Walking Stick Travel & Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Budget camping tours where clients assist with camp chores
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
CZ
Email Bety & Tomas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Six unforgettable days on the safari, perfect guide and team.
With the Walking Sticks team, we spent six unforgettable days on the safari. It was unbelievable that this team was able to create conditions for us to see African nature closely and with all our senses, and thanks to our guide we felt comfortable and safe. We did not take this fact for granted and it really represents above standard for us. Regarding the whole team, we appreciate the friendly approach and professionalism, humility and respect for nature. Furthermore, excellent knowledge and observation skills, flexibility and understanding of our constantly changing photographic requirements and, last but not least, excellent cuisine. Thanks for all! I sincerely recommend to everyone who has a real desire to know and learn about Africa's nature.
CZ
Email Hanka | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Great Guide and Excellent Service!
It was our first trip to Africa. We decided to choose travel agency Walking Stick based on internet review and it was a really good decision. Our guide, Philimon, is the best guide I have ever met. He is a high professional with deep understanding of nature, animals, people and history as well. We spent together with him and his team 6 days in National Park Moremi and Game Reserve Khwai. We slept in tents in campsites so animals were all around us. Philimon did the best to see maximum of animals during our safari (we saw leopards, lions crossing the river early in the morning (5am)!!!, wild dogs eating antilope, lions preparing for buffalo chase, rhinos and of course lot of other animals as elephants, hipos, anitlopes, monkeys, zebras…). Night safari was also unforgettable experience. Joe, a chef, prepared us every day delicious meal with soup, meat, boiled and fresh vegetable. And imagine! - Fresh bread and cake baked on the fire. Joe is a real magician.
I hope that I will return to Botswana again. I definitely will go with Philimon and his travel agency again! Philimon – Thank you.
NL
Email Yan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We really enjoyed our experience with walking stick specially our stay camping in the Okavango Delta
We had really nice experience with Walking Stick. Our guides were really good, we learned and saw a lot.
DE
Email Claudia und Harald | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our expectations for the mobile safari and Walking Stick Travel & Tours were fully met
After several stays in South Africa and Botswana over the past few years, some of which were in private reserves, we deliberately opted for a mobile safari for the first time. Of course you can not compare the comfort of the two different types of safari, etc.
Our experiences so far related to both walking and travel safaris in the mentioned countries.
For our mobile safari we chose Walking Stick Travel & Tours with the owner Phillimon Kamogelo. I can say right away: we did not regret this choice.
The contact with Phil was very easy and reliable. My questions always came with quick and clear answers.
We had agreed to meet before the start of the actual safari. Phil was punctually at the agreed meeting point and had also brought along Joe, who has taken care of the physical well in the coming days.
Two days later, the two then picked us up as agreed in turn more than on time in our lodge in Maun.
It was first on a foot safari in the Okavando Delta. As agreed in advance with Phil we met at the dock our Poler Galaxy with which we were repeatedly in the delta. The joy was great to have him again as leader on our long foot safaris. Thanks Phil for making that possible.
Joe and Galaxy should accompany us. Our squad for the two days in the Delta completed Kenny and Crack (maybe you write differently). We had a lot of fun and joy with our companions.
Two days later back at Mokora Station we met Phil again. The open safari vehicle was loaded and, together with Phil, Joe and photos, it started for three days in the Moremi and two days in the Kwai.
The night took place in a spacious tent with attached private bath. On the open fire, Joe conjured incredible meals. Phil, Photos and Joe have always been very dedicated so we really enjoyed the time with the three nice guys.
The safari trips with Phil were also outstanding. You can tell from his long experience. Phil really goes out of his way to show his guests something special. Of course it also always needs the necessary luck.
Moremi itself is interesting. It is a pity that it is not really allowed to drive off-road.
In the Kwai, which we also liked, this is allowed. However, there is also the density of safari vehicles very high so that one is rarely alone in the difficult to find animals. Without a radio connection to other vehicles, we would not have seen one or the other. But these are all points that have nothing to do with Walking Travel & Tours and the quality of the company.
