Wilderness Travel - Berkeley, California

Jennifer P.

Our trip to Bolivia was unique and very special. Both our Wilderness guide and our local Bolivian guide were absolutely phenomenal — we were always so well taken care of. When my elderly mom felt that an upcoming hike might be too strenuous, the guides went out of their way to find a good option that would make my mom’s life easier without her missing any of the activities. It was so beautifully handled.

Bolivia itself is beautiful and is probably better served with a guide than trying it on your own. If you decide on that path, you won’t go wrong with Wilderness.

M R.

The great elephant migration was a magnificent trip.
This was beyond the average Safari. This was up close and personal with lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos…
The camps we stayed at were very nice.Two of them were surrounded by elephants with the added experience of being true camps with outdoor showers. So much fun under the Southern Cross by campfire.
The trip varied in terms of sophisticated accommodations and camp accommodations. Our two guides Musa and Eric were very knowledgeable. Both so well educated in the wildlife and both natives of Zimbabwe.
We saw so much of life in Zimbabwe. We visited a school where we met school children. We visited a clinic. We also got to see elephants from an elephant blind and take amazing pictures.
I truly would recommend this trip for the adventurous traveler. Great food, great people and amazing experiences.

Barb N.

Recent trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand via Wilderness Travel was amazing. Great itinerary, local guides, hotels and optional activities. Highly recommend. Will definitely use them for future trips.

Janice A.

We had the most incredible time on our Zambia walking safari with Wilderness. The accommodations were superb and the food was amazing, especially at the mobile camps. Chef knows his stuff. Our guide, Jason was so knowledgeable and interesting. We were fortunate to have Jason as our guide for the entirety of the safari, something we understand you only get with Wilderness Travel. We highly recommend this adventure, and what an adventure it was!

Fred P.

We did the Bergamo to Innsbruck trip. This was our third Wilderness Trip. Could not recommend them more. High quality trip design, great hotels, incredible food, top notch guides, and phenomenal experiences. Can't wait for our next adventure.

jill C.

A group of us went on a Wilderness Travel safari this month to Tanzania, and what an incredible trip. We all met in Arusha at their beautiful lodge and spent a couple days before flying to the Tarangire National Park for 3 lovely nights of game drives. Then flew to northern Serengeti National Park for 4 nights, before flying back to Arusha. I watched YouTube safari videos for the last year, anticipating what it would be like. I saw things like “bring a water bottle with a filter in it”, “bring bars and snacks for the early game drives”, “bring a beanie and gloves”, etc. Oh no. NO NO NO. This trip was not like the YouTube videos. The lodges / camps we stayed in are all privately-owned, and exquisite. Coffee and cookies brought to our tent patios at 6am while it’s still dark, and we were getting ready for the morning game drive. Complete lovely FULL breakfast in the main dining area (family style) prior to departing for the morning. Beautiful full lunch either back at camp, or under a tree while still out on the game drive… unlimited PURIFIED water at camps, in our tents, as well as in all Toyota Land Cruisers… unlimited drinks in coolers while on game drives. Guides who were the most amazing, knowledgeable gentlemen, who you could not throw out a question they could not answer, whether it was about an animal, a custom, politics, history, etc. Each return from a game drive is met with all the staff, and cold wash cloths, and champagne/cocktails/drinks by the fire pit… sometimes with animals right there in the camp. The staff members at the lodges were INCREDIBLE! So hospitable, polite, friendly, and SO hard-working young men, they were a real treat to be around. They tried so hard to even remember our names, which was so nice. The food at each lodge, AMAZING! 10 days of 3 different lodges/camps, with breakfasts, lunches, dinners, that were all completely different, and completely fabulous! These were multi-course meals, fresh fruit, and some wonderful dessert! The chefs are amazing. Then being escorted back to our tents each evening (mandatory when it’s dark), our beds were turned down, and ready for a lovely night (maybe hearing animals), to do it again the next day! They completely blew the YouTube videos out of the water. Pampered safari living was truly a dream come true. A trip of a lifetime. Thank you Wilderness Travel!

Judi H.

Our recent Wilderness Travel Safari in Tanzania with Mzee and McDonald could not have been better! Every detail, down to a wonderful birthday cake for me and The Serengeti Boys singing to me, was the very best birthday ever! We saw "the big five" and then more. Our group of 10 people did not know each other previously, but we all made lifelong friends quickly. I would definitely choose Wilderness Travel again.

Courtney G.

I had the privilege of taking a trip to Turkey with Wilderness Travel. It was an incredibly special experience and the most memorable trip I've ever been on. The Wilderness Travel team puts so much thought into their itineraries and the guides are so knowledgeable and kind. You really feel taken care of! Wilderness Travel balances adventure and luxury so well. The food was incredible at every meal. We had the opportunity to hike, kayak, and snorkel. We learned about Turkish culture and history. It was all around an incredible trip that I will never forget!