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
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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.
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.
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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!!!
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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!!
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Email Magdalena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour! Everything planned in detail.
I would like to recommend to everyone who is interested in visiting (South) Africa and/or doing safari, to go with Shikwaru Adventures!
I cannot stress enough how well this trip was planned, and we felt comfortable, safe, and as if we were with a good friend. The price is more then reasonable for the experience you will get.
We will be back for another trip in Botswana with our guide, as we loved her so much!
DE
Email Pragya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Par excellence!! In my experience, the best tour operator so far.
Our tour guide is very friendly. She explains everything very patiently and is very well prepared. Her services are amazing. She values the money and also cares for her clients money. Her fantastic knowledge about the country has saved our lot of money. Shikwaru adventures are 100% reliable. I am from India and lives in Germany, paid my tour fee in advance and she was with me for 14 days from airport pickup till dropoff.
About the tour- in game drives, we found all Big 5 and other (phenomenal) animals as well. Our city tours were fantastic and experienced the African culture as well.
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Email Chris and Lizzie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome time in South Africa!
The trio was fantastic. Everything was taken care of , driving and accommodation. All the lodgings were really fun and interesting. The tour was just rad getting to see so much of South Africa! The highlight was Kruger, I wish we could didn’t even more time there! The guide we were setup with was so good, in the first couple days we managed to see everything from Wild Dogs to a Leopard. The final day we saw a family of Cheetah! Super awesome fantastic experience! Also, the lodge we stayed at outside of Kruger was super cool. It was right on the Crocodike River and every night we watched hippos play as the sun went down.
And the final lodge we were setup at in Joberg , a placed called 84th on 4th was in a really neat part of town and had the best coffee I’d had in my time out in South Africa!
Thanks so much for such a memorable experience!
Email Dee and Seb | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Thanks to Federica's efficient and thorough organisation we had a fantastic safari experience in Botswana followed by a visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls. Federica is a very knowledgeable, friendly and cheerful guide and tour operator and we would definitely travel with her again. Everything was perfect from the transport to the comfortable tents and the tasty food. We couldn't have asked for more! Highly recommended!
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Email Stéphanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very professional, rigorous and benevolent, organized, talented, we are confident... and we have fun
The 12-day circuit was extremely suitable (we were a group of 8 to 81 years old), a respectful safari, high-quality services (a delirious cook, simple and easy management of small subjects, glamorous quality tents in the middle of the bush !)... A significant but justified price (Bostwana-Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe). I recommend! top!!!
Email Kim and Haydn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you want to see the real Botswana
We felt in great hands with Shikwaru from the very start. Federica helped us organise the perfect trip that suited our budget and would promptly answer all the questions we had on top of sending us photos of the tents, vehicle. The safari honestly couldn’t have been a better experience! Our guides, Rock and Tebogo, knew Botswana like the back of their hand and taught us so much about the animals, plants, culture and stars. We trusted them completely and they helped ensure we always felt safe, aware of what was happening and also that we had a great safari and saw/learned as much as possible. The food was also fantastic with a lot of variety. Rock is an incredible camp cook! Would highly recommend if you’re interested in being completely immersed in your safari. Camping in the bush after having sat around the fire listening to stories while eating dinner and then hearing the sounds of animals all around you was unforgettable.