SOUTH africa- 2025 for animal professionals

What a perfect way to celebrate summer with an unforgettable adventure in Africa. This keeper centric safari truly is luxury on a budget, with exclusive camps, tours, even a private chef. Perfect for wildlife professionals, this safari has been curated specifically for those in the animal care industry.

Bespoke Intimate Small Group Safaris

JUNE 2025 SAFARI DETAILS:  June 8th – 14th

Jackie Navarro and Wild Eco Tours have been visiting this area of South Africa for 20 years and
have forged amazing relationships with their on-the-ground partners, which allows for this

specifically crafted safari to be offered at this incredible price.

Itinerary:

Day 1-3:

  • You will be met by our travel experts and transferred to private luxury camp.
  • Private exclusive camp in Timbavati Reserve.
  • Luxury accommodation.
  • Private chef.
  • The original home of the white lions.
  • Although new to Wild Ecotours, its reputation, and reviews as a luxury camp make this a perfect choice for our Safaris.
  • Two game drives daily with a qualified guide and tracker, regular sightings include elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.

Day 4-5:

  • Arrive at the gateway of Kruger National Park.
  • You will be met by our travel experts and transferred to Satara.
  • Private chef and private guide
  • Known for its predators, such as lion, leopard, and hopefully a peek at a cheetah.
  • Our schedule is our own here, including meals.

Day 6-7

  • Transferred to Wild Eco Tours’ Wart Hog Rest Lodge in Kruger National Park.
  • Game is plentiful, including zebra, warthog, African Painted Dogs, and a resident leopard.
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehab Rescue Center.
  • Private game drives and bushwalks.
  • Participation in a special conservation project.

 

Pricing is starting at $3,700*/person, double occupancy – all-inclusive (meals lodging game drives conservation activities, conservation levies, transfers.) 

* Credit Card Transactions will have a 3%  transaction fee. To avoid fees, you can pay with Cash or Check.

*Travel Insurance is required.

What’s Included:

  • Ground transportation.
  • Lodging at specified locations.
  • Private guide and wildlife education and conservation expert from Wild Wonders.
  • Game drives, waterfall hikes, visiting conservation projects.
  • Self-catering.
  • Small group setting.

*Domestic / International flights NOT included

PAYMENT POLICY FOR ALL SAFARIS:

  • To avoid the 3% credit card transactionn fee, you can pay in cash or with a check.
  • A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the cost of the trip is required when booking.
  • Final payment is due 120 days before the beginning of the trip.  

CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • If you cancel your trip 120 days or less before your departure, your payment is NOT refundable.  This is why we recommend travel insurance.
  • If you cancel your trip before the 120 day mark, you can either receive a full refund of monies paid (minus the non-refundable deposit) or we can apply your payment to another Wild Ecotours trip within 12 months of the trip’s departure date.

 

 Although we  offer many pre- and post- safari extensions, our most popular is extending your stay in the Kruger area.

Videos from Prior Safaris

The composite videos below were taken by prior safari guests of Wild Ecotours.

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Wild Ecotours is registered with the State of California.  CST 2142988-50