Shikwaru Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- FGASA & SATIB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $94 to $1,047 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Pierre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome staff, amazing organisation and incredible sights - We saw everything!!
We booked a 12 days safari with Shikwaru Adventures in Botswana for end of September and that was simply fantastic!
Upon arrival, we got greeted by the team and our guide (Rock) for the tour. They briefed us on the details of the trip, and went above and beyond to solve our issue with delayed luggages (brought us twice to shopping center, periodically checked the airport and delivered us our luggages in the remote part of the Okavango!) Pro tip - Allow an extra day when you arrive if your flight is not direct
We then started the fantastic safari - Rock our guide was a local living legend - He knew all the smallest spots and sandy roads, and led us to see pretty much all the wildlife around (Cheetahs, Lions, Hippos, Leopards, Wild dogs, Hyenas, Giraffes, Elephants and all!) He was very kind, always checking on us, giving us lots of info on the wildlife and telling us great stories around the evening bonfire.
He was with his lovely assistant Partner, in charge of the food and the camp. Partner was simply fantastic, always super kind and hard-worker, cooking us delicious and fresh food based on our diet requirements. He also cooked his famous bread that you must try!
In total, we moved over three different camp sites, and finished the tour at the Victoria Falls. The setup was each time incredible, beds in the tents were super comfortable, food delicious, and outdoor shower really great! We were expecting a basic setup but it was actually super enjoyable!
All in one, we're incredibly happy to have done this trip, and couldn't recommend enough to go with them! We have lifelong memories and will be back for sure!
Thank you so much Rock, Partner, Cronje and Federica, you guys are the best!
FR
Email Rames | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super attentive to our needs and pampering at all times, they are brilliant!
Shikwaru Adventures really built a trip that perfectly met what we wanted. They were able to combine comfort, adventure to our budget. They were always present when we needed and very responsive as soon as we had a question but without being intrusive. They took us to places we wouldn't have thought of like Kliptown and totally wowed us. Our guide was lovely, our 4 kids loved it and so did we. Everything was organized to perfection, it allowed us to discover a country in a different way than what the media says, we never felt safe because Shikwaru Adventures was always there to guide us on our trip. If we had to leave, without hesitation, we would call on this travel agency. I totally recommend it to you. Thanks to Shikwaru Adventures we had a great vacation, full of adventures and in complete safety.
I hope my explanations are understandable because i know my english is not good
FR
Email Stephanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A UNIQUE AGENCY THAT UNDERSTOOD OUR EXPECTATIONS AND OUR NEEDS
Despite all the difficulties we encountered in organising this trip (Covid cancellation and 4 times trip postponed), Shikwaru Adventures supported us throughout with patience, kindness and efficiency. Our trip was incredible, thanks in part to the work of the whole team. The choice of guides, the places we stayed and the experiences we had were everything we had hoped for. I would recommend 1000 times this agency.
Email Sophie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Superb Namibian tour
I did the 14 day Namibian tour, I enjoyed the tour from day 1. The guides came to pick us up at the airport, helped us to buy a sim card and make it work and we had a first tour of Windhoek. The next day, we proceeded to go to Fish river Canyon and did a whole tour of the country. The guides were always available, explaining the culture, wildlife, etc. the food was amazing, I still need to ask for a few local recipes!
The only thing is that I would have had spent 1 more day at waterberg plateau to be able to hike it.
In summary, amazing trip and guides. Highly recommended!
AE
Email David W | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Federica at Shikwaru Adventures provided unparalleled service for an amazing price.
If you are a contemplating a midrange trip to Southern Africa run, don't walk, to Shikwaru Adventures. They have deep regional expertise, expert guides, and provide high-level service. They planned our entire trip, a mid-range Safari / Joburg / Cape Town, that provided amazing value for the price. Despite arriving home just yesterday, we are already talking about a return visit. Thank you, Federica!
GR
Email Kim | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
My husband and I are in our mid to late sixties and have a wonderful time wild camping in Botswana this October. We have been to Kenya twice, Uganda and South Africa, but this safari beat them all. We wanted a different experience to the previous ones and we certainly got it. Before we have stayed in large tents and lodges but this was proper camping in a 2 person tent with camp beds. We were a bit concerned if we could cope with this - because of our age, but it was fine.
It was such a great experience camping, just the two of us and Rock and Tebogo. To see elephants, in the delta, at night around your tent, so close you could almost touch them was amazing, one night it was a mother and baby. Another night in another camp a leopard actually walked behind our tent and we got to watch it. We saw so many animals, the stand out being beautiful lions. We also saw Wild Dogs for the first time.
