Unbeatable Safari Experience : Junglekeepers Africa Apr 2025

Gqeberha, South Africa

TE
32 reviews
Apr 20 - 26, 2025
Group size: 3 - 6
Unbeatable Safari Experience : Junglekeepers Africa Apr 2025
Gqeberha, South Africa

32 reviews

Apr 20 - 26, 2025
Group size: 3 - 6

About this trip

Join Tamandua and the Junglekeepers organization for an incredible, family-friendly expedition to South Africa. One of Junglekeepers' conservation missions is the global wildlife protection and conservation of endangered species. 


Your immersive and exclusive safari will leave you with a true appreciation for the magnificent beauty of African wildlife, and the realizations of the imminent threats to their survival. Most importantly, you will head back home with a sense of confidence in these animals’ continued safety and a sense of achievement for taking part in such a crucial task.


The reserve you will be visiting is a scenic 50,000+ acres of wildlife area diverse with flora, fauna, and ecology. This protected region is in the beautiful Eastern Cape of South Africa, with panoramic views of one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the country. It is home to many iconic animal species, including Elephant, Black and White Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Leopard, Cheetah, Hippopotamus, and a wide range of exotic antelope.


You will have a trip of a lifetime while getting hands-on conservation experience with some of the most critically endangered species in the world.


Further info: 

Buffalo Kloof is a private, family owned game reserve. There is some hunting on the premises for species like zebra and gazelle and buffalo. This revenue funds the fences and anti-poaching force that protect the elephant hers and all the rhinos (black and white). Unlike large national parks that have dozens of game drive vehicles and thousands of tourists, Buffalo Kloof is an exclusive setting. They cater to high-end clients, and there are no tourist vehicles on the reserve. That means we get to experience a kind of intimacy and authenticity with the wildlife that is almost unprecedented. It's like nothing I've ever seen before.

Payment Terms

The deposit to secure your spot on the trip is non-refundable for any reason. 


The balance of payment is due no later than 60 days before the trip begins. The balance of payment is non-refundable for any reason 45 days or less before the trip begins.

Flight Information

The meeting point for this trip is Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. Please book the earliest arriving flight that is available when flying to Port Elizabeth. When departing Port Elizabeth, book a flight that is later in the day. Please wait until you hear from us before you book your flight. 


Depending on your flight details, you may need to book a hotel during your layovers in Johannesburg. This is NOT covered in the cost of the trip.  We recommend: City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport. Please book your own accommodations if needed. 


You would need to book this the night before arriving in Port Elizabeth and the day of departing Port Elizabeth. 

What’s included

  • Reserve Accommodations

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Not Included
  • Travel Insurance
    Not Included. This is required to join the expedition

Available Packages

Trip Price
Deposit:$1,000
6 left
$2,950
Deposit:$1,000

Itinerary

Apr 20th
Fly to Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth

Arrive in Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth. Our team will pick you up at the airport directly and drive you to the reserve and you'll settle at the center of the reserve in an incredible setting blending high end comfort and ultra-closeness to the wilderness

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Tamandua Expeditions
32 reviews
Tamandua Expeditions originally began running trips out of the Peruvian Amazon Basin over 10 years ago. Today, we offer adventure-packed, hands on, expeditions through some of the most beautiful and challenging wilderness on earth. With locations in Peru and India. Our focus on wildlife research, conservation, and responsible adventure travel.

Reviews

It was an unbelievable trip. Our host, Connor, was so accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable - we spent a lot of time every day (weather permitting) on game drives that never disappointed. I cannot believe the variety and number of animals we saw almost every time we went out. The experience far surpassed other African safari trips I have taken and I am seriously hoping to come back again another time. We had some amazing. meals including a couple of braai's (bbq) and a couple of days we we were able to explore the neighbouring beaches and towns, including lunch at the oldest bar in South Africa! We were able to learn and get a better understanding of rewilding, the reserves conservation efforts, wildlife and reserve maintenance and of course learn more about the animals. I am very grateful for the work that Junglekeepers and Buffalo Kloof are doing to help preserve our planet.
By Barbara B for Unbeatable Safari Experience : Junglekeepers Africa Jan 2025 (2) on Feb 11, 2025
I cannot put into words how fabulous this experience was. The accommodation, company, and hosts were first rate; absolutely incredible. The wildlife encounters were beyond description. It was amazing to have such an experience without crowds of tourists. I learned so much and simply cannot describe how fabulous everything was in so few words. I cannot wait to go back! Thank you jungle keepers. For those wanting to support an incredible conservation and anti-poaching initiative and make sure their money, time, and attention are going to truly dedicated and effective team in a wondrous and beautiful reserve - this is it. I am saving for my next trip already.
By Deborah G for Unbeatable Safari Experience : Junglekeepers Africa Jan 2025 (2) on Feb 11, 2025
I could not have imagined a better trip. The whole experience exceeded my expectations on every level. The staff was amazing, friendly, and kind, and our guide was so knowledgeable about the wildlife, the region, and South Africa. I can't wait to go back and do it all over again.
By Donna G for Unbeatable Safari Experience : Junglekeepers Africa Jan 2025 (2) on Feb 09, 2025
We are very happy to have booked this trip with you! Not only the communication leading to the trip was excellent, everything during the time in Peru was fantastic! The hotel in town gives a very nice start to the excursion, meeting the guides was very fun alongside the fist dinner together to get to learn the rest of our group. The days in the jungle were amazing. Casa Malinowski with Boriam and his family is very welcoming and they took care of us tremendously well. The food every day was exceptional! All the excursions, boat rides, night walks were one of a kind and thanks to Willian and Fernando we got fantastic guiding and care. We can only suggest this trip to anyone who is interested in exploring this wonderful part of the world and is willing to stretch their comfort boundaries (like me:-). Thank you again for everything!
By Eszter S for Herping in the Madre de Dios Region Jan 2025 on Jan 21, 2025
What an amazing trip!
By Avery B for Become a Junglekeeper November 2024 on Jan 03, 2025
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Went on the Operation Malinowski herping trip with Ian and William in March 2024. It was an amazing experience! They were both super knowledgeable and skilled at finding and handling the reptiles and amphibians that we found. I always felt safe, while still being able to admire the amazing animals that we found. Plus the accommodations were great, and food was amazing. Would definitely recommend the opportunity to enjoy the amazing ecosystem while supporting a great company!
By Jacob D on 26 Mar, 2024