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From:Malissa
Sent: 2023-10-16 09:23 AM
Subject: Rhino River lodge

Hi Dean

Just a little feedback - WOW!!!! We just had the best time.  The staff, the service, the food, the accommodation, the beds, the attention to detail and the game drives and the area and surroundings are just spectacular. Could not fault a thing. Highly recommend this place and found it to be great value for money for our 'limited' SA rand.  Definitely going to go back every few months.  Had amazing game viewing too which was the icing on the cake and game ranger was fantastic.

Regards
Gary & Malissa

From:N Swart
Sent: 11 July 2022
Subject: Thendele Camp Review

Hi Jeremy and team

Just wanted to give feedback on our recent trip to Thendele in the Royal Natal National Park.

We travelled over Oliviershoek Pas and despite all the horror stories of the roads being washed away it is actually very safe. There are three very bad patches but travelers marked it on Google maps and it was plain sailing for us. The bridge closure forces one to drive via Hlalanathi but even this is very clearly marked. Although it is a very narrow road, we had no issues with an Everest and a trailer.

The chalets were awesome and the majority of the upper camp chalets were done and were even occupied…. I think that the contractors “downed tools” as there were no workers around during our stay. The bottom chalets were very nice. The only “issue” is that it has a small bar fridge but as we always take the big Coleman cooler box, so this was no problem.

As always super friendly staff and an awesome view!

Thanks a lot for your help and guidance.

 

From: Pete Ward
Sent: 01 January 2020 07:40 PM
Subject: Two nights at Mantuma

Hi Keith.

Happy new year to you!

Just got back from a fantastic 2 nights at Mkuze - excellent accommodation and wonderful game viewing (leopard, wild dog and lion and loved seeing tons of general game). In fact, we enjoyed it so much my wife is keen to try and go again at the end of January.

Kind regards

Pete Ward

From: Camilla Foulger
Sent: 9 May 2019
Subject: Rhino river lodge

Hi Lisa,

I just want to say a huge thank you to you for setting up our night at Rhino River lodge. We had the most incredible time and it was an experience we will never forget. We got very lucky with our sightings including a cheetah with her cubs eating breakfast and a pack of lions.

Thanks again and I really hope we can return to Africa in the future.

All the best

Camilla 

From: Lauren Hoines
Sent: 11 June 2018 01:01 PM
Subject: Feedback on good service

Good day Jeremy,
In a world where people are quick to complain, I would like to take a moment to commend one of your employees on very good service.

I recently booked a trip to Hluluwe game reserve through your company and received excellent service from Lisa Trollip.

Lisa was efficient, prompt, friendly and patient with my continuous request for information. Our booking and trip went off without a hitch and it was very refreshing to receive good quality service.

I highly commend her work and ethic.

Kind regards

Lauren Poxon

Name: Simonette Venter
Date: 22 September 2015
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp – Kruger National Park

Dear Lisa,

We are back from our awesome holiday in Kruger Park! Thank you very much for helping us making that dream come true when you did our booking.
Looking forward to do business with you again in December for 2016. We just need to go back there!

Kind rgards
Simonette

Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp

Name: Amanda Rennie
Date: 4 August 2015
Winner of the Far & Wild Safari's Two Night Stay at Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge

Thanks again to Far and Wild Safaris and Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge for the fantastic prize. I was very fortunate to see most of the Big Five with plenty other wildlife animals and got totally spoilt by a five star lodge. I'm really looking forward to going back sometime in the future. 

Amanda

Nambiti Hills Game Reserve

Name: Dunja Paro
Date: 23 July 2015
Skukuza Rest Camp – Kruger National Park

Hi Lisa,
I hope you are well.  We just came back from a magical week stay at Skukuza. We would like to book again for next year, but this time camping at Berg-en-dal. 

Do you have a campsite available July 2016? I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks and kind regards,
Dunja

Skukuza Rest Camp

Name: Leslie Hlatshwayo
Date: 18 June 2015
Ndaka Safari Lodge - Nambiti Game Reserve

Hi Keith

Just would like to say thanks a million. We had the best of times there. We definitely going back before the year ends. Thank you.

Regards
Leslie

Nambiti Ndaka Safari Lodge

Name: Ann Brown
Date: 16 May 2015
Inyati Game Lodge - Sabi Sands Game Reserve

21st Birthday Celebrations in the Bush

Hi Lisa,

Inyati were fantastic and went out of their way to make it a very special weekend for my daughter and all of our guests.

Thanks!!!

Regards,
Mary Hall

Inyati

Name: Ann Brown
Date: 16 May 2015
Hilltop Camp - Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve

Morning Keith

A belated thank you for booking our trip to Hilltop. All went smoothly, we really enjoyed our time there. The roads need some repair, lots of potholes, when driving one is looking at the road and not the bush! Many tourists in the park which was very nice to see.

Kind Regards
Ann

Hluhluwe Umfolozi Hilltop Camp

Name: Stephen & Pepe
Date: 3 March 2015
Kruger National Park, Nkomazi Game Reserve, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve & Zimanga Private Game Reserve

Dear Keith,

We returned to London on Tuesday 24th and since then we have been talking about the fabulous holiday that we just had all the time.

In Durban, apart from eating, our favourite activity, in Little Havana, Harvey's and tea at The Oyster Box which was quite overwhelming, we did little else. But we managed to go to the theatre and saw a great production of "Geeves and Wooster", which was hilarious, with a cast of three playing all the characters.
We also attended a wonderful concert at the Town Hall.

The four days we spent in the Drakensberg Mountains were beautiful although exhausting to climb. We enjoyed the Champagne Castle very much. Both food and views were excellent, but if,and when we return we might go back to "The Drakensberg Sun".

However,the highlight our our trip without doubt was The Kruger Park and game reserves. All thanks to you. Without your wealth of knowledge, guidance, patience and understanding, we would have missed so much. We cant thank you enough for being our guide,and mentor in so many ways. Hopefully we will see you again, either here in London, or South Africa.

With our sincere good wishes,
Stephen and Pepe

Kruger Park Reservations
Komati Tented Lodge
Hluhluwe Reservations
Zimanga Private Game Reserve

Name: Thomas Fraenzer
Date: 20 February 2015
Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp in Kruger National Park & Mpila Camp in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve

Hi Keith,

Back in Germany it is time to say thank you. Everything was very good and we enjoyed every moment.

Kind regards
Thomas Fraenzer

Bergendal Rest Camp
Mpila Camp

Name: Stacey Lynn Ross
Date: 17 December 2014
Lions Valley - Nambiti Game Reserve

Winner of the Far & Wild Safari's Two Night Stay at Lions Valley Lodge, Nambiti.

Hello Jeremy

Our stay was absolutely awesome!!! :) WOW... Thank you SO much!! We will definitely be recommending the Lodge to all our family and friends :) It was a gourmet experience for both food and game and all the staff were friendly and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable :) It was a memorable weekend!!

Im so glad we got to meet and say a quick hi :) 

Thank you for everything and have a lovely festive season!

Kind regards
Stacey

Lions Valley Lodge

Name: Alice May
Date: 14 October 2014
Mpila Camp, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park

Hey Keith,

Just have to tell you, we just got back and had the most amazing stay! I wish we had stayed longer but we will come again! We were number 5!!! So lucky!
Thank you! Was so special and we just adore the bush!

Will tell everyone about you for bookings!

Let me know specials when you have them. We are flexi as we work for ourselves and love a special! 

Warm regards,
Alice 

Mpila Camp

Name: Jill Indrio
Date: 25 September 2014
Mantuma Camp, Mkuze Game Reserve

Hi Keith
Just to tell you we loved our trip to Mkuze.... thanks for your help.
Regards Jill

Mkhuze Reserve - Mantuma Camp

Name: Christine Cooper
Date: 23 September 2014
Hluhluew-iMfolozi Game Reserve & Kruger Game Reserve


Hello Lisa,

I just wanted to thank you for your help with organising bookings for our recent trip to South Africa. We had a wonderful time and all the bookings you made for us worked like clockwork - we had no issues with our accommodation or bookings for night drives when we arrived at each camp. Both Hluhluew-Imfolozi and Kruger were fantastic; the wildlife was amazing, and the accommodation all the camps we stayed at was excellent. We also really enjoyed the night drives. The only minor issue we had was when we went to leave Kruger and the ranger at the exit gate wanted to see the paperwork for booking our accommodation - I explained that we didn't have any paperwork, just booking numbers, which I could give him. Eventually he accepted this and let us leave, so it wasn't a problem in the end.

