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Welcome to Wildr, a small yet extraordinary company dedicated to providing you with the most unforgettable experiences that perfectly align with your dreams!

At Wildr, we take immense pride in meticulously tailoring each itinerary to cater to your unique travel needs. Our commitment to excellence knows no bounds as we go above and beyond to accommodate any special requests you may have. We firmly believe in a hands-on approach, constantly venturing to new destinations and properties, indulging in delectable cuisine, immersing ourselves in thrilling activities, and forging connections with the incredible people involved. Our sole aim is to ensure that you embark on a journey of the utmost quality and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Wildr was brought to life by the visionary Deborah Smook, who, after eight remarkable years in destination marketing for South Africa, decided to turn her passion into a reality. Through her extensive experience, Deborah has explored the wonders of Southern Africa, building an extensive network that now empowers her to curate your dream holiday with unparalleled expertise and finesse. With her team, Anna-marie, Janneke & Corlia, you are in very capable hands.

Get ready to embark on an adventure like no other! With Wildr, your wildest dreams are about to come true.

Wildr is part of the following groups: Botswana Travel Agents, Namibia Travel Agents, Seychelles Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Wildr

Use Janneke for the perfect trip to South Africa!! .
South Africa | May 22 - May 31, 2026

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Aimee D.
Minnetonka, MN | Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Janneke and her sister Anne-Marie could not have been more amazing to work with and plan this incredible trip. It was perfect! And Anne-Marie even took time out of her day to meet us while we were in wine country. So sweet and we so enjoyed getting to know her!! They were super proactive and always available. All of the excisions, meals and guides were awesome. Transportation was perfect - had zero problems! Read more

Janneke and her sister Anne-Marie could not have been more amazing to work with and plan this incredible trip. It was perfect! And Anne-Marie even took time out of her day to meet us while we were in wine country. So sweet and we so enjoyed getting to know her!! They were super proactive and always available. All of the excisions, meals and guides were awesome. Transportation was perfect - had zero problems!

Hotel Reviews
Sea Star Rocks
Cape Town

The staff were fantastic! Breakfast each morning was so amazing. The location and views were incredible - especially when the skies cleared and we were looking at table mountain and the ocean. Doesn’t get much better than that! The layout of the hotel is a bit off and disjointed but it was nice and the rooms were well appointed and super nice shower.

Authenticity & Character
Clearly a house or something that was converted so was charming in that way.
Location
Looking at Table Mountain
Staff
One of the staff stayed up to let us in past midnight the first night we arrived!
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Cotte Farm
Franschhoek

WHAT A GEM!! It’s hard to even describe how amazing this place was. An old plantation converted into incredible accommodations and a fantastic restaurant. The property as well as the rooms were stunning! Working fireplaces and patios look out onto a pool that looked like it was out of another world. Beautiful flower gardens and chickens. It was so incredible charming. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!

Authenticity & Character
Out of this world authentic and charming!
Location
Easy to walk into town and visit all of the little shops etc.
Staff
Super accommodating - they made sure we had breakfast for the morning we had to leave super early to catch our flight.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Walkers Plains Camp
South Africa

LOVED IT!! It is a newer property and you can tell. Everything about it was perfection - our two bedroom room with a pool was amazing. The entire place was perfectly decorated and it was small and just perfect. Not teaming with lots of people. Only 8 villas. The staff and owners are super engaging and clearly want you to fall in love with it - which you absolutely will! You must stay here! And a huge shout out to Walter and Roen - the best tracker and guide we could’ve had. What we saw the animals doing and how close we got - nothing short of life changing!

Authenticity & Character
One of a kind for sure! Wouldn’t change thing!
Location
Super quick trip from airport but you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. And the timbavati private reserve is just magical!
Staff
All gold star worthy! And the owners made sure to spend time with everyone. It was super nice and felt authentic.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved it!!
Activity Reviews
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Cape Town

I am so happy we did this and learned about this history of Cape Town. We got to sample the food, which was awesome, and learned so very much. Our guide was born and raised there and has such passion and love for it - as he should. The architecture and paint are so beautiful. We very much enjoyed it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We had an issue leaving because the Cape Town marathon was happening. So that was quite a challenge. Getting there was fine via uber.
Cape Town to Franschhoek with Wine farm visits
Cape Town to Franschhoek with Wine farm visits
South Africa

Such a beautiful part of the country. We had no idea. It’s akin to Napa and Sonoma, but I think more beautiful with the mountains ringing it. The wine was great and all of the vineyards were quite different and lovely! And Roy, our guide, was awesome! We really enjoyed spending the day with him!

