$5,671 to $7,128 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateThis Tour Is Offered By
Martin Smith, Managing Director
Kingfisher Safaris
- Office In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- Botswana Guides Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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With over 70 years combined experience our objective is to share with you authentic wildlife experiences in Africa without compromise. With our personal service, experience and expertise we will make your African adventure a special and unforgettable journey, whatever your budget. We offer mobile tented safaris in Botswana, operated by us or come with us on an adventure to the best wildlife areas in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe & South Africa on our tailor made safaris.
Reviews63
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The adventure of a lifetime!!
We had hoped that this safari would be wonderful, but it far exceeded our expectations. It was the trip of a lifetime for me and my friend. it started with Martin at Kingfisher Safaris. He helped us to book the trip we wanted - 12 nights in the bush on a luxury mobile safari with Pilot. Martin answered all our questions, was incredibly responsive to our questions and made sure we had all we needed for the trip as well as guidance in transportation.
My friend had taken a safari with her daughter 20 years earlier with Pilot as their guide so we knew we wanted him again on this trip. Pilot has many years of experience; he is definitely safari guide extraordinaire. His number one priority is to keep every one safe - I never felt scared. Pilot is very bright, skilled and determined to find the Botswana animals, birds, etc as well as taught us about animal behavior, tracking and when to give a wild animal their space. He loves what he is doing. He is warm and has a wonderful sense of humor which made the trip very fun as well. His staff work as a team and really enjoy people and each other. He does not have a cook - he has an amazing Chef - KG. She prepares food over a fire and bakes in a metal box with coals which included homemade bread every meal. Beef, fish and chicken are the main entrees prepared in different ways, salads, fresh cooked vegetables etc and incredible desserts such as bananas foster, brownies, cake and crème caramel.
Elaina was our hostess who looked after our needs and wants such as hot water bottle for the cold nights, our tent and bathroom needs, served us those delicious meals as well as helping the other staff. Toby prepared our warm water for our shower and washbasin, helped to take down and put up the tent, pack and whatever else needed to be done.
Value for the money ? Oh my gosh yes!! We both think we got a deal. We are so glad we did the mobile safari - we went to 4 different camp sights to see and hear a variety of wild beings. One afternoon we were sitting in our chair between game drives and had an elephant walk past our tent on his way to the other side. And saw a lioness walk on the road right outside of our campsite - she was looking for her sisters and could have cared less about us.
The trip was the most exciting, fun adventure I have ever had. Would I do it again? You bet!! Thank you so much Martin, Pilot and your staff.
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Excellent in all ways. Careing, professional, knowledgable.
Our guide was Pilot with pilotsmobile safaris.com. I had previously had Pilot as my guide a few years ago and definitely wanted him again. It is important to have an experienced guide, who knows the wildlife encountered for safety reasons. Pilot is an excellent tracker. He can read animal tracks which is an advantage to finding that illusive leopard or cheeta. We saw everything we had hoped to see and more. Pilot has a very caring staff with a cook that is superb. We had fresh homemade bread daily and a variety of meals that can be found in a 5 star restaurant. His other staff members are very accomodating. Your comfort and well being is their top priority. Our safari was 12 days. Each day brought a new, exciting adventure.
One day during our afternoon rest period a bull elephant walked along the edge of camp as we sat in lawn chairs watching. The tents, showers and toilets are camp style but very comfortable. The beds and pillows insure a good night's sleep.
If you are wanting a guide who tries his best to show you what you came to Africa to see, you cannot miss with Pilot and crew.
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Professional and kind
Our safari experience was simply incredible, thanks the fantastic team provided.
Martin managed the whole trip administration from London, super responsive and fast in answer!
Helena, Paulina, Motobi, and Pilot were all incredibly attentive and kind, making us feel right at home, even in the middle of the bush, miles away from Italy.
Those kind of trips are quite expensive (especially for Italians), but it totally worth it! Super recommended!
Nothing could be better!
We truly hope to have the chance to go on another safari with them!
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The experience of a lifetime in Botswana with a dependable and knowledgeable safari tour operation.
We had a wonderful time on our 8 day glamping safari in the Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai Concession, Botswana, with our guide Pilot and his 3 person crew! Somehow each day was just as magical as the day before and we now have fantastic collection of stills and video to remember our extraordinary animal encounters. Setting up the trip with Martin via email was so much easier than I had anticipated and he was always prompt to reply if I had yet one more question. We felt that we got great value for our money. Pilot was a wealth of knowledge and we always felt comfortable and safe with him. The rest of the team were formidable too- always helpful and polite, and a pleasure to be around. I still don't know how Pauline turned out those wonderful meals over an open fire!
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Magnificent- Martin and his staff were masterful at taking our desires for a perfect Safari !
Martin was terrific and patient at working with our budget and giving us plenty of
Options. He was fantastic at communicating via email and even took my overseas call with enthusiasm!!
I feel value is incredible for the once in a lifetime African Safari experience !
His local staff was incredible - Pilot is like no other guide !! He goes above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience ever . His staff treats you like royalty ! The tents are luxurious, the food is great and the experience is amazing
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3-Day Meerkat Mania Salt Pan Sleepout & Quad Bike Safari
$1,330 to $1,350 pp (USD)
Botswana: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Bungalow
You Visit: Maun (Start), Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Maun (End)
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10-Day Call of the Wild - a Botswana Mobile Adventure
$6,633 to $7,128 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesBotswana: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range CampingYou Visit: Maun (Start), Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Savuti (Chobe NP), Kasane (End)
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7-Day Okavango Delta Mobile Safari - Fully Inclusive
$3,780 to $4,620 pp (USD)
Botswana: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range CampingYou Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta), Maun Airport (End)
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7-Day Zimbabwe Hwange & Mana Pools Luxury Tented Safari
$5,555 to $7,150 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Hwange NP, Mana Pools NP, Harare (End)
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7-Day Okavango and Linyanti Wilderness Escape
$5,632 to $6,908 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Linyanti Concession (Chobe NP), Maun Airport (End)
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10-Day Botswana Okavango and Chobe Mobile Expedition
$4,752 to $5,445 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta), Savuti (Chobe NP), Maun (End)
