Lessons & Memories I'll Cherish for Life!

As a 26-year-old, I always believed that going on a safari was something I would experience in my retirement years. I pictured fancy game lodges and long drives with a lot of animal sightings, but a LOT of money spent, too. I never could have expected the sort of experience Bushwise provides, which is an immersive, high-quality, and incredibly memorable trip in the bush at a price point my family, friends, and I could afford.

Now for the specifics—Something I really loved about Bushwise is the educational element woven throughout the entire experience. It's also flexible! If you want to join the group for a presentation on animal tracking, you can, but if you prefer a nap, you can do that too. The staff is 100 percent there to ensure you get the most out of your experience, however you want that to look. We were also served 3 meals a day and snacks, freshly prepared by our wonderful camp chefs. Our beautiful glamping site with not-so-occasional views of baboons, monkeys, and birds was very comfortable. We enjoyed lots of laughs with the other safari goers in our group, and loads of cool animal sightings, including sightings of 4 of the Big 5! Last but certainly not least, our group was very lucky to have a warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable guide, Darryn, who went above and beyond to make our experience the best it possibly could be.

Thanks to Darryn and his team, my experience with Bushwise is one I will never forget. I am telling everyone I know about their programs, regardless of age or travel experience, and I can only hope to come back myself one day!