Pictus Safaris

4.3/5 – 6 Reviews

$6,507 pp (USD)
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Director Tom Clode on the trail of wild dogs

Director Tom Clode on the trail of wild dogs

Pictus Safaris

4.3/5  
(6 Reviews)
Office In:
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Size:
1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
Tour Types:
Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations:
Botswana BW
Congo (DRC) CD
Kenya KE
Malawi MW
Mozambique MZ
Namibia NA
Rwanda RW
Tanzania TZ
Uganda UG
Zambia ZM
Zimbabwe ZW
Director Tom Clode on the trail of wild dogs

Director Tom Clode on the trail of wild dogs

Pictus Safaris is a small-group safari specialist, offering tours across Africa in search of the continent's rarest wildlife.

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Great experience! Excellent service
5/5

The entire experience with Pictus Safaris was excellent from start to finish. From the beginning, communication was most effective and transparent. Prior to the trip, Tom gave us all the necessary information to prepare for our trip (packing list, list of animals that we could see, among other documents necessary to travel to Chad, all very well prepared and specified). Even, days before our trip, there were some riots in Chad and Tom was very attentive, informing us about the situation and putting the safety of all of us first.

The coordination of all services with the camp (Tinga Camp) was very good.
We had incredible days during our stay at Zakouma National Park, in which we were able to see a huge number of animals and species, some of my favorites being: the large herds of elephants that can only be seen in Zakouma, servals (we saw almost 30!), leopard (2), lions, cheetah ( 2), porcupines (3), honey badgers (more than 7), genets(I lost count of how many), pale fox, hyenas, and of course the impressive spectacle of the “murmuration” of queleas, in which it was awsome to see millions of queleas fly at the same time, in the same direction.

Although the weather conditions were rough (temperatures between 43 and 46 Celsius degrees) it was totally worth it! We ended this adventure extremely happy and satisfied and with the intention of repeating the experience with Pictus Safaris in any of the other incredible destinations it offers.

Tom's attention at all times was the best, and he worked very well with the local guide (Ramadan), both excellent guides and spotters, and with a lot of knowledge of wildlife.

Thank you Pictus Safaris for showing us the greatness of Zakouma National Park in Chad!

Lack of Integrity
1/5

I made a deposit for a trip to Chad for 2023 (cannot remember exact date but late March to early April). The deposit was $2000 a lot of money. However, when the time approached for the final payment, I had severe misgivings as I was worried about the security situation in Chad. I ultimately chose not to go. Even though I canceled after the deadline, the operator assured me that he would work things out in some way, either by replacing me with someone else wherein I would get my deposit back or offering me a discount on a future trip. Neither of these actions occurred and to this day, I have never again heard from the operator. However, I did confirm that he found someone else to take my place while obviously keeping my deposit and never informing me about this. I think this bespeaks of a total lack of integrity and shady business practices, as well. I have told many people about this situation and every single one agreed that this was bad business protocol, renege on a promise to work with me, and all stated they would never use this company, as I will also not use. I will also not book any trip with any tour operator who partners with this company, of which I am well acquainted with one. Beware and be forewarned of shady businesses like Pictus Safaris.

A superbly organised, hassle-free tour taking in stunning locations.
5/5

From start to finish every stage of my trip with Pictus Safaris was faultless. A standout itinerary was followed by quality customer service and support, with clear communication throughout the booking process. All aspects of the tour were taken care of, and all requirements were met, including catering for a vegetarian diet, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the experience.

The safari itself was a two-week tour of southern Tanzania, with visits to two national parks - Ruaha and Mikumi - and one game reserve - Selous. All three were incredible locations and provided outstanding viewing, with sights including wild dog, cheetah, leopard, serval and civet.
The vast knowledge of the tour organiser, of both the location and the wildlife, added massively to the quality of the trip. I would highly recommend Pictus Safaris and would be delighted to use their services again.

Excellent
5/5

My trip to Tuli was really special, all thanks to the work of Tom and the Pictus Safaris team. Being able to track down wild leopard and cheetah was a dream come true. Everything went smoothly from my first email to Tom and I can’t recommend Pictus Safaris highly enough.

Good wildlife, good company!
5/5

I had an excellent trip to Uganda a two years ago with Tom. He had planned our itinerary meticulously and was an excellent photography guide - Always willing to offer advice without being pushy. Different primates and colourful lizards were everywhere, but the highlights included a trio of lion club at Murchison Falls that had been left hiding alone in the long grass, a large troop of chimpanzee eating from a fig tree in Kibale, and just how close you could get to the rhinos at Ziwa.

It is definitely only a question of when I head back to Africa, rather than if, and I am already browsing Pictus' 2022 catalogue for inspiration.

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