So thank you so much for arranging these bookings for us. We had a great trip, and would love to have the opportunity to go back one day.

Christine

Hluhluwe Reservations
Kruger Park Reservations

Name: Ian Cockerill
Date: 9 September 2014
Leopard Hills Lodge, Sabi Sands

Hi Keith

Just to say we had a great time at Leopard Hills at the beginning of August.  Great location, people, food and wildlife. A good call on your part to direct us there and thanks very much. I can highly recommend the place

Best wishes
Ian

Leopard hill

Name: Andrew Codd
Date: 22 July 2014
Ndumo Game Reserve,
Umlalazi Nature Reserve, Mkhuze Game Reserve

Hi Keith

Just wanted to say thank you for organising the Ndumo and Umlalazi legs of our trip – everything went smoothly and we had an awesome time, and just as at Mkuze last year you seemed to get us the best positioned huts at Ndumo.

Many thanks for helping us!
Regards
Andrew

Ndumo Game Reserve
Mkhuze Game Reserve

Name: Noriko
Date: 23 June 2014
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
- Botswana

Dear Lisa,

I just wanted to say thank you for all your arrangements and correspondences.
We had a fantastic time in Chobe Chilwero Lodge.
The staff were super friendly and cared for us like family.
The facilities were excellent, too.
We miss them and the beautiful Chobe River...
The tour to the Victoria Falls was amazing, too.

If you have a chance to contact the Chilwero Lodge, please pass on our best regards to the staff.

Wishing you all the best,
Noriko

Chobe - Chilwero Lodge

Name: Judy Porter
Date: 28 October 2013
Thendele - Royal Natal Park - Northern Drakensberg

HI Jeremy,

Just to let you know we had a wonderful time at Thendele - although the accommodation was rather basic (especially kitchen utensils!) it's certainly situated in the most beautiful spot in the Berg. The huts were comfortable and above all, clean.
We did almost all of the hikes and reserved three for our next visit to Thendele, which we hope to come with either family or friends.
Many thanks for all your help.

Kind Regards
Judy Porter

Thendele Camp

Name: Moira Lewis
Date: 28 October 2013
Nambiti Plains & Woodlands Lodge - Nambiti Game Reserve

Hi Lisa

Thank you for your email.  How is sunny South Africa?  We have come home to weather warnings of masses of rain and windstorms!

We had the most amazing time at Nambiti.

We got to Nambiti Plains rather late on Sunday evening as we had so many other things to fit into that day (which was a real pity for us!).  We were greeted with a very beautiful lodge and professional service.  The game drive that morning was brilliant and we saw loads of game.  The food was wonderful and the setting was gorgeous.

We then moved to Woodlands Lodge which was an even better environment for our family.  The staff were friendly and the service brilliant and we requested that they were slightly less formal as we were more comfortable with that. The house was really lovely, the food fantastic and the team that worked there were wonderful (and brilliant with my son) and we all had the most wonderful time.  We had 10 game drives whilst we were at Nambiti so got the opportunity to see almost every type of animal on the park.  My most favourite drive was on the last full day as we went out for 5 hours and had lunch at a waterfall which was the most fantastic day out.  We also went to Kwa Cheetah which was a fantastic experience.

I would recommend Nambiti Game Reserve to anyone and everyone!

Thank you to you for a wonderful service Lisa and your great communication.

Kind regards
Moira

Nambiti Plains Game Reserve

Name: Doug Felt
Date: 24 October 2013
Springbok Lodge - Nambiti Game Reserve

Our Holiday was stunning – we really enjoyed our stay.

Kwa Cheetah Project was excellent – well worth the visit.

Springbok Lodge

Name: Susan Patterson
Date: 15 August 2013
Amakhosi Safari Lodge, Northern KwaZulu-Natal. 

As reported on TripAdvisor :
“Amazing Experience at Amakhosi”

My friend and I had booked two days/nights at Amakhosi, and within 10 minutes of arriving, we immediately booked a third. This was my first safari experience, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but everything about our stay was perfect. The staff was wonderful, the suites and main lodge were luxurious without being pretentious, and the food was amazing. When I told them in advance that I was a pescetarian, but would eat a vegetarian meal if fish wasn't available, I was secretly expecting a cheese sandwich or pasta at every meal, but I was very pleasantly surprised to have a delicious seafood dinner made especially for me each night. The game drives with Kevin and Mandla were always an adventure, and Kevin was great about answering the 500 questions we bombarded him with each trip. I have a "no repeat" rule when it comes to international travel, but might make an exception and return to Amakhosi.

Amakhosi Safari Lodge

Name: Andrew Codd
Date: 10 July 2013
Mantuma Camp, Mkuze Game Reserve

Hi Keith
Just wanted to drop you a line to say a big thank-you for arranging the Mkuze leg of our trip. Everything went smoothly and we had a magic time – the tent you booked was the best of the lot with a view out into the bush rather than of the rest of the camp/other units. Will definitely go for this one again (although sadly probably only this time next year!).

Thanks again for great service!
cheers
Andrew

Mkhuze Reserve -Mantuma Camp

Name: Taryn Bjorseth
Date: 03 July 2013
Springbok Lodge - Nambiti Game Reserve

Hi Jeremy

Just wanted to say Thank-You for your advice and booking at Springbok Lodge. It was a truly awesome experience and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.

Kind Regards
Taryn Bjorseth

Springbok Lodge

Name: Bryan Cockel
Date: 02 July 2013
Mpila Camp, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

Thanks for your great service Keith. I'll make it a point to recommend you at the appropriate Web sites.
Bryan

Mpila_Camp

Name: Karin Marwick
Date: 19 June 2013
Nselweni Bush Camp
- Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve

Hi Lisa,

We had the most wonderful weekend away. The camp you booked us in was just amazing and you landed us the best room. We had the Nyala shyly visiting us the first half an hour, amazing bird life and well, you really got us sorted. The staff said it was the best room in the camp and it really was. Thanks so much for your help, and I will be back. I can  highly recomend the camp and accomodation to anyone.

Karin Marwick

Nselweni Bush Lodge

Name: Shirley Colquhoun
Date: 10 June 2013
Umzolozolo Lodge - Nambiti Game Reserve

Dear Jeremy

A million thanks for suggesting Umzolozolo lodge for our stay last week. It was the best 2 days ever!

From the moment we arrived, Dave and Debbie made Jon and I feel really welcome and they continued to look after us the whole time. 
The location and scenery were out of this world and the room we stayed in was so beautifully decorated.
I absolutely loved the views from the veranda and it was hard to drag myself away!
The food was out of this world  and Dave and Debbie had gone out of their way to prepare food that catered for our dietry requirements.
Rohan took us out for 3 safari drives and his expertese ensured we saw many amazing animals, including the only cheetah in the reserve!
I really did not want to leave, but I feel we have made some lovely friends and will be back one day.

Thanks again
Best wishes
Shirley

Umzolozolo Lodge

Name: David Westaway
Date: 05 June 2013
Zambezi Queen & Chobe Chilwero Lodge - Botswana

Good morning Lisa,

Catherine and I are now back in Johannesburg after enjoying some 5 weeks in Southern Africa the last 2 and a half weeks of which were organised by yourself.

We had a great time and the arrangements you put in place for us were excellent. There was not a car, boat or plane transfer that did not work efficiently or
where we had any problems at all. We had the same great experience with our reservations and accommodation.

All of the arrangements went very smoothly and efficiently.

Thank you so very much for all your information up front and efficient handling of our bookings which greatly assisted in making our holiday so memorable.

We will certainly be recommending your services to our friends and relatives who intend to travel to this part of the world.

Kindest regards,
David

Name: Grant Robinson
Date: 12 March 2013
Munyawaneni - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve

Hi Keith

Just a quick one to let you know we had a sensational time at Munyawaneni. It exceeded our expectations in every respect and
was a brilliant way to end off the South Africa tour.

