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John   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2021 Reviewed: Oct 19, 2021

Email John  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Moremi and Kasane – fantastic and memorable safari tours
5/5

We were a party of four (two couples) and booked an individual 5-day-tour with Sekanka Safaris. Communication was easy and professional.
On the day of our departure in Maun we were picked up at our accommodation by our guide Thaloganyo, who was the perfect guide with lots of knowledge about the area and animals. We then drove to the Moremi Game Reserve with our lodge for the stay located in Khwai. From our lodge we went on four safari tours which left us in absolute awe: Nature, scenery, and most of all these beautiful animals that we were lucky to see. Numerous giraffes, water buffalos, zebras, impalas, wart hogs, occasional hyenas. The highlight were definitely the majestical elephants everywhere (we love elephants) and on top of that we saw a pride of 24!!! lionesses feeding.
On day three of our tour we left Khwai and headed to Kasane. Here we did a little day tour to the Victoria Falls via Zimbabwe, which was a very lovely trip with a walk along the waterfalls. The next day we took a River Safari on the Zambesi River around Sedudu Island. This island is special, because it is always green and the animals have to cross a wide river to get there. This we were able to witness as a herd of elephants crossed the river in the evening to the mainland, with the bigger elephants supporting the smaller ones that could only lift their trunk out of the water.
The next day we then had the drive back to Maun which brought our memorable safari tour to an end.
Sekanka took care of everything: booking the lodges and cars, getting into the parks, food, etc.
Thanks to everybody, it was exceptional.

Carla & Zé   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Jun 27, 2022

Email Carla & Zé  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

A unique and unforgettable experience
5/5

Okavango was on our bucket list and on short notice, Sekanka Safaris was able to organize and tailor an incredible camping safari from Maun to Xakanaxa and Khwai. Although we are seasoned safari-goers, this was our first minimalistic camping experience in the wilderness, as previously we slept in safari lodges or hotels.
Our guides Thalo and Ben delivered their services in an extraordinary, pleasant, and friendly manner. They made us feel at home, taking care of all aspects that would make our safari unforgettable. Everything was well organized from the onset, safe, with excellent guidance, explanations, and storytelling of the endless wildlife, flora, people, and local culture.

Family from Holland   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: September 2022 Reviewed: Sep 29, 2022

Email Family from Holland  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Perfect tailor-made tented safari
5/5

We booked a tailor-made safari starting in Maun and ending in Victoria Falls with Sekanka and were happy we did. The itinerary was suited to our wishes. We traveled with just our family of 4 and loved spending time with the Sekanka team. Your guide Macha is always friendly and positive, Thalo the driver is super skilled. Even when driving through the most difficult terrains such as loose sand he managed to spot wild-life and made us feel safe with him. Neem is funny and a skilled chef. A great team to spend your safari with. Looking back, the only thing we would change is to stay in the same camp site for more than one night. The days we spend just one night in a camp sight were a bit too rushed with setting up and breaking down camp, since your team will do that. There is not a second team traveling ahead to take care of that like many of the larger companies do but the more family style and tailor-made tour that you get in return is very much worth that. Our favorite days were by far those in Xakanaxa area, such a stunning area were where were lucky enough to spot some rare game sights such as a leopard an wild dogs devouring their pray. We also enjoyed the Kasane Chobe boat tour a lot but in all honesty, the few days at the end at a comfortable lodge in Victoria Falls were a welcome change of scenery as well. Tents will be tents and despite the best efforts to make the tent as comfortable as possible, it will always be camping in a dusty environment. We had an amazing safari and anyone looking for a reference is welcome to contact me.

Stefan   –  
Germany DE
Visited: April 2022 Reviewed: May 17, 2022

Email Stefan  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Unforgetable experience, intimate and personalized safari with an awesome family-run team!
5/5

We can only strongly recommend Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris. They prepared an itinerary perfectly fitting our needs and time constraints. Having no real safari experience we were somewhat uncertain how it would work out with our daughter (6 years) and camping in the wild. From the start the team made us feel very comfortable, safe and "at home." We loved every minute of it. Thalo went out of his way to make sure we would have the experience of our lifetime! Sometimes it is those small details which make a difference, like organizing marshmallows at the last minute for our daughter for the campfires. Low managed to always prepare wonderful food with the little extra touch. To see some of the more exotic wildlife you need luck, good timing, and a great guide. We had all of these! Thank you Lethi! All together a wonderful experience we will always cherish.

