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Qorokwe is truly a special place. From the moment you arrive, there is an incredible sense of peace and connection with nature. The setting is breathtaking, but it is the attention to detail and the quality of the experience that really sets it apart.
A special mention has to go to Moni, whose massages were absolutely divine. Having a massage on the balcony, surrounded by the sounds of rustling leaves, hippos, baboons and the gentle rhythm of the bush, is an experience I will not forget. There is something incredibly special about being able to completely switch off and simply listen to nature. Pure tranquillity.
And the food deserves its own paragraph! Every meal was genuinely 5-star. Beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. For a lodge in such a remote and wild setting, the standard of the food was exceptional. Every meal felt like part of the experience.
Then there are the game drives — truly something to write home about! They are exceptionally well planned, but what really stood out was how committed the guides and drivers are to giving you the very best of what nature has to offer. These are proper, true off-road safari experiences.
We could spot an animal deep in the bush and our driver would not hesitate to go off-road to get us closer, sometimes bringing us to within a metre of the animal. It made the sightings incredibly intimate and exciting. You genuinely feel that the team is determined to make every game drive memorable.
The only bittersweet part for me is that Qorokwe does not accommodate children under 6. I completely understand the reasoning, especially given the wilderness setting, but after experiencing the lodge, I found myself wishing I could bring my whole family here on my next trip. And, of course, I have a very curious 3-year-old waiting at home! So I guess I’ll have to wait a little longer.
Qorokwe is that rare combination of luxury, adventure, exceptional food and complete tranquillity. It is the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave.
Beautifully done, incredibly memorable, and somewhere I would absolutely love to return to, hopefully with the whole family one day.

Absolutely stunning. Staggeringly beautiful scenery, more animals than we ever dreamed of seeing, fabulous accomodation, great food, and the absolute greatest staff. Eustace at Linkwasha was the most perfect guide imaginable - friendly, funny, and with seemingly endless knowledge. All the other staff were also exceptional. Although we didn't spend as much time at Toka Leya, it was equally lovely - shout out to Godfrey, Felix, Cassy, and Nono!

This is my 9th safari and Wilderness Shumba rates among the best, if not the best, total experience I've had in Africa. Coordination with my US-based safari outfitter, their ground operator, the charter flight operator and Shumba was flawless and seemless. The camp itself combined a low-keyed luxury with a bush experience worth of Busanga Plains. Food, service, hospitality and staff could not have been more perfect. The setting in the midst of the marshy plains complete with busbucks and the occasional troop of vervet monkeys had such an authentic yet non-touristy feel. Our guide not only knew the territory but he himself was part of the land and considered his work not just showing us wildlife but bringing us into his life experience. Busanga Plains is such a wild location and Wilderness Shumba made us feel part of the land, its people and its creatures.

Magashi is a perfect “Amuse Bouche” to the breathtaking experience of meeting the Mountain Gorillas and staying at the unforgettable Bisate Reserve! The best lodge we have ever stayed at at any wildlife experience …. By a long way !

There aren’t enough stars to rate our experience with Wilderness. We were four adults, two teens, and a six year old. Your staff was spectacular. The guides were so knowledgeable and caring. Each lodge was lovelier than the one before. The chef at Ruckomechi even baked a birthday cake for my grandson.
The safaris were beyond beautiful and we saw everything we came to see.
I let everyone who asks to try and experience what we did.

We had the most amazing experience! We had Golden and Obi as our favorite guides! Lulu at Ruckamechi was incredible! We can’t wait to come back to Africa!

Our six-country journey across Africa recently ended with a three-night, unforgettable stay in Rwanda at the Wilderness Bisate Lodge.

Our entire experience at The Bisate perfectly fit the definition of “World-Class Excellence” across every conceivable measurement.

The scenery, accommodations and dining were amazing in themselves; but perhaps the most valuable asset of The Bisate was the people who worked there.

Although there are too many on-staff superstars to mention, we must call out the leadership displayed by Benjamin and Patrick, who set the tone for a truly unique and extraordinary experience.

We have had the good fortune to literally stay at hundreds of the finest resorts, hotels and lodges across more than sixty countries of the world,,, and The Bisate ranks #1 in terms of service and operational excellence.

Rwanda Wilderness Bisate Lodge = Our Highest Recommendation.

Congratulations to the entire Bisate Team for a job very well done!!

Wonderful trip
Tents were amazing
Hospitality better imposible
Food very nice
Guides with amazing knowledge

The tents were beautiful facing the Zambezi River. We loved that the location was in the Mosi-os-Tunya National Park and the the resort's commitment to the community and nature. We loved seeing Victoria Falls from both the Zimbabwean side and the Zambian side. It was relaxing to escape the hustle and bustle of Vic Falls and return to such a peaceful place where we could see animals on the water and on land. It was a dream!

The "on-the-ground" support touted by Yellow Zebra / Wilderness could be a call center anywhere in the world. Our parting memory of South Africa is sitting for several hours at "bytes cafe" at Johannesburg airport's pre-security area with 2 young kids and my mother (celebrating her 70th birthday) trying to avoid the gum stuck under the table.

Here's what happened: Our last day involved complex travel (remote safari lodge > van > bush plane > JNB international flight check in) yet no one proactively reached out to confirm the plans or ask our preferences. We relied on a pdf print out from weeks prior.