Thanks for all your help and patience in securing Munyawaneni --- much appreciated.

Cheers,
Grant

Name: Manfred Family
Date: 12 March 2013
Mpila Camp - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve

Hi Keith

We are back in Germany since Saturday. We had a very nice time this time in ZA , i say this because we have been to ZA 5 times in 3 years.
Mpila and the tent-camp is just great for the feel of true nature with very nice people and staff around.
I, of course, wrote my very positive feed-back and had it published in "Trip-Advisor" today.

Thank you for your help and i will contact you on our next trip soon,
regards Manfred

Manfred K. Krueger

Name: Kate Ross
Date: 12 March 2013
Gqoyeni Bush Lodge - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve

Hi Keith,

I just wanted to let you know what a great time we had at Gqoyeni. 
Beautiful spot in a beautiful reserve! 
To be so removed from everything was really a treat. 

However we all thought the place was a bit dirty - completely understanding that we are out in the middle of the bush - but a little more attention is needed. 

Thanks & Best Regards, 

Kate

Name: Emmanuelle Holpert
Date: 18 February 2013
Elephant Rock Lodge - Nambiti Game Reserve

Winner of the Far & Wild Safari's Two Night Stay at Elephant Rock Lodge.

Hi Jeremy

On behalf of Russell and I, we wish to say thank you for giving us the opportunity to go to Elephant Rock Lodge.  What an awesome lodge and we were fortunate enough to see 4 of the big 5 as well as loads of other animals.  The staff are awesome, very professional, knowledgeable and always at your service.  It was a great weekend and we would definitely recommend Elephant Rock Lodge to people looking for peace and tranquillity. 

Kind Regards,

Emmanuelle

Name: Theresa Markowitz
Date: 26 October 2012
Kruger National Park - Satara Rest Camp

Hello Keith,

We are getting settled back here in the states after our trip - busy, but still feeling the glow from our wonderful experiences in SA.  I must say, having you as a guide at Kruger was probably the best thing about our trip.  Given we were novices with safaris, in retrospect we couldn't have had as enjoyable/successful of an experience without your expert commentary and knowledge about where to drive. We're still amazed how you spotted that leopard:) I have to tell you that after we parted ways in Nelspruit and were on our plane to Cape Town, Chelsea remarked, "I miss Keith!" Sort of says it all:)
Thanks again for a wonderful experience.

Be well,
Theresa

Satara Restcamp

Name: Susie Dorn
Date: 9 October 2012
Springbok Lodge - Nambiti Game Reserve

Dear Keith,

I just wanted to follow up and say how much we enjoyed our time at Springbok Lodge. The Nambiti Reserve was beautiful, and the lodge perfect for us. We had a great time – thanks for your help.

Thanks,
Susie

Name: Elaine Landman
Date: 5 October 2012
Bakgatla Resort - Pilanesberg Reservations

Hello Lisa

I just need to send you my deepest gratefulness regarding the wonderful people at Bakgatla, from the people working in the offices up to the gate guards and people ensuring to keep the camping site in good looking order.  What really made me feel good was the people speaking in pure Afrikaans, friendliness and always smiling.
I enjoyed my stay at Bakgatla and for sure will I recommend all my friends of this wonderful place and you will be seeing us much more to come and camp there all the way from Ermelo Mpumalanga.
Thank you so much and please give the word out to all working at Bakgatla…..You are the best!!!!

Elaine

Bakgatla Resort

Name: Sharron Bainisavu - Australia
Date: 5 October 2012
Arathusa Safari Lodge - Sabi Sands Lodges

Hi Keith

Thank you once again for your informative email. I really appreciate your helpful advice re accommodation and tours in Cape Town and we are going to do exactly what you said. Your feedback regarding the train was also helpful and we have now realized that we cant afford to do both the train and a good safari to Kruger. So we now have to think about it and make decisions. Once we have decided I will let you know, but I just want to say that whatever we do, I would like you to know that you have been the most helpful and efficient Agent in South Africa and we are really appreciate that.

Kind regards
Sharron

Name: Annelie Gericke
Date: 2 October 2012
Tshwene Lodge - Waterberg Reservations

Hi Lisa

Just wanted to let you know that we had a fabulous time at Tshwene Lodge.
Saw 4 of the big 5.

Regards,

Annelie

Tshwene

Name: Malcolm Williams
Date: 12 September 2012
Elephant Rock Lodge - Nambiti Game Reserve

Dear Lisa

I am mailing you to thank you for the role you played in ensuring that my wife, Sue, was able to have what she described as a 'perfect' four days at Umzolozolo just over two weeks ago. I am sure you were involved in our being upgraded to the Presidential Suite - which, I can assure you, was the best accommodation we have ever stayed in!
To sit in the Jacuzzi on a chilly night, sherry in hand, and watch the kudu rustling around metres away was one of the highlights. Nothing wrong with outside showers either!

Dave was a delight on the game drives, and full of mischief, while Debbie was a most gracious hostess. The whole experience was, in fact, fantastic. Not often you see four Lion 4 metres away going about the lives - even Dave was getting nervous. I got some great video footage.

Thank you for going the extra mile!!!

Regards

Malcolm Williams

Name: Hannes Pelser
Date: 4 July 2012
Manyane Resort - Pilanesberg Reservations

Hi Lisa,
Thanx for the booking arrangements and a wonderful relaxing stay at Manyane. Always a pleasure to go there and everything in order!
(very friendly reception!)
Will try and go there next time but not in school holidays. (a bit crowded, specially the ablusion…)
If God’s will, I will be camping there again…

Kind regards

Hannes Pelser

Name: Alan Rubin
Date: 2 July 2012
Notten’s Bush Camp - Sabi Sands

Keith

Just a quick note to thank you for arranging our visit – brilliant in every respect – staff, accommodation, food, and viewing.

Regards

Alan Rubin

Name: Gerry Craggs
Date: 2 July 2012
Singita - Ebony Lodge - Sabi Sands

Lisa,

We had a wonderful stay.   All the staff were so welcoming  and did whatever they could to make our visit unforgettable, which it was.  Didn't get to see any leopard  but what we did see more than made up for it.

Thanks again for all your help in putting out holiday together

Rgds
Gerry

Name: Geri & Jim Gould
Date: 7 June 2012
Arathusa Safari Lodge - Sabi Sand

Dear Keith

Jim and I just returned last night to the US from our amazing trip to Africa.  We wanted you to know that of all the spectacular experiences we had, our safari at Arathusa was the highlight.  We had very high hopes and expectations for the safari, and the Arathusa experience exceeded them all.  Your help in planning this time, including the arrangements for transfer on both ends, certainly added to our satisfaction.  Everything went off perfectly in terms of flights and transfers, and the lodge itself was just marvelous.  We would definitely recommend it and you to our friends seeking information on safaris.  Thank you again for all your efforts.  We so appreciate them and you.

Cordially,

Geri and Jim Gould

Name: David Price
Date: 25 May 2012
Hilltop Camp - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

Hi Jeremy,

Pleasure – Thanks for finding the accommodation and saving the anniversary weekend!!.
Your service has been excellent.
We will always approach you first for all our future trips.

Cheers,

David

Name: Bradley Party
Date: 12 April 2012
Leopard Hills - Sabi Sand

We enjoyed our stay very much. The few small complaints we had were immediately attended to which always impresses me. I thought the rooms were too big with the result that I spent time searching for things, but no one else agreed with me and too big is certainly better than too small.  We enjoyed the food (the boma meal was not as good as the other two dinners as some of the food had been kept warm for too long) and the service was very good, efficient and friendly. This goes for all levels
of staff and also the ranger and tracker. We have for many years had a family holiday like this once a year and I always try to find something different every year.
We had been to Leopard Hills twice and will probably go again, so I think that is proof of our satisfaction with both the lodge and the area.

By the way, we had not flown with Bateleur (recommended by Leopard Hills) before, but we thought they were better than Fed Air and if given a choice would use them again.

Regards,
Elisabeth Bradley

Name: Susan Grave
Date: 12 April 2012
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park - Munywaneni Bush Lodge

Morning Keith

Trust you had a very happy & peaceful Easter.

