Wild Wings Safaris

13/09/2026

Before a safari, you wonder what you'll see. Afterwards, you realise who you shared it with mattered just as much.

📷 Wild Wings Safaris 📍 Graskop Gorge

12/09/2026

Eric's parents travelled with us for his dad's retirement trip. Years later, they sent Eric our way. ❤️

Nearly 100 emails with Michael and one Kruger safari with Rufus later, Eric's already been peeking at the Serengeti.

We couldn't ask for much more than that.

Thank you, Eric.

"Wild Wings came highly recommended by my parents after they used them for my dad's retirement trip, and after our experience, I completely understand why.

From the very beginning, Michael was incredible to work with. Planning a trip like this involves a lot of details, questions, changes and moving parts—and I'm pretty sure we had close to 100 back-and-forth emails as Michael helped me plan, organize and book everything. He was patient, responsive and genuinely invested in making sure we had the experience we were hoping for.

Our guide, Rufus, was absolutely fantastic. He seemed to have a sixth sense when it came to navigating the Kruger traffic jams whenever there was a big cat sighting. Saw the Big 5 and a cheetah enjoying an impala kill. My favorite moment of the entire trip was watching him somehow predict where a mama lioness was going to cross the road with her four cubs. We ended up with a front-row view while many of the other vehicles missed it. Those are the moments you dream about when planning an African safari. I probably shouldn't share this but our morning tour one day which was supposed to be 3-4 hours, lasted 7.5. Plus, he made us ostrich stir fry - a first for us.

What really set Wild Wings apart, though, was how they supported us when faced with a situation that had the potential to completely derail a trip we'd been planning for years. On the morning we were flying from Johannesburg to Skukuza, we were dealt a medical emergency and would not make our flight. Michael was there and available to help. His responsiveness and willingness to jump in and help us navigate the situation made a stressful situation so much easier. He helped find a later flight and ensured that Rufus would be there. Five stars without hesitation.

From the planning process with Michael to the incredible experience with Rufus in Kruger, Wild Wings delivered an unforgettable trip. We would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone planning an African safari (have already peaked at a Serengeti trip🤞)." —Eric

11/09/2026

A giraffe chewing is hardly worth stopping for. This one was. 🎥 Simon Vegter

10/09/2026

Well, this isn't something you see every day. 🐍 African rock pythons. More than one of them. 🎥 Simon Vegter

09/09/2026

Leopard vs crocodile. 👀 This could get interesting. 🎥 Simon Vegter

08/09/2026

Before heading out for the day, we check the headlines, send a few messages and find out what everyone else is up to. Wild dogs have their own version. Scent carries information about who's been around, while the pack is constantly communicating and checking in with one another. 🐾 Headlines checked. Messages exchanged. Time to get on with the day. 🎥 Nicky Firer

07/09/2026

Safari photos from 17-21 August 2026 at Skukuza and Satara.

06/09/2026

Africa has a way of reminding you that there is still wonder in the world.

📷 Simon Vegter 📍 Laikipia

05/09/2026

In May 2023, Simon went to Laikipia looking for a leopard.

Not just any leopard.

Giza Mrembo, whose name means “the beautiful darkness” in Swahili, is a rare melanistic leopard whose rosettes are still visible beneath her dark coat in the right light.

Simon found her.

And, fortunately for the rest of us, he had his camera with him. Since then, Giza's story has continued. She's now raising two golden-coated youngsters, and our updated blog catches up with what has happened since Simon photographed her in 2023.

Meet Giza, the black leopard of Laikipia 👇

Meet Giza, Laikipia's famous black leopard, and discover where she lives, why her coat is black and what to know about seeing a black leopard in Kenya.

04/09/2026

Lights out for Mom and the cubs. Lights, camera, action for us. 🦁📹 They may have called it a day. We were quite happy to keep watching. 🎥 Simon Vegter