Kalahari Skies
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1994)
- Member Of:
- Hopitality & Tourism Association of Botswana
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Lifelong memories with this exceptional operator with a passion for sharing what Botswana offers
My daughter and I went on the 10 day Botswana Classique mobile tenting safari starting in Maun then progressing through Moremi, Khwai, Savuti and Chobe River. Each place has its own special character which gave us a great experience. The entire experience, from initially contact over the Internet to explore options, through booking, organising extra tours at the end and, of course, the safari itself, was brilliant. Eddy and his team office support could not have been more helpful. Our tour guide and expect it tracker, Newman, taught us so much about the animals, land and culture. His love of the land and care of anima!s and their environment was great to experience. The camp and conditions were wonderfully managed by Stephen and his support crew, Mattias and Moses. The tents were always welcoming and the hot showers ready and waiting. Another highlight was the campfire meals. 3 courses and different Marvel's each night catering for my vegetarian daughter just as well as for me (the beef fillet was the best I have had!). I cannot rate this company high enough!
Email Mike Godlonton | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect mobile safari in Botswana
Kalahari Skies made our holiday in Botswana better than we could have dreamed of. The recommendations and planning from Eddie were spot on. A great choice of campsites and safari route. Marks must be the best guide in Botswana: there seems to be no bird, animal or plant he does not know about. Let alone knowing exactly what his guests want! The camping was five star with hot showers on demand and incredible 3 course meals cooked on the fire. Thanks to the very friendly camp team of Eze, Mathew and Tumelo! We'll definitely be back once we have saved up enough Pula!
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Email Pia und Harald | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great camping experience
Tour with Kalahari Skies team, November 2016, Moremi, Khwai, Savuti
Eddy, thank you very much for the great camping experience you made possible for us. Our thanks also goes out to Mano, whos‘ delicious food we had the pleasure to enjoy as well as to Steve, the „good spirit“ of the camp.
The Tents were very comfortable and the bathroom facilities were great.
Eddy, you showed and told us so many knowledge and interesting facts about the flora and fauna of Botswana. Inspired by you wildlife journal, for the first time I started to keep a checklist of all animal sightings. What a great idea! You are an excellent guide!
It was in Moremi that we saw the first cheetah. A special sight, for us and our cameras, was the by far most beautiful lion in Africa – what a beauty! He could easily be THE top model amongst all animals.
As before, Khwai took our breath away with its beautiful landscapes. A great located camp with Zebras, Wildebeests, Antelopes and Elephants all around us. I will never forget the moment during setting up the camp when an Elephant came by to watch with be just sitting barely 3 meters away – and we got the photo for agreat memory too.
In Savuti we had the luck to see the Savuti pride feasting on their prey, they just made a fresh kill, a Kudu. Thank you for showing us the beautiful group of old baobab trees that is not mentioned in any travel guide!
We were lucky to have been able to take so many great pictures.
Summary: very professional, excellent knowledge, delicious meals, very friendly, excellent tents and lots of fun!
Our place of longing is Botswana.
We are looking forward to travel the Kalahari with Kalahari Skies in 2019.
Pia and Harald
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Email Stefanie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari surprise at its best!
The booking went easy via travel agency. Shortly before our departure to Botswana we were informed about the heavy rainfalls during the last weeks and that the itinerary probably had to be changed, due to flodded roads. No problem for us. After arrival, tourguide Eddy came up with plan B, which turned out to be a great alternative. (He already had plans C to Z in mind, since nobody knew about the exact road conditions.) We visited a lot of beautiful places, whatched many many animals, stayed at great campgrounds. And we had a fantastic tourguide and camp crew, who never let us know about the stress they were having with all the obstacles in the stern wash of a cyclone.
The camp gear consisted of large tents (even large people can stand up straight) with en suite bathroom in the back (hole in the ground with a toilet seat, bucket shower), comfortable cots, night stand, a small cabinet. We had the fabulous diner (really, the cuisine à la bush was always delicious and plenty) in the dining tent after sitting around the fire in the evening, having a first drink. Did I mention lunch? Depending on the day's schedule, we had lunch in the camp or a picnic in the bush (always yummy).
Eddy, you are an excellent tour guide, you did just about everything to let this safari of a lifetime come true. You brought us to all the interesting places, let the animals out of the cages just in time, and never got stuck in the worst of mud.
Mano, Steven and Matteo: The best camp crew imaginable, you made the camp a reall home for us.
Thank you all!
DE
Email Norbert | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tent safari in Botsuana- an very intensive experience of nature
Excellent guide and team (Spokes, Moses, Oti, Patrick). It can't be better.
We passed nine wonderful, exciting and interesting days with them.
