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
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A magical experience
When researching our trip to Botswana, I found the advice provided by Safari Specialists outstanding. Over a period of several weeks, they patiently answered my many questions in a friendly and professional manner. Nothing seemed too much trouble, their expertise was evident and their response time was impressive.
We enjoyed the most wonderful holiday, experiencing for the first time the variety and excitement that is Botswana. Our camps were ideal for our needs, the guides, trackers and other staff were outstanding and everything worked as it should. The memories of this trip will last forever, but we're not finished with this super country yet. I look forward to seeking advice from Nadine and her colleagues again soon regarding our next visit to Africa's best kept secret.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari Experience
The team from Safari Specialists arranged the most amazing Botswana safari experience for my husband and I. The personal service that we received from Erica was exceptional. She provided a lot of useful information about our destinations as well as offering suggestions and ideas on where to stay. While we were traveling, all arrangements went exactly as arranged.
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Email tt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They took care and thought of everything!
The team at Safari Specialists was simply excellent. Erica provided us very detailed and comprehensive information in answering all of our many questions during trip planning and pricing. They took all of our trip ideas and desires into account and created a wonderful custom safari trip for us. The experts at Safari Specialists really understand Botswana and its regions and will steer you exactly where you should go to maximize your safari experience! Don't look anywhere else.
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Email Lauren C | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Ask for Nadine!
My boyfriend and I booked a combined Botswana/Mozambique trip through Safari Specialists. Our agent was Nadine. I have to say this: book with Nadine! She was excellent. We were definitely needy clients--emailing 2-5x a day, changing the extent and locations of our stay more than once. When my boyfriend needed WiFi in the Okavango Delta, she found us a camp within our price range with reliable WiFi. She never pushed an itinerary outside of our price range on us like other agents and consistently worked with our needs. Nadine put together the most amazing itinerary that checked all of our boxes: game drives, mokoro rides, WiFi, walking safaris, dhow rides, snorkeling, and more. The trip itself was a blast, and incredibly smooth--we never felt like our agent left us out in the cold. Nadine has been amazing to us! We are beyond thankful.
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Email Katia Villanueva | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsive and proactive in suggesting ideas and proposals
The service was excellent, I received very quick responses to all my queries. For me it was perfect since I had to plan my safari (with restricted budget) in less than a week and without the help of Safari Specialists I would not have been able to do it. They gave me answers to all my questions and also suggestions with which I could make a final decision on the duration and type of safari I wanted to do. I did a total 10 day safari, 3 of which was a walking safari in the Okovongo delta and the remaining seven were a non participating mobile safari, which helped to make the price not so high but at the same time travel comfortably.
Email Julia Frame | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cannot flaw! Top notch safari
We experienced a wonderful tailor-made safari thanks to Erica and the team. Their prompt communication and action allowed us to plan the perfect safari at the very last minute and secure an unmatched package relative to the other providers. Their experience and knowledge of the areas is exceptional. All the camps (more like luxury glamps!) were above and beyond expectation in all aspects. The service and care from Safari Specialists really shone when I became unexpectedly unwell and missed a flight midway through the itinerary. They were onto it straight away; ensuring I was okay, arranging emergency accommodation, rearranging the itinerary to ensure I could experience the best safari in the remaining days and even communicating with my insurance provider when I was unable to. I cannot thank them enough!
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Email Peter | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Botswana safari adventure for three generations
Nadine:
We had a wonderful trip! Your selection of camps was spot-on. The private reserves permitted superb game viewing opportunities. The safari was all we could hope for and more!
In every instance the accommodations were clean and comfortable. The food was very good. The camp staffs were welcoming and gracious.
Our favorite camps were the Kwai Sango Safari Camp and the Kwando Kwara Camp. In part this was due to the outstanding game viewing. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Doesn't get much better than that!
Frank and Tom were terrific guides. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the animals, birds, and plants. They were both very personable and helped us all to better appreciate the wonders of Africa. They both went out of their way to make safari a fun and educational experience for our eight year old grandson.
Thank you so much for helping to create a lifetime experience & shared memories for all five of us!
Email Hardeep | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above my expectations
I wanted to use a local company based in Botswana rather than one from the UK. My main point of contact was Erica from Safari Specialists who always replied promptly and clearly knew the region well. From my first point of communication to the last she has provided me with everything I needed to know. I explained what I wanted out of my trip (as a single female traveller) and she had obviously listened as everything was above my expectations. It was lovely to meet her at Maun airport too, although briefly as I had another flight to catch. I have no hesitation in recommending them to arrange your safari in Botswana and I would certainly use them again if I ever have the luck of returning.
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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!
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.