Tour vehicle and guide
Khalanga Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $4,968 to $6,975 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Balaji | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Poor Service
We have traveled to many countries around the world, and we have never experienced service this disappointing from a tour company. This was one of our worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and regret choosing this company over others based on the reviews we read.
From our perspective, the focus seemed to be on receiving full payment two weeks before the trip. After payment, communication felt insufficient to us. We had to make several calls just to confirm details for the first day, and after the tour started, we personally felt there was no meaningful follow-up to check whether everything was going well or if we had any concerns. We only heard from the company again after the program had already ended.
The meals that were included were not what we expected. Breakfast and dinner appeared to be pre-prepared, and we were uncomfortable with how dinner was being handled by the guide/driver. Because of this, we chose not to eat the provided meals and instead paid for our own breakfasts and dinners. No one from the company followed up with us to ask why we had refused the meals.
Overall, we felt that the quality of the experience did not match the price we paid. In our opinion, we were charged at a premium level but received a much lower standard of service. Because of this experience, when friends asked us for advice about booking a safari this year, we advised them to look elsewhere.
The only positive aspect of the safari for us was the guide, Daison, who was very helpful and supportive during the trip.
NL
Email Anton & Sascha | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Khalanga Safaris Made our Safari complete in hospitality and in finding excellent spots
The guide (Doctor) was excellent, as well as the hits on the spots for views on the animals, inclusief the big 5!
The facilities for eating en sleeping oké. The cooking by the guide less efficiënt, better to go to the restaurant……
We recomment Khalanga for a good Safari!!
Email Mark | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kruger safari tour
Our Safari tour with Kalanga was overall an excellent experience. Like any 4-5 day tour some aspects didn’t go quite as planned but the staff at Kalanga were very quick to respond. They tailored the tour slightly to suit our needs and accommodated us when we made special requests. The tour guide spoke with excellent English and was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them.
SI
Email Katarina Vrabec | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Kruger Safari – Big Five Before Lunch!
We booked the 4-Day Private Game Reserve & Kruger National Park Safari and had an outstanding experience from start to finish. Thamia was incredibly responsive and helpful from the moment I first requested a quote, answering all our questions and making the booking process seamless.
One of the things we appreciated most was that everything was organised for us from the moment we landed at Hoedspruit Airport. Thamia also helped tailor the itinerary to our interests, which made the experience feel much more personal. In addition to the safari activities, we enjoyed a fantastic day exploring the Panorama Route, which was a wonderful complement to the wildlife experience and allowed us to see another beautiful side of the region.
The absolute highlight of our trip was our day in Kruger National Park. Our guide, Shoes, was exceptional—knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly highly experienced. Thanks to his expertise, we managed to see all of the Big Five before lunchtime, which is truly remarkable and far from an ordinary safari experience.
We learned so much throughout the day and were continually impressed by Shoes' ability to spot wildlife and share fascinating insights about the animals and their behaviour. This was a trip we'll never forget, and we would highly recommend Khalanga Safaris to anyone looking for a well-organised, memorable, and authentic safari experience in South Africa.
DE
Email Oliver and Marcus | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful day safari with plenty of wildlife sightings
We booked a day trip and were absolutely satisfied with the whole trip. Lots of animals sights and a nice and polite guide has guided our tour.
The trip was absolutely worth it and we definitely come back again.
