This Tour Is Offered By
Africa's Unique Destination
Gates of Afrikan Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- Botswana Guides Association
- Tour Types:
- Budget camping tours that can start every day (clients assist with camp chores)
- Destinations:
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Gates of Afrikan Safaris is a proudly Botswana-based company, owned and operated by experienced professional tour guides led by Mr. Kaizer Mbwe. Registered and licensed in Botswana, the company is headquartered in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. With over 20 years of travel experience across Africa, the team brings deep knowledge of the continent’s people, landscapes, cuisine, and hidden gems - making Gates of Afrikan Safaris a trusted choice for unforgettable safari adventures.
Reviews13
NL
It was amazing!
We had an absolutely amazing time! Demi was a little nervous at first about sleeping out in the wild among the animals, but she felt completely safe throughout the whole experience. The tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable and always knew exactly what was safe and what wasn’t. Because of that, we never felt unsafe. It was truly a fantastic experience, and our only regret is that we didn’t book a longer tour. Thank you so much again for everything! ❤️
SE
An amazing unique experience
We had an absolutely wonderful safari in Botswana, and I cannot recommend this company enough. They are a small local operator, and if you want a high-quality safari experience while being truly close to nature, for half the price this is the company to choose.
Throughout the entire booking process, they always replied very quickly and patiently answered my thousands of questions.
We visited Moremi, Khwai, and Chobe. We camped out in the bush, with giraffes, elephants, and hippos walking right past our campsite, and fell asleep listening to the sounds of the animals. On our last night, we even had lions hunting a herd of buffalo right next to our campsite.
The food was excellent (with vegeterian option) and somehow the cook always managed to have every meal ready the minute we returned from our game drives.
Our guide, Kaiser, was amazing. You can tell he has a lot of experience. He was excellent at finding and tracking animals and always made sure we were in the right place at the right time. We even got to enjoy completely private sightings of both lions and a leopard.
I have been on many safaris, but I have to say that Botswana is one of the very best destinations. I also highly recommend the night game drive in Khwai.
I will definitely be booking with this company again when I return to explore the Kalahari Desert.
CN
This is a very excellent, professional, and trustworthy travel agency.
I exchanged more than twenty emails with this travel agency before finalizing the itinerary. They were very patient. During this process, I changed the dates, and they also met our requirements. The tour guide, housekeeper, and chef worked diligently, were clean and hygienic, and very responsible, giving us an unforgettable trip.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Botswana Mobile Safari – Beyond Expectations
Our mobile safari with Gates of Afrikan Safari (January 31 – February 17) was absolutely exceptional. From our arrival in Maun to ending at Victoria Falls, everything was perfectly organized and executed.
The service was outstanding from the very start. We were warmly welcomed at the airport, and throughout the trip, the team selected breathtaking campsites in prime wildlife areas. Some nights we had lions astonishingly close to camp — an experience that felt thrilling yet completely safe under their expert care.
Our guide, Kaiser, was phenomenal. His knowledge of the bush, wildlife, terrain, and Botswana’s history was remarkable. What truly impressed us was his tracking skill. He didn’t just drive around hoping for sightings — he actively read the land. Thanks to him, we saw 67 lions, cheetahs on two separate days, two leopards, and three different packs of wild dogs — my husband’s birthday wish!
Beyond the game drives, Kaiser made the experience deeply educational and engaging. We especially loved our mealtime conversations learning about animals, ecosystems, and local culture. His passion and expertise added so much depth to the safari.
Our camp chef, Super G, created incredible meals, including delicious vegetarian dishes for my husband. His fresh bush bread and surprise birthday cake rivaled any bakery back home.
Machana (“Magic Machana”) made camp life effortless — hot showers, seamless setups, and anticipating our needs before we even asked.
Together, this team delivered a flawless, authentic safari experience. My husband had the most memorable birthday of his life, and we left with memories we’ll treasure forever.
100/10 — Highly recommended for anyone seeking a truly authentic, locally owned Botswana safari.
Kaiser gave us a very memorable safari.
Kaiser was our guide on a safari to Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta for a week at the end of August 2023. We had a truly phenomenal experience. Kaiser was extremely knowledgeable. He spotted animals hidden in the surrounding landscape that we would have never seen. He was friendly, personable, and professional. We would highly recommend using him as a guide.
