Biwakwango
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2001)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $126 to $1,570 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Exceptional...
I really appreciate this trip, I have the feeling to visit friends and not to be a tourist in ZA and I really appreciate that, with the guide or in each B&B we have stopped.
We have visit some wonderful place where we were alone, no other tourist.
The trip is focused on nature and respect of nature.
We have the feeling to discover some wonderful places where nobody else came before us, to be some kind of indiana jones or adventurer !
FR
Email Hugues Lemaire | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The right choice to experience the real Africa
I first dealt with the team BIWAKWANGO in 2009, for a trip with my son in South Africa. The travel agency that I contacted organized his travels through it. We were a group of 8 people , and it is Thierry,the founder of BIWAKWANGO, who accompanied us.
After a visit in Johannesburg (the city center, Mandela house , Soweto ), we went to the Kruger Park. We stayed in two camps, different in their design and organization , which allowed us to have a different approach. We stayed in a private nature reserve bordering the Kruger Park. Our camp was reserved, so that the activities were organised according to the group's wishes.We did a few walking safaris, which allows to get closer to animals. During the fist one, we found ourselves about 30 meters away from a group of rinhoceros . Thrills guaranteed! The highlight of this trip was to introduce us to camps and private nature reserves off the beaten track, with a guide who adapted to our requests.
So I naturally thought of BIWAKWANGO when I wanted to experience Africa with my partner. I contacted Thierry asking him to organise a trip in Zambia , with a budget ceiling . As the period of the trip did not correspond to a trip listed in the catalog of BIWAKWANGO, Thierry set up a customized trip, reserving lodges, domestic flights, transfers between lodges, so we had nothing to organise on site and could completely enjoy the trip without any worries. As usual, Thierry found camps and lodges off the beaten track. It matched our expectations even if all of them were not of the same quality, we were well welcomed every time, and each had a paticularity which made it very nice.
This trip is certainly one of the most beautiful trips (if not the most beautiful trip) that I did. Only problem now is that I do not know how to offer a better trip to my companion!!
For those interested, check out the video on Daily Motion called "Safari Zambie Septembre 2011".
Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information.
BE
Email Andre Boucquey | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderfull and very original trek guided fully professionnally by Thiery
The Trek itself was very diversified, either in civilised countries either in traditional area of Lesotho .
The services where top class and met all our expactations
The guide has promoted an excellent athmosphere in the group with plenty of Attention to every body and a lot of Humour.
If you want to have Excellent Holydays, go with Biwakwango!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable journey!!!
I organized a journey / birthday / surprise in South Africa for 40 years of my husband with Biwakwango. The circuit was very sensible coach on 8 days, we visited the region of the Cape (with the big white / shivers), region of wines, then towards Durban a charming small reserve, and finally a magic lodge at the edge of the Ocean, far from everything, a jewel (meeting with a tortoise luth/émotion).
The choice of ghests house, the circuit... Everything was completed. I shall return to South Africa: it is certain, and undoubtedly with Biwakwango. Thank you Thierry!
FR
Email Aurélie, Antoine et Jems | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Three perfect and amazing weeks for discovering South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho
Preparation of the safari was very easy : Biwakwango was able to understand our expectations very quickly ! During the trip, all reservations were ok and were in accordance with the descriptions given. We followed the many advices given by Biwakwango and we have never been disappointed (roads, view points, accomodations).
An exceptionnal trip
We had a very nice trip in South Africa, thanks to our guide who did a wonderful job preparing our journey through South Africa.I enjoyed Tsitsikamma Park, and the time we spent walking in the bush.
All the restaurants we went to were deliciously chosen, guesthouses were just perfect.
Biwakwango has a very well studied team: Thierry, our precious guide, Garret our kind driver and Cardy the Masterchief of our meals in the bush. Everything was over our expectations and I truly recommand this company if you want to spend a wonderful time discovering South Africa.
BE
Fantastic trekking in pure nature
Our trip was not an as usual safari tour, but a fantastic 14-days trekking through different landscapes in South-African mountains and Lesotho. Everything was perfectly organised : transport, food, various accomodations, walk-itinerary and meetings with local population. With sympathy and sense of humour as a bonus!
Thank you Thierry & Biwakwango !
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good morning South Africa again
Thanks to Biwakwango and Thierry. We have discovered a fabulous country. We had the opportunity to meet locals people, each with his own history and traditions. Most of the time walking we appreciated a wonderful nature, animals as well as plants. Biwakwango and Thierry make feel like returning to South Africa some day.
FR
Email Beata & Bertrand | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thierry from Biwakwango organised our 5 star honeymoon in Botswana and Zambia, simply brilliant !
We contacted Thierry from Biwakwango in August 2013, explaining him that we wanted to go to Africa for our honeymoon. Thierry very quickly picked up our interests and what we were looking to experience, and came up with a proposal which matched all our requirements, as we wanted to mix top-class safaris, adventure and luxury.
Not only was he very quickly available to discuss the details with us (despite the fact that he's often on the road, or in the bush), but we also appreciated his relaxed and friendly approach, and our discussions on sustainable development and ecology, issues that are very important to us. By the way, he did not hesitate to recommend us not to go for certain experiences we had thought of, as they would have disappointed us from a conservation/ecology point of view, which we very much appreciated.
During our trip, everything was flawless and we did not have to worry about the organisation (park fees, plane transfers, road transfers, ...). Besides, Thierry informed us of many important issues such as vaccines, visas, and was very helpful and knowledgeable on everything that you should be aware of before going on such a trip, which prevented bad experiences!
To sum up, we are very thankful to Thierry for having organised such a memorable and oustanding trip in Botswana and Zambia, probably one of, if not the best trip we have ever experienced. We are always very demanding when we travel, and are much involded in the preparation of our trips. Thierry definitely did a great work with us and no doubt that we will contact him again for our next journeys to Africa. Thank you!
Beata & Bertrand
Paris, FRANCE
FR
Email sanchez | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful/amazing
I asked several operators and Biwakwango was the one who was best able to listen and understand our needs.That 's why we have so enjoyed this trip!!
The head of the agency met us at the airport, helped us when we arrived .We could ask during our stay to assist us on 2or 3 benefits we wanted added.And he care of everything !!
After the return I had some questions on bank debits the car rental agency and was able to contact them and give me all the answers
Therefore a complete service and allowed us all to enjoy the place