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Where it all began... the start of Wild Wonderful World!

Hi, we are Michelle and Grant; dreamers, adventurers, wildlife warriors and proud founders of Wild Wonderful World. Welcome to our little online home.

Michelle and Grant in Chizarira National Park Zimbabwe © Wild Wonderful World
Michelle and Grant in Chizarira National Park Zimbabwe © Wild Wonderful World

Nature and wildlife have always been a massive part of our lives. As kids it was a love for animals and the outdoors, but it quickly morphed into a true passion that we have now dedicated our lives to today.  

A witty boy from Johannesburg obsessed with helicopters and a girl who turned life on it's head by swapping a career in banking for the fresh air and bushveld...We met working as safari guides at a top lodge in South Africa, a good a place as any for two nature obsessed humans to fall in love.

Grant with trackers © Wild Wonderful World
Grant with trackers © Wild Wonderful World

Over the years working in game reserves, we were exposed to the conservation efforts around us and we both felt the increasing need to contribute more to the work being done on the ground protecting the wild spaces we loved so much.

We get that not everyone would go to the extreme of moving into a Land Rover for a year, but we wanted to volunteer for projects all over Africa and hey, we REALLY love our Landy.

Although we had heard stories, it is fair to say now that we never realised the enormous scale of the threats facing wildlife on our continent. Human wildlife conflict, for example, is a major issue outside of South Africa, where fences to protect both wildlife and people, cease to exist. And when people say that natural spaces are disappearing, it means nothing until you drive through a country that once used to be all rainforest and is now 90% farmland.

With the sheer size of the African continent and her enormous, exponentially growing human population with their ever-growing demands on the land, the threat to wildlife and their habitats is growing every single day.

Michelle, Grant, Kuhanya the Landy, and the Singita Grumeti Anti-Poaching Team © Wild Wonderful World
Michelle, Grant, Kuhanya the Landy, and the Singita Grumeti Anti-Poaching Team © Wild Wonderful World

It is almost impossible to imagine anyone at all can do anything to help at this stage, but what stood out to us more than anything on our expedition was the incredible people we met along the way who are doing just that -making a difference. And we wanted in.

Their resilience and passion for continually fighting to save wildlife is nothing short of inspiring. From scientists, vets, soldiers to community officers they each taught us that if everyone fights a corner, supports just one project that protects one area, then we stand a chance.  

Michelle joins an anti-poaching patrol in Zimbabwe © Wild Wonderful World
Michelle joins an anti-poaching patrol in Zimbabwe © Wild Wonderful World

So that is what we are going to do. But not only that - we're going change the way people think about conservation and we're going to bring the wild to YOU so that you may fall In love with it the way we did and dedicate even a small part of your life to protecting these spaces that define who we are and who we will be as human beings.

Welcome to Wild Wonderful World, and welcome to our mission. Read more about how Wild Wonderful World has grown here.

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safari Inspiration

Experience the magic of Africa in world-class safari lodges, in search of the Big Five, the Great Migration, or elusive Gorillas in top safari destinations in Africa. 

The below safaris are examples of past safari holidays we have designed for our travellers. We custom design all our luxury safari tours, based on our expert knowledge of Africa's wilderness and tailor-made to your wildest dreams. When you're ready start your journey, let's go!
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Classic South Africa

South Africa
Experience incredible wildlife diversity from the Eastern Cape, to the lowveld of Kruger Park, combined with Cape Town's fine wining & dining.
13 days from $17,140

Wetlands and Waterfalls

Botswana and Zimbabwe
Journey to the heart of the Okavango Delta, a remote paradise where the wildlife is plenty and sunsets glisten.
8 nights from $34,380

Wilds of Zambia

Zambia
Zambia, one of Africa's last untouched gems. A tuly magical place of mighty rivers, winter thorn forests and wild experiences.
12 nights from $10,950

Bucket List East Africa

Tanzania and Rwanda
The ultimate East Africa safari, combing the Great Migration, Gorillas and The Big Five, all experienced in the lap of luxury.
12 nights from $37,460

Spectacular Kenya

Kenya
Big skies, grasslands to the horizon, one million wildebeest. A classic tented safari experience, timeless and magical.
10 days from $22,040

The Red Dunes of Namibia

Namibia
Ancient desert dunes and endless horizons, travel to the remote reaches of Namibia in search of desert adapted wildlife, vast landscapes and rich culture of the Himba people.
9 nights from $16,050

Primate Paradise in Uganda

Uganda
Travel to the pearl of Africa and set your eyes on mans closest living relatives, the Great Apes as well as pre-historic looking Shoebill Storks.
10 nights from $11,760

Touch of Congo magic

Republic of Congo
Lay your eyes on the last few magnificent western lowland Gorillas left in the wild and go in search of forest elephants and tree pangolins. A seriously adventurous safari off the beaten track.
Price on request

Black Leopard Safari

5-10 March, 2025 | Kenya
A privately guided, group journey into the heart of "Black Leopard Country", a true safari adventure to one of Africa's last remaining authentic wild spaces.
5 nights from $7,150

Pumas of Patagonia

17-25 Oct 2025 | Chile
A small group journey taking you through the breathtaking surroundings and endless landscapes of Patagonia, watching and photographing pumas.
8 nights from $10,990

Jaguars in the Pantanal

6-16 Oct 2025 | Brazil
Explore the jungle waterways of the Pantanal, in search of the weird and wonderful creatures living in the Amazonian rainforest... a photographic spectacle!
9 nights from $10,495

Design your own safari

Custom safari itinerary
We custom design all our safaris to match our travellers needs & wants. Contact us to explore your options today!
From $1500 per person, per night