Quality of Experience
It was just awesome! The scenery, the wine and the food were all top notch!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Request Roy! He was so great!
Transport
Roy drove us and was with us the entire day!
Cape Winelands Hiking -  Vistas & Vineyards
Cape Winelands Hiking - Vistas & Vineyards
South Africa

Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great but we liked it anyway and were rewarded with stunning views at the top where the weather was incredible! The views were just breathtaking!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Shayne was very passionate about hiking, nature, being active. She has a lot of energy and it was clear she was taking us all the way to the top whether we wanted to go or not. I had been sick so it was a lot for me but glad she pushed me even though it was hard with not having eaten for over 24 hours.
Transport
Only snafu was she couldn’t figure out how to get us to our restaurant for lunch and our wine tasting. Google Maps was not correct. So we called and then my son figured it out.
Explore Table Mountain
Explore Table Mountain
Zambia

A must do while in Cape Town. We got super lucky with the weather and our timing. We didn’t wait in any lines and it was sunny with perfect blue skis and 75 degrees.

Quality of Experience
Spectacular views and experience. Highly recommend!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide didn’t go with us. We did it on our own.
Transport
Easy to get Ubers to and from
Full-Day Wine Tour
Full-Day Wine Tour
South Africa

See my review as well for the drive to Franschoek since it involved the winery stops which we loved all of them. They were all so different but wonderful. Roy planned an incredible itinerary - highly recommend him!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visiting Babylonstoren
Visiting Babylonstoren
South Africa

AN ABSOLUTE MUST!! It is the coolest place ever! Greenhouses, working farm, all kinds of different shops - bakery, coffee, market, ice cream. The list goes on. The property is sooo lovely. You could easily spend an w tire day there. And the tasting was incredible and their tasting boards are crazy delicious and interesting!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arrive at Walkers Plains Camp in Kruger & First Game Drive
Arrive at Walkers Plains Camp in Kruger & First Game Drive
South Africa

The flight was super easy and our driver was waiting for us at the airport. Our lodging was 15 mins from the airport so that was great. We got there and had time to chill before our late afternoon game drive. We told our guide that we wanted to see rhinos and what did we see on our first drive - 10+ of them!! We also got to see a lion sound asleep after eating too much of a warthog. It was like he was in a coma. We were less than 6 feet away from him.

Quality of Experience
Food
The food is sooo amazing at Walkers Plains. There is a private chef so it is incredible high end and they feed you a LOT. No one will ever be hungry there. And lots of options so everything will find something they like including those with good allergies and sensitivities.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Loved the fact that the vehicles they use have a tracker seat on front and that it isn’t covered and it’s stadium type seating. No obstructed views and super comfortable.
A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
South Africa

Roen and Walter were the BEST. What we experienced during all of our game drives was nothing short of perfection! They are such a great team and know how to find the animals and create unforgettable experiences. We saw everything and the quality of the experiences was something I will never ever forget!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Roen and Walter are who you want!!
Transport
Final morning game drive & next stop
Final morning game drive & next stop
South Africa

I’ve already shared several other comments on quality and perfection of the game drives. They all were unforgettable for different reasons! The airport is so close and easy that you have plants of time to do a morning drive, shower and eat breakfast before you need to head out. Location is perfect!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
South Africa

Just wow! The entire day was filled with beauty and fun! The penguins were so fun (and loud!). Our guide, Andrew, was a pro at planning our itinerary and getting us to the sights before the crowds. When we left the penguins it was literally a zoo. When we got there we walked right in and had time to get lots of videos and photos. Same for getting to the Cape of Good Hope. The entire drive along the coast was stunning. I think it’s a must do day trip!

Quality of Experience
Food
See post on Crofters Kitchen!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Andrew was great! Highly recommend him. Super knowledgeable and was easy to talk to and spend the day with!
Transport
He had a super nice vehicle and it were very comfortable.
Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen
Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen
South Africa

What an unforgettable experience. Truly a treat and one of a kind experience. Nicki is super gifted and loves to show off her beautiful home, gardens and food with you. The tasting menu was sooo good and it was also very generous portions. She has amazing stories to regale you with. She had a super interesting life so it was so fun to listen to her. She also has a lot of knowledge regarding plants and she has sooo many varieties in her garden. She will have you taste them and experience them. It’s quite a journey she takes you on! A MUST!!

