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
Email Sue | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari Specialists live up to their name.
Joanne was wonderful in her assistance and contact throughout the booking process and her willingness to answer all our questions before and during our trip. In short her communication with us was excellent! We had a good idea of where we wanted to stay and what we wanted to do but Joanne's experience enabled her to make suggestions which enhanced our plans. We were impressed with the documentation that was provided to us which not only outlined our itinerary but gave us comprehensive background information about Botswana, our accommodation and the safari experience. All our transfers went smoothly - we were even met at Maun airport by a representative from Safari Specialists when we were in transit to Johannesburg. Our experiences in the three Sanctuary lodges, the people who looked after us, and the range of wildlife that we saw was just wonderful. Thank you Joanne for your part in enabling us to experience amazing Botswana.
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Email Lori Lamon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely perfect!
I was hesitant to book with someone outside of the US, but after going I now know it makes perfect sense to go with someone who is located where you want to go! All the lodging was exactly the level that I was looking for! I have absolutely NO complaints! It was an incredible adventure! I have been to Tanzania before but Botswana has their tourism industry finely tuned. Everything went off without a hitch. Every lodge knew when we were scheduled to depart to the next place and got us to our transportation for the next destination. I hope I can make another trip to Botswana and when I do I will definately book with Safari Specialists!
Email Charles | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selected good mix of camps for first safari
On the whole communications were good, itinerary worked as specified. We were met by representatives at each stage and camps managed the internal flights with Mac Air. Recommended camps gave us a good range of animals and we saw everything we wanted to at close quarters. Bird life was exceptional. Khwai Bush camp and Pelo were outstanding, Chobe Elephant camp being larger was a bit impersonal, accommodation more basic although the guides were very good.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience!
I did the vintage safari in Botswana with Safari Specialist. Everything was well organized. Lisa was very good at explaining to me every detail of my safari, attentive to every need and everything worked perfectly. I highly recommend this tour operator because they're very knowledgeable and serious. Congratulations to all staff! Thank you !!!
Email Dennis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 day,3 camp Botswana safari organised by SS was excellent and seamless
Safari Specialists were very responsive from our first communication to the last. I found the service provided by Joanne and the whole team exceeded our expectations. They put together a bespoke tour for my wife and I
which we could not fault. The camps they suggested were great , connections seamless . I cannot recommend them more highly.
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Email Gunnar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the best!!
Our booking process exceeded all our expectations. We had a rough plan what to do and our agent Nadine came up with a lot ofsuggestions on how to do our trip. She answered a multitude of e-mails with thoroughness, insight and patience with our numerous questions. We never waited longer than a few hours for her answer!
The safari camps and tours she recommended were incredible. We chose: Somalisa Expeditions Camp, Chobe Elephant Camp, BAtonka Guest Lodge and Pelo Camp! The accommodations were what we expected (or better) and the game drives and guides were absolutely amazing.
All in all was the quality of accommodation, service, meals and activities well above what we expected!
The staff at each camp made us feel like family. We can't wait to go back and see new places.
We will plan our next safari with "Safari Specialists" again!
Well done!
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Email Vinny | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome in every way!
After doing some research on the internet we were eventually referred to and contacted Safari specialist. That same day I received an email back from one of their travel planners Joanne offering her assistance in booking our vacation to Africa. We provided Joanne with some basic information about who we were and what we were interested in doing on this trip along with an estimated budget. Joanne's response was amazing her knowledge and suggestions regarding our trip were invaluable. She always promptly responded to any of our questions and concerns. We even contacted her by skype to discuss our trip. I can't say enough about how beneficial she was towards making our trip one of the best experiences ever. Upon our return my wife and I definitely agreed that Joanne's advice and guidance had us fully prepared for all aspects of the trip. All of her bookings for lodging, activities and flights were exceptional and proceeded without any issues. My only concern during this whole process was sending the money by wire transfer to avoid credit card fees but that as well took place without incident. I would highly recommend Joanne and Safari specialist to assist in planning your trip no matter what your budget or itinerary consist of they will provide excellent service.
Very thorough!
Lisa was knowledgeable about the Kwando camps and provided good suggestions to make the most of our safari. She did a great job communicating and answered all of our questions about what to expect. The safari was wonderful with no hiccups :).
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Email Kayd | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More helpful than I could have imagined.
Our booking agent exceeded our expectations. Her suggestions on how to plain our trip, from as simple as whether to go east or west, to which camps to stay at. She answered a multitude of e-mails with thoroughness, insight and patience with our numerous questions. We were thrilled when she met use at the Maun airport and even there was helpful directing us to a great place to eat while we waited for our next flight.
The safari camps and tours were incredible. The accommodations were what we expected (or better) and the actual game drives and guides were absolutely amazing. The staff at each camp made us feel more like family than tourists. We can't wait to go back and see new places.
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Email Christine | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A memorable trip arranged by Safari Specialists
Safari Specialists was a fantastic choice! They were responsive to my interests and budget, and I appreciated their honesty about what I could expect to see in the month of March in Botswana (wet season). My agent put a lot of time into booking the itinerary that best suited by schedule and wildlife interests. This company also gave me one of the best quotes, compared to larger companies like Wilderness and &Beyond. My 5-day safari was a magical experience, and I highly recommend Safari Specialists!