We had a most superb time at Munyawaneni - it was really appreciated by the CT contingent! Great early morning walks and much game viewing, but none of the cats. Thankfully saw many Rhino.
I'd like to get a message through about the wonderful services by Simon (the cook) and Samora (the field guide) .. well worth the extra money for the pair of them! Such interesting fellows .. Simon was most innovative with his cooking & prepared the best braaied fillet I've had in a long while. I didn't do any of the walks but the others found that Samora's knowledge was invaluable'.

Thanks for your services .. shall probably use them again for a trip middle of next year.

Kind regards
Susan Grave

Name: Markus Heitz - Switzerland
Date: 27 February 2012
Sabi Sabi - Main Camp

Dear Keith

I would just like to give you a feedback. Everything went well. The people at Federal Air  were very friendly.
The stay at the lodge was excellent in a familiar atmosphere and all personnel very friendly . I have done quite some Safaris before, but the 3 gamedrives at Sabi Sabi belong definitely to the best and produced some excellent pictures and videomaterial.
Thanks and kind regards

Markus

Name: Roy Cullen - Canada
Date: 27 February 2012
Manyane Resort - Pilanesberg Reservations

Lisa;

Just to let you know that we had a great time at Manyane Resort in Pilansberg. Rumors of its demise were outrageously exaggerated. On Saturday evening, with the caravan park full, some loud music started and was shut down within 10 minutes. Thereafter all was peaceful. The chalet was well appointed and functional.

Apologies for the mild panic on our part.

Regards,

Roy

Name: Carmen Merritt
Date: 13 January 2012
Bongani Mountain Lodge

Dear Lisa,

I just wanted to let you know that we had a great time and Bongani Mountain Lodge was absolutely stunning! It was so lovely I have gone onto Tripadvisor to reccommend - we really did have a lovely time, service and staff were fantastic. Food and facilities were great. We even saw all big 5 in one day. Great all round.

Carmen

Name: Sarah Squire
Date: 04 January 2012
Pilansberg : Black Rhino Game Lodge

Dear Jeremy,

Happy New Year!

Now that we (Kathy Maskey and Sarah Squire) are back from our fantastic trip to South Africa and now that I have time after all the Christmas festivities etc. (we only got back to the U.K. late on 20th December!) I wanted to write and thank you properly for arranging such a wonderful safari for us both at Pilansberg/Black Rhino. Everything was hassle free and Ulysses Transport were on time and the drivers very pleasant.

We thought Black Rhino was really very attractive and the accommodation was excellent. The staff were very friendly and the two different game rangers we had, Ryan and Andre were great fun, very knowledgeable about the animals and the bush and made the whole experience very informative and interesting - their dedication to their jobs was truly inspiring. We were lucky enough to see wild dogs and a leopard - both of which were very rare apparently, as they hadn't seen either for a long, long time. Unfortunately, we didn't see either cheetahs or lions but I was lucky enough to go on a second safari with my daughter, who flew out for the last 9 days of my holiday - we went to Amakala (1 hrs drive from Port Elizabeth). We saw 6 cheetahs after a kill and also a lion and lioness who we followed out in the open for about a mile....truly amazing! So as I also went on the second safari, I saw all the animals I wanted to see!! Magic!

The food at Black Rhino was good too - my only criticism was maybe that maybe it was a shame the swimming pool was on the small side but that is all!

Again thank you so much for everything you arranged.

I hope you had a happy Christmas and wish you all the best for 2012.

Kind regards.

Sarah Squire

Name: Magmar Mucina
Date: 03 January 2012
Kruger Park : Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp

Hi Keith

 
Thank you for the very prompt response and reservation, it was done really within hours (I have first tried to book it through SANParks for several days, it was a long and unsuccesful procedure).
 
We don't need the directions to the camp, have been in Kruger many times before.
 
Happy New Year
 
Dagmar

Name: Kathy Maskey
Date: 24 December 2011
Pilansberg : Black Rhino Game Lodge

Hello Jeremy,

I have just returned from my wonderful trip to South Africa and I just had to thank you for your clever suggestion of The Black Rhino Game Lodge for a short Safari. 
Both Sarah and I had a wonderful few days there, enjoying the accommodation, the pleasant staff and especially the Game Wardens, who were so good at spotting animals
and giving us much information about them.

We saw most of the Big Five except lions, but that was no loss when on out last ride out we saw the most beautiful leopard posing on a huge rock about 60m from our track,
so we have some great 'photos.  Obviously our luck was in as apparently leopard sightings are quite rare and we were thrilled that the safari had gone so well.

Again, many thanks for suggesting such a worthwhile place.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Regards,

Kathy Maskey

Name: Cordula
Date: 30 October 2011
Phinda Game Reserve - Forest Lodge

Hi Jeremy,

I wanted to thank you very much for your recommendation! My stay in Phinda was a fantastic experience and I'm very happy that I decided to go for it. The chalets are very tasteful and luxurious, nothing is missing, the service is perfect. We were together in a small group of 6 people, all very nice, and had a very passionate and engaged ranger who gave us extensive information and led us to a lot of game. We saw two lions, a cheetah with two younger animals, a leopard at night, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalos and quite some rhinos. On the second day we even managed to see a black rhino! I was the "greehorn" in the group as I was the one with no prior experience at all. Obvioulsy, I was lucky with the outcome of my first game drive. I was impressed by how "ecological" everything is done and how the ultimate target is not tourism, but to keep everything as natural as possible for the animals.

I would recommend the Phinda game reserve anytime to a friend! As I liked my journey through South Africa so very much, I'll definitely get back and will keep Phinda as an option!

Thanks again for your help
All the best,
Cordula

Name: Jon Scott
Date: 30 October 2011
Mala Mala Game Reserve - Rattrays Camp

It was awesome! It far exceeded our expectations. Our whole trip to South Africa was wonderful - you have a great country!

Thanks for your help. We hope we will come back again soon.

Cheers

Name: Andreas Shoredits
Date: 11 July 2010
Mpila Camp, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

We had a lovely stay in the park and were the most pleased with the Mplia safari tent. It is a wonderful camp site and we saw plenty of game on that side of the park.

The only problem we had was when we got to the Hluhluwe Hilltop camp were we where inconvenienced by incompetent service. First we were told that breakfast would be an additional cost and then we were also booked into a chalet to find someone comfortably settled in our unit!
All did however come right in the end as we sorted out the breakfast issue (as this turned out to be a problem of....we still don't know!) and we were accommodated in a two bedroom chalet.

The breakfast was incredible and the spread was unparalleled.

Thank you very much for reserving everything for us as it was an unforgettable adventure.

Sincerely,
Name: Steve Eldridge
Date: 10 July 2010
Safari - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

Hi, we have just arrived back in UK. We had an excellent safari, all be
it short, we will book longer next time! Keith was the perfect guide -
both knowledgeable and good company. Please pass on our sincere thanks.
Name: Stewart McNeill
Date: 30 June 2010
Hilltop Camp - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

thanks very much for your help. I got home this evening from an overnight at hilltop camp and had a great time. I've recommended it to other work colleagues who will be looking at heading up in the next few days.
all the best,
Name : Laurel DeGrenier
Date: 23 June 2010
Inyati Game Lodge - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

We have arrived back safe and very happy with our trip to South Africa. We had a wonderful time and both the places that you help us with were fantastic. Both game reserve accommodations, drives and people were wonderful. Thank you so much for all your help and we know we were so fortunate to be able to spend that time in South Africa during the World Cup and share that with the African people. We met some of the friendliest people and have nothing but great memories. Thank you again.
All the best to you,

Name: Nick White
Date: 26 May 2010
Arathusa Safari Lodge - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

I just wanted to say that the three of us had a wonderful time and I would
like to thank you for your part in organising it.

Kind Regards

Name : Marilyn Enos
Date: 12 May 2010

Thank you so very much! We had an incredible time in South Africa. Chris was a wonderful guide.
Name : Charles Poulton
Date: 9 May 2010
Kruger National Park

Hi , Keith --- You may remember booking us in Jan at KNP . we had a great trip : 16 days in Kruger , saw lions 6 times , one leopard [ just outside Skukuza Golf Course at 3 pm ! ] ; a lioness feeding on a very dead giraffe -- drank some cold Castles , braaied lekker steaks -- larnie , man !

