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Wild For Game Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- Botswana Guides Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $450 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Pete O | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant Mobile safari
Brilliant outfit. Fantastic safari. Excellent organisation, communication , attentive, professional and productive.
Would totally recommend. Lucas ( owner and guide) runs a great business and achieves excellence from all of his team. This delivers results. We had multiple encounters with lions, leopards , 185 species of birds. Lucas is a very skilled guide ( I have been on 4 safaris before and he is the best I have experienced). Food was fantastic given it was cooked on a camping oven- homemade cakes/ bread/ meals. Great campfire banter and amazing sounds at night . Mobile safaris are not easy to organise but wildforgame is well resourced and organised. Highly motivated team effort with a combination of fun and professionalism. If you are keen on wildlife, value early starts to capture the “golden hour” and even better you are a keen photographer this is the safari for you. You travel slowly and see so much more. Lucas has the skills to track, listen and locate the action and without him we would have missed so much. Can’t recommend wildforgame enough and is a great experience. The tents have comfortable beds and an attached ensure and camping shower! Great sunsets / great sightings ! N
Email Artur | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
WOW the most amazing safari
The best safari experiences our family ever had. We didn’t expect so professional team, so good experience from first day when Lucas come and greet us at airport Till last day when Max left us on day we go back from our trip. Botswana have a lot to ofer, wild life landscapes culture, everywhere our guide Max took us was something amazing to see he was so good at wild animals tracking. Our family will always recommend Lucas company, actually we already decide to go again. Tailored safaris are really good as our family could enjoy all experience as it was only us in car no others expect our Guide, who do everything to make us amazed. 11 days is perfect for this kind of safari, we enjoy it very much, with all professional way Lucas team take care of us was amazing, obviously not everyone can enjoy it as you need to sleep in tents take shower in nature but for us it was one of the most amazing experience in our life, In our opinion price was much better then travel companies for experience Lucas give us, and after all the way from Maun to Kasane Lucas book us very comfortable Lodge for us to enjoy rest of ours stay. Our Guide Max stay with us till end as well he went with us to Victoria falls which was very nice and professional. Wild for games safari will always be in our hearts, and we can’t wait to go with them again.
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Email Tracey | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild for Game is a game changer!
This was a personalized itinerary that Lucas designed after giving him my requests for visiting the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls. My friends and I had spent the 2 weeks prior in the Serengeti and this was our third week in Africa. Before starting this week, I honestly wondered if we would see anything new or if we should’ve planned something entirely different. Wow- I’m so glad we did this week!! We had an absolutely amazing time in Botswana with Wild For Game and our fantastic guide, Max. He was tremendous and so full of knowledge. The mobile tent camps, small staff, and personal care and attention completely immersed us! This was even better than I had hoped. I would highly recommend this company! We learned so much. Max was able to track and identify animal behaviors that got us up close to so many awesome animals and experiences- A leopard resting after stashing her kill, an eagle diving and capturing prey, lions and elephants incredibly close with babies and even African wild dogs, not just one but 14!! Also, Max was with us the entire time, helping us cross the border, visiting Vic falls and the town, and able to share meals with Max helped us truly learn and appreciate every aspect of our trip. This was absolutely a trip of a lifetime! Wild for game takes their trips to a whole other elevated level :)
Email Chris and Chris | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
WOW!!
We could not have imagined a more wonderful two weeks in Northern Botswana than the safari we experienced with Lucas Tshupo and his team.
From meeting us at the airstrip in Xakanaxa until we parted company after our final breakfast in Victoria Falls, Lucas was with us, and with his team of Musa, Two Metres and Madu, looked after us every minute.
Lucas is a dedicated naturalist who is also an amazing guide and photographer. His passion for the wildlife, people and landscapes of Botswana was evident in every aspect of the safari. The number and diversity of animals and birds that we saw was astonishing and made even more memorable through the detail of background and behaviour that Lucas shared with us. We could not have had a better guide.
His team were wonderful, too. Musa, Two Metres and Madu, who moved our camp so efficiently every three days, made our camping experience so enjoyable: delicious food, the cheerful wakeup call, warm water in the morning and showers in the evening, comfortable beds, beautifully laid tables, our every need anticipated. Add to that the pre-dinner drinks round the campfire with the calls of the bush around us, and then in the morning the night sounds giving way to the birds...