Our guides, Rock and Tebogo, were great, they knew so much about the animals and their behaviour. Rock seemed to find us the best sightings everyday so we had a lot of time watching them before other vehicles arrived. (There were far fewer vehicles around us than we have experienced on our other safaris, which was a huge plus.) Rock also cooked fantastic food with a lot of variety, and Tebogo showed us things that we otherwise would have missed including the smallest owl that I have ever seen. He also had great knowledge about the night sky and stars. The two of them could not have done more to make it an unforgettable time in Botswana.
We would highly recommend this type of safari. Camping in the bush, hearing the animals at night was unforgettable.
CZ
Email Richard Sovjak | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and professional service that perfectly reflected our expectations, many thanks
I was looking for a Safari adventure for my daughter and myself didn´t innitially know where to start . I called Shikwaru and spoke directly to Frederica that excellently brought a plan that will fit to us best . We followed our communication in next few days always with prompt reaction from company. Payment went smooth with confirmation immediate that also establishes trust . Than our program started .. picked on airport by our guide that shortly become our friend..showed us some secrets of
Joburg innitially than Blide Canyon and treassures on the way to Kruger . Guide Ruan took his compex role being always with us as great companion. His knowledge about area , animals , brought long discussions so we learned a lot in short time we had. Food is excellent ,accommodation in lodge was fantastic . Night watching of animals from terrace. We have seen all Big Five daily also with help of local guide but more importantly touched the Soul of Bush that stay’s in memory..
Allover must say exceeded my expectations and hope to go with this guys again planning Botswana and Namibia. I am normally used to travel alone bust must say guided tour is much better in the area like South Africa and without loosing aspect of adventure .. see our swimming in waterfalls !! Many thanks
again Richard and Katherine!!
Email Hannah & Helen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Shikwaru and the guides Rock and Tebogo provided a fabulous tailormade safari in Botswana
Federica at Shikwaru was very easy easy to communicate with, prompt with replies to questions and she organised a fantastic trip for the two of us, tailormade to our needs, with a drop of at the Namibian border after 10 unforgettable nights in the bush, and as it was so exclusive it was very good value for money. The guide team of Rock and Tebogo were excellent, we were very well taken care off, with great food, camping equipment (we loved the bush shower and toilet, and very comfortable camp beds. We always felt very safe and informed. The range of wildlife that we saw was phenomenal, from the elephants to the mongoose to the termites! Our lead guides were extremely knowledgeable and skilled, as were the additional guides in Okavango, on the Chobe river trip and at Planet Baobab. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Shikwaru Adventures for a safari trip.
IL
Email Noa & Mark | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Covered eveything from A-Z and beyond
We did a 7-day camping safari in the amazing Botswana with Rock & Tebogo and we had the the best time!!
We were sleeping in a tent in the middle of the Bush and it was incredebly safe, with a field toilet and great shower!
The guides were very informative on every espect related to the animals, the ecosystem and the srounding areas we were traveling at, adding to the above that they are great cooks and besides from eating really good food, we also had a fridge full of soft drinks, local beers and good wines.
We got every espect covered from A-Z and beyoned, the guides and team took an excellent care of us and we've seen many incredible sightings.
Before our arrival we spoke with Federica which helped us understand every little detail and made it so easy for us.
After the Safari we got many helpful recommendations from her while traveling in South Africa
Thank you so much!!!
MX
Email Claudia Barrios | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Operator, amazing safari experience!
I am a Mexican, living in Germany.
My experience with Shikwaru was great, I couldn't ask for more or can't think of something that could be improved. From the beginning, when we were planning our trip they were extremely responsive, professional and friendly. All of our questions were answered in advanced (and we had many questions). We didn't have to worry about anything and just enjoy our trip. We were always taken care of from beginning to end.
The trip itself was amazing, our guide was the best. She knows so much about the cities (Joburg, Cape Town) we visited and even more about all the animals we saw during the safari.
Every single game drive (safari drive) was amazing, we found all big 5 and even more amazing animals. Our guide explained so much about every animal, it was an all-round experience.
Comparing prices and talking to friends who have been to safaris I am convinced we got great value for our money, looking back I think this trip was even worth more!
I am so thankful to Shikwaru for this once in a lifetime experience. I can highly recommend them and I am for sure coming back for more!!
