reservation officer
Travel Creations Botswana
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- HATAB & BOGA
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $260 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Donna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent safari experience
We were able to organize this from Australia with minimal fuss. David was quick to respond and was able to accomodate our preferences. Our Guide Ookedisae did an excellent job of tracking the game and we saw a great variety of animals each day. Highlights were seeing a wild dog hunt, a leopard and her cub plus lots and lots of lions. The hippos come very close to camp at night and we even had honey badgers visit!! The mokoro ride was magical and our polers were very entertaining. We were also very spoilt by having Oonah as our cook and Bats-man as his offsider. The food was delicious and I was astounded by what these guys could prepare, including fresh bread daily. We had such a wonderful time and felt very blessed to have such a magic team looking after us. Our tent was spacious and ensuited (!) and the beds were comfy. All in all, a brilliant experience. We would highly recommend this.
Email Karen Maidment | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised, amazing safari guide called Jame!
We took the 5 night 6 day safari from Maun to Kasane via Khwai, Savuti and Chobe NPs. We were a group of 4. We spent 2 nights in a tent in Khwai and 2 in Savuti. Then the last night in Water Lily Lodge, Kasane.
The tents were large and the private toilet, a blessing! Plus the shower. The camp staff, Dix and Barcelona, were very attentive and efficient, addressing all our needs and more, even with a 'turn down' service.
Machine, our chef, was amazing, taking into account the limitations of cooking in the bush over a fire! The food was varied and plentiful.
The campsites were to ourselves and magical, Khwai was next to a river and Savuti in the bush.
Our guide, Jame (pronounced Jammie) was the absolute best! He is called Leopard Man for good reason and he did not disappoint. We saw everything we could've hoped for and more. Everyday we were blessed with more amazing sightings of magnificent animals and wildlife scenes. From the leopards in Khwai to the lions of Savuti.
Jame's knowledge of the entire area is really impressive and he reads animal movement well, getting us into position for the animal to appear. He is extremely patient too, at times allowing us to be the only jeep in that area, waiting for the sighting.
David, who I communicated with to organise our last minute trip, was very responsive and helpful.
All in all, a magical trip with many memories made and a fabulous way to travel from Maun to Kasane.
Thank you the Travel Creation Botswana team!
Email Therese | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jame was personable, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to help make the trip great.
The tour was a unique and great experience. Jamie ensured that we saw as many animals as possible.
The accommodation was as described and we felt we looked after.
The only negative is that we were supposed to have two nights camping and two nights accommodation in a lodge - however this was changed last minute to three nights camping and one night in the lodge with no adjustment to the cost. This was not detrimental to the trip but this was poor communication as it was a last minute change.
Overall would recommend the company and ask for Jame as your guide!
Email Isolde Botha | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Travel Creations is very efficient and flexible, willing to adjust their tour to your requirements
Jammie is an excellent and knowledgeable guide, taking us to the most amazing spots. We saw a large variety of game, including several sightings of all the big cats - no wonder they call him Leopard Man! Jammie loves the bush and his job and the drives with him were amazing. We enjoyed long drives through the bush with huge trees and abundant bird and animal life. Jammie adjusts the daily excursions to meet his clients' needs.
Machine, Election and Jomo are a mean team who very efficiently set up and break camp, ensuring that everything is perfect. We had a hot shower waiting when we came back to camp in the evening after long day in the bush. We were then treated to a delicious 3 course meal, mostly including a fresh mixed salad, and some wine next to the fire. Plans for the next day's excursions were discussed around the fire. In the morning there was hot water in a bush basin outside our tent, and we sat down to a hot breakfast with fresh toast. Machine bakes the most delicious bread over the coals. Coffee and tea were provided on our drive and we would stop for lunch in a shady spot under some magnificent giant tree. You guessed it! Our lunches were delicious!
There was a minor mechanical problem with our vehicle on one of our drives which Jammie fixed temporarily and then repaired back at camp in the evening. We were able to charge our devices in the camp. There is limited Wi-Fi and cell phone reception in the bush.
I can highly recommend Travel Creations and Jammie, Machine, Election and Jomo. They are a winning combination! We definitely got excellent value for our money and were so privileged to have such a wonderful 5-star tour.
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Email Urik | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We saw EVERYTHING!
On our safari we started in Maun then traveled through Moremi Game Reserve and then to Chobe National park. We went on the 9 day Basic camping safari. Our safari guide (Jamie) was excellent. We saw every animal possible: cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, kudu, impala, honey badgers, hyenas, zebra, hippos, crocodiles, springbok, wild dogs, water buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, loads of birds. The food was good and plentiful. Communication with Travel Creations was simple and easy. All in all the trip was worth every cent we spent.
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Email Gino | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert guides make all the difference! Highly recommended. Thanks Jamie!