Brenna   –  
New Zealand NZ
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Mar 28, 2024

Email Brenna  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Exceeded All Expectations and We Had The Most Fantastic 4 Days
5/5

We did a 4 Day 3 Night Safari Tour from Maun to Kasane and it was spectacular!
From pick up to drop off everything was extremely reliable and was communicated well.
Our team was Salani, Deti, Joe and Boneface (apologies for the spelling) who made our trip smooth and enjoyable at every point.
Salani as our guide took us in a journey. He started off by showing us how to track the animals building the suspense and then when we found them it felt so much more thrilling. He told us so much and answered all questions but it never felt like a lecture. We spent the right amount of time with each animal and he had such a respect and love for the animals it was really lovely to see.
Deti and Boneface were our Tour assistants and responsible for the equipment and setting up camp. It was a pleasure to return from our night drives and have camp fully set up with the most impressive camping set up. Beds were made and very comfortable, our bags were already in the tent and the back section of the tent with toilet and make shift shower was a game changer. We even had towels rolled up be cute displays.
Joe was our cook and did the most amazing job of keeping us feed the whole time. There was always plenty to eat and it was all delicious, especially the crispy chicken. He catered well to the vegetarian in our group as well. He was also the secret spotter of the group and spotted cheetahs, owls and other hard to see creatures which was great.
There is a lot of driving on the tour but we found this very relaxing as you have some time to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings and animals.
Overall I would highly recommend this tour. You go through many varying terrains, see animals in many environments and each day is complexity new.
A big thanks so everyone involved, we love it!

Thomas   –  
Austria AT
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Mar 27, 2024

Email Thomas  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Perfect organisation
5/5

I can really recommand Sekanka Tours!
This family operated organisation is absolutely trustworthy, generous and customer friendly!

Celia Mascall   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Mar 25, 2024

Email Celia Mascall  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Brilliant Botswana experience
5/5

Our guide, Selani, was fab and very knowledgeable. He was determined to find us all the best sights of animals and birds. He followed the animal tracks and knew all the names. Camping was an experience in the heat wave of 38 degrees but the team in the camp were great, especially the cook. The lodges were lovely and all the boat rides were great although Big Toro lodge needs to sort out their air conditioning. Highlights were seeing cheetahs and wild dogs up close, watching elephants swim back across the river at sunset and Victoria falls. Overall I can highly recommend Sekanka.

Legae K   –  
Czech Republic CZ
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 13, 2024

Email Legae K

4 Day Bush Camping Safari
5/5

For my first ever safari, I chose to go with the Sekanka team! Inspired by their lovely website, I was looking for an immersive experience and decided to try the 4 day - 3 nights midrange camping, and boy did I get more than I expected! Into the wild we went, led by our guide, Salani, who's more than 20 years of experience as a tour guide in Botswana came in handy. Driving from Maun, through the Mababe Depression it was elephants galore! The tour guide was gracious to make a few stops along the way, with enough time for pictures but still watching the clock. A lunch stop was included.
Day 1 at the private camp started with an evening drive, a perfect time to spot beautiful wildlife including hippos and zebra. The evening ended with watching a mother hyena feeding her cubs by their den at sunset. Day 2 kickstarted with an early breakfast and game drive, while the animals started their day as well, and already that morning we tracked some naughty lions that had stolen a leopard's meal! That evening we ventured into the waters of the Khwai river on a mokoro, late evening drive including a python sighting too.
The night turned quite bizarre as, around 3am we were awoken by all kinds of roars, howls and hyena laughter - just across our camp was a dead buffalo and the carnivores were feasting! This made for a great morning of Day 3 since we had some visitors who were led by the scent of fresh meat - 3 male lions crossing the river at our campsite! Ofcourse, I didn't expect there to be a live fight for the territory but it is exactly what I got as we witnessed 1 male lion defending himself against 3!! That afternoon, following a day of munching, and sleeping in the hot savanna, we found them still at war not too far from our campsite. Hats off to Salani, our guide who seems to have a sixth sense (and great tracking) for when and where to catch these ferocious cats, and for providing context as to why one of the 3 was heavily scarred and limping. We managed to sleep more somberely that night, as vultures jackals and hyenas had probably done a good job of clearing the left overs.
On our final day we managed to track the 4 lions, who it seems had now made peace and joined forces, on a hunt in the greenery! I was sad to leave but will cherish the excellent experience and incredible memories that Botswana gave me. I got to see 4 of the Big 5 very up close, in their natural habitat! Thanks to Anna and her team for providing a splendid time in the jungle and giving me a new found appreciation for mother nature and the jewel of Africa, Botswana!!

Edwin   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 30, 2024

Email Edwin  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Experience, friendly, professional.
5/5

Salani and the camp staff are excellent. Cook Jonas made good food for us. Titi, Bone and another person gave us hot water to shower and kept the tent clean. Salani found us lion, zebra. Hyppo, leopard, impala, Kudu, wildbeest, elephants and many birds. When the jeep got stuck in the mud, he knew what to do and got us out of the jam. Before the trip, Tepo and Anna responded to all our questions. We highly recommended this company and will spread the good words to my 2,000+ facebook friends.

Jörg Baltruweit   –  
Botswana BW
Visited: December 2022 Reviewed: Dec 11, 2023

Email Jörg Baltruweit  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A very good company for African tourists with experience
4/5

The communication, service and value for money were very good.
The ideas and skills of the cook were incredible, as she was able to create the most delicious dishes using the simplest of ingredients.

(automatic translation from German)

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