Email Andy & Christine | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another fantastic trip with Khalanga Safaris
Another great experience with Shoes and Khalanga Safaris. Probably not quite the experience we were expecting due to the unusually high rainfall earlier in the year; the evidence of which was still visible throughout the Park in May. This did mean that the vegetation was still quite lush and water was still plentiful. It also meant that many of the ‘off road’ tracks were closed. However, thanks to Shoes’ knowledge of the Park and great experience – he is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of ‘his Kruger’- we still had the most amazing time. This year (this was our third trip) we extended our stay in each area again! Starting with 2 nights in Punda Maria – definitely not the swankiest of accommodations but worth it for the amazing variety of birdlife seen on the Game Drives. Sometimes overlooked in the search for the Big Five, the birds of the Kruger are simply beautiful – and if you go looking for the birds, guess what, you see the most spectacular animal sights along the way! We then went to Mopani for 3 nights, Olifants for 3 nights, Satara for 2 nights and finished in Skukuza for our final night and every single day/Drive gave a different experience delivering something new. From the courting Bataleur’s, Rhinoceros crossing directly in front of the vehicle, Wild Dogs in the road, Lions relaxing by the river to the African Harrier Hawk , carefully picking out its prey, and the Martial Eagle with its kill; it was fantastic. I really wanted to see the Yellow throated Longclaw –we did and what a beautiful bird! The African Paradise Flycatcher, Green Wood Hoopoe and the Pearl Spotted Owlet were amazing as were the Cheetah, Hyena, Hippo, Crocodile (for such large creatures they move incredibly stealthily and fast!) Jackal, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Warthog (my favourite!) – the list of sightings is very long and we have some stunning pictures! We felt we saw everything, apart from the elusive Leopard and the Secretary Bird! However, we have seen the Leopard on 2 previous occasions so we weren’t too disappointed and the proximity to the Rhinos this year certainly compensated! The Secretary Bird keeps eluding us but we will find it! The organization and communication were superb; from the initial idea of what we wanted to do right through to leaving us at the pickup for the journey back to Jo’burg airport, Khalanga Safaris provided an excellent service. As I have said before, it is probably not hard to go to the Kruger and see some great sights but the experience offered by Khalanga Safaris is far more than this and we could not recommend it highly enough. We are now looking forward to journeying through the ‘autumn Kruger’ with Shoes in 2027.
BR
Email Leão Viagens | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service—we really enjoyed it, and all our passengers did too!
Excellent service—we loved it, and all our passengers loved it too!
We went with a group of 37 passengers, saw lots of animals, and came back very happy with the unique experience they provided us!!
NL
Email Roxana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great organisation and guide - Khalanga is your go to operator!
Our week with Khalanga Safari at the end of April 2026 was, in one word, amazing. We traveled with the entire family, including partners and grandma, and everything was organized down to the smallest detail.
From the very first contact, they did their utmost to tailor all wishes and possibilities as personally as possible. They also stayed in close contact throughout the process, which made us feel completely taken care of and worry-free.
The safaris were impressive and perfectly suited to our group. We saw an incredible number of animals and enjoyed the stunning nature. Even during moments when we did not see many spectacular animals, our guide, Shoes, pointed out things that helped us appreciate the amazing wildlife and surroundings. Shoes is truly a knowledgeable guide — enthusiastic and attentive to everyone in the group.
The accommodations, transportation, and overall organization were also flawless. It was wonderful not having to worry about anything and simply being able to enjoy the trip and each other’s company. Thamia made sure of that.
This safari created memories that we will look back on with great joy for many years to come. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a special and carefree safari experience!
DE
Email Xenja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Warm, welcoming, and exceptionally professional – an unforgettable safari experience!
Everything about this experience was simply perfect and worked flawlessly from start to finish. Communication was fast, clear, and reliable, with very quick response times. The whole team was incredibly kind and welcoming, and our guide was absolutely outstanding—knowledgeable, passionate, and truly dedicated. We felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of at all times. I would give this a 10/10 and highly recommend it to anyone! :)
Email Fran, Gus, Lara and Roger | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made our dream come true
Thamia and Shoes,
Thank you so much for making our safari a dream come true.
We loved every moment of the experience, from the wildlife sightings to the accommodations. We especially appreciated the knowledge Shoes shared with us about the nature in your beautiful country. We felt very safe and well looked after throughout the trip.
We could not spot all the animals on our own, Shoes was amazing in taking us to the right places where we could see leopards, lions, elephants, wild dogs....so many different animals that we could not even imagine!!
Our kids loved exploring and getting to know about the animals, plants and culture with Shoes. Our son keeps saying he will be back and work with Shoes in the future!!!
Thamia helped us organise the safari based on what was important for us, we chose staying inside the National Park to be able to leave in the early morning and already spot all sort of animals.
Our adventure far exceeded our expectations, and we will cherish these memories forever. Thank you again for everything.