Due to the flood in Moremi we need to avoid the campsite there and been sent to "Duncan's Camp", two hours away. These camp was unacceptable from location perspective, the more it was in a pitiable condition. You shouldn't offer this camp anymore, in everyone's interest.
That's the reason why the overall rating is only "good".
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Email Janet, Peter, Peter and James | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An adventure of a lifetime!
We have just returned from our amazing classic Botswana safari, and just wanted to send our warmest thanks to Eddy and his fantastic staff. The experience was everything we could have hoped for and more. Marks, our guide, Easy, our cook, and the staff, Gideon, Ronny and OT, were wonderful. The tents and cars were so comfortable. (We opted not to stay in lodges and were very pleased with this decision. Camping may not be suit everyone but it is the sustainable choice.) The menu was incredible. Likewise we appreciate that Eddy paired our family of four with Colin and Kerry - it was so much fun to share this experience with lovely new friends while still keeping the group small enough to make it very special. (And, oh yes, the wildlife couldn't have been more cooperative and the scenery was spectacular!)
BE
Email Christiane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical. Fauna, flora and breathtaking scenery. Very competent guide speaking French.
Safari of 15 days in a loop from Maun to the Baines Baobabs, Rhino Sanctuary, Elephant Sands, Victoria Falls, Chobe Park, Savuti, Khwai River and Moremi. Various visits. Accommodation in tents well equipped and spacious corresponding to the photos of the site. Organized well, without time out. Program respected to the letter. Friendly staff. Varied and excellent meals (starter-main course-dessert). Our guide "Eddy" knows his subject very well about the behavior of the animals which allowed us to see some great things. We were also able to observe magnificent birds. The sites of campsites were stunning (magnificent views, in full nature and to the calm one). All in all a wonderful stay that met our expectations.
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Email Iris Barz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Best of Botswana
At the end of a 5 week trip to Namibia and Botswana we booked an 8 day mobile safari with Kalahari Skies of Maun, Botswana.
We visited Nxai, Moremi and Khwai and travelled at a very leisurely pace.
Guide Gideon and chefs/camp assistants Mateo and Baeti made this a memorable trip.
We were amazed at what could be cooked on a camp fire – moussakas, pizza, the best vegetarian curry ever tasted, bread – to name just a few. The service was efficient, friendly and attentive.
Gideon appears to have “binocular eyes”, he spotted birds and animals that we had to use our binoculars for. His tracking is excellent and he is calm and unhurried on game drives and very knowledgeable about fauna and flora. He accommodated our interest in birds and landscapes and would do his best to find the most suitable position for photography.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the bush with this wonderful team.
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Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the trip of a lifetime!
It was the trip of a lifetime. I had never gone on a trip like this and I was nervous about staying in tents, food, showers, toilets. But we were treated like kings and there were no issues with any of the facilities. The food was wonderful, the drinks were plentiful and always cold. Plenty of beer and liquor if you desired it. Took and fulfilled drink requests before the trip. Hot showers every day. Comfortable bedding, roomy tents. The guide, Newman, was outstanding. We called him Dr Dolittle as he always knew what the animals were going to do before they did it! Other trucks would follow animals from behind, he would go where the animals would be in a few minutes! He knew everything about the animals, he has been a guide for 30+ years.
I highly recommend this company without reservations.
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Email Yvette & Karel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Mobile Safari experience in Botswana (with a correct price/value)
Trip to Botswana with Kalahari Skies July 2014
In 2011, we went for the first time to Botswana. Via internet, we’ve discovered Kalahari Skies, a company owned by Belgium Eddy Everaerdt and his French wife Mano. They are mainly specialized in mobile safaris , although other options are also possible.
This was a great experience for us. You can read our first review on the website of Kalahari Skies.
In 2014, we decided to go for a second time to Botswana. It was a happy reunion with Eddy and Mano. It was also clear Eddy worked hard to expand his business during the last 3 years.
We went on a tailor made safari of 12 days in Botswana. Organisation was as good as first time but with additional luxury aspects. The tents are new and much larger, having 2 compartments. This has the advantage to have a separate area in the tent for storage of clothing and luggage. We also had a chemical toilet in the tent, easy because no need to go outside the tent at night.
Experience was great again. Lots of game spotted, up to 50 lions and elephants were walking through the camp. At night, it happened that animals were sniffing at our tent. (Remember this can not be guaranteed, animals can only be viewed if they feel like showing up!)
Food was good and healthy. The day ended at the camp fire, drinking a gin-tonic and/or a glass of wine and telling typcial camp fire stories. The whole trip was with a personal touch.
Africa is captured in our heart. We will be back.
Thanks Eddy en Mano.
Yvette & Karel Kenens, Herentals, Belgium