James Smith
USA
We recently joined a Wild 4 African Photographic Safari. To put things simply, we were completely blown away. Compared with others I’ve been on, this exceeded anything we had imagined, in so many ways.
Justyna handled all our travel and trip details with exceptional professionalism and always responded to even our most basic questions quickly and in a very detailed manner. We were met by our photo guide Stu Porter, who I cannot say enough good things about. His spotting ability and anticipation, together with his understanding of animal behavior and the ecosystem, produced an amazing wildlife experience. He went to great lengths to ensure that we had the best chance of capturing a great photo, without compromising the rules of the park or the integrity of the animals. This made the trip so much more than just a “drive around and snap at whatever we see” kind of experience.
In all honesty, I can’t imagine a better guide than Stu Porter. We will be doing our future trips to Africa with Wild 4 and cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you so much for what a lot of people call “the trip of a lifetime”, although we feel that this is only the beginning of many trips of a lifetime. Thank you, Wild 4!!
Malcolm
UK
This was simply an outstanding photographic safari all round – by far the best that I have been on! As a keen enthusiast photographer, looking to step up a level and enter 2 competitions later in the year, I could not have hoped for more. Excellent!
The Wild4 team is very well organized and their prompt and helpful responses to queries pre-trip ensured they were easy and a pleasure to deal with.
Stu Porter can pitch his photographic tuition at any level and his attention to detail and enthusiasm was spot on throughout this trip. Already comfortable with my own photo technique, I was surprised by just how much I learned. I have easily adopted his full-on manual approach, every bit of which he was able to justify - a revelation! I am quite picky, but I cannot praise these guys enough and I will be back.
Very many thanks to the whole team.
Rita Daubeney
UK
Thank you so much for the best safari I have ever been on and for your tremendous help with both the photography and Lightroom.
I now understand more about both than I ever have. Everything was brilliant.
We were extraordinarily lucky with what we saw and my greatly improved technique means I will have memories that will last forever.
Your Wild4 attention to detail means that things run smoothly in a part of the world not always known for that.
I really can’t thank you and Justyna enough.
Doug & Susan Croft
USA
We’re sitting in our day room trying to comprehend the past nine days on the Mara. To say the trip was fantastic would be a vast understatement!
From the logistics to the lodges to the very capable vehicles and guide, everything you set up was amazing! Then there is the Mara…stunningly beautiful plains and skies with unmatched wildlife. We saw everything we hoped to see and so much more! James was a perfect match for us. Great driver. Amazing eyes. Personable and open for whatever the day presented.
He has a wealth of knowledge of the area and wildlife and has a vast network of friends and guides that really helped us find some elusive animals. After the high of watching a cheetah hunt on our first morning drive we thought that things might drop off somewhat, but each drive stayed at a very high level with highlights each day. Just unbelievable!
We’re so glad that Stu convinced us that this was the right itinerary! Our third safari with Wild4 and we would not visit Africa with anyone else!
Dan Dimaggio
USA
Stu ... Cannot say enough great things about Wild4. The entire Porter family is #1 in my book. I shall recommend you to friends as often as possible.
You made my trip the very best and one that I'll always remember.
Thanks again.
Vanessa
Australia
Dear Stu & Justyna, Thank you so much for organising the most amazing and memorable wildlife photography safari to Mala Mala and Zimanga. Every travel detail was covered and ran seamlessly from the time the trip was booked until I returned home. The Safari accommodation was extremely comfortable and food was outstanding. Stu, you have extensive knowledge and display such passion for wildlife safari travel, photography and understanding animal behaviours in their environment. Your sincere, calm & personable nature created great interaction with your colleagues, staff at the game parks, guides, drivers and guests. Thank you for being such an awesome photography mentor-your incredible patience to enhance my photography skills allowed me to capture such special wildlife photos that are treasured. Sincere thanks to you both, Stu & Justyna @ Wild4 for such an awesome trip and I’m so looking forward to the next trip I have booked with you. Vanessa
Mike Garcia and Lauri English
USA
Our first trip to Africa and we really had no expectations. A friend of ours has gone with Wild4 Photo Safari's on two different occasions and couldn't say enough about what a life changing experience it was for he and his wife. Finally our big day arrived and off we fly to Africa. Everything last detail was covered for us. Our "people" who were there to greet us were there, accommodations, food vouchers were all right there for us, upon our arrival. That took so much of the anxiety away for us. Once we arrived at Johannesburg, our greeter was there and helped us get checked in and settled in our room. Dinner came and Stu was there, just like he arranged. It was so wonderful to finally meet him. We enjoyed a lovely dinner with him and we felt instantly comfortable getting to know him. Our next day, our journey begins. A flight to Kasane for our Chobe River experience. There aren't words to describe how incredible everything was. The accommodations at the Pangolin Hotel, our daily safari on the river, the ANIMALS are unforgettable. I literally cried from sheer emotion when I saw my first Giraffe and Elephant. It was simply overwhelmingly beyond anything I could have imagined! Our days there went too fast and now it was time to head back to Johannisberg for our next stop - Mala Mala.
Again, everything completely covered - Stu made this trip effortless for us! Mala Mala is one of those places that is beyond description. The experiences we had there will stay with us forever. Our driver Mike was amazing - making sure we were positioned just where we needed to be. What a great team Mike and Stu made! Once again, accomodations, food and service beyond our expectations. We actually booked another trip to Mala Mala while we were there. It is a magical place - there are no words to express our instant love for this place. I know that I would not go back unless it was with Wild4 Photo Safari and Stu. This trip was the top of the line - 5 STARS! I can go on and on about how blessed we are to have experienced this trip with Stu... his goal is to make sure everyone has a special and memorable trip. If you're considering traveling to Africa, I highly recommend going Wild4 Photo Safari...you will have picked the best!
Bastian & Matthias Freund
USA
We enjoyed the Migration photo safari very much and were blessed to see so many crossings and animals in such a short period of time.
The safari was well organized, all accommodations were first class and the food was certainly a nice surprise considering we were in the wilderness! Our guides took good care of us and were one reason that we saw such varied and exciting wildlife. You picked a great support team for this safari!
Bastian and I learned a lot of new photo techniques, which we will use in the future to improve our photographic results. Bastian for sure got hooked on time-lapse. Thanks to you and all your preparation, your guidance and support, this was a once in a lifetime experience. Our photographs will always remind us of you and the great time we spent together.
Thank you!
John & Lorraine Carnemolla
AUSTRALIA
This was our second trip with Stu and our first in Tanzania. The sightings exceeded all our expectations. One of many highlights was seeing 22 lions drinking at a stream in the Ngorongoro crater.
The accommodation was once again first class, even the tented camps.
Stu, together with our local guides, James and Jeremiah, always managed to have the vehicle in exactly the right position for the best pictures. Can't wait to go again.
Murray Richards
AUSTRALIA
This was my 3rd memorable trip with Wild 4. The wildlife in Tanzania put on a show for us from dawn till dusk. Cheetah's, lion prides, leopards, the birth of a gazelle and zebra. Migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra's - this trip had it all!
Superb locations, great accommodation, amazing food and unique scenery. I'll definitely be going back with Wild4!
What sets Wild4 apart is their attention to detail to support photographers and videographers. Small groups, well-selected locations, high-quality camps/lodges and well-trained guides makes for a very well organised and intimate photographic safari experience.
They provide not just a beanbag, but a beanbag 'system' for each photographer! They provide panning plates, and photographic platforms designed by an experienced wildlife photographer. The Wild4 team understand the needs of photographers on safari.
I can't recommend them highly enough for your African wildlife photographic experience.