Quality of Experience
The food was out of this world good!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All awesome!!
Transport
Andrew was great!
Local specialist: Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Janneke
Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Local specialist in Garden Route | Replied on Jun 24, 2026

Hello Aimee
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful and detailed review. We’re so happy to hear that you had such an amazing holiday! It was an absolute pleasure from the very start to plan this trip for you and your family.💛

South Africa: Cape Town, Wine Country, Kruger Safari, and Johannesburg.
South Africa | Jun 4 - Jun 16, 2026

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Paul S.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
It was so helpful to us never having visited South Africa to have Janneke's local expertise. She took the time to get to know us and planned an experience that went beyond a checklist of attractions to connecting us with local people and providing us deeper insights into the country. Our highlight was time in Kruger National Park where we went on 6 game drives in just a few days. We saw the big 5 game animals, but we saw so much more and learned about the ecology of the bush and the history... Read more

It was so helpful to us never having visited South Africa to have Janneke's local expertise. She took the time to get to know us and planned an experience that went beyond a checklist of attractions to connecting us with local people and providing us deeper insights into the country. Our highlight was time in Kruger National Park where we went on 6 game drives in just a few days. We saw the big 5 game animals, but we saw so much more and learned about the ecology of the bush and the history of the region. It was an unforgettable experience.

Hotel Reviews
58 On Hume
Randburg
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bambuu Lakeside Lodge
Hazyview
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge
Hoedspruit
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The whole team knew our names, details about us, and what game we'd like to see within minutes. The food was amazing.
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Cotte Farm
Franschhoek
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lion's Head Sunrise Hike
Lion's Head Sunrise Hike
Cape Town

I had an amazing morning hike up Lion's Head with Jodie from SLOW. I learned so much about the area and the ecology. And she prepared snacks for my birthday. Just a fabulous experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Cape Town
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Janneke
Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Local specialist in Garden Route | Replied on Jun 19, 2026

Hello Paul and Jennifer
Thank you so much for the lovely review.
It was such a pleasure 'meeting' you and Jennifer and helping to plan this holiday for you. I loved receiving the beautiful photos you shared along the way. You definitely know your way around a camera! I also really enjoyed our chats while you were travelling. It is always rewarding to see guests making the most of their time and creating such wonderful memories. Thank you again for your kind words, and I hope our paths cross again someday.

This trip was more amazing than I could ever imagine!
South Africa | May 12 - May 19, 2026

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Jay O.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 22, 2026

This trip was more amazing than I could ever imagine! Every facet of this trip was well thought out and carried out in a highly professional manner. Every interaction with staff, drivers, security was pleasurable and in some way rewarding. Our contact at Kim Kim, Anna-marie', was able to give us information on the fly whenever we reached out to her. SO MUCH behind the scenes work was done in order to make this trip a smooth vacation of a lifetime!

Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on May 22, 2026

Hello Jay

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I truly appreciate it. It was an absolute pleasure helping you and Val plan this trip, and I’m so happy you were able to share the experience with Larry and Julie as well.

I hope Southern Africa will welcome you back again one day.

Warm greetings
Anna-marié

WOW WOW WOW.. a trip to remember for sure.
South Africa | May 4 - May 19, 2026

Larry
Larry R.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on May 21, 2026
WOW WOW WOW.. a trip to remember for sure. As my wife said this was the best vaction ever and will be hard to beat. Seeing different areas and aspects of S. Africa, Zimbabwie and Bostwana was so facinating in many different ways its hard to answer what our best part of the trip was. Seeing everything from Penguins to Lions and interacting with local people made everything so special. I can not thank our local specialist Anna-marie enough, from the very start of our trip planning process all... Read more

