This is the 2nd time my husband and I used Private Kruger Safaris for our trip to Kruger National Park. They are hands down the 2 best safari guides around. Having 2 sets of eyes to look out for the animals increases you chance of seeing great wildlife tremendously. While Hennie drives, Bernhard sits elevated in the back of the safari vehicle providing yet another pair of eyes. And while I'm talking about eyes, I really think the Bekker brothers have 10/10 vision (if that is possible) because they spot animals in the distance that my husband and I initially couldn't even see!!!
Hennie is extremely adept at getting the safari vehicle in just the right location for amazing viewing and fantastic photos. And the Bekker brothers know their animals. There are hundreds of species of birds in Kruger, and they pretty much know them all. They also have the safari vehicle equipped with an iPad so they can quickly pull up photos and information about each species.
We spent 6 absolutely wonderful days with Hennie and Bernhard, traveling to 2 rest camps; Satara and Skukuza. And they were able to get us on ALL the big game...Male lions, female lions, lions with cubs, lions nursing cubs, Casper the famous white lion, leopards, leopards with cubs, cheetah, wild dogs, Cape buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, zebra, impala, hyena, kudu, wildebeest, ostrich, numerous birds, and even a flap-necked chameleon!!! Every day my husband and I thought they couldn't top the day before...but they did!
And if you are a photographer, their tremendous knowledge of photography (both are accomplished photographers) and light allow for some incredible shots. Their safari vehicle is equipped with mounted tripods and beanbags allowing for some great shooting opportunities.
Bernhard and Hennie work hard to give you the absolute BEST safari experience possible. If you are thinking about using a safari company while in South Africa I would highly recommend Private Kruger Safaris. Our trip was one of the best vacations we have ever had, and we will definitely be using Private Kruger Safaris again when we return to South Africa.
The Bekker brothers truly define the word extraordinary...they are the real deal!
We had an amazing salary with PK Safaris. Bernard was our guide and he ensured we got the opportunity to see all the excitement going on in the park. He knows the animals and where they are likely to be due to his years of experience. He obviously has a good connection and reputation with other reputable guides who help each other give their clients all that Kruger has to offer. We truly had a unique and customized experience. We didn’t realize how great until out of the park we were describing our trip to other tourists, locals, even other guides. They were all amazed. We can’t wait to come back with our kids!
I had 5 days priviate photographic safari with them. During tour I could see all kind of animals in Kruger and also captured great and beautiful moment of animals since they had good talent for finding animals and also know which light and time were good for picture. I travelled long time in Africa and did many different kind of safari in other country but they are really kind and passionable person. I was happy and satisfied with them.