South African Roots · UK-Based Expertise · Affiliate Travel Researchers
About Wildlife Safari Deals
Connecting UK and European travellers to the African wilderness — with transparent research, verified operators, and no booking guesswork.
“We built this to solve a specific problem: too many safari blogs inspire, but almost none help you actually book.”
Established to connect travellers with unforgettable wildlife experiences across Africa and beyond, Wildlife Safari Deals is a results-driven travel blog and affiliate platform founded by Kerri Mason and Gareth Wilson. Originally from South Africa and now based in the United Kingdom, we combine first-hand safari knowledge with practical travel planning to help you book the right wildlife holiday — without wasting time or money.
We specialise in African safaris, game reserves, national parks, and wildlife-focused travel experiences, delivering clear, actionable guidance for couples, families, solo travellers, and first-time safari-goers. Every guide, itinerary, and recommendation is built to help you compare options, understand costs, and secure the best possible deal.
African Wildlife Experiences We Know Personally
Every guide we publish maps directly to a buying decision: where to go, when to go, how much it costs, and how to book it. Growing up in South Africa means we know these reserves from the inside out — not from a press trip brochure. We love this continent and care deeply about ensuring you see it the right way. There are very few places on earth that stay with you the way Africa does.
Guided Safari Experiences
Kruger, Serengeti, Masai Mara — big game set in iconic African landscapes. Tours offering real access, not just views.
South African Game Reserves
Private concessions, Big Five encounters, self-drive routes — even off-season tours offering exceptional value for UK travellers.
Lodge and Camp Research
Budget camps to luxury lodges — own your booking decision with real comparisons. Read more before you commit.
Kerri Mason and Gareth Wilson — Travel Bloggers · Safari Specialists · Affiliate Travel Researchers
We are full-time professionals and part-time travel bloggers, balancing careers in the UK while travelling globally to document authentic wildlife experiences. Our South African roots give us a practical understanding of safari logistics, conservation areas, and regional travel challenges — knowledge that directly benefits our readers when planning trips.
We created Wildlife Safari Deals to solve a specific problem: travellers struggle to find reliable, transparent safari advice that connects directly to booking options. Too many sites focus on inspiration without helping users take the next step. We focus on both — clear information and direct pathways to booking. There are plenty of beautiful safari blogs out there; we built something that helps you act on what you read, even care about getting it right.
Kerri Mason
Co-Founder · Safari Researcher · South Africa
Originally from South Africa, Kerri brings first-hand experience of South African game reserves, national parks, and safari logistics that most UK-based travel writers simply don’t have. She views lodges in person, tests routes, evaluates the experience hand to hand with the reality on the ground, and filters out the overpriced options so you don’t have to. If she wouldn’t book it herself, it won’t end up being recommended here.
Gareth Wilson
Co-Founder · Digital Strategist · UK-Based
Gareth manages the research architecture, booking platform analysis, and affiliate partnerships that keep the site commercially viable without compromising editorial independence. He is a former journalist in South Africa with more than 15 years experience, and a few journalism awards. He is now a web developer who specialises in digital marketing — including SEO, lead generation, and content — which means every guide is built to answer real search intent and end the journey at the right booking option for you.
We Cover the Full Safari Journey — Start to Booking
We publish detailed guides across three main areas: African safari destinations, UK travel logistics for long-haul wildlife trips, and booking strategy that cuts through the noise of overpriced packages and bundled itineraries. Read more in any section and you’ll find a clear path to action — not just inspiration.
African Safaris and Wildlife Travel
We publish detailed guides on:
- Kruger National Park safaris, private game reserves, and self-drive routes
- Big Five safari destinations across South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Botswana
- Luxury lodges, budget camps, and mid-range safari packages — perfect for every traveller type
- Seasonal travel insights: migration windows, dry vs. wet season, wildlife density
UK and Europe Travel
Living in the UK allows us to:
- Test short-haul safari-style experiences and wildlife parks accessible from the UK
- Review departure routes, airlines, and travel logistics from major UK airports
- Share city breaks, nature escapes, and stopover destinations for long-haul safari travellers
Travel Planning and Booking Strategy
We don’t just inspire travel — we help you act:
- How to compare safari packages and avoid overpriced tours
- When to book for peak wildlife seasons — and what you sacrifice by going off-peak
- What to expect from guided vs. self-drive safaris — even for first-time visitors
- Cost breakdowns for real-world safari trips — no inflated brochure figures here
“The right location, set in the right season, outperforms an expensive lodge at the wrong one.”
