“Back home again basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we hoped for - ideally sited, comfortable, in good surroundings and excellent wild life on the door-step and the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sun-rise when view game. viewing started You made us happy and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiast with confidence.”
“I have just returned from the remote South Atlantic Ocean island of St Helena. It was a wonderful experience and comes highly recommended. St Helena has a unique climate and consequently a very diverse landscape. The island offers its visitors great walks and a chance to enjoy nature at its best. Visitors are warmly welcomed by the islanders.
I was very fortunate in that I booked my trip with Far and Wild Travel. Louise and her colleagues were extremely knowledgeable and were always there to make sure that i was updated and comfortable with any aspects that might have affected ongoing arrangements.
I can highly recommend a visit to St Helena and if you do decide to go then I suggest that you contact Far and Wild Travel. You will not be disappointed.”
Thank you so much for sharing your experience of St Helena Murray – it sounds like it was amazing!
We’re so pleased that Louise and the team could help make your trip smooth and enjoyable. They’ll be so happy to know their support made a difference.
Thank you also for recommending both St Helena and Far & Wild – it means a lot to us. We’d love to help you plan your next adventure when the time comes! Gemma – Marketing Team.
“I cannot rate Far and Wild highly enough. We spoke to a few high end travel agents but Ben actually really listened and not just to our budget. He totally got what we wanted from our first family safari and organised a trip that far exceeded anything we could have hoped for. We stayed at Safari Series and El Karama. Two very different experiences and both incredible. I cannot thank Far and Wild enough for arranging such a perfect trip for us. We will definitely be using them again to book our next trip.”
Thank you so much for your kind words, Louise! It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your first family safari, we’re thrilled Ben was able to tailor the trip so perfectly for you. Safari Series and El Karama offer such unique experiences, and it’s great to know they left a lasting impression. We’re already looking forward to planning your next adventure – wherever you want to go, we’ll be here to make it just as memorable! Safe travels until then and thank you again for choosing Far & Wild.
Gemma, Marketing Team.
“Everything about our trip to Kenya was fantastic. The Far and Wild experience was so slick and professional. Ali talked us through options and itineraries and once we had that settled every detail from internal flights and transfers to activities was organised brilliantly. The accompanying app, Vamoos, they use is brilliant. Everything from tickets, guides and itinerary is in there. Makes it all easy ! I would not hesitate to recommend F&W to friends and family.”
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It’s great to hear that your trip to Kenya was amazing and that the whole process felt smooth and professional. Ali puts a lot of care into creating itineraries so I’m glad it all came together for you. And yes, the Vamoos app is a game-changer, isn’t it? Having everything from tickets to guides in one place makes travelling easier. Thanks for recommending us to your friends and family—it means a lot! We’d love to help you plan another adventure when the time comes.
“We are just back from a brilliant 10 days in Kenya. It was the most adventurous trip to date with our daughters and Alistair and Louise ensured it was a success from start to finish. The mix of culture, experiences and locations could not have been better. The hotels were perfect for showcasing the country while allowing for decent family time. Far and Wild we will be back in touch shortly to ask for your help in planning our next trip! Thank you so much for the Kenyan memories.”
Thanks for the wonderful review, Oonagh! We're thrilled to hear that your 10 days in Kenya were filled with adventure. We’re especially glad to know that the hotels provided the perfect balance of showcasing Kenya’s incredible beauty and offering family time. Thank you for trusting us with your holiday. We’re already looking forward to helping you plan your next adventure.
“From the outset the team at Far & Wild ensured they really got to understand what we, as a family, were after from our holiday to Kenya & Zanzibar. They gave us fantastic advice and despite the fact we were booking relatively late in the day managed to secure us perfect options.
El Karama in Laikipia Kenya blew us away on every level. The game viewing was exceptional with the backdrop of stunning & varied landscape, the people so kind & knowledgeable and lodge beautiful with exquisite food. It was the perfect place to take children with plenty of activities between drives to suit all ages, especially the 4x4 driving on the airstrip! We also spent an unforgettable night fly camping.
