Shikwaru Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- FGASA & SATIB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $98 to $1,088 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sandy Lawrence | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I felt like I was traveling with a great friend Federica and had such a great experience
This was my first trip to South Africa and I was traveling by myself and had a couple of days in Jo'burg prior to going on Safari. From the moment I met Federica, I felt like I was traveling with a good friend. I gave her an idea of things I wanted to see and Federica picked me up from my hotel and then we began our adventure to Lesedi Cultural Village. She was so knowledgable about the tribes and culture and helped me to pick out all my souvenirs and get emersed into the culture. As we travelled to and from our adventures, she had such great knowledge of the area and it was so interesting to learn so much information about all the areas and historical information.
On our second day, I really wanted to learn about Apartheid and visit the area of Soweto. We visited the Apartheid museum first and she was so well informed and it definitely was helpful to have a guide to share all the detailed information and this was definitely information I would not have gotten if I went there on my own. From there we visited Soweto and it was an experience that I will never forget. Learning about and witnessing in person how Apartheid affected this area and how they live in current day was so interesting. We went to the most lovely place for lunch and I have to say that it was a piece of heaven in the middle of Soweto and such a wonderful experience. Again feeling like I was sitting there hanging out with an old friend. After lunch we went to Nelson Mandela's house and then visited the old and new CBD. It was very interesting to see the difference between these two areas. We finished the day with a visit to the artsy restaurant district of Maboneng and I really enjoyed that experience.
The tour well exceeded my expectations and I so appreciated that I was connected with Shikwaru Adventures. It was an all around great experience and I would highly recommend Federica and Shikwaru Adventures. This experience was way beyond 5 stars. So thankful for the opportunity to spend this time with such a genuine individual.
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Email Mario Aletti | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top tier boutique agency, very friendly and well prepared.
The company makes sure to fulfill all your requirements, comforts, food preferences. The experience was above all expectations and I recomend it 100%.
Email Liezl | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing knowledgeable guides!
What an amazing 2 night lodge and wildlife experience with 2 awesome guides. Everything was so perfectly planned. Knowledge is spot on from bird life to bigger animals. Can't wait for the next one!
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Email Preston Nix | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
As a well-traveled person I was skeptical, but Shikwaru Adventures was exactly what we needed.
I've been to 60+ countries over the years, lived in Africa for 2 of those years, and in general, despise tours. I like freedom, flexibility, and control over my itinerary. That said, for my honeymoon, I knew my wife would be much more comfortable having someone else control the itinerary and with covid complicating things I didn't fight her much on it.
Knowing my situation/background should then make you understand the significance when I say that I will do any tour I can with Shikwaru Adventures. Federica and Ruuan (sp?) are normal, fun people, who just happen to be knowledgeable and experienced. My wife felt safe, I felt relaxed, and we both had so much fun with them.
Also, I am always worried with tours what am I paying for convenience. It honestly isn't much. You really do get what you pay for. So, be honest with your budget, and don't be afraid to say you can spend a bit more. Our itinerary changed unexpectedly and because their costs went down, they gave me money back. THIS NEVER HAPPENS ANYWHERE ELSE. They are good, honest, and fun people, and in tourism that can be rare.
The only downside is that I know that in the future they will have so many bookings, it will be hard for us to book with them again because eventually the rest of you will catch wind of how great they are. It is worth it though, because I hope they make many trips as good as ours.
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Email Ferry Unger | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun, Friendliness, Professionalism. We had the best time on this PERFECT trip to Bots
Starting at the super quick, comprehensive and detailed communication for planning the trip, all the way to organizing the shuttle to the airport afterwards everything worked out perfectly.
Every day they were able to accommodate our individual preferences and adapt the plans to optimize the experience and still manage to stay on schedule.
The vibe was super friendly and even as customers we felt like part of this wild and exciting Safari crew.
The best guides made this awesome trip a true "once in a life time experience".
Can't recommend it enough!
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Email Sebastian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience
A few weeks before my holidays I contacted Federica to order a tour to Pilanesberg.
Throughout the whole process Federica and her husband did communicate quickly. To each small question, I received a dedicated and long written answer where you could see that these people really love what they are doing.
Value for money is outstanding! It was my first time in South Africa and Federica organized everything perfectly. The places offered by Federica and her husband are all self tested, so they are also very experienced and only work with people/hotels/guides they personally know. This makes sure that the package they are tailoring you fits your demands 100%.
Going the extra mile: I had so much fun talking to Federica. As a local she answers all your questions and also provides the cherry on top in terms of service. When I asked her about street food and local markets, she did not hesitate to take you and talk to the people on the street and get in contact with locals. I had the best lunch which was cooked over a fire and offered by kind local people - thanks to her. For such a unique experience you cannot pay.
Email Sinan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very friendly, competent and good-natured guy
I did a tour in Krugerpark with Shikwaru Adventures. Ruan was our guide and he did a phenomenal job. I enjoyed every minute of our trip and it was absolutely the highlight of my vacation in south africa.
Everything was well organized and Ruan gave his best to show us all the animals and gave us competent informations about them.
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Email Shadya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Sensational
Ryan was very nice, I was sick and he was very helpful and caring and took me to the doctor, pharmacy etc.
The tour was great he explained us everything we had a very nice experience with him ! He cooked very good food and prepared everything well for the camping and the different visits and the safari.
Email Maria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal
Shikwaru are a great operator to chose for your experience in Kruger. Especially if you don't drive yet, they'll arrange everything for you. They're very friendly, reliable and attentive, as well as having tour options at a moderate price.
They provided us with Ruan, who was a really awesome guide. It felt like we were touring around Kruger with a close friend, rather than a guide. He went out of his way to make sure all our needs were fulfilled and that we got to see, experience and learn all that we could about Kruger during our stay there. And to top it off, he cooked and introduced us to many yummy, traditional, Afrikaans dishes. We honestly, could not have asked for better guide to experience Kruger with. Lekker!
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Email Gael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip
Our trip had a special taste. WE had to go in Namibia in april 2020 and then the covid arrived .
During two Years WE had postponed it and WE arrived easily to rearrange it thanks to Shikwaru. Each Time Shikwaru gave us the good answer and reassurance. WE had Never been worried. WE could have done the trip WE had wished.
This trip was well organised with our private guide and the whole trip was nice and Amazing for us.
A huge thank you to permit us to live our dream with my son.
