Safari Specialists team in the Okavango Delta
Safari Specialists
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- Hopitality & Tourism Association of Botswana
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,900 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
True experts in Botswana
I highly recommend Safari Specialists for all your planning needs in southern Africa! They are knowledgeable, friendly, responsive, and reasonably priced. I was able to provide them with a rough idea of the things we wanted to see and do and they developed a very detailed and incredible trip itinerary. It is hard to find the right company so give Safari Specialists a shot!
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Email Shelli Rosenfeld and Jan Fernando | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding service and planning - amazing company and safari!
Wow! We can't recommend Safari Specailists enough. Nadine helped us plan and organize the most memorable trip of lives. Nadine was always super responsive to our many,many questions during the planning phase and we even skyped a bunch of times (we are in California) to discuss options and help us understand how to build a custom made safari that was perfect for us. Her knowledge of botswana and the camps was outstanding. The trip was perfect - from road transfers, flights and accomodation everything worked like clockwork. We fell in love with botswana and so please we got to work with such a wonderful local women run company. We can't wait to back and can't wait to work with Safari Specialists again.
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Email Russ | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Prompt and Informative Communication
My wife and I have travelled to Africa twice for safari adventures. As part of the planning for our third trip we contacted Safari Specialists for information and a quote. Although we ultimately did not book with them, I would like to comment that we communicated with Nadine who provided knowledgable and timely responses to our emails. If you are planning a safari through Botswana, I would definitely consider Safari Specialists as an option as part of your trip planning.
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Email Sylvie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Definitely recommendable
First experience with Safari Specialists and definitely not the last. We can only say: go for it, those guys know what they are talking about. Our contact was Joanne, who was very friendly, efficient and professional.She's very quick in answering emails and was also very helpful when we had to choose the different lodges ( we specifically asked for areas with lots of predators ). We were thrilled about our 7 nights trip to the delta, our highlight being Chitabe Lediba for it's wildlife, well appointed tents and relaxed atmosphere. Flights in between camps were very well organized too.All in all very positive!
Not exactly roughing it
Worked with Nadine to put together the exact trip we were looking for. I had many questions and she answered them all. I had a lot of input since we had been on African safaris before and wanted something different. She guided me towards okavango delta which was beautiful, breathtaking and very interesting. It is unlike any place you will ever go. Nadine explained each camp in detail and helped me select three wonderful camps with amenities we were looking for. All met or exceeded our expectations.
At first I was concerned about dealing with this company but they came through with every request and provided a trip of a lifetime.
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Email Mulder | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic game sightings and best customer service ever
We had a fantastic trip.
Vic falls was very relaxing and Ilana was really comfortable.
Our guide in Chobe was so much fun and the Bakwena lodge was the friendliest staff we ever met.
The game sightings in Okavango were amazing. We saw all we wanted to see. (leopard and a cub).
All in all one of our best trips ever, so thank you again for the great advice.
Email Michael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
I have just got back from an awesome trip and I thouroughly recommend this company. Thank you Lisa.
Email Cheryl and John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
There is not one thing that I would change from the itinerery prepared for us by Safari Specialists
Our dealings with Safari Specialists was profesional in all aspects. Our taylor made holiday was exactly what we requested and did not disappoint rather delighted us in the quality of accommodation, service, meals and activities. If we were to plan this holiday again we would not change one thing. Well done and thank you Safari Specialists.
Email Adi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Service!
Erica, Joanne and Kasigo ,
Thank you so much for your hard work.
Without your efforts on getting me the VISA, this extraordinary, memorable for a life time trip would have never happened!
You guys didn't just do you bit, but went above and beyond. We cannot thank you enough.
The safari itself was so well managed and planned , we have had the rear chance to see mating Lions, elephants in musth, family dynamics of a pride, hearing the roars of the pride just outside our tents, close encounters with hippos, zebra crossings ( African style - where a herd of Zebras are actually crossing ), a herd if 35 elephants joining more elephants, experiencing the calm side of a huge male buffalo up close, Hyenas scavenging during the night safaris, beautiful sunrise, exquisite sunsets and the extraordinary night sky where one can actually see one of the Magellanic clouds.
There is so much to write, but more importantly, I again thank you for making it happen and using your contacts and expertise in helping us to get the visa.
Thanks a Million!
Lots of love
Adi
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Email Linda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible4
Nadine made sure every experience, we asked for was included in our vacation. It is not an easy task to plan a trip across the world with no idea what is in store. Every detail was explained and executed. Correspondence was immediate, and helpful. Our accommodations and service were perfect, and I can't wait to return.
Thank you again for all of your patience with us and making this a trip of a lifetime!