Zanzibar was just the white sands down time we were after, we did not want a resort experience and Pongwe Beach delivered. Adding on half a day & night in Stone Town gave a bite size nugget of culture.
Our final safari stop at Saruni Wild gave a complimentary but different safari experience with game viewing in large numbers, sleeping with wildlife wandering past our incredible tents set on the edge of the wild open plains. It was all topped off with being lucky enough to watch the migration.
Lifelong memories made, ensuring our children left with a piece of Africa in their hearts. We will definitely be back for more Far & Wild Experiences.”
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you had a great time. El Karama is one of our favourite family safari spots, and the poo safaris and sleepouts are always hits with the kids. House in the Wild is simply magical, especially during migration! And we couldn’t agree more that a beach break after a safari is the best way to cap off the adventure. So glad it all worked out for you!
“Hi Ruth & Louise
Thank you so much for putting together the absolute holiday of a lifetime!
It really was everything we hoped for and more. We were so pleased that we chose Eco and conservancies, definitely something very important to us.
Accommodation was superb at Lewa House, hosts Jonty &Sarah were amazing, nothing was too much trouble and everyone was so friendly and so knowledgeable, our guide Josephat was just wonderful, constantly making sure we saw everything and got great camera shots!
While Saruni Wild was just a dream! Listening to hyena, elephants and lions after dark in our fabulous tented accommodation. Again all the staff could not do enough for us, every need was attended to even sets of wellies available in our tent in case of rain!
It was lovely to have the opportunity to talk with Masai and Samburu staff who would talk about their cultures, their dress, and dance with them around the evening fire.
The two very different areas provided a wealth of different terrain, landscapes and animal sightings, along with time in Nairobi, we really feel we experienced Africa.
Thank you, your experience certainly delivered exactly what we hoped our holiday would be.”
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted you chose eco properties and to support conservancies as it very much aligns with our values. We will be sure to pass on to Jonty, Sarah and Josephat how much you valued their expertise and hospitality, they'll be delighted. We're glad you also got to experience tented accommodation at Saruni Wild, there's nothing quite like listening to the sounds of the wild from a cosy tent, always one of our favourite safari moments!
“Had the most wonderful 2 week holiday in Namibia in September. The trip was a journey of a lifetime and can’t recommend Far & Wild enough. Will definitely be booking with them again! 10/10”
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, Natasha! We’re thrilled to hear you had an unforgettable holiday. Namibia’s endless landscapes never cease to amaze – it’s one of our all-time favourite destinations too. We can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure whenever you’re ready!
“Thank you for organising such a fantastic trip of a lifetime to Kenya and Zanzibar. We really didn't know what to expect from this first venture to Africa, but we were more than pleasantly surprised. The itinerary devised was to point including some of the most spectacular scenery we have ever seen. The whole trip ran smoothly including all the transfers and never once did we feel apprehensive given the new locations we were in. We stayed in the most amazing accommodation throughout the trip and were very grateful for the choices knowing exactly what we had specified. The whole trip surpassed our expectations and has created some wonderful memories that we will treasure forever.”
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review. We're so pleased your first trip to Africa surpassed expectations and the trip ran smoothly. We love planning these trips and would love to hear from you whenever you're ready to start planning your next adventure!
“I found Far and Wild through internet search. They are knowledgeable and efficient in addressing my concerns and getting the info I needed for my Namibia trip. I decided to trust them. It was a last minute decision that poses a different set of problems. They handled it brilliantly with the help of their local partner, ATI.
I just returned from a 12 days tour of this magnificent country and have nothing but praise for the organization, the app that stored and updated the information we needed and especially for our driver / guide, Sebetheus, a lovely human who besides having an inexhaustible pool of knowledge was and excellent driver.”
