Wild Encounter Safaris’ mission is to show you African wildlife in unspoiled habitats, as you’ve seen it on NatGeo or BBC Earth films… except better, closer and wilder. This is the uncut, raw version where you are a spectator in the most magnificent, 360° auditorium of African wilderness.
A trip with Wild Encounter Safaris will leave you awestruck and hungry for more; regardless whether you’re an avid photographer or a first-time visitor, you’re guaranteed to experience wilderness from a slightly different angle to others.
Our approach is to leave space for animals to pursue their daily life and not disturb their routine. We keep an appropriate distance from hunting predators to ensure no disruption, allowing nature taking its course. This non-invasive manner and respect for animals often results in unbelievable wild encounters that everyone will remember and have the ability to document through their camera lens for others to admire.
Wildlife habitats and animals populations decrease year by year, thus every little effort towards wildlife conservation counts. Wild Encounter Safaris founder, Artur, actively supports such wildlife funds/initiatives as The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Bushlife Conservancy or Remembering Wildlife. By taking part in our adventures every patricians is de facto supporting conservation, as 10% of our earnings is dedicated towards support of wildlife conservancy.
Testimonials
“We took our first guided African safari in Botswana with Wild Encounter Safaris and experienced the true “trip of a lifetime” that we are all trying to plan and participate in. Artur was attentive from the moment we decided to join, offering answers to all of our questions, even the most trivial. We never spent a moment worrying about transport, transfers, or trip logistics....Artur showed us a part of Africa and the local wildlife that few likely ever truly experience. We saw, yes – but the true joy was the interactive experience with the animals that we enjoyed, where Artur demonstrated his true skills as a trusted and personal guide for everyone on the safari. ... The priceless value that Artur brings when he guides is that you are on a private tour, where he has command of the vehicles and all logistics, and the results are truly unforgettable – wildlife encounters in their natural habitat, not chased or tormented, but a respectful and responsible interaction that will leave incredible memories. Before the trip Artur provided support and guidance on field gear, binoculars, and camera options....The photos I came home with are a lasting testament to the care and coaching shared with a novice and attention to detail as a guide. We would joyfully and without reservation recommend Artur to anyone looking to go on the safari and wildlife encounter of a lifetime – you will not be disappointed!”
“My wife and I wanted to thank you for the experience of a lifetime we have had in our recent trip with Wild Encounter Safaris to Botswana and Zimbabwe. It was an absolute joy to observe the wildlife that up-close and get an insight on animal behavior within their natural habitat. The encounters just kept getting better and better; from a wild dogs’ hunt followed by a standoff between a cheetah and a leopard, to being literally surrounded by over 50 elephants taking a mud bath, and the list goes on with unforgettable encounters that were truly epic. Your knowledge and guidance on animal behavior truly made the difference in ensuring we were always in the right place and the right time. This was our first ever wildlife Safari and we had multiple questions and concerns prior to going to Africa; but you were always there to provide a detailed and thorough response that made the trip completely hassle and stress free.”
“The Botswana trip was AMAZING! Kim and I were blown away by the magnificence of the animals, and more so by Artur’s knowledge of animal behavior and ability to anticipate when and where the best viewing spots would materialize. We will never look at our pet cats the same way again. Thanks so much for taking care of every little detail, and insuring that our trip was PERFECT! As safari first-timers we were nervous, but after such an exhilarating experience we can’t wait to go again…with Wild Encounter Safaris of course.”
“How carefree it was to be able to go on a trip where all of the logistics have been meticulously sorted for us down to the very last detail by a perfectionist like Artur. We had the most incredible time on safari. If we had made a list of all we’d hoped to see and to experience, the list would have been exceeded in all respects. This was not, however, “tick it off the list” safari where just spotting the animals was the goal. Instead, we were able to take time to follow magnificent wild creatures like lions, cheetahs, wild painted dogs, elephants and leopards and observe their behaviour. It was very much an emotional investment. With an expert photographer’s eye, Artur was always careful to ensure we all had the best possible vantage for viewing and for photography. Last but certainly not least the camp accommodations including the food were superb, thanks to the attentive staff. Great work Artur! Many thanks.”
“I like rituals – porridge in the morning close to the campfire, a ‘bush baby’ in the vehicle before sunrise, a cold beer on a hot afternoon or a comfortable bed when I am tired. Everything was well organized and nicely timed. Nature was unforeseeable – every day something surprising happened. It was a great privilege to see variety of animals in their natural environment and spend hours with them observing their behaviours and daily routines. Unforgettable days were with painted dogs when many things took place – from their greetings to hunting. This trip requires reflection – some images are still fresh in my mind… and I miss them. It was a mix of a very well organized and planned trip, and astonishing nature. Thank You Artur.”
“I don’t think I would have made the leap to do a safari at this point in my life. Artur is the reason I could take this trip without the stress of planning or worrying something would go wrong. I trusted he had all the details sorted out. He answered my many questions and provided more than enough information and tips. Since I did not do my usual research we did not know exactly what to expect. I can say that everything from the accommodations, food, camp staff, trackers, guides and most importantly the animals was phenomenal. I actually didn’t mind getting up before sunrise every day. I was excited for the next adventure each day. The connection with nature and the beautiful skies and stars was a much needed retreat from the world. The animal interactions we saw were fascinating – their interconnected roles and complex social structures were like the best version of reality TV. We were connected to the characters, rooting for them and eagerly awaiting to tune back in the next day. I recommend this experience to anyone but only if you go with Artur as your Tour leader.”