WOW WOW WOW.. a trip to remember for sure. As my wife said this was the best vaction ever and will be hard to beat. Seeing different areas and aspects of S. Africa, Zimbabwie and Bostwana was so facinating in many different ways its hard to answer what our best part of the trip was. Seeing everything from Penguins to Lions and interacting with local people made everything so special. I can not thank our local specialist Anna-marie enough, from the very start of our trip planning process all the way to the end of our journey. She was always availble before and during our trip to answer quick questions and made sure that we were completely taken care of during our journey and often followed up to check in. Her contribution was far more than a travel agent, she made us feel like family and we never thought of ourself as customers. The Garden route was fabulous as well as our other activites in S Africa. Elton and his staff at the Tree House lodge in Cape Town were absolutely fabulous in welcoming us and making sure everything was in order. Pinky and her staff at One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel in Hermanus was absolutely a riot. They all started dancing and singing in the lobby for us , just because... That was a cool surprise. Our first Safari in Kruger was very nice and Abigail and her team at Umkumbe Bush lodge treated us like royalty and at the same time being friendly and smiling all the time. Our final Safari in drive at the Muchenje Safari Lodge in Botswana was a epic finish to the trip. Maria and her staff were top notch and our guide Tip was fabulous in making sure that all our needs were met. His attention to us and our needs was top notch and our interaction was alway in a fun and happy manor. And last but not least our first guide Rochelle traveled with us for 7 days to start out our trip in S Africa can not say enough she was fabulous. During our time together we grew to be like family and she was absolutely fantastic. I could keep going but i think you get the point. Already starting to think of our next trip with KimKim. Job well done!!!!!

Thanks
Larry & Julie Romero

Hotel Reviews
Muchenje Safari Lodge
Kasane, Chobe

The staff made it all. Marie and everyone on her team were there to make our stay memorable. The design fit in well, the hut like tents dropped right in the evironment

Authenticity & Character
Dopped right into the environment with ease. Our hut looked out over the Chobe River
Location
Our guide Tips was fabulous and was very knowledgable. He was very attentive to our needs and made sure that we seen
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shongwe Lookout
Victoria Falls

Only stayed one night so not much to report on. The place was nice and clean and had good lodge bar

Umkumbe Bush Lodge
Sabie Park

5 star +. We got in a superior tent and they treated us like royalty. Abigail and her team were fantastic. The meals and entertainment were unreal.

Authenticity & Character
very bush like excellent.
Location
Our guide Derek as excellant. The tents were amazing and the entire staff from the guides, to dinner staff to cleaning staff were all top notch.
Staff
Top notch met and exceeded all our needs
Cleanliness & Comfort
very well done everyday we were there
Chapter House Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek

Storms caused us to re-route our trip bypassing the Chapter House but ending up back at the friendly Tree House

The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Knysna

Hotel was very nice and the room was fantastic. Open concept and a view over the lagoon was great

Authenticity & Character
They kept the original nauticle design concepts and included nice modern touches
Location
everything was quite close and being on the water was a huge bonus
Staff
Short stay there didnt really get to know them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
met our needs
One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel
Hermanus

Pinky and her team was so welcoming and alway jovial with smiles a plenty. The entire staff throughout treated us very well during our stay

Authenticity & Character
Simple but solid.
Location
The place was right on the main street with a look out over the ocean. It was very near shopping and restaraunts and shops
Staff
Pinky and her staff nailed it.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Met all of our requirements. The dining area, lobby and bar were all done nicely.
Tree House Boutique Hotel
Cape Town

Elton and team was fabulous. The welcoming message and initial interaction was top notch. The entire team always so kind, professional and funny with smiles. Meals were great and service was second to none. I would highly recommend it. Great job Elton John

Authenticity & Character
Small nice boutique experience. The staff makes it tick
Location
A little off the beaten path but well worth it.
Staff
Amazing... Amazing
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was bright and clean and bed turndown and room clean up was alway performed on time
Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on May 22, 2026

Hello Larry

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review. It truly means the world to me, and I appreciate the time you took to write it.

I am also just so happy that I finally got to meet you and Julie in person after planning this trip together for so long. That was such a special highlight for me, and I loved spending a little time with the two of you.

Thank you again for trusting us with your trip to Africa. It was such a pleasure planning it for you both.