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that we delivered the trip you were looking for and that you enjoyed your time in Namibia. We truly appreciate your trust in us and look forward to planning many more unforgettable journeys for you in the future.
“We have recently returned from our fabulous holiday to Botswana and Zambia. This was the first time we had used Far and Wild to arrange our holiday. We were so impressed with their level of knowledge, communication and organisation. The places we stayed were spot on exactly what we wanted, we were met and escorted throughout all transfers, even when transiting between countries. We cannot thank them enough.”
Thanks so much for your review, Mandy and Steve, it really means a lot to us. We're so glad you had an amazing trip and can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure whenever you're ready!
“Our trip to Botswana and Cape Town went very well except for some issues with Botswana Air before and during the start of the trip. Far and Wild sorted out the problems before the trip and we managed okay on the day! Beyond that, everything was superb. The lodges were all brilliant, the people lovely, the internal flights from Mack Air were like clockwork and our room in Cape Town was amazing. Last but not least the wildlife was fantastic. Far and Wild did an excellent job in arranging all the logistics and we would very happily use them again in future”
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that, despite the initial issues with Botswana Air, everything went smoothly and you had a superb experience. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the lodges, the wildlife, and the seamless internal flights with Mack Air. We're also thrilled to hear that your stay in Cape Town was amazing. It was our pleasure to handle all the logistics for your trip, and we look forward to helping you plan many more unforgettable journeys in the future!
“We had the most intimate safari in Kenya, with just 4 tents and two other guests the attention to detail and to us was fantastic. We would wholeheartedly recommend Far & Wild and are already in the process of booking next years safari with them.”
“We had a great holiday in Sao Tome & Principe. The team at Far & Wild created an itinerary that ensured we saw a lot of what makes the country so beautiful - from hiking in the mountains to pristine empty beaches.
Far & Wild were always very responsive and helpful. Most significantly, when an internal flight was cancelled with only a days notice the Far & Wild team had booked us on another alternative flight and made all the necessary arrangements before we had even realised it had been cancelled!”
“Everything was great from first discussion ideas to finalising the programme. We were very happy with how everything ran smoothly on the ground with pick ups all very clear information and on time. The places we stayed in were excellent and the quality exceeded expectations. The app was really useful and we liked the countdown feature. The only minor concern was we felt it was very close to departure when we got all the final itinerary and paperwork ans had to chase for it, but we do appreciate there were lots of things to dovetail together. The staff are all very helpful and responsive.”
“Ruth helped us organize our first ever safari in Kenya. Everything was top notch and the people and accommodations she booked for us were amazing.
I couldn't recommend them enough!
Thank you so much for all that you did for us!”
“Far and Wild organised the most fantastic holiday for us in Botswana. Really it was the trip of a lifetime and we'll never forget it. Everything was superbly well organised, efficient, seamless. We've travelled in Africa in lots of different ways, but with children, this was absolutely the most comfortable. Far and Wild couldn't have done more for us – it was super special.”
“We highly appreciated the Far and Wild organisation during our trip to the rain forest in Brazil. F&W managed to get in touch with a lodge I did not manage to reach myself, thanks to its local contacts. F&W is pro-active, reactive and friendly.”
“We have organised a trip to Botswana with Alistair who provided valuable information and picked perfect accommodations for us. We have been on multiple safaris but the one crafted by Far and Wild was the best among them.
We will definitely not hesitate to use them in the future.”
“Ben and the team helped us put together a fabulous African adventure to remember: from savannah to coast and touring by foot, jeep, air and boat they created a seamless trip with some of the most unique hospitality Kenya has to offer. Thank you! ☺️ 🇰🇪”
“Far and Wild produced a bespoke experience for us in Botswana that captivated all three generations of our family and created memories that will last a lifetime. Our family is closer as a result of this trip. A well consdered itinerary with hand selected camps, thoughtful, pre-deaprture care and fantastic 'on the ground' support in Africa. We would recommend them without hesitation.”
