Welcome to Braai Safaris
A TRUE SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI EXPERIENCE
Braai Safaris
Choose the safari option that is perfect for you.
Braai Safaris Lodge
Self-catering & fully catered accommodation inside Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
Activities
More unforgettable experiences for you to enjoy.
Start your African safari adventure
WELCOME TO BRAAI SAFARIS & LODGE
Braai Safaris Lodge is located inside the private and secure Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, in the town of Hoedspruit, South Africa.
Perfectly situated between the Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon, which is a beautiful and conserved part of the Lowveld bush, the Wildlife Estate hosts great birdlife and plains game such as: zebras, giraffes, kudus, warthogs and impalas just to name a few, but also with some occasional visits from leopards, hyenas and nocturnal animals from the surrounding Greater Kruger National Park.
Braai Safaris was established as an idea to combine the experience of a Braai and a Safari together to recreate our tradition.
Braai is a word derived from the Afrikaans language referring to the rustic method of cooking meat on an open fire (barbeque).
The tradition is so important to us that many choose to celebrate our annual Heritage Day celebrations on 24th September united around a fire – also affectionately called ‘National Braai Day ‘ (Heritage Day)
"In South Africa it is impossible to truly connect to the wild environment without a Braai and a Safari."
YOUR SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Whatever the purpose of your holiday is, we can meet your expectations. Here are the services we can offer to you.
KRUGER SAFARI
Exceptional Big 5 safaris in the world-renowned Kruger National Park
Wildlife Accommodation
Self-catering or fully catered accommodation at Braai Safaris Lodge
Activities
Exciting additions and activities to enhance your South African experience
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Safari in comfort with a highly experienced qualified FGASA field guide
Excellent Food
Our outstanding fare includes authentic braais and delectable homemade food
Trilingual Services
Wiann, your friendly guide, is fluent in English, Afrikaans and Italian
WHO ARE WE?
Your hosts: Marta & Wiann De Lange
In their respective areas they have been gaining experience in South Africa’s best Big 5 reserves, including the Timbavati and Klaserie Private Nature Reserves, as well as the world famous Kruger National Park. Wiann is a registered nature guide and Martha has been operating Front-of-House and Customer Reception for lodges within the famous Greater Kruger area.
Their experience gained while working in the hospitality sector led them to open their own safari company in Hoedspruit, allowing them to share their great passion for nature and help travelers collect authentic, unforgettable memories.
Safaris and other activities can be booked in Afrikaans, English, or Italian to help customers live a memorable experience in their own language, allowing them to be fully involved and building real relationships. We love to exceed guests’ expectations by focusing on quality over quantity.
Your Guide: Wiann de Lange
As a class of 1991 FGASA nature guide level 2, Wiann is engaged in photographic safaris with customers of all nationalities, but particularly aimed at the Italian tourism market.
He learned Italian with the help of his wife Marta and from various working experiences in Italy, including the management of check-in & check-outs for holiday accommodation in a famous touristic town in Italy.
He has more than 13 years’ experience in Big 5 Reserves and is qualified to conduct safaris by car and on foot, including walking safaris encountering the Big 5.
As a specialist in South African biomes and qualified level 3 Tracker he is qualified to identify and approach animals safely and does so with utmost respect.
Passionate about ethology, he began his career in the best South African private reserves including Timbavati, Klaserie and the Kruger National Park (with which he continues to collaborate).
Since 2018 he has opened his own safari company based in Hoedspruit, where he combines his great passion for nature and the Braai culture.
