Kalahari Skies
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1994)
- Member Of:
- Hopitality & Tourism Association of Botswana
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Christiane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical. Fauna, flora and breathtaking scenery. Very competent guide speaking French.
Safari of 15 days in a loop from Maun to the Baines Baobabs, Rhino Sanctuary, Elephant Sands, Victoria Falls, Chobe Park, Savuti, Khwai River and Moremi. Various visits. Accommodation in tents well equipped and spacious corresponding to the photos of the site. Organized well, without time out. Program respected to the letter. Friendly staff. Varied and excellent meals (starter-main course-dessert). Our guide "Eddy" knows his subject very well about the behavior of the animals which allowed us to see some great things. We were also able to observe magnificent birds. The sites of campsites were stunning (magnificent views, in full nature and to the calm one). All in all a wonderful stay that met our expectations.
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Email Janet, Peter, Peter and James | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An adventure of a lifetime!
We have just returned from our amazing classic Botswana safari, and just wanted to send our warmest thanks to Eddy and his fantastic staff. The experience was everything we could have hoped for and more. Marks, our guide, Easy, our cook, and the staff, Gideon, Ronny and OT, were wonderful. The tents and cars were so comfortable. (We opted not to stay in lodges and were very pleased with this decision. Camping may not be suit everyone but it is the sustainable choice.) The menu was incredible. Likewise we appreciate that Eddy paired our family of four with Colin and Kerry - it was so much fun to share this experience with lovely new friends while still keeping the group small enough to make it very special. (And, oh yes, the wildlife couldn't have been more cooperative and the scenery was spectacular!)
11 day Botswana Essential
Unforgettable experience, beyond our expectations, amazing wildlife, comfortable camping and great food. We were in awe of the skill of our guide and the culinary art of the cook, our thanks also to those who created comfortable camps.
A 6 person group provides ideal opportunity for game viewing and photography. Our thanks for the friendship of those with whom we shared this experience.
Email Rosemarie and Steve | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional, an unbeatable safari
My husband and I, plus 6 other friends, undertook an 11 day Kalahari Skies Tour in mid-April 2017 - starting from Maun and ending at Vic Falls..From the very first, of many, enquiry, each and every one was answered promptly by Eddy. The camping set up exceeded expectations. As hardened outback campers we were delighted with our 'glamping' set up. Bed, cupboard and en suite with hot water supplied each night - luxury. At the end of each day of game tracking what a sight it was to come into camp to find the campfire burning and the G and T's waiting to be poured and, whilst reliving the wonders of the day, the delicious aromas of campfire cooking.
Our guide, Newman, was exceptional - what a wonderful understanding and love of nature he has. We saw 127 species of birds (excluding the LBB's and doves) and 32 species of animals - the only one missing was sadly the rhino however seeing a pack of 10 wild dogs made up for our missing rhino.
I must not forget the support crew who cooked, boiled water and packed up our tents every two or three days and had every thing set up and ready at each new camp - very professional.
HIghlights were the mokoro trip through the lily pads of the okavango swamp, skirting snorting hippos, sighting beautiful birds and the silence of it all. Then the unexpected brunch set up under a giant baobab tree with giraffe and impala serving as a backdrop. But then when the elephants ambled past our camp - what a thrill to see these giants from ground level. Well I guess every day was a highlight.
The transfers between Botswana and Zimbabwe were spot on and the 'smoke that roars', the Vic Falls, were indeed roaring - we were soaked right through, rain jacket or no rain jacket, great fun.
5 stars to Eddy, Newman and his team
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Email Alain | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great experience
We had a 7 days safari with Kalahari skies. Not only did we see a lot of game, but the organisation was excellent. Mano, the wife produced delicious food. Eddi is extremely dedicated, Rainy and Max were excellent. It was a great experience for people who had no experience of the bush before. highly recommended.
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Email Renate | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari at it's best
Organization: due to the heavy rainfalls in Jan/Feb, the travel itinery had to be adjusted, but it was perfectly organized and everything went very well. We think, plan B was even better than the originally planned trip! it was a kind of "Surprise"-Safari.