So we just want to thank you , and we'll call on you again if we can get the shekels for another trip one day .

Thanks , Keith !
Montreal , Canada

Name : Jackie and Elizabeth Holtzhausen
Date: 16 April 2010
Hi Jeremy
Botswana - Okavango Delta

Just to let you know that we arrived back in South Africa on schedule last Sunday – I had to leave for Scottburgh almost immediately, so life has been a bit hectic since and the brain battled to get into work mode!

However, we wanted you to know that we had the most spectacular, awe-inspiring and enjoyable time with Wilderness, whose organizational skills, personnel and camps are outstanding.

We particularly enjoyed the Delta, as it is so different and peaceful – and all the water made one feel very calm and isolated – although we had a seven and a half hour “game drive” from Savuti camp on our last day there, as a lot of the air strips had been damaged by the heavy rain we had had the previous morning. It was very exciting though driving through the beautiful landscape with only a GPS to guide us, searching for an open airstrip to take us to Jao !
I will contact you when I get back to Durban, but in the meantime thanks again in helping us to make our dream come true.
If you could pass on our expression of satisfaction to Wilderness it would be appreciated.
With very best wishes

Name : Karin Aggouras
Date: 12 April 2010

Many thanks for everything you organized.
We had a good time

Kind regards
Karin - Property Consultant

Name : John Gomersall
Date: 29 March 2010
Jacis Safari Lodge - Madikwe

Hi Lisa,

Many thanks for your Email - both visits were absolutely memorable - the
people and service are superb and there care for and friendliness to the
little ones was unbelievable. Cheers for now,

Kind regards

Name : Lisbeth Manicus
Date: 11 March 2010

Dear Jeremy

Just to tell you that we had a wonderfull trip to the Drakensberg, the bus, the driver, the game drive , Giant Caste and the weather was fantastic

Best regards
Lisbeth Manicus
The Danish Cultural Institute,

Name : Shana Doyle
Date: 16 February 2010
Mpila Camp - Safari tents - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

I just want to thank you for organising Mpila for us for the weekend just passed. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for all your assistance, I will definitely go through you in the future for any bookings.

Regards

Name : Taylor party
Date: 12 January 2010
Elephant Rock Private Game Lodge, Nambiti Conservancy

Thank you For Making Our Trip To South Africa So Memorable You Really Put The Icing On The Cake!! Our Photos Are Superb And Will Make Our Memories Last Forever. Thank you Once Again

Graham, Carolyn, Alex And Timmy Taylor

Name: Auer party
Date: 7 December 2009
Hamilton Tented Camp - Kruger National Park

Dear Lisa
We are back in Switzerland.
We had a brilliant time at the Hamilton Tented Camp.
We were treated like gentry by an exceedingly friendly staff.
We shall visit them again.
Thank you for your help.
Kind regards
Albert + Brenda Auer
Name: Naidoo party
Date: 3 December 2009
Mpila Camp, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

Just wanted to say we had an awesome holiday and will definitely be using
Far and wild Safari's again and recommending you guys and Mpila to all our
friends. We happened to notice that their bug repellent worked beautifully
and were wondering where they got it from? It's called Bugger Off? Would
you be able to find out for us?
Anika Naidoo

Name:Kakkad party
Date: 22 November 2009
South African Safari

Dear Mr. Jeremy Williamson:

We have returned from our trip to SA.

It was one of the greatest and best travel.

All the reservations done by you were their and all worked very well. We had great game and enjoyed Natal Zulu parks most.

Definitely coming back to SA.

Again thank you for last minute help and bookings. Next time I will email you first and do all bookings through you.

Thanks,
Dilip Kakkad

Name: Sider party
Date: 9 November 2009
Sabi Sand, Swaziland and Zululand

Hi Keith,

We just returned from South Africa and had a wonderful time: at Zulu Nyala, at Cape Town, at Reilly’s Rock and especially at Arathusa. Thank you very much for your advice and assistance. We were particularly pleased that we had an opportunity to visit Reilly’s Rock, certainly a special place.

I will not hesitate to send friends your way when they consider a trip to South Africa.

Ed Sider

Name: Fabiani party
Date: 15 October 2009
Mpila Camp - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

Hi Jeremy & Dean:

We just arrived back in the States from our vacation to Mpila which was just fantastic. We saw the Big 5. On our last day we saw a Leopard at 9am right next to the road, and later came across 5 lion resting up near some rocks.

Thanks for sorting out our accommodation, we even had a hyena walking around our outdoor fire place looking for scraps.

Victor and Kathy
Name: Maurice party
Date: 12 October 2009
Giants Castle and Thendele - Royal Natal Park

Dear Jeremy and Dean,

we had a fabulous time at both Giants CAslte and Tendele - thank you both very much for all your help in making our trip a successful one!
Kind regards

Heidi & Peter

Name: Grislain party
Date 14th September 2009

Hello,

Just a few words to say that we were very happy with our tour. We saw a LOT of animals...
Chris was a wonderful guide and very nice company. We learned a lot with him, about your wonderful country and about the animals.
Best regards, you are a great team!!

Martine Grislain

Name: Miller party
Date: 18 August 2009
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

Dear Jeremy

Have just returned from S Africa and we really enjoyed everything . especially the 3 nights at Mpila and Hilltop which you booked for us. Thanks for the plan for the 3 nights- accommodation and wildlife sightings were superb in every respect.

Kind regards
Tim

Name: Cook party
Date: 16 August 2009
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park Safari

Keith,

Thanks for the really lovely trip. You're a fabulous guide! I'm amazed at
how easily you interacted with Robert.

The B&B is excellent. We have a whole apartment, with large verandah
overlooking the pool. It seems quite secure. We took a taxi to the
Hilton this afternoon for the opening ceremony, and got take-away from
Nando's on Florida Rd for tea. I think we will be fine. Its a little like
Bogota, keep money in pockets rather than carry a backpack or purse, leave
valuables in the safe and keep eyes open.

cheers,
Di

Name: Studwell party
Date: 10 August 2009
Exeter River Lodge and Kirkmans Kamp - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Lisa,

I have just arrived in Bangkok after a long flight from Joburg. I wanted to say thanks for arranging what was a a wonderful trip, especially on such short notice. I loved both camps, met great people aand saw LOTS of animals. Only the ellies were a bit elusive, but I saw a leopard cub, lots of lions, a leopard and a cheetah and so much, much more. I am already saving for next year.

All went well.

Debbie
Name: Harley party
Date: 8 July 2009
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park Safari

Now that we are all back in England we wanted to email you to thank you for the wonderful time you enabled us all to have when you took us up to Umfolozi.
We all had a great time and appreciated your patience with us in answering our numerous questions.
There is an Elephant in my mirror is a statement that we will all never forget. Les and Chris I know both also really enjoyed themselves. Now we are beginning to sort out some of our photographs we are realising even more how lucky we all were. Thank you very much also for your advice re Rorke's Drift which we made on the Friday and Lesotho which we didn't make. That is for the next time. We all have every intention of returning. Thank you and every best wish Chri Hartley.

Name:Shafer party
Date: 2nd July 2009
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park 5 day - Safari

Hi Keith & Jeremy,

Joanna and I had a wonderful time on our honeymoon safari, and Chris took
great care of us. I'm very happy that it all worked out so well.

Thank you,
Padraic

Name:Davis party
Date: 1st July 2009
Hluhluwe Imfolozi 3 day Safari

Dear Jeremy,

Just a quick line to thank you for a fantastic experience.
Our 3 day trip was made a real adventure by Keith.
He has looked after us like royalty throughout our trip & I would
recommend your tour and especially Keith to ALL our friends.

He has a fantastic knowledge of your lovely country and made the whole
trip so interesting. Keith made us feel safe and comfortable at all times
and his spotting of game was truly awesome.

I would not hesitate to recommend your company to any potential
clients. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a personal
recommendation.

