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
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Email Wolf | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very unique experience with a great Staff/Guide
We made a 2 nights safari into the okavango delta.
The communication was very easy and uncomplicated.
Unfortunately the water level was to low to go all by boat like planned, but Philimon and his team did a great job to evade this problem.
The service was much more than we expected. The whole experience was great. The Mokoro and Walking Safari have been amazing, and our guide Johnson had a great instinct especially for our photographic interests. Furthermore he was a really nice and communicative guy.
Next time we will especially Request Johnson as our guide.
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Email Paul | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Adventure: A Great Safari with Walking Stick Travel & Tours
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on an extraordinary safari experience with Walking Stick Travel & Tours and its owner Phillimon, and it surpassed all my expectations. From the moment we set foot in the Okavango Delta to the final days of our camping expedition, every aspect of the journey was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. The communication leading up to the safari was very good.
The first leg of our adventure saw us spending two nights on a captivating island nestled within the Okavango Delta. The experience was truly magical, as we immersed ourselves in the untouched beauty of this natural wonderland. Our guides led us on exhilarating hikes, introducing us to the diverse flora and fauna of the region. The proximity to wildlife was awe-inspiring, offering rare and intimate encounters with creatures great and small. Whether it was observing a majestic elephant strolling through the vegetation or marveling at the grace of a grazing giraffe, each encounter left us in a state of sheer wonder.
The journey continued with four nights of camping in multiple locations, adding a sense of adventure and exploration to our safari. The safari drives were nothing short of extraordinary. Our knowledgeable guides took us on thrilling excursions, navigating through the vast wilderness in search of elusive wildlife. From majestic lions and stealthy leopards to herds of graceful antelopes and dazzling birds in flight, the sheer abundance of wildlife sightings left us breathless.
One cannot talk about this safari without mentioning the incredible culinary experiences provided by our chef Dix. The food served throughout the trip was delicious, diverse, and skillfully prepared. Despite the remote locations, Dix managed to create delectable dishes that satisfied our palates and energized us for the adventures ahead. Moreover, the thoughtful provision of ice-cold beverages added an extra touch of luxury and refreshment to our safari, ensuring our comfort even in the heart of the wilderness.
The guides and staff were exceptional in every way. Their passion for the natural world and commitment to providing an unforgettable experience were evident in their every action. They shared their extensive knowledge with enthusiasm, making the safari not only an adventure but also an educational journey that deepened our appreciation for the delicate ecosystems we explored.
In conclusion, my safari experience with Walking Stick Travel & Tours was simply outstanding. The combination of the enchanting Okavango Delta, thrilling wildlife encounters, sumptuous cuisine, and attentive service made for an unforgettable journey. If you're seeking an adventure that will leave you in awe of nature's splendor, I highly recommend embarking on a safari with Walking Stick Travel & Tours. They are true experts in creating unforgettable memories in the heart of the African wilderness.
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Email Fernando | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walking Stick & Tours
Very well organized travel. Attentive guides. They know their work and so we can see many animals, camp sides and tents are safe
I recommended this company
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Email Michele and Alessia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 10 days safari private tour with an excellent crew
The tour has been very well organized.
Comfortable tent, excellent food, very professional driver and guide.
Thanks a lot to Philimon for the organization and to Dylos for guiding our safari, to Titous for the meals and to Keys for the support.
We will never forget such experience and we recommend walking stick as a reliable tour operator
Email Mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing wildlife with a bush camp experience
Organising the safari with Walking Stick was easy. Our questions were quickly answered. Amazing wildlife throughout the 10-day camping safari. So many big cats. Our guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable, and funny, and we largely avoided the crowds. We had limited washing water at times, but our camp assistants did their best to provide for our needs in each of the five campgrounds. Highly recommended, particularly for those with a sense of adventure.
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Email Bernie Daina | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific guide, cook and assistants, itinerary and safari.
Phillimon Kamogelo <[email protected]> was a wonderful guide, driver, and camping leader to remote areas of Botswana, where we saw many, many species of wild animals and had a good trip. His cook and assistants were great, too.
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Email Agne | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Every day was special!
We had 7-Day The Best of Botswana tour. First days was our guide Jacob. He was really good about the nature, wildlife and history. Other days was our guide Dylos. He is the best! We had some bad surprises, but he really did his best that we still could see all the animals. You are so lucky if Dylos will be your guide. He knows the local languages and has good contacts as well, good humor. It all is important if you are stuck together with the guide 80% of your day inside the car. In our trip, first days we were on wetlands and without a car .So no charging from car. You need to take your battery to charge your phone and camera. But if you have all days with camp car, then you can charge from car. Also be aware during bushwalks. Me and my husband hurt ourselves stepping on the thorns. They came though the camping boots! For ladies- washing your hair can be tricky. It is Africa, so there is not so great opportunities for shower. There is not so much wildlife as you see from the commercials. Lions, elephants, hippos and giraffes can see every day, but cheetah, leopard, wild dogs, hyenas you maybe cant see at all. It is all about luck and how good guide you will have.
Email Natalie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Ethical local company, fantastic experience.
Fantastic locally owned company. Phillimon and his team took the best care of us and we were treated like royalty. Actually, more like treasured family. Food was great and Phillimon's skills as a tracker and guide meant that we had some incredible sightings. We booked and paid a deposit with Phillimon only weeks before Covid hit and had to postpone this over and over. He honoured our deposit for FOUR YEARS!!! Many other companies would have taken the money and run, but he not only held it, he kept the price the same. That's ethics!! I highly recommend Walking Stick Safaris!!!!
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Email Polo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful experience - privatized camping safari - great game drives
We experienced the privatized camping safari for our family and enjoyed every moment.
Throughout the 5 days safari we experienced a very high reliability and trust. Our guide (Philimon) is highly professional and we enjoyed the combination of a native local guide (and his stories) combined with his empathy for tourists and his high working ethics. He and his team (in the second car with cook/tent etc.) worked hard to make our experience unique and unforgettable.
I was travelling in Botswana (also Moremi) 25 years ago with my own car (self-driver) and I used to have some detailed information upfront. For this trip we had less detailed information upfront, means also less marketing. That was ok.
We had all the necessary information and our guide optimized our journey during the safari (e.g. added a boat-trip).
We assume that the longterm working-experience as guide/driver in the Okovango-Delta makes it possible to relate to both worlds (local and international) - and we enjoyed that a lot.
We do trust Walking Stick Travel & Tours and we recommend them to people who look for a privatized camping safari (with good value for money).
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Email Mike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Phil and his team were flexible, knowledgeable, and fun
Our goals for booking a safari in the Okavango area was to find someone locally-based, with a good track record, and reasonably priced, and Phil's team at Walking Stick was the perfect fit. We did a 4 day/3 night mobile camping safari. Even though our flight was delayed about 12 hours, the team was flexible and let us push our safari one day back at no additional cost. Phil knows Moremi like the back of his hand and we saw everything we dreamed of, and more (he is friendly with other guides and communicated with them to find us lions, leopards, wild dogs, etc). Camp was comfortable and the cooking was great, being mindful of my traveling partner's nut allergy. Our canoe/walking safaris were also amazing. We only wished that we spent more time. Compared to what it seems other operators are charging for a similar experience, Phil's price seems competitive and the service more than worth what we paid.