We are delighted to share that Kurt Safari has once again been named a winner of Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award for 2026, making this the ninth consecutive year that we’ve been honoured with this prestigious accolade.
This achievement keeps us among the top 1% of safari operators in the world and reaffirms our standing as the number-one-rated Kruger National Park safari company on Tripadvisor.
What Is the Travellers’ Choice Award?
Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards recognise the travel companies, safari operators, destinations, hotels, restaurants and experiences most loved by travellers, based on reviews and ratings collected over the past year.
There are no judging panels and no paid entries. Every winner is chosen entirely by the people who have travelled with them.
For the Kurt Safari family, this recognition represents the warmth, wonder and incredible experiences our guests take home after spending time with us in Kruger National Park.
Why More Guests Choose Kurt Safari Year After Year
Kurt Safari was born from a love of the wild, and we bring that ethos to every safari we operate.
Long before Kurt Safari existed, our founder, Kurt Schultz, was already living the life that the company would one day embody.
Seven years spent guiding overland tours through East and Southern Africa left him fluent in the ways of Africa’s wildlife. When he returned home to South Africa, he brought with him a resolute belief that a safari should feel less like a tour and more like an intimate meeting with the continent and its incredible inhabitants.
That belief became Kurt Safari Pty Ltd. Over almost two decades, what began as the vision of one guide has grown into one of the region’s most established safari companies, while remaining true to where it started.
Our deep reverence for the Kruger and everything it holds is at the centre of every tour. Our passion for the park, commitment to conservation and dedication to providing the best possible guest experience are among the reasons more travellers choose us each year.
Practical Reasons Guests Choose Kurt Safari
Every one of our guides calls the Greater Kruger home. Many began their careers as trackers on neighbouring reserves, building the sharp instincts and exceptional knowledge they now use to guide our guests through the bush.
We also have a dedicated team of support staff working behind the scenes to bring every tour package to life. From our responsive booking service, available every day of the year, to our attentive office and support teams, we take care of every detail so our guests can simply enjoy their safari.
We operate a fleet of modern safari vehicles. Our vehicles are maintained to high safety standards and designed with comfort in mind, so the focus remains on the wildlife.
We are fully insured through SATIB Insurance, operate a 24-hour emergency contact line and are proudly SATSA bonded. Guests can travel knowing that reliability and professionalism support every safari we run.
A Complete Range of Kruger Safari Packages
After many years in the safari industry, we’ve refined a selection of tour packages that includes day safaris, multi-day safari packages, luxury tours, privésafari's, rondleidingen op maat, sunset drives and Panorama Route tours. Each is paired with beautiful, high-quality accommodation.
Kruger Safaris, Just as They Should Be
At Kurt Safari, we believe a safari should never lose its authenticity. The beauty of the experience lies in tracking wildlife through its natural habitat and taking in the unique sights and sounds of the Kruger, just as it has always been.
That is why we hold so closely to our motto: keep it simple, keep it wild.
Winning Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award for a ninth consecutive year is another milestone that fills us with pride and reminds us to keep raising our standards.
To every guest who has trusted us over the years, thank you. To everyone still dreaming of the Kruger, we cannot wait to welcome you.