Best Regards & thanks

Les Davis

Name: Faust party
Date: 1 July 2009
Hilltop Camp - Hluhluwe Imfolozi park

Dear Jeremy,

We had a lovely stay at Mtwazi Lodge. Beautiful accommodation, good
service and excellent game. Will contact you in the future for further
accommodation. Regards Dianne

Mame: Mysliwetz party - Netherlands
Date: 11th May 2009
Exeter River Lodge - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Hi Keith,

back form my trip to SA I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed my
time out there in the game reserve and the Exeter River Lodge. Saw more
than I expected I could get to see in the short time I was there and the
stay at the lodge was memorable.

Thanks a lot.
Kind regards

Wolf

Name: Shafroth party
Date: 22 April 2009
Zululand

Dear Jeremy,

I’m finally writing to thank you for your help with travel arrangements, recommendations, and for the time you spent with me in Durban on the first day of my KZN adventure. Everything went fine – only a couple of minor issues, which, fortunately didn’t end up being a problem (one was that the Imfolozi River had flooded the road into the park from the main entrance, so I ended up driving around through Nongoma and into the park from the Ulundi side; the second was a flat tire, which fortunately became evident only as I pulled into the Sodwana Bay Lodge, where they had a mechanic who patched the tire while I was diving the next day!). I didn’t see any big cats, but certainly plenty of other game. I had one good day of diving at Sodwana, but there was a lot of surge on the second day, and so we only did one dive. St. Lucia was great. Ndumo, nice and private, but a bit muddy as it had been raining! And, I really liked Ithala. So, it was a trip of a lifetime, and I owe some of that to you!

Best regards,

Patrick Shafroth

Name: Ferrer party
Date: 13th April 2009
Madikwe Game Reserve

Dear Lisa:
Back again at home let me congratulate for your organization which has been near perfect. All your suggestions has been well and convenient. The travel has been a big success in my family, and some other safari trip could be organized in the future. If is that true, I will contact you again in order to organize it. Tau has been better that Thakadu in relation to animal seeing, but the lodge it has been as we hope, but in general we have had a better remembrance of Tau for all. Thank you again for your advice.

Thanks for all and we will keep in touch in the future.

Enric Ferrer

Name: Ariz party
Date: 10th April 2009
Kruger Natrional park Safari

Hi Keith,
I am sorry it has taken me so long to write to you. Things have been quite hectic since returning but finally life has become slower and less busy. I do want to thank you for our wonderful trip. Both Terry and I had a very nice time and felt you were professional, friendly and a great tour guide. I enjoyed your stories and you worked so hard at having us see so many animals. My friends have been amazed by all my pictures.

Having my bag stolen was upsetting but everything worked out all right and other than spending a few extra days, getting the passports reissued wasn't too bad. Just for your info, we had to go to the consulate in Johannesburg to get them issued. We never went to the Embassy since they do not help with that. I have sent in all the forms to our travel insurance but I have heard nothing yet, from them as to whether they will reimburse anything. I was very sorry also for the loss of your camera and your pictures.

I hope all is going well for you and you have some new tourists to show around. Thank you again for all you did for us. I loved South Africa and Swaziland and will talk about our trip for many, many years to come.
Happy Easter to you and take care,
Debbie

Name: Croley party
Date: 12th February 2009
Pilanesberg

Excellent resort and great food, my friends from the UK were very
impressed.

Thank you for the arrangements.

Regards - Ken Croly.

Name: Wille party
Date: 12th January 2009
Kruger National Park

We just returned from our Kruger trip and everything was perfect. Thanks
for your help. We will be using your services again!

regards

Peter Wille

Name: Pouroullis party
Date: 12th January 2009
Didima Camp - Cathedral Peak

Hi Keith

Just to let you know the booking for Didima was perfect and we had no problems this weekend. Thanks for your help!

Kind regards
Maria

Name: Jaffreys party
Date: 28th November 2008
Drakensberg escarpment and Kruger Park Safari

Hi Jeremy

Just to let you know that we had a great time in Kruger Park. Thank you
so much for arranging our trip, our stay at Hannah Lodge, the
accommodation in Kruger Park and our lovely breakfast venues made our
holiday a memorable one.

Please pass on our thanks to Keith who really looked after us. His
knowledge of the area and the animals is excellent. He made us feel
welcome and we will never forget our time with him in your beautiful
country.

Hope you, Keith and both families have a lovely Christmas and we would
like to wish you all the very best for a happy, healthy and prosperous New
Year.

Kind Regards
Sue, Dave,Phil and Joan.

Name: Hoath party
Date: 25 October 2008

Hi Jeremy. Just a quick line to thank you for the service provided by your company which contributed to us having a fantastic honeymoon. I particularly wanted to say what a great tour guide you have in Chris. It takes a lot of patience and excellent social skills to spend four days in close proximity with two strangers. Chris managed to pull off the amazing feat of organising things with meticulous planning and structure whilst keeping the tour totally laid back and relaxed. We felt at ease throughout and his enthusiasm for imparting his seemingly limitless knowledge on south african wildlife and culture meant that we were always interested and entertained.

We will definitely recommend far and wild to our friends. Thanks again

Mark and Caroline

Name: Goldblum party
Date: 22 October 2008
Mashatu Game Reserve

Hi Lisa

Just a note to say how much my brother and I enjoyed our visit to Mashatu
Main Camp. We had a great visit - the service was excellent and so warm,
the game wonderful, very comfortable accommodation, and all round an
excellent experience.

You should really recommend this to your guests.

Regards

Glenn

Name: Swart party
Date: 8th October 2008
Kruger Park

Dear Jeremy - just a word of thanks for the bookings at the Kruger Park.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and managed to track down 4 of the big 5
within the first 24 hours and on the Saturday came across 12 lions to
complete the big 5.

Regards

Christelle

Name: Sugden party
Date: 5th October 2008

Dear Jeremy,

Christine and I have now arrived home safely, in fact we returned on
Thursday, but with lots to catch up on have now only found the time to
write to thank you for arranging such a fantastic trip. I'm sure Keith
has spoken to you and we hope he enjoyed it as much as we did. The only
dissappointment was the restaurant at Olifants. Keith told us that you
were unaware of the refurbishment and both Christine and I thought that,
if they were going to remain open, they could have made a greater effort
to ensure they had sufficient food to provide the meals they were
supplying.

Apart from that, the trip was superb with plenty of good sightings and
loads of great photo opportunities. We returned to a lion kill on 3
occasions to photograph the lions feeding, then the hyenas and finally the
vultures. It makes a good story for a slide show, though Christine now
thinks I'm quite macabre!

Mala Mala was brilliant. We had a guide who was also a keen photographer
so knew about light and manourvered us in to the best postions. He also
didn't mind if we wanted to spend time at 1 particular location.

We have already started thinking about our next trip to Africa and just
need to decide where to go. Cape Town is on our list and I would like to
visit the battle fields, so we'll contact you once we have a clearer idea.

Well that's about all for now.

Thanks once again.

With kind regards,

Christine and Brian

Name: Calvert party
Date: 31 August 2008
Southern Africa Safari

Good morning Jeremy and Lisa,

We could not have asked for anything better for a trip than the one we experienced in the southern part of Africa - all thanks to you.

All of our flight arrangements and connections, the hotels and lodges/camps, the Rovos Rail were perfect for our comfort and enjoyment of travel. The order of travel beginning with Livingstone, Zambia - Victoria Falls and the Thorntree Lodge throug h Camp Moremi in the Okavango Delta area of Botswana to the Dulini and Mala Mala camps/lodges of the SabiSands Reserve was also well staged, as it seemed to improve as we went along, but each area had its own charm and interest. We are very happy that w e experienced the different venues and did not limit it to one or two.

In addition to the camps the five nights in Cape Town was just right - could not have appreciated it with fewer days, and Jana was an excellent selection for us - we learned so much about the area from her that we would not have received elsewhere.

The Rovos Rail trip from Cape Town to Pretoria was the final touch of elegance that made the whole trip so complete. We hardly noticed the 24 hours of traveling back home as we were busy reminiscing over all of the pleasures of the trip and reviewi ng the many photos in our cameras.

