! Trinity was an absolute delight—really showing genuine passion for the wildlife, pointing out elephants & the lion at night as we were eating dinner. Really a touching experience.

The Bush Walks & Personnel: Traversing the bush on foot—engaging with all aspects of the ecosystem while encountering wildlife both big & small—is simply the best! The word “authentic” gets tossed around in our present world with reckless abandon (as we all emotionally crave the authenticity we lack in our alienating, modern society), but I genuinely believe “authentic” applies to this experience to the fullest extent.

We learned so much, thanks to our fearless leaders Wesley & Orance, both of whom always made sure we were safe, comfortable, & informed. Orance did a great job as tracker & caretaker, both finding wildlife & making sure our food at the treehouse was out of this world. The dinner he cooked over the firepit was just stellar. Wesley, our head ranger/guide, is the man! It’s clear safety was his absolute number one priority, which, given we were hiking in the wilderness, was definitely spot on! It also made us feel secure knowing there was a calm, steady hand in command. Wesley’s hikes were also very educational, conveying both his passion & appreciation for all components of the environment. Lastly, he was legit hilarious, cracking great jokes & keeping the mood light, all while making sure everything was in order.

While hiking, I was blown away by the frequency of animal encounters with wildebeests, zebras, bushbucks, kudus, elephants, giraffes, & a hyena. In addition, while driving to a hiking location, we came across two wild dogs! They ran right toward our vehicle before passing us, & then we followed them for as long as we were able. Just the moment of a lifetime, & I wanted to cry with excitement. One night drive, we also came across 6 or 7 white rhinos crossing the road, including some younger ones. Doesn’t get any better than that! All the while, we got to learn about the equally important components of the bush, from the birds & flora to the tracks, excrement, & fur left by the animals.

Conclusion: Rhino Walking Safaris is a must do for anyone eager to live amongst the wildlife in their very own home. You get the most real, genuine experience possible, with plenty of education & heart pounding animal encounters. Because Rhino Walking Safaris affords guests unrivaled access to Kruger National Park, you can fully immerse & ensconce yourself in the wonders of the natural world.

I just wish I could give them more than 5 stars on TripAdvisor.

Room tip: The best, most genuine way to experience the Kruger National Park! Be sure to book the sleepout under the stars---can't be beat!
Date of stay: July 2024
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Marli Muller, Marketing at Rhino Walking Safaris, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2024

Dear Unleashthegrub

You are our soulmate! This is exactly what we want for all of our guests. A genuine bush experience in comfort, but without diluting the incredible experience of being in nature. Thank you for your fabulous review (and come back soon!)

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Nikki Meyer

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Reviewed 11 August 2024

We spent 2 nights as the plains camp, one in the tented camp and one in the treehouse tent. Were we to do it again we would have spent 4 nights here. The off the grid, no cell and no wifi, remote location and intimate setting with 4-8 guests make this a really special opportunity to experience the wildlife. The tents were comfortable and although it was cold at night the hot water bladders kept us warm. The treehouse was really special as we heard hyena calls, elephant calls and many birds through the night. Do not expect much sleep but hearing the wildlife makes it so worth it.
Our guide, Wesley, and our tracker, Orance, were amazing and taught us so much about the environment and animal behavior. Our approximate 3 hour bush walks featured a wide variety of animals, and we saw wild dogs driving to a bush walk location. Orance brought wonderful snacks and coffee on the walks. On the evening game drives we also so a wide array of animals including 7 white rhinos crossing the road.
The hospitality and food were incredible. The staff so welcoming and nice, thank you Pepsi and Trinity. I require a gluten free diet and Chef Lindy was amazing, preparing GF crepes, pancakes, quiche, tasty desserts. I had every bit the culinary experience as the other guests.
Great memories were made here with my son as we experienced a true off the beaten path and grid immersion.

Room tip: In their winter season bring a warm jacket for the morning walks.
Date of stay: July 2024
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Marli Muller, Marketing at Rhino Walking Safaris, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2024

Dear Finova

Thank you so much for the great review. I will be sure to pass your compliments on to our amazing team. Our chefs absolutely love dietary requirements and take huge pleasure in ensuring that every requirement is met in the tastiest way possible - it's a challenge that they take up with relish! I will let Lindy know that you appreciated her efforts.

I do hope that, if you ever find yourself in South Africa again, we can look forward to a return visit.

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Nikki Meyer

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