Warm greetings
Anna-marié

Amazing week in South Africa
South Africa | Mar 14 - Mar 21, 2026

Crystall
Crystall P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2026
Our family of four spent a week in South Africa, including time in Cape Town as well as a few days on Safari. Anna-Marie listened to all of what we hoped to do, see, and experience on our trip and made it ALL happen. I could have never done this type of planning on my own. Our guide Mark was fantastic and gave us a great overview of the Cape Town area and went the extra step to take photos of us while we were at Boulders Beach with the penguins. Blackheath Lodge and their staff are top... Read more

Our family of four spent a week in South Africa, including time in Cape Town as well as a few days on Safari. Anna-Marie listened to all of what we hoped to do, see, and experience on our trip and made it ALL happen. I could have never done this type of planning on my own. Our guide Mark was fantastic and gave us a great overview of the Cape Town area and went the extra step to take photos of us while we were at Boulders Beach with the penguins. Blackheath Lodge and their staff are top notch, our whole family loved our time there. For the second half of our trip we were At Timbavati Nature Reserve staying at Shindzela. It was so peaceful and well staffed. The lodge was small and gave us an opportunity to relax in between game drives. Kobus our guide was excellent and made the entire experience so amazing. I highly recommend Kimkim, their work made our trip what it was

Hotel Reviews
Shindzela Lodge
Timbavati Game Reserve

The lodge is intimate which made it possible for the staff to get to know the guests during the stay. The game drives were exceptional!

Authenticity & Character
The staff was so knowledgeable and more than happy to answer our questions and share their experiences.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The area was pristine!
Blackheath Lodge
Cape Town

Our stay was delightful at Blackheath. Every staff member went the extra mile to make sure we had an amazing experience. The location was perfect for the things we wanted to do in Cape Town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We were within walking distance to restaurants and quick Ubers from the waterfront and other sights we were interested in.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
South Africa

Everyday here was great! They always were around to get is a drink, answer our questions, and in general check in.

Quality of Experience
Food
The staff worked so hard and asked for our requests and cooked so well. We really enjoyed every meal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They communicate so well with all of us and the other car to ensure we all get to see the best of what is around us.
Transport
Arrive at Your Lodge in Kruger & First Game Drive
Arrive at Your Lodge in Kruger & First Game Drive
South Africa

Transport was straightforward. We got to the lodge in time to un pack, enjoy lunch and then head our first evening drive.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Community Development Projects (highly recommended)
Community Development Projects (highly recommended)
Cape Town

The reality of wealth disparity is real and we were very thankful to see some of the amazing community work that was going on. We were able to visit a school that was built using reclaimed materials, a community garden, and a senior center with a youth choir performing for us. It was amazing!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Cape Town

So much fun! We were in the drumming area and that was our very favorite part. There was always something going on and it was a little of fun.

Quality of Experience
Food
The food was served family style and was a great opportunity to try some traditional foods.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Robben Island
Robben Island
Cape Town

This is an important and interesting visit. We really liked that a portion of the tour is guided by former political prisoners. That was really impactful!

Quality of Experience
Transport
It takes a while to get to the island. Patience is key.
Kayak with Penguins
Kayak with Penguins
South Africa

It was fun to get in the water and get active on our trip. The kayaks were easy to maneuver and we were able to see starfish, seals, and penguins during our trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
South Africa

Mark was our guide and he was amazing. It was a fun filled day and really started our trip off with a bang! The views were incredible!

Quality of Experience
lol
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mark is amazing! He helped us take pictures at the beach and really went the extra mile!
Transport
Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on Apr 02, 2026
Hello Crystall Thank you so much, for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. It truly means the world to me. I absolutely loved working with you and your family to bring this journey to life, and it brings me such joy to hear that every part of your trip—from Cape Town to your time in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve—was so special and memorable. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Blackheath Lodge and the peaceful experience at Shindzela Tented Camp. It’s also wonderful to... Read more

Hello Crystall

Thank you so much, for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. It truly means the world to me.

I absolutely loved working with you and your family to bring this journey to life, and it brings me such joy to hear that every part of your trip—from Cape Town to your time in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve—was so special and memorable.

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Blackheath Lodge and the peaceful experience at Shindzela Tented Camp. It’s also wonderful to hear that Mark and Kobus made such a lasting impression—those personal touches, like capturing moments at Boulders Beach, are what make a journey truly unforgettable.

Thank you again for trusting me with your family’s adventure. It was an absolute pleasure planning this experience for you, and I hope to welcome you back to Africa one day.