We had even specifically asked (weeks earlier) what would happen while we waited for our international flight (given our unfamiliarity with Johannesburg's airport). We were assured we would remain at various lounges until our flight time.

Instead, the charter plane company eagerly dumped us at the main terminal hours early and we waited for several hours pre-security in Johannesburg airport because the British Airways check-in counter wasn't open yet. This is when we got to experience bytes cafe. No one from the "on the ground" team called us and certainly no one recommended a restaurant or offer any realistic solution. The team is unable to support the most basic service recovery.

It was a chaotic end to the trip and not at all what one would expect when you book at 10-day trip that costs the equivalent of a higher-end car for your parent's milestone birthday...

My husband and I worked with Antonina Welfing to set up our safari to Botswana. She was so helpful and gave us wonderful and detailed information about the camps we were thinking about. It was hard to decide among the camps but with her knowledge and guidance it helped us tremendously.
We loved both the camps we went to, Chitabe and Little Vumbura, both in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The guides were also amazing, Duke at Chitabe and Nono at Little Vumbura were delightful and shared such interesting facts not only about the animals but also their environment.
The accommodations at both camps surpassed our expectations, the service staff were friendly and helpful. The food was incredible and the chefs were always available to answer any questions you may have.
I never expected our safari to reach these levels! Just amazing......
Wilderness also helped us with our arrival and departure, meeting us at the baggage claim and when we left shuttled us through the airports to assure we got through security lines easily and to our gates in plenty of time. We were so impressed with this additional service! Made our trade so much easier.........
Hoping to make it back again soon.

We returned from Rwanda and Zimbabwe a few weeks ago and can’t stop talking about how incredible our experience was. Wilderness made everything easy and breathtaking. We felt so safe and cared for the whole time at every transfer, drive, and plane ride. And the food was brilliant. We will most certainly use Wilderness for our next adventure.

Unforgettable experience our guid CJ was brilliant, as birders his knowledge was very helpful.

From the moment you arrive at the lodge you are treated like royalty! Everything is absolutely perfect. The game viewing is surely the best in Africa! The guides at Wilderness camps are excellent! Food at Vumbura was Michelin Star quality. Overall an experience you will never forget.

Fantastic experience! My guide, Matthew, was kind and super knowledgeable. I learned so much and had a wonderful time exploring with him. The rest of the staff at Kulala Desert Lodge were also amazing- Steven, Maria, Michael, to name just a few. I really enjoyed my experience and would 100% book w Wilderness again.

The hospitality of our Wilderness friends (they are now friends for life) at all three camps we visited in Botswana was only exceeded by the extraordinary viewings of the animals and landscape. The accommodations were wonderful and our nine-day safari experience left us with memories we will long cherish, including the nightly roaring of lions and grunting of hippos. We had hoped for a trip of a lifetime and what we experienced surpassed all expectations. Thank you to everyone at Wilderness.

My partner and I have just returned from an unforgettable safari in North Tanzania with Wilderness. We visited Tarangire National Park (2 days), Lake Manyara National Park (1 day), Ngorogoro Crater conservation area (1 day) and Serengeti Park (4 days). From the beginning, the communications with the Wilderness team were excellent with our own WhatsApp group with the staff who were on hand to answer our questions. Our guide Haji was exceptional with his knowledge, passion and ability to spot wildlife. My partner is a keen wildlife photographer and our guide was very helpful in positioning the vehicle so he could get the best shots. He went above and beyond to make our experience really special - even on the last day when driving us to the airstrip, he took us to see the hippos which we hadn't managed to get good photos of previously. Nothing was too much trouble. The lodges which were booked for us were in a variety of locations; the staff were friendly and hospitable and the food was locally sourced, fresh and well prepared - among the best we've eaten anywhere. Lahia tented accommodation in Serengeti Park deserves a special mention as the accommodation was outstanding with a 360 degree view of Serengeti Park. Wilderness staff checked in on us regularly during our safari via WhatsApp and arranged for us to stop to buy souvenirs on our way back to Kilimanjaro International Airport. We always got quick responses to our messages. We would definitely use Wilderness again for a future safari and would be happy to recommend them.

I wanted to thank the Wilderness team for helping us plan and go on this amazing trip. We couldn’t have asked for anything more! From our tours of Cape Town to our end at Victoria Falls it was amazing.

I especially want to call out how above and beyond both the Vumbra Plains and Chitabe Lediba teams went to make it once in a lifetime experience! They both bent over backwards to cater to daugher and recognize my milestone birthday. From a cake and celebration at Vumbra with the staff, to a private dinner on our porch at Chitabe. Both guides were amazing. They provided so much information and we saw everything we wanted to see and more. Big shout out to them

To top it off the level of help we got from going across borders from transportation to immigration, we couldn’t have done it without your team. We are amazed at the level of service we received and no future vacation will compare.

You can't go wrong with Wilderness!

I and Joan used this company for our vacation. We recommend whoever want to enjoy tour trips to use them🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Amazing experience with Wilderness in Botswana and Zimbabwe. Totally recommend it. The camps, Little Vumbura and Little DumaTau, and our guides Onx and Ron were remarkable, we had one of our best holidays ever. And our guide in Zimbabwe, Sufret, was so nice to chat with and made a very nice plan for us. Thank you so much Antonina for organizing this wonderful trip :)