Ihani Saalale (Director of Fine Bush Tours)
Fine Bush Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $4,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Tom | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Excellent Safari Company
We looked at many companies and narrowed them down to three. After communicating with all of them we chose Fine Bush Tours owned by Ms. Ihani Saalale. We were extremely happy with our choice. Ms. Saalale listened to our requests and worked hard to find us the perfect 9 day safari experience. Unlike other safari tour companies we checked out, Fine Bush Tours is a Botswanan, women-owned company, which also factored into our decision. Ms. Saalale is very knowledgeable and experienced in developing African Safaris. She has experience working with Kwando Safaris, which operates a number of high quality concessions in Botswana, two of which we stayed in for our trip. Ms. Saalale also has worked with Moremi Air, one of the few airline companies servicing the bush camps. Ms. Saalale was also extremely helpful in resolving some issues we had with our international flights on Botswana Air from Johannesburg. Without her assistance from Maun I do not think we would have been able to resolve our issues satisfactorily.
One of the requests we had for our safari was that we wanted to see wild dogs, which can be very difficult to spot. Ms. Saalale worked with the guides at the Kwando Concessions and identified camps where we were most likely to see wild dogs. Incredibly, on our very first morning game drive our guide took us to a den site, where we not only saw a pack of dogs, but were first to see the litter emerge from the den - a truly amazing experience! And that was just the first day of nine filled with incredible sightings and experiences, including a aardwolf, civets, genet, cheetahs, leopard, a baby hippo on land, over 200 bird species, as well as numerous, lions, elephants, giraffe, and many other species.
Upon arrival in Botswana, Ms Saalale met our group at Maun airport and again prior to our departure. Her communication with us preparing and during our trip was excellent. She also continued to assist us after the trip with some additional questions we had. I really can't say enough about the friendliness, expertise, value, and communication we have enjoyed with Ms. Saalae and Fine Bush Tours. I highly recommend Fine Bush Tours for anyone wishing to experience the Okavango Delta and other safaris.
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Email Karen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Attentive, good prices and efficient
Fine Bush Tours, run by Ihani were on the ball, they gave us good prices at 2 camps, were on hand to meet and greet us on arrival in Maun and again on departure. Ihani was my contact and she was efficient and charming.
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Email Tomer Panker | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fine Bush Tours delivers an exceptional, immersive safari experience with expert guides.
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a safari in Botswana with Fine Bush Tours, and I must say, the experience exceeded all expectations, especially considering how last-minute the trip was organized. Their communication was excellent from the very beginning—responsive, clear, and accommodating to all my requests despite the short notice.
The service throughout the tour was top-notch. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and the region, making each stop feel like a well-curated experience. We visited some fantastic locations that were not overcrowded, allowing for an intimate encounter with nature. The timing and logistics of the tour were seamless, a testament to the company's reliability.
In terms of value for money, Fine Bush Tours really delivered. The pricing was very reasonable, especially for such a personalized and well-executed trip. I truly felt like I was getting more than what I paid for, both in terms of service quality and the richness of the safari itself.
Overall, Fine Bush Tours provided a memorable, well-organized adventure, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a genuine and hassle-free safari experience in Botswana.
Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We requested a quote 3 night tour at very short notice. We were given a choice of 4 within an hour!
Fabulous 3 night tour. Wonderful 15min flight to a simply exceptional lodge. Fabulous food from a top chef. Wonderful friendly staff. An absolutely first class guide - Jacob - who went above and beyond for us all. Our safari experience in the Delta was truly amazing. We can recommend Fine Bush Tours - they delivered for us!
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Email Barry Taitz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Was very organized and put us on an amazing iternary and was so helpful, would highly recommend .
They organized a very good Value for money trip for us to Zim and Chobe organized Everything very well, was a great trip made sure we had the best of everything. We had a short time and they made sure we got to see everything we wanted. Was 5 star service. I would recommend Fine Bush Tours for a trip of a lifetime, and anyone from The Usa who wants. An African Tour operator..
Reply from Fine Bush Tours
Posted on Aug 25, 2024Hi Barry
Thank you very much and appreciated. Hope to see you again next year
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Email Bart | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing
Great last-minute booking, that was even better than we could ever imagine!
Reply from Fine Bush Tours
Posted on Aug 25, 2024Hi Bart
Thank you very much and appreciated. Hope to see you soon again
Email Dr Kgosi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent
Very well organized and their response is promt and as accurate as requested.
Reply from Fine Bush Tours
Posted on Aug 25, 2024Hi Dr Kgosi
Thank you very much and appreciated. Hope to see you again next year
Email Misani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fine Bush Tours is the epitome of exceptional service.
Our trip to Sable Alley was nothing short of amazing, thanks to Fine Bush Tours. From the start, their service was top-notch. The agent was incredibly nice, engaging, and welcoming, making the booking process a breeze. Prices were very affordable, and the value was outstanding. They arranged transportation to and from Sable Alley, and the vehicle provided was spotless and comfortable. We were also impressed with the secure parking arranged for our car in Maun. Fine Bush Tours truly went above and beyond to ensure our safari was perfect. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore the Okavango Delta!
Reply from Fine Bush Tours
Posted on Aug 25, 2024Hi Barry
Thank you very much and appreciated. Hope to see you again
Email Monei | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional
I knew Fine Bush tours since 2021. Their service is exceptional and the operators are professional. As their client they made constant communication with me during my trips and made sure i am safe and comfortable during the entire time ( quotation stage until the day i returned from vacation).They recommended best hotels,transportation and activities. Fine Bush Tours are reliable and always a step ahead should their client encounter any challenge. I used them during my trips to the okavango delta, Egypt and Dubai just to mention a few. All the trips were worth it and exceeded my expectations.
Email Otsile Segwabe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Magnificent
Very reliable and trustworthy. Always going extra mile to ensure clients are taken care of.