The Wild Source - Golden, Colorado

Lisa Trefry

We had the incredible opportunity to plan our dream trip to Africa with The Wild Source, and I couldn't be more excited to share our journey! After a fantastic conversation with Emily, our knowledgeable and passionate travel planner, it became clear that Kenya was the ideal destination for our first safari adventure. Emily took the time to understand what my significant other, our two friends, and I were looking for. Initially, we felt overwhelmed about our options, from where to go in Kenya to budget considerations and the type of experience we wanted. Thanks to Emily's expertise and insights, we focused on creating an authentic experience with exceptional guides and comfortable accommodations.

As it is not easy planning a trip of this caliber for yourself, never mind friends, we wanted to ensure we got it right; with numerous questions and changes coming from us, Emily's patience was a constant reassurance as we pulled together our itinerary. Her efficiency in managing the costs and understanding our desire for quality without wasteful spending was a relief.

Once our itinerary was in place, we had a few minor details to iron out, but we were confident in our plans. Even when Emily went on maternity leave, she assured us that Brooke and the team would support us. Brooke seamlessly stepped in and finalized the last of our plans. The pre-planning trip package from TWS was a godsend, providing us with all the necessary information and emergency contacts for the US and Kenya.

We can't thank The Wild Source enough for creating such an unforgettable first trip to Africa! It was a truly enchanting experience for all of us. Each of the five accommodations we stayed in, from the cozy lodges with stunning views to the luxurious tented camp nestled in the heart of the savannah, had its unique charm, adding an extra layer of excitement and wonder to our adventure.

Amy Falk

From our first email inquiry, Molly, Annie and the Wild Source team were quick to communicate, professional and extremely helpful and put together an amazing safari itinerary in Tanzania. Our trip and safari went seamlessly and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We were guided by Henry Akeyo, who was a wealth of knowledge and always strived to find every animal-and we did!

We started in Tarangire National Park and saw multiple herds of elephant, four leopards, lions, baboons, monkey, giraffe, zebra and more. We went on a walking safari with a park ranger and learned as we walked. We stayed at Lolkisale tented camp which had all the comforts of home plus amazing meals one of which was in the bush. In addition, the whole staff came out after dinner and sang and danced and gave me a birthday cake with sparkler-such a kind wonderful gesture. The staff went above and beyond to meet our every need.

Next, we went to Ngorongoro Crater and stayed at Lemala Ngorongoro tented camp on the craters rim-we went on a fabulous walking safari with Alois, a Masai ranger and learned so much about Masai culture as well as the area. Again, the staff at this camp were amazing and very accommodating. The food was also top notch.

On the way to the Serengeti, we stopped at a Masai village, which was so interesting and a must see. In the Serengeti, we stayed at Nyumbani tented camp which again, had all the comforts of home and had another fabulous staff-especially Bazily who took time to talk with us on many occasions and Esther who gave us a massage in our tent. The food at this camp was also delicious. While staying at this camp during one of our game drives, we saw 39 lions over a 3 hour period as well as a serval and kitten and a cheetah plus other animals.

Our last camp was Njozi camp in the northern Serengeti to see the migration across the Mara river. Again, this tented camp was comfortable and had another awesome staff-Raymos and Yusuf accompanied us on a few game drives and they were a wealth of information-not just in their study of big cats but also the unique history, geology and geography of the area. This camp is unique in that you get to go on game drives with wildlife biologists and interns.

Overall, we would not hesitate recommending The Wild Source-flawless from start to finish. Our guide, Henry, made our trip experience something we will never forget.

Jeff Pender

I have nothing but great things to say about The Wild Source. First, during the planning stages, Emily was AMAZING. She answered my endless questions patiently and with excellent details, allowing me to make the most informed decisions re. the exact trip we wanted to create. Responses were always very fast. After booking, when I had questions, Alexandra was equally as attentive and patient. It was the best customer service experience I can recall having - ever.

