We had an excellent time in their new Mananga camp. Sam the guide was amazing and really good at... read more
We had an excellent time in their new Mananga camp. Sam the guide was amazing and really good at... read more
Incredible time- Rooms had two twin beds- clean- no wifi except restaurant but very slow poor... read more
Just arrived from a trip of a lifetime with Kruger wildlife safaris. It has been a dream of mine to do a safari since my grandfather introduced me to the world of travel when I was young.
From the moment your picked up in the private transfer van & taken to the camp that's located in southern Kruger national park I knew this was going to be a great experience. The atmosphere of this place is absolutely awesome. Our group was mostly young people & also solo travellers so its super easy to meet people we all got along very well on the outings & evening dinners.
THE DRIVES
I took the four day camping safari. This included four drives in total. one in the afternoon you arrive, two the second day morning & evening, one in the morning before you leave back to Joburg. Everyone i spoke with mentioned it was such amazing value for money considering what’s included.
The vehicles they use are super new & amazing comfy this is so important as your out for three hours each drive, the seating positions are really high this gives you the best chance to spot animals in the brush.
Everyday we to a different routes to make sure we covered as much ground as possible. the great thing about using a company like this is that the drivers talk to each other concerning sighting so you have a much higher chance of seeing animals than a self drive.
So what did we see? Well to be honest everything except for the leopard but this was understandable. There are so many elephants here, my favourite animals. For sure you will have daily sighting but one of my favourite had to be a chameleon that was crossing the road. It was incredible that our driver Paul spotted it. An animal around 10cm long, that why i think everyone needs to go with a guide here as you will miss opportunities like that when you on your own.
ACCOMMODATION
Its true glamping. The tents are set up for 2 people but if your travelling alone you will have it all for yourself. They have comfy beds with nice linen, lights, fan, safe & a veranda for watching the fabulous kruger sunsets. Toilets & showers are close by with 24h hot water, they also have a pool onsite to cool down in the hot midday sun.
SERVICES
The chefs here are producing some amazing local food. Included is a three course meal in the evening, two course breakfasts after you come back from the morning drive. Snacks & drinks are provided too. The staff here really go above & beyond always accommodating everyone from vegans to gluten free its not an issue here.
STAFF
Well what can i say.. awesome would be the word. From the guides to the chefs everyone was always smiling & made an effort to interact with everyone it was such a communal atmosphere. I have to say that my favourite guide was Paul. This guy was just amazing his knowledge, humour & general outlook on life made our game drives a fantastic experience.
I’d like to give a big shout out to Brad whose part of the team making this a truly once in a lifetime experience.
travelwithcarlo, thank you for reviewing your safari experience with us. It's fantastic to hear all the positive feedback from your safari, and that we were able to help you make a dream come true. The team do their best to make each game drive exciting and unique - and, in our experience, it's always the most unexpected sightings that make for the best memories. I'm glad you enjoyed your accommdations and meals as well and I'll be sure to pass on your compliments to Paul, Brad and the rest of the team. Until next time! Kind Regards
If you are going to Kruger, this is the place to stay and go with for safaris!! the guides are amazing and they know the park. you are actually staying in the park so you don't waste time driving to the park. Pretty fun, we were the ones caged in not the animals. could see animals from our tents(cabins). we saw all the big 5 and more. I have been on many safaris and this blows them all away!!! Staff is very accomodating,polite, helpful and just full of good times. such a positive vibe, great set up to meet other travelers. very well run and they make the most of your time. nice little store right there and facilities are nicce. wifi not great but you are out in the middle of know where so it's kind of nice. would definitly do the guided tours as you have more eyes looking for animals (tours are only like 8 or 9 people) also guides talk to each other and know where the animals may be..much better chance of seeing the animals with a guided tour.
LinLaz, thank you for reviewing your safari experience. Our guides are fantastic at what they do and always do their best to try and find those memorable sightings for our guests. We're so glad that you were able to see the Big and more, and that you enjoyed the overall vibe of the camp. I will also let the team in the Kruger know about your experience and how much you enjoyed it. We really do hope to see you on safari again soon. Until then. Kind Regards
We did'nt see the Big Five, missed the Leopard but instead we saw Cheetah's!
Fantastic guiding by Jerimiah.
Göran, thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate your compliments on the guiding, while on your Kruger safari. It sounds like you were able to see quite a lot, including cheetahs, which many people don't get to see. I will pass on your kind words to Jeremiah as well. Until next time! Kind Regards
We absolutely loved our camping safari experience with Outlook! Before booking, we reached out to the tour operator with dozens of questions and Salomi answered all of them in a timely and professional manner. From start to finish, the tour was exceptional—well-organized, efficient, and punctual. We were hesitant about staying in a tent, but it was in great condition and had all the necessities, including electrical outlets! The facilities at the camp were well taken care of and the food provided during breakfast and dinner was exceptional. A big shout-out to the head chef for taking care of our dietary restrictions—he did a fantastic job at putting together carefully considered delicious dishes. The guides who took us out on the drives were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and gave us plenty of opportunities to take some photos. Thanks for the wonderful memories, Outlook!
HSP10, thank you for the fantastic feedback on your safari. To say that everything was well-organised, efficient and punctual is a true compliment and is certainly something I will let Salomi and the team know about. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed camping with us and that our chefs were able to perfectly cater to your dietary preferences. Overall, it sounds like you had an unforgettable experience - and we really do appreciate you sharing it with us! Until next time, Kind Regards,
Normally I'm a critical person, but I can't say a bad word about outlook safaris. I really recommend it when you want to go on a safari. Price-quality is great. The guides were amazing. We want to specially thank Paul, our guide, who did the almost impossible by showing us the Big 5 in only 1 hour (no joke, we were extremely lucky). Paul told us a lot about the animals and his own safari experiences. We also want to thank Jeremiah, who was always there to help us, and of whom we learned a lot about South African culture. A last compliment goes to the chef, who makes excellent food (also for vegetarians). We will never forget this safari, and definitely recommend it to other people!
Senne
Senne, thank you for reviewing your safari. We're delighted to hear that you felt your experience with us to be unforgettable and valuable, and that you were able to see the Big 5 and learn more about our culturally-diverse country. Paul and Jeremiah really do have a passion for what they do - and I will be sure to pass on your compliments to them, as well as to our chefs. We hope to see you on safari again soon. Until then, Kind Regards
We were overall satisfied with our experience with Outlook Safaris. We lived in bungalows, which can be recommended, they were clean and very comfortable. Moreover, the guides had a lot of knowledge and we went on four game drives on our three day safari (which was a great balance between resting and watching the animals). However, sometimes the communication lacked a little between the guides. Also, we were delayed for two hours at the Airport on our way back to Johannesburg, without receiving continuous information about the reasons for that.
Emba88, thank you for reviewing your safari experience with us. It's great to hear that your accommodations were comfortable and that you were able to fully enjoy the game drives with our team. Having said this, I do apologise for the lack of communication at the airport - rest assured that we will look into it and ensure it doesn't happen again. Until your next safari. Kind Regards,