Following are some more detailed comments from my wife, Peggy:

Hotel Balalaika - great we loved it.
Thorntree Lodge - OK - food OK - no hot water most of the time (electricity problems) - changing managers and (I believe) ownership our last day there.
The arranged connections from Livingstone to Camp Moremi were perfect and fascinating - vehicle, boat and airplane.
Camp Moremi - we really liked - number of people good - food OK - lodge and bathroom great - viewing of wild life very good - hosts fabulous.
Dulini - we loved - hosts fabulous - ranger and tracker fabulous - a great viewing of game - excellent!!
Mala Mala Main Camp - food excellent - rooms fine - bathrooms need to be upgraded - too family oriented (for our group) - ranger great. We would really like Rattray's Camp, if we could afford it, gorgeous.
The most animals are definitely at Mala Mala and that is what we wanted - Main Camp OK.

Cape Town was great - no rain - Table Mountain was clear each day except one - Jana Wilson excellent and quite energized.
Rovos Rail - gorgeous! - service, food and scenery just lovely - the way we wanted it.

We have absolutely no complaints. The three weeks were perfect in every way. The only glitch was receiving our itinerary the day before we left.

In the back of our minds we would adore Kenya, etc. and the great migration and other parts of wild life that we could see. Do you plan for game viewing outside of South Africa (besides Livingstone and Botswana)? It would be interesting to receive your ideas of 2 to 3 weeks of game viewing in Kenya, etc. with an emphasis on the migration and possibly back to Mala Mala.

Do send us your ideas for 4 to 6 people.

Thanks again for arranging such a perfect program, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Peggy and Sam, Talmadge and Richard

Name: van Steenwyk
Date: 23rd July 2008
Elephant Plains, Sabi Sand, Lukimbi Lodge and Rhino Plains Camp - Kruger Park

Dear Lisa,

It was amazing!!! It was such an adventure. We really appreciated that Federal Air met us at the airport and just shuttled us around. Every lodge knew what to do and were so welcoming. They made sure that we mad e the afternoon drive when we arrived. We saw everything (many times) and the guides were wonderful. We had such a variety of experiences (some a little too close for my comfort but my husband was thrilled) that it was a really good mix.

Thank you again for organizing everything. We will definitely recommend you to others.

Patti and Bob

Name: Smith party
Date: 19th June 2008
Kruger Park and Sabi Sand Safari

Hi Jeremy

Apologies that it has taken me the better part of a fortnight to contact
you, but since getting back to the UK I have been intending to drop you a
note to say how absolutely fantastic the tour was that you arranged for
me.

The first 4 days with Keith were a great deal of fun and Keith was
excellent company and very knowledgeable which made the drives, especially
around the parks, a fantastic experience. The choice of the 4 lodges were
top notch. But I also have to give top marks to Dulini Lodge as well - a
superb choice. Great hospitality, lovely people, top quality on all
counts - and amazing game drives. Lots of photos - if you are interested
in having a quick peep then please follow the links to see a few of the
better ones.

http://picasaweb.google.com/astroccd/StLuciaToSabiSands?authkey=JZrwHQQPQx
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http://picasaweb.google.com/astroccd/DuliniLodge?authkey=YHkpukgFKQQ

I will definitely be returning to Dulini Lodge at some time in the future.

Anyway, thanks again for coordinating and arranging an amazing week.

Best regards

Pete

Name: Peters party
Date: 18 May 2008
Elephant Plains Game Lodge - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Hello Jeremy,

Just back home. It was more as perfect. Your recommendation was really
good.

We have seen the big 5 and much more other animals.

Thanks again,

Wiek Peters

Name: Rouse party
Date:27th April 2008

Dear Keith

Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our safari in February. Chris was an excellent, informative guide who organised everything superbly, leaving us to relax and enjoy/photograph the animals, of which we saw plenty.

You can view our photos at www.flickr.com/photos/julian_r/sets in the South Africa Feb 2008 set which, I believe will confirm the above.

I would also like to take this opportunity to recommend the guest house we stayed in whilst in Durban, Great rooms and service:

The Palms Guesthouse, 53-12th Avenue, Morningside, Tel: +27 31 303 2956.

Thanks again

Kind regards

Julian & Dorothy

Name: O'Halloran
Kirkmans Kame - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Hi Keith

A big thanks from all following a fantastic trip to Kirkman's.

The animal viewing and lodge was first class and the trip went smoothly.

I'll recommend you to friends in the future.

Regards

Luke O'Halloran

Name: Tadman party

Hi Keith

We cannot thank you enough for making our holiday so wonderful.You gave us such an insite with your knowledge of history, politics and wildlife and more, we are most grateful for that.

Thank you also for organising all the ground arrangements, the accommodation was excellent. Our final days in Cape Town were good. I hadn't appreciated how beautiful the penninsular and the surrounding would be but that beauty seems to extend to all the parts that we went through. What an amazing country! The wedding was magical, the sun shone and the bride was radiant. It was a great way to finish a fantastic holiday.

Thank you for your patience and good humour,how you endured the endless awful jokes, dreadful stories and reminiscences from us "oldies", I will never know!!!

With very best wishes and a thousand thanks

Rosie xx
PS 10cms of snow on our return and a giant Snowman made by the children on the Village Green.

Name: Edwards Party
Date: 4th February 2008
Mala Mala Main Camp

Hi Jeremy,

I am now back, and just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time I
had. Mala Mala was superb.

kind regards

Chris

Name: McCoy
Date: 20 January 2008

Keith, just settling down today after arriving back in Canada late Friday
evening. Just wanted to send a quick note thanking you so much for taking
us on such a wonderful safari!! Can you believe we saw a palm nut
vulture?? LOL, here is the photo for your collection.

Thanks for keeping us safe and being a gentleman!!

Hope you can recover after spending 3 days with 2 crazy Canadians!!!

Kristyn

Name: Landberg party
Date 13 January 2008

Hi Chris,

Sorry for the English.

Once again, thanks for a very good guiding and nice company.

I will try to tell you a little about our SA tour after you drop us in Durban.

We went to Hermanus and spend some wonderful days there.
We visit L´Agulhas and saw Southern right wale in The Kelders.
On our way to CapeTown we saw pingwins in Bettys bay.

In CapeTown we have a full program.
We visit Robben Island ( very intresting ), We go by car to Cape horn and Cape Point.
( Wonderful wiews at Chapman route )
We go by guided tours to Township and wineroute.
We took the cabin up to the Table mountain, visit the botanic garden and a lot more.
We eat a lot of good food in Waterfront.
We had no problems at all, everything was just great.
We did´nt have to use the " nödutgång" at any time.

If you comes to Sweden sometime, let us know. We will guide you !!!
I att. some pictures.

Best regards
Våge & Magdalena

Name: Baum party - Australia
Date: 8 December 2007

Dear Jeremy
Just a short note to say that we had a fantastic trip. Chris was the most
wonderful guide and we were lucky enough to see much more game than we
expected in two days. I will be recommending you to a friend Gwyn Jolley
who will be travelling to South Africa next year. Thanks again Fran

Professor and Head
Department of Public Health

Name; Emile
Date: 24 October 2007

Hi To the Far & Wild Team

Merci beacoup for the wonderful chalet and the fantastic time in Hilltop. Just wonderful and just as I remembered it. We Frenchies had lost in rugby on our very first night in Hluhluwe. You'll never believe it but we saw everything except Cats (but I wasn't counting on it) but especially NO ELEPHANTS, funny how nobody seems to believe me.

Will refer you to anybody wanting to go to the Elephant coast.

Baie dankie
Sandrine
From: Ron von Allworden
Sent: 27 November 2007 11:51 PM
To: Keith Marallich
Subject: South African Safari


Keith,

I am writing to let you know that our safari with Chris le Roux was most enjoyable.  Chris' knowledge of the area, political and cultural insight and, of course, wildlife expertise made our safari unforgettable.  You should consider yourself fortunate to have such professional assets as Chris.  I'll recommend him to anyone headed to Durban.