For the trip, it was A++++. First, there were no surprises - other than things being even BETTER than expected. They really listen to your goals for your trip and put you in a position to achieve the sightings you want. We LOVED every minute of this vacation and will absolutely be doing another private reserve safari in Botswana again, and I see no reason to use any other company to book it.

Seriously - just a perfect experience from start to finish.

lauren yee

Emily offered some great suggestions for our Safari and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The itinerary and execution were seamless.

We had booked Tanzania in 2019 w Emily @TWS and she helped plan this itinerary 2024 to Botswana. Both trips were wonderful. She delivers as promised. She’s mindful of our budget and tries to get the most for our dollar.

I had booked a Kruger safari in 2016 through a different agency and the difference in experience was overwhelming.

I’m already dreaming up our next safari and I will certainly consult the safari experts at TWS to help me.

Maria Najera

The Wild Source created a phenomenal safari adventure for me in Kenya! It was everything I had hoped for and more. Everything was so well planned and organized. I loved the locations, the camp accommodations, and especially the people that made it all possible. My guides were terrific and they felt like friends by the end. The camp staff made everything comfortable and the food was terrific. I saw so many animal species and learned so much. It was important to me that any safari experience be centered in conservation and community empowerment. The Wild Source’s mission is to do just that - use “travel as a conservation tool to empower local people and conserve wildlife and wild places.” I highly recommend them for all your African safari travel!

Bonnie Francella

The Wild Source is an outstanding African Safari provider. My friend and I just returned from a 11 day Safari in Kenya and Tanzania planned by The Wild Source. Every detail of the transfers, bush flights, activities and camps was spot on. The camps were just as described and very comfortable. All the camp staff and guides were skilled and informative. You won't meet friendlier people than those in Africa. The Lions Paw Camp on our last day was a beautiful way to end the safari. It sits on the wall of the Ngorongoro Crater surrounded by flat top Acacia trees and was more like staying in a luxury hotel. Don't miss this spot when going to the crater.
I highly recommend using The Wild Source for your next safari.

Nate Perkins

We had a terrific time in Tanzania and Uganda! Every aspect of this trip was very memorable, and I see why people call it the trip of a lifetime. The experience of seeing the wide open plains of the Serengeti, blanketed with the great migration from horizon to horizon, was unforgettable. We never expected to see such a variety of landscape and wildlife, and for it to feel so intimate. The people we met were genuinely friendly and hospitable, and our guide Henry Akeyo was very kind, patient, and so very knowledgeable.

Emily at The Wild Source did a great job coordinating our itinerary, listening to our interests, and helping us to hit our budget. She was so very responsive throughout the planning process, and her recommendations were spot on. In particular we are very glad that we listened to her and did Tarangire at the beginning of the trip. Brooke was also very helpful in supporting our trip preparation and it was good to know that we had broad support from Brooke, Emily, and the other Wild Source and Classic Africa contacts in case anything would have cropped up during our travels. Great job to you guys - I have already recommended Wild Source to several friends.

The camps, particularly at Njozi, really made us feel as if we were part of the family. We felt that we made genuine friends with some of the staff, particularly Yusuf, Winnie, and Joseph. My wife was really deeply touched by the final night sendoff at Njozi.

We would highly recommend travel in mid March - at this shoulder season there weren't many other guests, and we often felt as if we had the whole place to ourselves. The one or two afternoon rain showers were a beautiful sight in itself.

Wellyssa SpellSong

The Wild Source took care of our every need for our African Safari to Rwanda and Kenya. We were fully supported during the pre-trip process, having all our questions answered, and coordinating additions or changes to our itenerary was easy. On our Safari, everything was taken care of, we were picked up on time, transported easily to all destinations and the different camping locations all coordinated with each other as to our arrival and departures so everything went smoothly. All of my food allergies were accomodated with ease and all meals were wonderfully yummy! Most importantly, our Safari guides were ALL extremely skilled and we saw more animals than I thought possible. This was the trip of a lifetime, and we will never get over it. I highly recommend TWS.