We have just returned from a three-week trip to South Africa. It was a fabulous journey overall, however far and away the highlight was our three-day safari to Kruger with Per Larsen as our Guide. From the time Per met us for the airport transfer to our hotel in Johannesburg we knew we were in good hands. The itinerary of the trip was well constructed, providing a balance of different types of wildlife experience – national park, private reserve and rehabilitation centre, along with exploring the beautiful countryside.
The geology, flora and fauna of the South African countryside is amazing, and can speak for itself. However, Per’s experience and knowledge provided us with the insight to understand what we were observing and to appreciate how it fits into the overall environmental context.
Often, what makes a good trip truly exceptional is the guide, and this was the case for us in South Africa. Being with two guests for three days can be difficult. Per went out of his way to make the trip personal. It felt like a friend was showing us South Africa, a friend who really loves the country and the wildlife, and wants to share that feeling.