Our experience with Phillimon and his entire team was excellent. All employees of his appointment were always courteous, friendly and extremely motivated. We felt very comfortable during the whole time.
The decision to do a mobile safari for the entire week was the right one. As mentioned, neither the accommodation nor the game drives can be combined with the possibilities of private reserves, e.g. in the Kruger Park in South Africa.
But we were aware of that and the more we were surprised by the whole process, the excellent food and that there was nothing missing. Phil is, as already said, a very accomplished "guide" whom we were very happy to entrust ourselves.
My wife and I can warmly recommend the company and the entire team behind it. We both hope to see every single one of the team again. Thanks again for everything.
Good luck and success, dear Phil to you and the others.
Claudia and Harald
CH
Email Robert and Nina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nature pure in a beautiful scene with a lot of wildlife
We stayed three nights with our guide Charles and his crew in the Okavango delta in a bush camp (very well organized by Walking Stick Travel & Tours). It was an experience we will never forget! Every day we were traveling several hours by walking and by mekoros i.e. completely unmotorized. In this way we were part of nature (and not only observer like in game drives). We have seen a lot of animals (elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, hyenas, crocodiles, impalas, waterbucks, lechwes, kudus, bushbucks, warthogs, etc and many different birds, we only missed the cats) and we learned a lot about animal tracks and animal behavior. The food was on a professional level and very good. In the evenings we sat together around the campfire and talking or listening to the animals. We can really recommend this trip!
NL
Email Fam van Dijk | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extraordinary Wildlife / Bush experience with a great and skillful team!
The end of August our family (two adults and two kids; 15 and 17 years old) had the pleasure to spend three days (two nights) with Walking Stick Travel & Tours in Botswana's Okavango delta. It was an extraordinary experience which has created memories for life!
Early 2019 first contacts have been made and all communication ran very smoothly. Philimon the owner of Walking Stick Travel & Tours was very informative, helpful and fast in his response. Although we did not know Philimon and his company before we trusted the excellent reviews on the internet. We have not been disappointed.
At the time of booking we decided to go to Moremi. Because Botswana and the Okavango delta suffered severe draught in 2019 Philimon took the decision before our arrival to change our booking to Khwai concession. From his recent experiences he knew that Moremi would be less interesting to see than Khwai. The vast majority of wildlife moved to the wetter area's of the delta. We followed Philimon's advise and this did not disappoint us at all.
After 4,5 hours of travel we arrived at the campsite. Philomon's team had set up the camp and welcomed us with a nice (bush) lunch. Our campsite had a great view on the river. While having lunch the wildlife experience already started with elephants passing by on a distance of maybe 50 - 100 meters max. Great view for a lunch!
During the trip we have made two afternoon/evening and two morning game drives with Philimon. While making these trips we experienced that Philimon was born in the delta and is a very experienced wildlife guide and driver in the bush. Based on his knowledge Philimon has been able to trace all the wildlife one could imagine to see during a trip like this. Lions with cubs swimming. Lions hunting and mating. Leopard hunting and feeding young cubs, hyena's with cubs, Elephants, crocodiles, Giraffes, antilopes in a wide variety. Too much to name all.
During the trip Philimon learned us a lot of the wildlife and behaviour of the animals. Although the animals / predators were allowed very close to the car during the drives we have never had any uncomfortable moment. Philimon knowledge of the behavior was really great. His knowledge and experience also helped him in always taking the right position to take great pictures. Sometimes we needed patience but in the end it was always rewarding.
While we were having our gamedrives the other teammembers were preparing the meals and maintaining the camps for us. The facilities in the bush are of course basic however part of the experience. It is amazing to see how Joe the cook was able to prepare the nicest meals on simple campfire. Big compliments to the chef and his team.
Over the years we have made many gamedrives and visited many National Parcs in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. These were all great, but cannot be compared to staying deep in the bush of the Okavango Delta. The sights during the day but also the sounds during the night while camping (and the vicinity of the wildlife strolling around the tent) have been our best experience so far.