Warm greetings
Anna-marié

Our family trip to South Africa
South Africa | Dec 21 - Jan 2, 2026

Joris
Joris C.
Belgium | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2026
Our family trip to South Africa, booked through Kimkim, was extremely well organised from start to finish. The itinerary was well balanced, flexible and perfectly suited for travelling with children. Accommodation and activities were well chosen, and communication with the local organisers Anna-Marie and Deb was warm, clear and responsive. Thanks to Kimkim, we could fully enjoy the trip without any stress. Read more

Our family trip to South Africa, booked through Kimkim, was extremely well organised from start to finish. The itinerary was well balanced, flexible and perfectly suited for travelling with children. Accommodation and activities were well chosen, and communication with the local organisers Anna-Marie and Deb was warm, clear and responsive. Thanks to Kimkim, we could fully enjoy the trip without any stress.

Hotel Reviews
Harbour House Hotel
Hermanus
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boschendal
Franschhoek
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Botlierskop Tented Lodge
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on Jan 09, 2026

Hello Joris

Thank you for your great review, and valuable feedback. I loved planning this trip with you.

Warm greetings
Anna-marié

Sadasivan Africa 2025 Adventure
Zambia | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2025

Sushma
Sushma S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
We loved the entire trip. Janneke listened to our wishes and everything was perfect from the boutique hotels to safari camps. Our guide, Jouri at our South African safari was friendly and informative. All the help with airport transfers and immigration between countries was easy. rice was our guide at the Zambia safari camp, he had a great sense of humor and fulfilled our request of the animals we wanted to see. The chef at this safari and our houseboat safari in Namibia were world... Read more

We loved the entire trip. Janneke listened to our wishes and everything was perfect from the boutique hotels to safari camps. Our guide, Jouri at our South African safari was friendly and informative. All the help with airport transfers and immigration between countries was easy. rice was our guide at the Zambia safari camp, he had a great sense of humor and fulfilled our request of the animals we wanted to see. The chef at this safari and our houseboat safari in Namibia were world class.

We went with our adult children and everyone agreed that this was the best vacation we have traveled.

Thanks to Janneke and her team.

Hotel Reviews
Dorp Hotel
Cape Town

Great boutique hotel, rooms were spacious. Breakfast was good and staff were friendly. Views were amazing, only downside was climb up the steep hill to get into town or city.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit

Good accommodations, food was fine. Our guide was great, Jouri. Seeing the animals behind the camp during the day was just out of this world.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mfuwe Lodge
Mfuwe

Food, accommodations, staff were great. Very close to animals at the resort. Safari drives were rewarding. Rice , our guide was knowledgeable and funny. He found all the animals we wanted to see.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ciela Resort Lusaka
Lusaka

Resort was spacious and beautiful, restaurant was okay, flies in the restaurant and we had to be moved, food was average. We only stayed one night. Brewery was good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palm River Hotel
Victoria Falls

Beautiful resort on the river. Animals, like boars, elephants and monkeys were on the property. Breakfast was tasty and had many choices. Staff was very friendly. Sunset cruise was amazing, staff on board were hospitable and snacks were tasty.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chobe Princess
Chobe National Park

Can’t say enough about the river cruise, perfect ending to our vacation. Staff, from captain, safari guide, to chef wer hospitable and friendly. It was relaxing and good bonding with the family.

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Activity Reviews
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Cape Town

Our guide was passionate about his heritage and history of his people. Snack at end of tour was good.

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Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Cape Town

Learned how to play drums, very upbeat and great choices of food.

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Cape Peninsula & Penguins
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
South Africa

Our guide was punctual and informative during our ride to the peninsula.

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Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen
Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen
South Africa

Amazing house, garden and food!

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Arrive at Your Lodge in Kruger & First Game Drive
Arrive at Your Lodge in Kruger & First Game Drive
South Africa

We saw animals as we ere driving to our safari camp. Our driver from the airport to camp was friendly Welcome from Jouri, our guide, he showed us our rooms. Gave us food before we went on our first game drive.

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A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
South Africa

Saw lots of animals. Our guide, Jouri and our tracker were great.

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Welcome to Mfuwe Lodge and first game drive!
Welcome to Mfuwe Lodge and first game drive!
Zambia

Was dark by the time we arrived, had dinner and didn’t go on drive on 1st night. Had dinner and settled in for the night. Drive from airport was hard, open jeep, windy.

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Closed jeep from airport to lodge.
Victoria Premium River Safari Sunset Cruise
Victoria Premium River Safari Sunset Cruise
Victoria Falls

Beautiful night on the sunset cruise. Captain and staff were informative and friendly. Snacks were good.

