Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Shipungo Safari & Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $360 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Mauri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, reliable and knowledgeful.
Our guide Kem knew area, fauna and flora very well. He was doing huge efforts to show us as much as possible, but he also lessened our wishes - did not only drive after big 5. We saw 3/5 (lions several times, plenty of elephants and big herd of buffalos) and also several times cheetah, hippos, lot of giraffes etc. We have 11 & 15 old kids with us and Kem did have good communication with them also. Shine (the cook) did prepare very tasty meals - even kids did strongly agree.
In hindsight we should have booked 3 nights instead of two. Moving to Moremi and back consumed time in first and last day.
It looked like, Kem had not our correspondence with office available. He did check us what was included and did organize everything included and more wonderfully "on run". Huge thanks for that.
One improvement suggestion: We moved from Maun to Moremi (and back) in open safari car through gravel roads. Because wind and sand irritate eyes, cheap plastic construction safety glasses would be nice to be available.
We highly recommend Shipungo Safari & Tours and thank Kem, Shine & rest of team for wonderful experience!
PL
Email Rafal Woda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectl safari (6D5N Northern Botswana)
Absolutely top company, in all aspects. Starting from communication point of view - all our questions were quickly responded too and through whole process we felt welcome. Even made suggestions to our plans that made us rearrange the trip and worked out perfectly.
Safari itself was amazing. Our guide - Voice - had an incredible knowledge about all wildlife and nature around us, on top of that was an amazing driver, greatly contributing to comfort of viewing scenes in front of us.
It was a budget tented safari and I could be praising this for hours - being this close to nature, right in the middle of it, yet eating amazing food cooked by staff on fire, and staying in very nice tent. 10/10.
Overall, the trip was perfect value for money, and if really don't need to look for your safari anywhere else.
Email Amanda Overy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tailored budget safari done well.
If you would prefer to spend your money on a longer safari experience instead of high end luxury glamping, this company may tick your boxes!
The company - quick to respond. Flexible arrangements. Tailored to our needs with no fuss.
The camping - Basic, clean, comfortable, well maintained, everything you need, with great service from the set up/pack up crew. Hot showers, comfortable bed. Simple camping done well.
The food - Shein, chef extrodinare! Home style cooking over fire done to perfection. Fresh bread, cake, stews, stir fry’s and more. We could never have complained of hunger as we were very well fed!
The guide - Kem. If you were considering a self drive safari, forget about it. We saw so many self drive tourists miss out on seeing extraordinary moments as they weren’t with an experienced tracker. Kem was able to put us into positions to capture the moments we came to see, and we saw it all.
Our overall experience was exactly what we were looking for. They delivered it all and more, and we would not hesitate to use them again.
DE
Email Elke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Camp Safari Adventure and Wildlife Experience
Our 6-days safari experience was truly extraordinary! Our guide, Voice, made it very special; his knowledge of and enthusiasm for wildlife and nature left us very impressed and we always felt safe and well cared for under his guidance.
The camp accommodation was very comfortable, and the camp team was awesome. They took excellent care of us and the camp, ensuring we always stayed in scenic locations. Evalino amazed us every day with delicious meals prepared in the camp kitchen. Thanks Oarabile for the excellent communication; everything went smoothly from the booking process to our arrival in Livingstone. A big thank you to the entire team!
We highly recommend Shipungo Safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari adventure.
AT
Email Clemens Salomon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The team was deeply engaged, highly motivated, genuinely passionate, and impressively professional
Our guide Voice went above and beyond to fulfill our wildlife sighting wishes – his appreciation for guests and genuine passion for his work were truly remarkable. The camp team was friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the food exceeded expectations, especially given the limitations of a mobile safari. Communication with the administration was fast and responsive, and they accommodated our needs to tailor the trip perfectly. I can wholeheartedly recommend Shipungo Safari.
CH
Email Simon B. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The value for money and service at Shipungo is good to very good. The staff is a big plus.
As a family of four, we took a private 5-day/4-night safari from Maun through Moremi, Khwai, Savuti, and Chobe to Vic Falls and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Our guide and driver was Kem, and the other crew members were Voice, Shine, and Keff. They took great care of our well-being. Special mention goes to Kem, who brought us safely and sometimes Schuhmacher-like at the right time to the right place and in the right position to get a perfect view of the animals (f. ex. 2 leopards and 1 lioness with three cubs). He has a keen sense of when to hurry up, when to stay and how the animals move. The food that Shine prepared for us was delicious and plentiful. We would especially like to thank Voice for his patience with us on the day of our arrival, and Keff for his cheerfulness and the warm water he brought to our tents.
We booked the medium package with slightly larger tents, better beds and food and a bathroom behind each tent. A good choice for slightly older people and two teenagers.
Booking: We booked directly with Shipungo and paid via PayPal. No problems at all. The contact person was Oarabile (Mark). He looked after us very well and answered our emails and questions promptly.
The safari as a whole: Not all went like planned on the papers, but that is part of the game when travelling in Africa. The value for money and service at Shipungo is good to very good. The staff is a big plus.
Email Wayne Derrick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience with a local tour company.
We did a 4 day/3 night camping sarfari into the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. From our initial contact with Shipungo through to being dropped off at the airport our experience was positive. The company in based in Maun and we appreciated all of the local knowledge from our guides and other staff who supported us. The camping experiences in the delta were a real highlight and are highly recommended.
DE
Email Corinna | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
incredible experience
we (a group of four adults) made the Mokoro canoe trip in the Okavango-Delta with a bush walk in between with the local guide Mathew.
we learned a lot about animals and plants and we were really close to the Hippo families, but we never felt unsecure.
payment and booking were very easy and transport safe and on time. A big picknick-box was provided with enough food and beverages.
this tour was much better than we expected.Many thanks for that adventure.
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Email Patrick Pearsall | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
We were on a trip in Namibia and booked a last minute tour with Shipungo Safaris, 7 days camping across the Okovango delta. Once we confirmed payment Shipungo took care of everything from Maun to Kasane. Everything on the trip was taken care of so we could enjoy the animals and the ride. Our guide, Kem, picked us up and took excellent care of us. They even asked if we had any dietary restrictions several days before we left. The crew in our camp was amazing, they had everything set up for us when we arrived. We always had enough food and drinks and they really knew how to cook. Kem was an excellent tracker, we got up close with elephants, lions, baboons, warthogs, zebras and giraffes. He really knew how to find them! We couldn’t be more happy with Shipungo and they are the only tour provider I would use in that area. The value for the money was excellent, communication was fantastic and considering the challenges with operating out in the bush they were extremely reliable. I would recommend them to anyone!
Email Rachel Blackmore | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Flexible to our needs with friendly, helpful staff
We had a great time in Botswana, camping and canoeing in the Okavango Delta with Mokoro and walking safaris. Saw lots of wildlife and learnt a lot from our guides.
Mark was very helpful in arranging extra transport and visits for us, thank
you Mark!