Two excellent boat trips gave us a different view of the animals and the landscape, one in a Moroko in Kwai and one in a motorboat on the Chobe River. The last two days were spent in Victoria Falls in a very comfortable lodge, allowing us to visit the spectacular falls with Lucas.
We will never forget this experience - our first in Africa. Pictures come into the mind: of elephants playing in water, of a leopard in a tree, of lion cubs drinking from a waterhole, of wild dogs rolling in cooling mud, of seven carmine bee-eaters on a branch. And so many other animals and birds that a mere list of everything we saw would be inadequate. They were all around us. The most frequently used expression every day was 'Wow'...
We were so sorry to say goodbye to it all, and especially to Lucas and his team, who gave us this experience of a lifetime. We cannot thank them enough.
Email Geoff | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brilliant experience – trip of a lifetime
The 4 of us enjoyed Wild for Game’s 15 day mobile safari though the Okavango taking in Moremi, Kwai, Savuti, Chobe Riverfront and Victoria Falls. It was such a varied and exciting trip through Northern Botswana, made special by our guide Lucas Tshupo and the warmth and humour of his team. Lucas, the owner of the Wild for Game company, is a Batswana as is the team, so all your money stays in country, a key factor for us. Communication with Lucas from my initial enquiry until we arrived in Moremi was quick, by return, warm and comprehensive in attention to detail.
Lucas must be THE top guide in Botswana, so extensive and deep is his knowledge. His ability to see animals and birds while driving through the bush is uncanny and enriched our experience beyond measure: the leopard visible only by its head briefly silhouetted at the base of a termite mound; the twitch of a bat-eared fox’s ear above tall grasses; the mark of a snake in the sand by the track, none of which we’d have seen without Lucas. A keen naturalist and photographer himself, Lucas would always attempt to position our vehicle to provide us with the best angle for a picture or to sit and experience a herd of elephant moving slowly down to water. Well-thumbed reference books were always by his side for us to look at or to help us identify an animal, a bird, a reptile or a plant. Immensely respectful of the wildlife and the environment, or his fellow guides, Lucas never crowded an animal and was always alert to a threat or the needs of other groups approaching. We were never rushed, Lucas preferring to drift along a road and always with time to sit, switch off the engine and listen, taking in sights, sounds and smells.
Our tents beds and facilities were very comfortable. A mobile safari involves erecting all the tents and breaking camp every 3 nights to move to the next place. The camp staff, Musa, Twometres and Madu, were superb, each with well-defined roles, welcoming, warm and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We ate extremely well: just how Musa turns out a souffle on a camp stove defies belief, but he did. A 5.30am wake-up brought warm water for a quick wash before breakfast, hot porridge, juice, fruit, tea, coffee, all before piling into the Landcruiser for the morning game drive. Lunch in camp or as a picnic when on the move and evening dinner was different but delicious every day. Drinks by the evening campfire listening to bullfrogs, hippos and owls, a hyena in the distance, was just so relaxing after a hard day watching lions bringing cubs down to drink, elephants, buffalo, antelope of every stripe, carmine bee-eaters, whatever.
It was hot – up to 40C – but there was always shade in camp and the afternoon/evening game drive started as it cooled when wildlife began to move again. Night falls swiftly in Botswana, dark shortly after 6.30pm, but the sunsets (and sunrises) were spectacular. A couple of night-drives revealed spring hares, honey badgers, a hyena cooling in water and uniquely, a Genet cat hunting and catching a rodent, Exciting!
Ours was the experience of a lifetime to linger long in the memory and to share with family and friends for ever. If you want to see Botswana, Wild for Game should be absolutely the first safari company you look at. We would wholeheartedly recommend Lucas and his team without reservation. For your trip of a lifetime!
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Email Natalie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari of a lifetime!