We researched many tours ahead of time and saw many during our tour but couldn't be happier with Travel Creations Botswana. It was just enough luxury to be well taken care of while also experiencing 5 days of disconnecting deep in the bush. We covered a lot of ground with the mobile safari which is much better than staying in a lodge and having your "taxi driver guide" do a couple short game drives. With this trip, you are in nature 24 hours a day on game drives, finding buffalo and elephants near the camp site, or in transit between locations.
I can't recommend our guide Jamie enough. He's extremely knowledgeable of Botswana and took us on many short cuts, bonus game drives, or bullishly pushed our car ahead of other cars to ensure the best angle for animal viewing and photos. Jamie is also a hilarious no-BS person which will keep you entertained on drives and chats around the campfire. Our group was only 4 people which was amazing compared to the cars packed with 9 people fumbling over each other to take photos.
The owner and organizer David was also very accommodating to help with logistics and transfers.
If you're prioritizing an adventure in the bush, book with Travel Creations Botswana!
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Email Karen Quintero | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing tour in Okavango Delta
We took the mokoro day tour, we really enjoyed it, the guide in the Mokoro was extremely helpful and have good vibes , he explained us a lot, we walk like 3 hours + the Mokoro. Just the driving that picked us up was kind of rushy at the begging. The only things that could be better were the sandwiches , had a lot of dressing. We recommend this tour day in Okavango.
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Email Gorazd | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari with Travel Creations Botswana
If you're looking for an authentic safari in Botswana with experienced expert guide, tasty food, and top-notch service, I highly recommend Travel Creations Botswana!
I booked 5 nights / 6 days (non – participation) mid – range mobile camping safari to Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai Concession. Happy to report that safari was really mind blowing and experience exceeded all my expectations.
From the very beginning, the communication was excellent. David (Travel Creations Botswana Owner / Manager) was very responsive during the planning stage. He worked very hard to personalize the trip for me and to accommodate all my special requests.
Of course, safari would not be so memorable without other three members of our super friendly, helpful and courteous team: Lixzn (guide / driver), Organ (the chef) and Jomo (camp assistant).
Lixzn is a first class animal tracker with lots of experience. Somehow he always managed to find best position for photo shots. His knowledge of all sorts African wildlife is really impressive.
The chef was incredible. It is amazing what he was able to cook using just a campfire and a pot. In spite of the fact that I am vegetarian he managed to prepare really yummy dishes with every detail taken into account.
Camping in the wild was a fantastic experience. We camped in two different campsites. The one in Moremi Game Reserve was located at very remote place in the middle of wilderness. My tent was specious and had its own toilet and shower, making it comfortable to enjoy the beauty of the bush. So many sounds around me and so many stars above me. This can only be experienced in Africa. Unforgettable...
We used the Toyota Land Cruiser for the daily game drives. Such cars have the reputation of being almost indestructible. But roads in Botswana can be really rough, dusty and bumpy, so our vehicle broke down somewhere in the middle of nowhere. No problem for our team. It quickly became very obvious to me that all team members had some knowledge and experience how to repair a car. Some help was also offered by friendly bypassing drivers and our vehicle was quickly in driving condition again. We used satellite phone to inform David about the car problems. He immediately sat in the backup Land Cruiser and brought it all the way from Maun. All this long drive simply because he did not want that my safari / game drive itinerary would be disturbed by the car break down. That’s what I call 5 star service.
I would like to use this opportunity to thank David and his excellent team for all their effort to make my safari really unforgettable. I heard many times that such safari was once in the lifetime experience. Certainly it was not for me, because I am already making plans and saving money for my next safari in Botswana. Of course, it will be with Travel Creations Botswana.
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Email Laura and David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a fantastic time in the Okawango Delta
We booked the 3 Days, 2 Night Safari in Kwai (Okawango). We were lucky to be the only tourists on that trip. Our guide Jamie made sure that we had a fantastic time. He asked us which animals we would like to see most. Because we already spend 5 weeks in Namibia and Botswana, we were mostly interested in carnivors. During our time there we saw lions on many occasions, a leopard, hyenas, wilddogs, monkeys, elefants, giraffs, different antilopes, hippos, crocodiles and many birds. We were even able to include a short Mokoro experience and a night drive.
In camp, Machine and Owner spoiled us with fantastic food. The camp itself was great as well - a bush toilette behind the camp during nighttime and normal toilets a few meters away during the day. We even got warm water for the shower. In the evening, we sat together and had great conversations and enjoyed the sounds of nature together.
We enjoyed our stay a lot and can recommend this tour operator! It is also a tour operator from Botswana, so that the money stay in Botswana and is not going into the pocked of a foreign tour operator, which was important for us.
Well earned 5 stars :)
DE
Email Jan Michael Abel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our trip was really great: very good good, fantastic gamedrives, great guide (Jamie)! 5 stars!
The trip was well organized and we had a lot of fun during the five days! Our guide knew a lot about animals and the nature and we had a lot of great sightings. The food was delicious and the three nights in tent comfortable.
Good value for the money. Thanks for all! It was unforgetable!
