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
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Email Jim Emenegger | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Don't hesitate, go with Safari Specialists!
Here's another 5-star review. How many more do you need? Go with Safari specialists and you will not be disappointed! Bronwyn helped us set up a 15-day safari through Namibia and Botswana and we couldn't have been more satisfied. I had been to the Okavango area a few years before so I had an idea of where I wanted to go and what I wanted to see and the lodges we decided upon couldn't have been better. I was unfamiliar with Namibia, but the places Bronwyn suggested were perfect, all unique and very comfortable. If I had any questions or wanted to make any changes, Bronwyn was always ready to promptly take care of things and there was never a problem. My traveling companion did have some health issues and Safari Specialists did everything they could to help us resolve them along the way and still keep us on schedule. We also had a problem with our flight leaving Maun; Air Botswana let us down--which wasn't anything Safari Specialists was responsible for--but Bronwyn made every effort to successfully get us on a different flight. A Safari Specialists staffer who happened to be at the airport also stayed with us until she was sure we got on our flight. Just excellent service all around! Thanks Bronwyn and Safari Specialists for a great trip!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous trip organized by Safari Specialists!
We worked with Nadine at Safari Specialists and she was wonderful in helping us with our safaris in Botswana. We emailed many times before my husband and I finally decided what camps we wanted to stay in. Nadine was very patient, helpful, and informative. She answered all my questions promptly and thoroughly. The trip itself was better than we could have imagined. Everything was so well organized! We were met at the airport by staff (everyone was very friendly and helpful) and escorted to all our hotels and camps. All the transfers (both by car and plane) were also prompt. We hope to travel to Botswana again and will definately use Safari Specialists again. We recommend them completely!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vacation of a lifetime!
My husband and I booked a trip with Erica for August 2014. From the start, she was excellent and extremely informative. We had so many questions when researching our itinerary and she was able to provide all the answers and was very honest. She always responded to our emails immediately and would even call us with an international time difference. Our entire trip was about 17 days, visiting Victoria Falls, various camps around the Okavango Delta, and the Central Kalahari. We chose to fly between camp sites and never had a problem with any of our flights. We were always on time and Erica ensured our flight times were set up so that we could get in as many game drives as we wanted. Given the complexity of our itinerary we were surprised we got through our trip without any difficulties. All the camps we stayed at were well organized and much more then we expected with great food, guides, and overall camp service. This entire trip really did exceed our expectations and we have Safari Specialists to thank for that! If we ever choose another safari trip again we will definitely be sticking with Safari Specialists!
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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.
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 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!
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 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 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!