The res team , meet Kristin , Lunza and Mucheka
Kalahari Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 1992)
- Member Of:
- HATAB & BOGA
- Tour Types:
- Budget tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $230 to $320 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Diana | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were very helpful, and enjoyed activities
The animals were amazing and the river sight seeing was very relaxed and pleasant. They seemed well organized and communication (in english) was never a problem with staff.
Email Danie Bearham | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Complete Package, No need to shop anywhere Else
Whilst we were visiting the Chobe area in Botswana after a lot of research on local operators i came across Kalahari Tours. After making enquiries to which their responses were quick, informative and unbiased we decided to make a variety of bookings with them for our time there.
We booked a 3 day 2 night Chobe camping trip, a day trip to Victoria Falls with a short notice change to wanting to add a helicopter trip and finally a full day on the Chobe river to finish out time there.
For each of the bookings the whole team were enthusiastically welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for the team, even deciding to throw in a curve ball of a last minute request for a helicopter trip. This request was met with a simple "leave it to us we will make it happen". Amazing
The team that looked after us on each of the tours were warm, friendly and welcoming. But above all they were knowledgeable and showed their love for the environment and animals in the area. Lance and the kitchen team on the camping trip were simply amazing and responded to requests from all people on tour. I do believe we managed to see everything in this 3 day trip (Lions, Leopards (multiple times) Elephants, Crocodiles, Jackals, Fish Eagles and the glorious Martial Eagle. (Thank you Lance). Memorable moment was via a trailcam we left after a Leopard had made a kill in the night just by camp, when Kalahari Tours say wild camping it truly is
George who we must thank for his patience with us on the river for the whole day as we pointed, asked and requested this and that. He, again, came up trumps with all sorts of birds and wildlife. I do believe we saw and photographed 5 different types of Kingfisher and had aclose encounter with a Hippo which made us chuckle.
I forget the names but the help provided in navigating customs and immigration on our day trip to Zimbabwe as well as the driver guide providing assistance on the Zimbabwe side was immense.
All in all these guys exceeded our expectations but above all delivered some truly memorable moments that after 2 South African safaris i thought we would never be able to beat. But they did. I would absolutely have no hesitation of saying for "Your best Chobe moments, choose Kalahari Tours".
Email Dave G | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A well equipped company who enjoy their work and deliver great experiences and customer services
I've used this company for 2 group trips in recent years to Botswana and nothing is too much trouble for them. They arranged cross border airport pick ups and transfers and even followed up on our behalf for delayed luggage! Their vehicles and equipment are up to date and their local knowledge to guide the river trips and safaris is excellent. Cheerful and helpful staff. Always on time and flexible with their programme to meet our needs I highly recommend this company.
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Email Angela Bates | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Service Above and Beyond Expectations
In addition to providing EXCELLENT safari and river cruise excursions in Botswana, this tour operator went FAR ABOVE AND BEYOND in sorting out luggage issues, making sure everyone was kept up to date, and being flexible to last minute schedule changes. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!
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Email Annika Lindh | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best experience ever held by professionals. I do really recomend this company.
Perfect service, helpful, professional way over expectations. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Email David | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They know their business and deliver a first class service to their customers.
Kalahari Tours were outstanding in all the arrangements which they put together for us. Moreover, they were only too happy to go the extra mile, beyond the call of duty, and provide extra assistance when needed to ensure that our trip was 100% successful. I will certainly use them again and am more than happy to recommend them to others. A truly first class outfit.
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Email Sania | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This is the agency you want to go with
The skills and knowledge of the driver is key to the experience of the Chobe NP. Tracking the animals, driving safely on the bumpy roads while explaining the animal behavior. Kalahari tours has the best drivers.
We had the best sightings, learned a lot of things. Enjoyed magnificent sunsets and scenery.
While viewing a leopard close by, a pride of 16 lions, elephant families…
The camp was basic and correct. In plain nature. Food was good.
Absolutely recommendable.
Email Tony plus two others | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic 2 night 3 day Camping Safari to Chobe National Park
We bought our Tickets through Umkulu Tours in Soth Africa. The transfer from Victoria Falls was seemless. Kalahari Tours has a very slick and smooth organisation. One is taken from the border to a their cafe HQ for breakfast. One boards a boat for a three hour tour on the Chobe River. Then lunch at the cafe. Nearly all their customers for the day do this. After the tour one enters the safari vehicle (well-designed and comfortable) for entry into the park.
Our tour guide was Sam who I think headed the guides for Kalahari Tours. Sam and his cook/assistant at Boga campsite were extraordinary. The food was amazing prepared as it was in camp conditions over open fires. Sam was an incredible, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable guide, who went out of his way to provide a memorable experience. Sam even tracked animals leaning from the vehicle. He was very aware of the home range and potential location of predators, including lions and leopards.
The camping experience was excellent though slightly scary. One heard elephants, lions and hyenas during the night. Ideally on shouldn't leave ones tent at night. If you need to pee you do it behind the tent preferably with your partner in tow.
Email Malcolm Broad | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The booking with Kalahari tours was straightforward from start to finish and excellent in every way.
Initially we booked a morning 3-hour Game Drive and an afternoon 3-hour sunset river cruise for our first day in Botswana. From the moment we booked everything was handled efficiently and professionally. Ou guide for both trips was OP. His knowledge and expertise were exemplary. We felt totally safe in his hands.
Everything went well from start to finish. Kalahari tours arrived about 10 minutes before the scheduled time to collect our group and we never felt rushed. I have taken part in many safaris in both the Kruger and in Pilanesberg close to Sun City in South Africa, but these trips in Chobe National Park were far better. We saw more wildlife and got much closer to all the animals without causing any disturbance. I cannot speak highly enough of Kalahari tours and our guide OP.
We enjoyed our first day so much we were delighted to be able to book an extended tours for the next day, which included and excellent locally made lunch, and a repeat of our two tours on our final day. Every trip was different and every trip offered close but safe encounters with the animals. Throughout our guide, OP, showed exceptional knowledge and could not have been more helpful.
We will be returning later in the year and I am certain we will be using Kalahari tours.
Email Megan | under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient , affordable and professional, highly recommend
I’ve gone on a five-day, four-night trip to Savuti the guide was very informative and you could tell he knew what he was doing I had a lovely trip. During the daytime, we saw an abundance of different animals, and we were even lucky enough to see an impala killed by a leopard on the Chobe riverfront. During our stay on the riverfront, we saw three brown hyenas, which one doesn’t often see It was amazing. As we moved south to Savuti the drive was long, yes, but that is what is to be expected. T food was wonderful a 10 out of 10 The backup team that came with us was incredible and as a vegetarian, they provided wonderful meals and they did a really good job as some places don’t offer as good of a meal in the bush, especially as a vegetarian. The tents and the campsite, when we arrived at each, were already fully made, and showers were available throughout the day until it got dark, which was very refreshing after a long hot day whilst, in Savuti, we saw a handful of lions, as well as jackals and a male leopard, pushed beautifully on a Raintree this experience was once in a lifetime, and I will never forget it thank you to management and your wonderful team! Would recommend.