Our Approach to Wildlife Travel — Practical Over Aspirational
We believe you don’t need luxury to experience incredible wildlife. Planning mistakes can ruin a safari — details matter. The right timing and location matter more than price. And honest, direct advice saves travellers real money. We focus on practical outcomes: better sightings, smoother trips, and smarter bookings.
Honest Over Inspirational
Dry, direct advice saves you money. We’d rather tell you a camp is poorly positioned than write a glowing paragraph about its décor. No fluff — just what you need to know before you hand over a deposit.
Location Over Budget
The right place, set in the right season, matters more than what you spend per night. We build guides around that principle — even being transparent about when budget options outperform the luxury alternatives.
Research Over Guesswork
Every recommendation is cross-referenced across multiple platforms. We care about offering you verified, current options — not paid placements dressed up as editorial picks. Read the disclaimer below to see exactly how we make money.
Action Over Aspiration
Every page answers a buying question: where, when, how much, how to book. Enquire now and we’ll help. Being able to view your options clearly — and act on them — is what makes a safari happen rather than remaining a plan with no ending.
Search for a Safari Holiday
Choose Your Next Safari Holiday Now
Cape Town connects directly to Addo Elephant National Park and the Garden Route reserves. Use this map to view lodges, guest houses, and private properties near key Eastern Cape wildlife access points — perfect for combining a city break with a safari journey. Search, compare, and own your booking decision with live availability from our trusted affiliate partners.
How We Make Money — and Why It Matters to You
Wildlife Safari Deals is an affiliate travel website. This means we earn a small commission when you book a holiday, safari, hotel, or experience through links on our site — at no extra cost to you whatsoever. The price you see is always the same price you would pay booking direct. We only recommend trusted tour operators and booking platforms: verified services we have researched or would book ourselves.
This model allows us to keep all content free while continuing to research destinations, test travel routes, and update guides with current pricing and availability. Our editorial recommendations are never influenced by commission rates. They are driven by research quality and real-world value for you as a traveller. We care about getting this right — because a bad recommendation helps no one, least of all us.
Wildlife Safari Deals participates in affiliate programmes including Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, VRBO, TripAdvisor, Kayak, and selected safari operators. We earn a small commission per completed sale — at no additional cost to you. This income funds independent research, keeps our guides free to read, and supports ongoing site maintenance. We are not paid to rank or favour specific operators, and all recommendations reflect genuine editorial judgement based on research, not fee structures.
“Independent research across multiple booking platforms. No paid placements. No sponsored rankings. Just honest, hand-picked recommendations.”
South African Background. UK Perspective. Honest Research.
We don’t publish generic travel content. Every page answers a specific buying question — where to go, when to go, how much it costs, and how to book it. That specificity is what makes the difference between reading about a safari and actually getting on the plane. We love this part of the world too much to point you in the wrong direction. Even when there are difficult answers, we’ll give you the hand you need to make the right call.
- South African background with real, first-hand safari exposure
- UK-based perspective for practical long-haul travel planning from British airports
- Independent research cross-referenced across multiple booking platforms
- Focus on cost transparency and realistic expectations — no hidden surprises
- Clear connection between editorial advice and verified, bookable options
- We collaborate with travel brands and tour operators aligned with wildlife and conservation
From Thinking About a Safari to Actually Booking One
We actively engage with readers who are planning safaris, comparing destinations, or unsure about costs and timing. If you need help choosing between reserves, working out what a specific destination really offers, or understanding the journey from the UK, reach out. We love hearing from travellers who are actually planning to go.
We also collaborate with travel brands, tour operators, and tourism boards aligned with wildlife travel and conservation. Wildlife Safari Deals exists to help you move from “thinking about a safari” to actually booking one — with confidence, being there in the hand-off from research to reservation, ending that gap that costs so many travellers their perfect trip.