In this installment of our #GuestSafariFeedback, we had the pleasure of hearing from our German safari-goers, Sebastian and Anja. This time, they brought along their family, introducing their older teenage and young adult sons to the wonders of the wild. What an incredible way for a family to connect!
Would you mind sharing a little bit about yourself?
We are a family of four from Bremen, Germany. My wife Anja and I were in South Africa for the first time during University for an internship in Durban. We did some travelling during that time and fell in love with the country. It took some time for us to get back to Africa, the first time was 2009 to Namibia with our then still quite small sons, a trip that was something special for all of us. In 2015 we decided to return to South Africa, and wanted to see the Kruger Park for the first time. Africa on Foot was one of the camps our travelling agent recommended to us.
What made you want to come on safari in the first place?
Why are you drawn to this particular camp?
Please tell us about your favourite wildlife sighting while out on game drive
We’d love to hear an interesting story about one of your morning bush walks from any one of your visits. Care to share?
What’s the best “small creature” to spot on safari?
Pangolin. Our son was lucky and saw one just disappearing in the high grass.
What can our guests expect from the Africa on Foot safari experience?
How has being immersed in nature during your safari experiences, impacted your perspective on conservation?
One aspect that really hit home was how rare rhinos have become. Our last stay in Kruger was 2018 and we saw lots of rhino – no they are rare. Also, the rhino we saw have been dehorned. The dehorning programme is very important and I am 100% for proceeding with this, but seeing a rhino without a horn is sad.
During your downtime at Africa on Foot, what did you do?
We believe that you’re an avid walker/hiker. How does walking through the bushveld differ from your usual walking routine?
Walking in the bush is slower, but you are more aware about your surroundings as you are always looking for animals or other interesting things. Also, it is more educational than hiking as the guides are explaining a lot of stuff.
Do you have any other useful bits of information about your safari experiences at Africa on Foot that you’d like to share?
I am gluten sensitive. The kitchen staff did a great job of providing very nice gluten free food for me – I can only recommend the camp for people with allergies.
Thank you for taking the time to answer our interview questions about Africa on Foot in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.
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