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Explore Table Mountain
Explore Table Mountain
South Africa

Beautiful views but very cloudy day, hard to see views of the city.

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Uber ride
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in South Luangwa National Park
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park

Our guide, Rice was great. Had massages at their spa. Lots of good food

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Mfuwe Community Visit
Mfuwe Community Visit
South Luangwa National Park

Locals were friendly, local school visit was nice, spoke with some of the children.

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Chobe Princess Experience
Chobe Princess Experience
Botswana

Staff was great, chef amazing!,

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Chobe Princess Houseboat Arrival
Chobe Princess Houseboat Arrival
Botswana
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Dusty Road Township Lunch/Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team
Dusty Road Township Lunch/Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team
Victoria Falls

Inviting place,good food

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Bamba Tram
Bamba Tram
Victoria Falls

Great sunrise and to see the bridge.

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Local specialist: Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Janneke
Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Local specialist in Garden Route | Replied on Oct 23, 2025

Hello Sushma,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review and share your comments, and the photos were such a lovely bonus! We’re so happy to hear that you had an amazing holiday.

It was an absolute pleasure planning this trip for you and your family from the very start.

Kind regards,
Janneke

Anna-marie and her team did an outstanding jo...
South Africa | Sep 9 - Oct 7, 2025

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Charles K.
Parole, MD | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Anna-marie and her team did an outstanding job. The hotels, restaurants, and tours she suggested were fabulous. The drivers were always on time, the guides were great.
I would use Anna-marie and her team again happily
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Anna-marie and her team did an outstanding job. The hotels, restaurants, and tours she suggested were fabulous. The drivers were always on time, the guides were great.
I would use Anna-marie and her team again happily

Hotel Reviews
Harbour House Hotel
Hermanus

Perfect location, fabulous room and outstanding staff, Loved this place and hated to leave

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Chapter House Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek
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Tree House Boutique Hotel
Cape Town

Hreat location, great room, even greater staff

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Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on Oct 10, 2025

Hello Charles,

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! You and Myra were an absolute pleasure to work with.

I’m so glad Deb had the chance to meet you in person, and that you could see how we work together as a team.

I truly hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back one day!

Warm greetings,
Anna-marie

Wonderful Experience
South Africa | Jul 2 - Jul 14, 2025

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Hector F.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Anna-Marie was super helpful in planning our trip beforehand and gave us great suggestions in tailoring our trip to our family's needs. During the trip she was super responsive and always made sure we found our guides, transport, and was available throughout the entire journey. She truly helped make our trip a once in a lifetime experience and it would not have been the same without her and her team's planning and execution. We highly recommend Kim Kim and Anna-Marie. Read more

Anna-Marie was super helpful in planning our trip beforehand and gave us great suggestions in tailoring our trip to our family's needs. During the trip she was super responsive and always made sure we found our guides, transport, and was available throughout the entire journey. She truly helped make our trip a once in a lifetime experience and it would not have been the same without her and her team's planning and execution. We highly recommend Kim Kim and Anna-Marie.

Hotel Review
Simbavati River Lodge
Kruger National Park

Wonderful experience and we loved how customized it was. The kids felt very welcome and really enjoyed the game drives as well as the food. Beautiful lodge, we can't wait to return.

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You are in the heart of all the animals
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very friendly
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Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on Sep 18, 2025

Hello Hector & family

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review. We are super happy that you had such an amazing holiday.

We hope you will be back one day!

Warm greetings
Anna-marie

Absolutely Magical!
South Africa | Aug 14 - Aug 26, 2025

Meghan
Meghan D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2025
From the moment I hit "send" to be connected with an agent to touching back down at home, this entire experience went above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Working with Janneke and Anna Marie helped put me at so much ease and they had so much patience with me when I asked a thousand questions about the process. We didn't really know what to expect from visiting South Africa and Zimbabwe and since we've been home we've been recommending this trip to everyone we know. Thank... Read more

From the moment I hit "send" to be connected with an agent to touching back down at home, this entire experience went above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Working with Janneke and Anna Marie helped put me at so much ease and they had so much patience with me when I asked a thousand questions about the process. We didn't really know what to expect from visiting South Africa and Zimbabwe and since we've been home we've been recommending this trip to everyone we know. Thank you SO much Janneke and Anna Marie for giving us the experience of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews
Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls,

We loved Pioneers and we know if we ever get to go back to Zimbabwe, we would absolutely stay here again and bring the kids. The room was great, the grounds are gorgeous and well cared for, the food was delicious and the staff were really friendly and helpful (especially with a luggage issue we had to deal with). I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to everyone.

