Sekanka Safaris Team retreat in Makgadikgadi Pans.
Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- HATAB, Botswana guides association & Botswana Tourism Organisation
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Dianne F | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalized experience and good value
My family and I (including my cousin and my young adult daughter) greatly enjoyed our 10-day “camping safari” with the Sekanka crew (five nights of camping with four nights in various lodges/hotels). Our guide Matcha had an extensive knowledge of the animals and how to find them, and we were thrilled to meet so many lions, hippos, wild dogs, elephants, a couple of leopards and more. This was definitely a camping safari so perhaps not for everyone, but we are campers, so for us, this was “luxury camping.” The tents had comfy cot-style beds with mattresses and warm blankets, and a back enclosure with a cartridge toilet and a bucket shower that the crew filled up with warm water for showers. The three additional staff members did a great job of taking care of us, and I was especially impressed at how our cook Naim managed to rustle up excellent meals on an open fire. Also, my daughter must follow a gluten-free diet, and Naim came up with something good for Jen every meal. She was like a mother lion when hungry campsite prowlers rushed to eat the gluten-free toast (“That is for JEN!”). I would definitely recommend this company. Botswana has a true hospitality ethos; even when things went awry, as to be expected when traveling in remote places, we always knew that we would be well taken care of. We are so thankful that we were able to go on this trip as a family, and made many memories.
NZ
Email Anne and Jan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A positive, flexible and very helpful local operator happy to tailor a tour to our interests.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 16 days of travel around Botswana and Victoria Falls with Sekanka Travel. Sekanka is a very responsive family company that was happy interact with us and provide great suggestions while we were planning our visit to Botswana. They were very flexible about including additional places we wanted to visit (for example Tsodilo Hills and the Okavango Panhandle) and provided us with a fully detailed itinerary.
We were looked after very well while we were there by our Sekanka guide Thalo, and the staff at the places we stayed. Accommodation was excellent and we were particularly impressed by Planet Baobab and staff at the camp we stayed at in the Okavango Panhandle. Transport provided by Sekanka was a van and a four wheel drive driven by Thalo which suited us very well as we both enjoy a good road trip. Thalo was an excellent driver on challenging roads.
We particularly enjoyed the many opportunities to walk or travel in boats and mokoro with guides to learn about trees, birds, animals and rock drawings. We appreciated the chance to visit villages and towns, meet people, and even learn to weave a bowl.
All in all a great trip and we have many many photographs to remind us of it.
Email Kynan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible adventure that far exceeded all expectations.
Our family of four (kids 11 and 9) opted for a nine-day tour of Botswana/Zimbabwe, starting in Maun and ending at Victoria falls, including four unforgettable nights camping. From the outset, communication with Anna was prompt, informative, and reassuring, giving us the confidence to travel as a young family to such a remote and wild location.
The camping, although a little daunting, was immersive and truly memorable. We’ll never forget falling asleep and waking during the night to the sounds of the wild.
Our crew were outstanding. Name was a master at preparing delicious meals over the campfire. DT and Buka always had the camp perfectly set up for our arrival, complete with a warm fire waiting. But a special mention must go to our guide, Chief. His deep respect, knowledge, and love for the wildlife were evident in everything he did. He constantly went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible.
The mokoro ride was surreal – at one point we had to hop out and navigate around a stubborn elephant feeding in the middle of the river! The boat cruises on the Delta, Chobe, Zambezi rivers were equally stunning. And finishing at the mighty Victoria Falls was the perfect finale.
Over the course of our tour, we saw over forty different animal species. Highlights included leopards (including a cub), lions, hyenas nursing their pups, painted dogs with eight pups, warthogs, hippos, crocs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and of course, the ever-majestic elephants.
DE
Email Doreen & Florian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator made our trip special with great care and heart.
Our journey took us from Maun, Botswana, through breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife experiences, all the way to the Victoria Falls, with a perfect ending in Cape Town. It was truly unforgettable! Every day brought a new adventure and a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The all-inclusive package was exceptionally well planned. The recommendation to camp brought us amazingly close to nature and the animals – a truly immersive and unforgettable experience. At the same time, the selection of accommodations throughout the trip was excellent – each place thoughtfully chosen, offering comfort, character, and a strong connection to the surrounding environment.
The organization was flawless from start to finish. We had a fantastic team and a knowledgeable, warm-hearted guide who made the journey even more special with his passion and expertise.
We also enjoyed varied and delicious meals, often prepared over an open fire, which added to the adventure and made every meal feel unique.