The crew is unbelievable great, pampering, super friendly, perfect in cooking!!
The safari itself was amazing, and we had a perfect guide, Eddie. Huge experience and knowledge of nature and animals and life itself. Thank you for this and these amazing two weeks!
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Email Stefanie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari surprise at its best!
The booking went easy via travel agency. Shortly before our departure to Botswana we were informed about the heavy rainfalls during the last weeks and that the itinerary probably had to be changed, due to flodded roads. No problem for us. After arrival, tourguide Eddy came up with plan B, which turned out to be a great alternative. (He already had plans C to Z in mind, since nobody knew about the exact road conditions.) We visited a lot of beautiful places, whatched many many animals, stayed at great campgrounds. And we had a fantastic tourguide and camp crew, who never let us know about the stress they were having with all the obstacles in the stern wash of a cyclone.
The camp gear consisted of large tents (even large people can stand up straight) with en suite bathroom in the back (hole in the ground with a toilet seat, bucket shower), comfortable cots, night stand, a small cabinet. We had the fabulous diner (really, the cuisine à la bush was always delicious and plenty) in the dining tent after sitting around the fire in the evening, having a first drink. Did I mention lunch? Depending on the day's schedule, we had lunch in the camp or a picnic in the bush (always yummy).
Eddy, you are an excellent tour guide, you did just about everything to let this safari of a lifetime come true. You brought us to all the interesting places, let the animals out of the cages just in time, and never got stuck in the worst of mud.
Mano, Steven and Matteo: The best camp crew imaginable, you made the camp a reall home for us.
Thank you all!
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Email Pia und Harald | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great camping experience
Tour with Kalahari Skies team, November 2016, Moremi, Khwai, Savuti
Eddy, thank you very much for the great camping experience you made possible for us. Our thanks also goes out to Mano, whos‘ delicious food we had the pleasure to enjoy as well as to Steve, the „good spirit“ of the camp.
The Tents were very comfortable and the bathroom facilities were great.
Eddy, you showed and told us so many knowledge and interesting facts about the flora and fauna of Botswana. Inspired by you wildlife journal, for the first time I started to keep a checklist of all animal sightings. What a great idea! You are an excellent guide!
It was in Moremi that we saw the first cheetah. A special sight, for us and our cameras, was the by far most beautiful lion in Africa – what a beauty! He could easily be THE top model amongst all animals.
As before, Khwai took our breath away with its beautiful landscapes. A great located camp with Zebras, Wildebeests, Antelopes and Elephants all around us. I will never forget the moment during setting up the camp when an Elephant came by to watch with be just sitting barely 3 meters away – and we got the photo for agreat memory too.
In Savuti we had the luck to see the Savuti pride feasting on their prey, they just made a fresh kill, a Kudu. Thank you for showing us the beautiful group of old baobab trees that is not mentioned in any travel guide!
We were lucky to have been able to take so many great pictures.
Summary: very professional, excellent knowledge, delicious meals, very friendly, excellent tents and lots of fun!
Our place of longing is Botswana.
We are looking forward to travel the Kalahari with Kalahari Skies in 2019.
Pia and Harald
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Email Christa+Christoph | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect Safari with excellent food guided by outstanding Eddie
We, a Couple from Austria, 45y, went to Botswana with Kalahari Skies in November 2016 and December 2013.
The travel was organized perfectly including pick-ups and transfers.
The tents were clean and noble, they had a toilet inside and built up and down by the crew whenever needed.
Coming back after Safari we had a bonfire with sundowners every evening and especially the dinners (Thank you Manu!) were outstanding.
Most impressive of all was going out for Safari with Eddie: this guy knows every animal on this planet and his background knowledge is outstanding.
We were going to ZA, Tanzania and Namibia for several times and had a lot of safaris, but travelling with Kalahari Skies is something really Special!!
10 Day Botswana Tour
Three of us had a fabulous tour with Kalahari skies. Itinerary, vehicle, tent lodging and guiding were all unbeatable. Absolutely recommended!!