This Tour Is Offered By
Pictus Safaris
- Office In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
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Pictus Safaris is a small-group safari specialist, offering tours across Africa in search of the continent's rarest wildlife.
Reviews5
Lack of Integrity
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.
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
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!
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.
A once in a lifetime trip to South Luangwa, Zambia
It was my lifetimes ambition to travel on safari to South Luangwa, Zambia and experience the wildlife in their natural habitat. Whilst there, I saw leopard, wild dog and lion at the same time taking in the breathtaking natural beauty of Zambia.
Travelling with Pictus Safaris, was easy and I had a great time as it was so well organised. I never had any worry about any of the arrangements, they took care of every last detail which made the trip that much more extraordinary.
I would throughly recommend them and hope to be travelling with them again in the future.
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9-Day Panthers and Puppies
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12-Day Migration and Mountains
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9-Day Amazing Akagera
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You Visit: Kigali (Start), Akagera NP, Kigali Airport (End)
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15-Day Uncharted Namibia
$10,339 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesNamibia: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
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11-Day The Heart of Kenya
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You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Laikipia, Samburu NR, Nairobi (End)
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15-Day Botswana Mobile Safari
$9,021 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesBotswana: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Savuti (Chobe NP), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Kasane (End)