Martin Meyer has a phenomenal knowledge of African wildlife and a keen ability for sharing it. He has led safaris all across southern Africa for us and has a genuine passion for the bush and a deep respect for the African environment. Besides his natural history expertise, Martin also provides cultural insights into his home country, knows his South African wines and cuisine, and is a great story teller. When not on safari, Martin resides in Hoedspruit (near Kruger National Park) with his family.
This was my sixth trip with Wilderness Travel. All of the guides have been exceptional. However, Martin is in a class by himself. He is truly a world class guide. We were honored to have traveled with him.
While the lodging, food and transportation were all excellent, Martin was the one who made the trip. He was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, their habitat and the history of the various areas we visited. He was warm, funny and well organized. He made this a once in a lifetime trip for us.
Martin is not only a fantastic guide, but a fantastic human being. It would be our pleasure and good fortune to be able to travel with him again.
We've been on many WT trips and we've always been blown away by the professionalism of the guides. Unbelievably, Martin set the bar even a little higher. He was fantastic—well done!
What more can I say? Martin was amazing.
Martin is a true professional and an encyclopedia of knowledge about the land, animals, and politics of the countries we visited. It was a pleasure to travel with him.
As magnificent as the wildlife and sites were, Martin was what made the trip. His vast knowledge and experience was coupled with a great attitude and high level of enthusiasm—it was as if he was taking the trip for the first time. He also used his photographic skills to help all of us take much better pictures than otherwise would have been the case. You are lucky to have him, as were we.
A superb guide—gracious, caring, generous, knowledgeable, efficient, and well-organized.
Martin was extraordinary. He has an amazing knowledge of just about everything Africa! He was able to impart his knowledge, and perhaps more importantly, his experiences with clarity, interest, and depth. His excellence ran from his knowledge to his tracking to his personality. He made this trip special.
Words cannot describe how much we adore Martin. He honestly made this trip! His knowledge, personality, humor, and inspiration left us with the best honeymoon we could have ever imagined. We can't wait to do another trip with him!
Martin Meyer is an exceptional individual, enthusiastic to showcase his country. One could not find a better trip leader. We enjoyed his leadership and his company.
Martin was an outstanding guide. His understanding of the animals—and his respect for them—and the environment were exceptional!!
Wilderness Travel seems to always provide excellent tour leaders/guides and Martin was nothing less than outstanding.
Martin was one of our best trip leaders in the over 10 trips we have taken with WT. His attention to detail, client service, charisma, frankness, energy, and patriotism was commendable. It was a true pleasure traveling with him.
His knowledge of the history, culture and politics MADE THE TRIP!!! He was the best!!!
If there was a better rating than "excellent" Martin would get it! He was one of the best trip leaders we've ever had.
Martin is extremely patient and helpful. Also, well organized, interesting, fun, good sense of humor. Just a great guy.
Martin was one of the best guides I have ever had. Every day he presented unique and interesting perspectives on what we were seeing and doing.
Martin was extraordinary by any measure. It was impossible to ask a question about a plant, animal, or bird that he couldn't answer.
Martin is passionate about his job and brings great joy to all he does and to all who encounter him. His knowledge and ability to share it with his clients was amazing. His respect for all he works with and his appreciation for their roles was just as important as his respect for the ecosystem. He is a jewel!
Martin was fabulous. He was so knowledgeable about the animals' habits, tracking, geography, culture, stargazing, and even food! He was also fun-loving and enjoyable to be around.
Martin is by far the most wonderful guide and trip leader I can imagine. He was terrific and made this trip so very special. I loved spending time with him—he was so much fun, smart, competent, interesting—I couldn't imagine anyone being better at this work. I'd travel again with him in a flash. He's the best!
We can't say enough good things about Martin. He is a gem.
We could not have asked for a better guide. Martin's passion and love for the 'bush' was amazing, and his knowledge was superior.
A more considerate man, I've never met. He seemed to know about everything, thought of our every need we could have and his easy going nature and expertise made this a trip I will never forget. His knowledge of this country was astounding. Fantastic!!!!!!!!
Martin made this trip spectacular. His knowledge and love of his country was palpable.
Martin's ability to provide cultural insights through his personal history and interactions with locals enhanced our trip immeasurably.
Excellent doesn't begin to capture it. Martin IS this trip. A remarkable human being and a passionate leader with bottomless knowledge.
Martin is first class in everything! He is very knowledgeable (there is not a question he cannot answer), professional, sophisticated yet humble, personable, and knows how to give each client a good time. I would love to have him again as a guide!
Martin's knowledge of the flora and fauna, culture, language, and the history and politics of the region was remarkable.
Martin was outstanding. We couldn't imagine traveling without his constant planning, oversight, and effort to make our trip completely satisfactory. He combined a passion for personal service with his depth of knowledge about South African history, culture, and nature to create an unforgettable experience for us.
Excellent does not come close. More like—unbelievable! So patient, fun, knowledgeable, funny, kind, a great story teller, amazing person. Just superlative in every way.
I can't say enough good things about Martin—he really made the trip.
Martin was great. The very best. We would travel with him again.
You could not have a better person to lead this trip. He is extremely knowledgeable, proud of his country, has a wonderful sense of humor (and knowledge of wine), and is extremely sensitive and accomodating to the individuals in the group. He is a very impressive young man.
Martin gets the credit for this trip "staying in our souls." He is the best guide that we have ever worked with. He is warm, accepting, organized, an advocate of South Africa—with its history and growing pains. He is clear to uphold the WT environmental values and concern for its clients as that is endemic to his true nature and self.
Martin is South Africa's best spokesman. His care for us, his country, and people was infectious.
Martin's ability to genuinely relate to all he comes in contact with, African or otherwise, was a gift for all of us. What an ambassador for good will and for the company that expects nothing less!
Martin was incredible! He had the perfect personality and demeanor to lead our group, and his background in guiding, photography, and knowledge of the local flora and fauna was invaluable.
Martin is really terrific and has just the right demeanor for a trip leader. He made the trip completely enjoyable.
Martin did an outstanding job and added so much to our experience in South Africa. He is a gem.
Martin was top notch in every way. It was a pleasure to be in his company every day.