The itinerary was diverse, well-paced, and full of highlights. We felt safe, cared for, and well supported at all times. The local partner companies were also professional, friendly, and fully committed to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Ending our journey in Cape Town was the perfect conclusion – a vibrant, stunning city that offered a refreshing contrast to the safari.
We truly couldn’t have imagined a better trip. Thank you to everyone involved – this experience will stay with us for a lifetime!
NZ
Email Warren | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful with an extremely good guide (Chief)
Value for money it was great, and we had a excellent guide in Chief - he knew his stuff and we saw far more animals than what we expected. The only downside would be perhaps having blankets for those very early morning game rides.
The other crew were also great - Blakey, JP and I am sorry but forget the other name.
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Email Marek | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellently organised safari in the Okavango Delta. The magnificent Victoria Falls and Chobe River.
Excellent email communication with Sekanka Travel and Tours, aimed at helping us prepare an itinerary for our stay in the Northern Botswana and Zimbabwe. They provided a comprehensive set of information essential for properly packing for a safari, including guidance for traveling with children (ages 10 and 14). Every arrangement made nearly a year in advance was carried out 100% as agreed.
We had a wonderful guide during our safari in the Okavango Delta – Monika Kealeboga. Monika is an exceptionally experienced guide: professional, cheerful, and highly knowledgeable about the trails, flora, and fauna of the Okavango Delta. He also drove the Toyota LandCruiser with great skill. We were very well supported by the rest of the team as well, including Name – the cook, who was excellent. We saw an incredible number of animals. A fantastic safari experience.
Sekanka Travel and Tours also organized our stays in Kasane and at Victoria Falls. Both the waterfall itself and the river cruises on the Zambezi and Chobe were truly unforgettable experiences.
Email Robyn Brady | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and helpful with email queries responded to promptly and clearly.
From start to finish we were made to feel that everything was under control and we had nothing to worry about. This was just what we needed being safari newbies. Chief, our guide and his crew made sure we didn’t want for anything and made sure we got the experience of a lifetime. Trust me…we did.
From sighting our first elephant shaking the tree to a lion roaring all within 3 metres of our vehicle to sighting 2 leopards, lions and cubs eating after a zebra kill, being on the trail of the endangered wild dogs to seeing a porcupine. Plus so many other animals and birds to numerous to mention.
Our camp was always ready on arrival and campfires burning when the day was done and to warm us up before our sunrise outings.
Our crew came to be known as Team Botswana.
The boat trips on the delta, Chobe and Zambesi rivers were equally enjoyable.
The whole trip was making memories one after the other, seeing a daily way of life so different from our own, plus seeing new sights every day.
Chief made sure we got to see and do what we wanted, stopping to allow us to take photos of hippos and giraffes for the “hundredth” time.
Chief and his team were a delight and so easy to get on with. Team Botswana wanted for nothing.
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Email Bailey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent; from start to finish!!!
Simply AMAZING!!! From the very beginning, Anna was so incredibly helpful with the whole planning process and was there to answer any questions at any time. Going into our trip, I felt very confident that everything would be planned and taken care of for us. Our guide, Salani, was the absolute best. We could not have asked for a better guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the land and wildlife and seemed to know almost everyone throughout the entire country of Botswana. We could tell we were in good hands from the very first day. He always seemed to know right where to go to get us in the right places at the right time to get the best views of the wildlife. And I definitely cannot go without complimenting our entire team: MP, KT and our bush chef, Nem. Some of the kindest and most helpful folks you could ever meet. And even after having to pack up camp, drive several hours on rough roads, and reset our camp in another location, they were there with a smile on their faces; ready to help with anything we could ask for. And Nem's cooking.. WOW!!! So yummy and exactly what we needed after long days on game drives. The animal sightings we had were out of this world and beyond what we thought we would see. The itinerary was perfect, from the locations, to the experiences (game drives, boat tours), and ending with a lovely lodge stay in Victoria Falls. It was all exactly what we wanted and expertly and carefully crafted by the wonderful people at Sekanka. I would not change a single thing about our tour and we all even said we would need to request our same team for the next time because they truly made everything so wonderful. In Salan, we trust! We would recommend this company to anyone looking to journey into the Okavango Delta and tell them, with 100% confidence, that they will have an amazing time!!
Email Linda & Mike | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and helpful
Tour was excellent and staff helpful, knowledgeable, and extremely competent.
Perfect
Excellent staff, everyone was very nice and polite. The tour guide was well experienced and very competent. Everything was very well organised. The tents were large and comfortable, and the private camp toilet was much appreciated. Gorgeous landscape