We are Philomon and his team very grateful for making this (lifetime) experience so special for us. If you want to enjoy a real bushexperience with a great team, we would highly recommend Philimon and his team!
US
Email Nancy Swain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They moved mountains for me AND took us on an AMAZING journey
I’m sure you could go on an amazing Safari with any number of companies but I can only truthfully testify that Phillimon and his team did deliver on providing an EXCELLENT experience but were also. the most compassionate, caring people I could ever hope to know. All the details of our safari were attended to from the moment we landed in Maun; during every step of our trip, details were thoughtfully carried out and we were living the dream come true from day one - then the worst happened for me and that’s when Phillimon and his team crew earned my lifeline long gratitude- six days into my trip, the news that my mother (who was fine when I left home and who along with my father gave me the gift of going on the safari) was dying reached me.
Phillimon drove in the middle of the night to collect me from the bush and get me back to the airport.
When we got back to Maun, Phillimon stayed with me and helped me until the moment I could on a plane. Sadly, despite his heroic efforts (and the determination of my amazing travel agent, Peg Welch), I didn’t make it home in time but the kindness Phillimon (and his team) afforded me eased the pain.
Back to Safari - ANIMALS—- yes, yes - the guides were all so knowledgeable and skilled they made sure we saw and learned about more than we dreamed possible. Our comfort and safety were priority and I jus can’t say enough about how wonderful Walking Stick Travel &Tours is- we WALKED in Botswana- something I will ask always treasure doing.
Go to Botswana, Go with Walking Stick and Go in peace.
CA
Email Lynn & Leo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful, 'all-inclusive' one week private safari in Botswana
We highly recommend Walking Stick Travel & Tours. Phillimon and his staff provided excellent, attentive, and professional services during our one-week private safari in Botswana. Prior to our arrival, email communication was prompt and efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed each of the locations (Okavango Delta, Moremi, Khwai): picturesque campsites, delicious and ample food, incredible scenery, and beautiful wildlife. The whole 'safari' experience was amazing, and exceeded our expectations in every way. As much as anything, we enjoyed meeting and conversing with Phillimon and his staff throughout the week, and we learned so much about the beautiful country of Botswana. We definitely plan to return, and booking another trip with Phillimon and Walking Stick is at the top of our list!
Email Beki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari experience!
We had an incredible 9 day safari through Botswana with Walking Stick Travel and Tour. We started our tour in Chobe and then traveled to Savuti, Khwai and the Okavango Delta, spending two nights in each spot. Traveling to these different areas provided great diversity in landscape and we were able to see lots of animals across all the areas. Each day we had a morning and afternoon safari as well as one night safari. All the facilities were amazing, with great tents, comfortable beds, and a spacious and comfortable safari vehicle.
The guides and staff on our tour were amazing. Our tour guide Lee was very experienced and knowledgable about the different areas, animals and animal tracking. He always tried his best to make sure we could get the most out of each day. Our chef Joe was an amazing cook who whipped up delicious meals for us each day. The highlight of Joe’s cooking was the freshly made bread each morning for breakfast. Our camp hands Photos and KK were always there to lend a helping hand, setting up our tents, preparing the showers and answering any questions.
Philimon was very helpful with the booking of our safari. He was very quick at replying to emails and always answered our questions. All the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience.
We highly recommend using the Walking Safari Travel and Tour Company for a Safari in Botswana!
US
Email Mark OBrien | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime made special by Walking Stick (Philimon & crew)
Our 11-day safari began at the Maun airport, a bit stressed due to late flights causing us not to get to our first campsite (by canoe!) until nearly dark. Philimon's crew was friendly, attentive and most importantly 100% committed to our safety and comfort at all times. After 2 nights on a island in the delta, we canoed (mokoro) back out and began the long journey to Moremi. Philimon is a master at finding interesting game both on his own and through his CB radio network and frequent chats with other guides. We really saw so much more than anticipated including 4 of the big 5 (no rhino along our route).
We could not recommend Walking Stick more highly. They work so hard without a single complaint and made us feel comfortable and safe and satisfied with our photo journey, we can't wait to book again in a few years!