Ron von Allworden
7809 Delaney Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843 USA

(Trip dates 04, 05, 06 Nov 2007)
From: Ian Gill
Sent: 01 July 2007


Dear Keith,
I wanted to tell you that we thoroughly enjoyed the 3 1/2 week tour of South Africa which you helped organize for us. You scored very high points for the accommodation you arranged, especially in Natal -- Hannah Lodge and Isandlwana and the Sani Va lley Lodge were all outstanding.
I heard good things about Far and Wild and they were justified as far as we were concerned.
Congratulations again on a job well done.
Ian Gil

From: Gail Burns
Sent: 03 July 2007

Keith, the pictures came yesterday! I am so thrilled. They are wonderful. I might mention that some of my zebra shots were pretty cool as well (out of the 15 or so I took!). No kidding, you are a real professional. Thanks so much for sending them. We really had a great time and you were a terrific guide. I do want to come back to Africa and see and do Cape Town and maybe another game park with you at our side. We would love for you and your family to visit here, you would always be welcome, so do keep in touch. Again, it was such a good time, Gail and Adrian

Gail Burns
USA

Jeremy,

I have finally returned home to the United States from my holiday in South Africa.

Please, please, please tell Warrick thank you; he was a wonderful guide.
Warrick has such a warm personality, that he made us comfortable from the start. He not only guided us through Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, but he also provided us with a great deal of South African history. His knowledge of South African and its people was magnificent. The history lesson that he provided during our 2-day Zululand and Safari visit enhanced our experience.

I will definitely use Far and Wild Safaris on my next visit to South Africa. Additionally, thank you for meeting our expectations. Feel free to use my comments as a reference.

Thanks again.

April D. Myrick, MBA, PMP

Dear Jeremy, We are back from what turned out to be a SPLENDID trip.  More details and pictures to follow.  For now suffice it to say that we all had a wonderful time and are grateful for all you did to arrange it.  There were times--such as when we flew from Camp Okavango to Kasane and were picked up by a driver who took us to the boarder, where we were met by a boat that took us over the river, where we were met by a van that drove us to Livingstone--that it seemed just miraculous that it all worked so flawlessly!

One thing that got left hanging was a credit we are supposed to get for the extra money we had to pay at Ongava for the saner transfer to Camp Moremi.  Ho does that get handled?

Keep us posted.  All our best to you.  pk

Patricia King
New York

Hello Jeremy

We have been seeing almost every animal that are avialble to see. The only ones we didn't see was lions and lepards. Those we will see next time. Everything has been working perfect. We got an extra night at Hilltop.

Thanks a lot

Björn Löfgren
Skogforsk

Hi Jeremy.

Thanks very much for recommending Mpila camp at Umfolozi. For both my wife and I (although not used to getting so close to wildlife) it was an incredible experience seeing animals so close at hand (we were only told the next day that Mpila camp was not enclosed. IT WAS REALLY FANTASTIC.

I wonder if you could assist me with the following enquiry. I have a niece from Italy who is very keen to visit the Kruger Park round about July/August this year and she is looking for a guided tour of the park including accommodation and transfer to and from the park from her hotel in Johannesburg. Does your company provide such a service? If not is there a company that you would recommend. Your assistance will be appreciated.

Kind regards

John Kriel

Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:35 AM

Subject: Goucester study visit

Hi Chris
How are you? I guess it's 35 degrees there - here it's 3.5 degrees!
Just to let you know we arrived back safely. On behalf of my group I'd like to thank you very much for your excellent work during our stay. Everything ran like clockwork and therefore was hassle free. We all enjoyed your friendliness and your humour as well as benefitting from your considerable knowledge.

We had a fabulous week - personally and professionally. We have learned a tremendous amount and have all had experiences that will shape our lives. I think our lasting memory will be of the tremendous faith and hope that South Africans have in the future of the country. We realise there will be difficult times ahead for the country but the ambition and the belief is there.

Once again, thanks very much for your superb guidance, organisation and friendship.
May you live long and prosper
My very best wishes
Brian (Bartlett)

Dear Jeremy,

 
We had a fantastic time on the safari and what made it so special was having Peter Whylie as our guide.  What a gracious, knowledgeable man he is.  Thank you for arranging for him to be our guid e.  My husband and I agree that he made the experience First Class. 
 
Most sincerely,
Robyn Perrin

Dear Jeremy,

 
Mr & Mrs Karg have asked me to convey their sincere appreciation for the efficient way their tour was handled as well as courteous manner of the tour operators and the friendliness of the staff and guides at the various locations. 
 
Kind regards
Ute

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Who is - Jeremy Wallace Williamson sole owner of Far and Wild Safaris cc

Born in Durban in 1948 to third generation settlers, originally from Great Britain.Brought up on farms in the Natal midlands and Zululand. Here I learnt to speak Zulu and to understand the people and their ways. This environment nurtured my love for our wildlife.Educated and Matriculated in Durban and furthered my studies in Zoology and Botany in Pietermaritzburg.Married since 1974 with three children.An avid book collector I maintain a library on all material pertaining to the fauna, flora and peoples of the sub-region, primarily as a study aid. This collection is continually being added to along with a photographic slide library. This, along with my photographs, used primarily for various educational presentations.During the 1980's I was invited by the Bureau of Natural Resources, Department of Nature Conservation, now the (KZ-N Nature Conservation Services) to assist their conservation and cultural efforts as an honorary officer. I worked primarily in northern KwaZulu-Natal (Maputaland) and the Drakensberg regions.Spent four years on the Exco committee of Natal Hunters and Game Conservation Assn. receiving their 'Hunters Proficiency Award'.1995 Joined the Natal Parks Board Honorary Officers in the Durban, Inland Unit, joining the committee soon after and becoming CEO of the unit during 1996. 
Chairman of Hluhluwe Honorary Officers Group as of 1999 to 2002. Appointed in 2002 as Co-ordinator Zululand of the Honorary Officer Organisation. Resigned October 2006.Member of the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Local Board for ther Hluhluwe |Imfolozi Park for 5 years 2000.

Longstanding member of various wildlife and ornithological clubs

Guiding

Began extended touring of southern Africa in the early 1980's, taking friends and acquaintances on tours into the wildlife / protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal, the Kruger National Park. and other regions within South Africa. These tours increased in popularity to the point that I was requested to guide safaris to many southern African wildlife destinations. As the political climate changed so the tours visited Botswana, Zimbabwe, then later Zambia and Malawi . Guided tours were usually preceded by trips to the area with my family in order to research the potential and to gain local knowledge. This way of life culminated in the formalising of my tour guiding operation and the formation of African Wilderness Tours cc in 1991 with an associate of mine. Far and Wild Safaris cc was registered in 1993 where I am the sole member and this Close Corporation is my primary safari tour operation.Registered as a National Tour guide in both Nature and Culture at NQF Level 4. KZN 083 by THETARegistered by THETA as a National Guide assessor  # WIL107CQualified by SATOUR  as a specialist >Wildlife= and specialist >Kruger National Park= guide.Member of KWAZulu-Natal South Field Guides Assn of South Africa local comittee 2004 - 5. FGASA Level 2 qualificationQualified in SCUBA as a Master Diver, having dived extensively off our local shores as well as the Seychelles and Madagascar with trips to British Colombia and in the Mediterranean off Spain, the Greek Isles and Turkey.We presently have a number of SATourism registered tour guides used on a regular basis. We are members of the South African Tourism Services Association, Durban Africa and the Battlefields Route.

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Code of Conduct

Far and Wild Safaris cc operates with the highest integrity within all aspects of its business ethic.

We are proud of our providing personal attention whilst showing some of the finest South Africa has to offer. Our professional guides will take you to exotic destinations, where your every expectation will be met. From the unique wildlife, culture to our fantastic scenery.

Our team facilitates regular safaris from Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, into the wild areas of South Africa. We will transport you in a luxury vehicle or mini-bus, throughout the country, to explore this fascinating environment . The emphasis of our safaris is to provide an holistic experience in both the natural and or cultural environments. 

We utilise the services of SATourism THETA registered specialist tour guides with further input from associates. All with many years of experience in the African bush so that you and your party are able to get the most out of this African experience. Our guides have expert knowledge of the principal protected areas of the region where we focus our game viewing. 

 

Mission

We wish to promote ecotourism by bringing together peoples from all walks of life to develop in them a better understanding of themselves and their environmental heritage. To nurture a spirit of adventure whilst respecting our conservation ethics and to provide an enlightening, participatory travel experience to environments both natural and cultural, that contributes to the sustainable use of these environments. Whilst respecting the integrity of the host communities, produces economic opportunities that contribute to the long term conservation of the resource base and reinforces the concept that conservation can bring meaningful benefits.

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