I could not have imagined a better safari than the safari that Wild For Game provided for us. From the second that we got into the truck to the second we left, Lucas was full of information and ready to answer any question that we asked. Each day, we seemed to be one of the first safari companies out of the campsites and one of the last returning, making the most of the time on the game drives. Lucas used bird calls, baboon alarms, and tracks in the sand to help us find every animal that we wanted to see, including leopards, cheetahs, lions, wild dogs, elephants (which are hilarious to watch!!) , giraffes, and so much more! The highlight was seeing all the different babies of each animal species; they are so cute! Lucas gave us plenty of time at each animal viewing, and we never felt rushed to move on before we were ready. Each game drive had some new and exciting things to see, including the beautiful and vast landscape of the three different parks.
Not only was the guide, Lucas, and the game drives top-notch the rest of the staff and accommodations were great as well. Each day you were served delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I was so impressed with what can be made in a bush oven. Although you are staying in a tent, it was definitely glamping not camping. We had comfortable beds, hot showers, and laundry services if needed. The staff was so kind and was available to help anytime a request was made.
If you are looking for an adventure, I highly recommend booking with Wild For Game Safaris!
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Email Steven | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wild for Game made this a trip of a lifetime
We took the 11-day Northern Explorer Trip with Wild for Game in August of 2025. From start to finish it was amazing. Not only did we see an astonishing amount of diverse wildlife, but it was the quality of the sightings that were off the graph.
I’ll start with our phenomenal guide Marks. His vast experience, deep knowledge of the areas we visited and keen interest in the client’s experience makes him an exemplary safari guide. He would listen to the calls of the animals at night and develop a plan on how and when to see them best the next day. His tracking skills are ridiculously good, and we were often the first or only ones at lion prides, cheetahs and leopard (with or without a kill). He is very aware the getting the best position and sunlight to view and photograph the animals. I hope my photos here prove that.
Our chef Pula was fantastic, putting together meal after meal (including soups and desserts) of great food. He even had snacks/tea/coffee/hot chocolate for all game drive breaks. His ability to plan and cook a variety of cuisines with just a fire is impressive. He always made ample amounts; we could never finish all that he made.
Chucks, our cabin steward and MD & MT (our waiters) were super as well. They always greeted us on return from game drives with enthusiasm, a cold towel and a refreshing cold drink. They made sure our cabins were clean & orderly. The hot water bottle in bed each night made the nighttime really cozy.
My advice, don’t try to do this trip as a self-drive. Even if you are an experienced camper, there are no signs in these vast areas to navigate around (even with GPS), the terrain can be very challenging (rocky roads, objects to avoid, very deep sand and in places marshy water. We saw many breakdowns with others. On top of that, looking for wild game is not for amateurs. Driving around just searching does not work, is inefficient and following others is not reliable. You are there for a limited number of days, make them count by hiring professionals, well worth the money and you’ll have a better time.
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Email Soledad | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extraordinary safari experience
We had a great experience with Wild For Game Safaris. Lucas, the owner, greeted us at the airport in Maun where we took our flight to Xakanaxa airstrip to start our safari. From the very beginning it felt it was a high-end experience. Max, our guide, was waiting for us and took us on a safari before arriving in our camp. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. We felt very comfortable and well taken care of throughout the whole trip by Max and the team. The camp amenities were nice, clean and comfortable. Besides the guide, a chef and two assistants were always taking care of the 3 of us. The food was absolutely delicious (entrance, main course and dessert, and even cakes in the afternoon), we had a hot shower available whenever we wanted, a hot water bag put in our beds every night, so many details! And always greeted with a smile. The wildlife encounters are next level too, we saw so many different animals! On the last day at the Chobe Riverfront, where we saw groups of people on boat excursions, we had a private speedboat arranged for us. After that, we had arranged a transfer to the Zimbabwe border, so Max took us there, helped us with the paperwork, and made sure our transfer in Zimbabwe was there to pick us up.
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Email Xianmin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
unforgettable animal safari
We had a grate time in Botswana. Our guide Lucas is very professional. He knows how to find the animals. We learned a lot about different animals from him. The service of his team is 5 stars. We felt very comfortable during the whole trip. The chef is a magician. Everyday, we got different delicious food and felt like in a good restaurant.
Highly recommend.
Xianmin
NZ
Email Martin & Fran Harvey | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever
Wild For Game Safaris was fantastic. Very friendly and professional staff, our guide Shadreck was outstanding. The wildlife encountered was amazing, the food great and the whole trip more than met our expectations.