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Bambuu Lakeside Lodge
Hazyview

This hotel was fine for our one night stay. The food was ok but the room was lovely and the staff were very kind.

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Walkers Plains Camp
South Africa

The absolute best. We absolutely loved this hotel and everything about it. The private deck and pool were perfect places to wind down in between drives. The hotel staff were amazing and we can't say enough positive things about our guide and tracker Tristan and Chris. They were so funny and smart and really got to know us to make the game drives as meaningful and memorable as possible. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone. We wish we could have stayed longer!

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Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport
Johannesburg

We only stayed here for a night but the room service food was fantastic and the staff were so kind and helpful in getting us to the airport the next morning.

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Rovos Rail
Foreshore

We absolutely loved this experience. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel at home and cared for. The ride was smooth and staff made sure that our room was as comfortable for us as it could be. We also loved the excursions that Rovos offered and loved the opportunity to learn about the people and culture around us. Once we learned about Rovos, it became a non-negotiable part of the itinerary and we are so happy we did it!

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Romney Park Luxury Apartments
Cape Town

Perfect for us as a couple! The room was spacious, everything was clean and the staff was very friendly!

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Activity Reviews
Arrive at Your Lodge in Kruger & First Game Drive
Arrive at Your Lodge in Kruger & First Game Drive
South Africa

We loved our driver from the airport! Then, we showed up at the lodge after brunch was served and dinner wasn't scheduled for a few hours. The chef very kindly made us delicious sandwiches which was so necessary after a morning of travel. We were so grateful.

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A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
South Africa

I can't say enough about our experience with Tristan and Chris. They were truly the best. They were both so smart and so engaging and happy to answer any and all of our questions about their work, the game drives and the animals.

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They even had a mini bar and snacks for break time!
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PANORAMIC ROUTE
PANORAMIC ROUTE
South Africa

We are SO glad we did this! It's a long day but we felt like we really got to see so much of the beauty of South Africa.

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Victoria Premium River Safari Sunset Cruise
Victoria Premium River Safari Sunset Cruise
Victoria Falls

This was lovely! The sunset was even better than advertised and we got a chance to see even more wildlife that we hadn't seen yet on the trip. The staff was lovely and the food was so delicious.

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Dusty Road Township Lunch/Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team
Dusty Road Township Lunch/Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team
Victoria Falls

An absolute must do! It was the perfect way to end our trip. I couldn't recommend this enough. The food was outstanding and we got to try so many new flavors.

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Full Day Experience on Rovos Rail: Nambiti & Spionkop
Full Day Experience on Rovos Rail: Nambiti & Spionkop
South Africa

We chose the game drive at Spionkop and we were so glad we did! It was our first game drive so helped give us a head's up as what to expect. Friends we made on the rail who did the history tour said they learned more on that trip than they did in years of school so I don't think you can go wrong either way. We loved our guide at Nambiti and by the time we finished those two game drives, we saw 4 out of 5 of the big 5!

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Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Cape Town

This place is definitely meant for tourists but if you can embrace that, you will have a great time. We were exposed to lots of new and delicious foods, traditional dance and song and the drum lesson in the beginning was so fun.

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Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Cape Town

Zaki is the best and it felt so important to us to do this tour with someone from the community. There is such important work happening all the time and we loved learning about the history and vision for the future. We would recommend this to everyone.

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Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen
Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen
Cape Town

This is a must do! The food was incredible and we loved taking a mid meal break to walk around the garden.

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Cape Peninsula & Penguins
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
South Africa

Andrew was the best! He taught us so much and brought us to some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. We really enjoyed his company and we felt like this was a great day to help us see and experience so much of the Cape.

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Loved Andrew!
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Local specialist: Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Janneke
Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Local specialist in Garden Route | Replied on Sep 03, 2025

Hello Meghan,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review and share your valuable comments. We’re so happy to hear that you had such an amazing holiday! It was an absolute pleasure from the very start to plan this trip for you and Sergio.

Kind regards
Janneke