Gondwana Tours & Safaris
Gondwana Tours & Safaris
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Multi-day ToursCultural Tours4WD, ATV & Off-Road ToursSafarisNature & Wildlife Tours
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
We specialize in comprehensive and tailormade African safaris in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda,Tanzania, Malawi and Ethiopia. For the more active traveler who wants more than just to discover Africa just from the back of a Jeep, we also offer guided mobile, kayak, horse riding, walking, fishing, and specialist photographic safaris lead by highly experienced photographic guides. Africa has long been a continent attracting the adventurous traveler, for its vast open spaces & unspoiled wilderness. Africa is full of surprises with its ever-changing landscapes, seasonal transformations, and diverse cultures. We have travelled extensively across this fascinating continent and pride ourselves to call it our home. We constantly discover new destinations and revisit places on the ground, so we really do know the product we suggest to our guests.
Maun, Botswana
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2023

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João F
Berlin, Germany2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023
I'd like to share my experience of our visit to Botswana and Victoria Falls.
We finally managed to visit the long-awaited Okavango Delta and it was all made even easier by all the help from Gondwana Tours & Safaris and especially the person who took care of all the details with me directly, Mrs Christelle.
From the moment I landed at Maun airport in Botswana and boarded the plane at Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe, I never had to worry about anything again and everything that was scheduled and agreed happened without a glitch, and it's important not to forget the context in which you are inserted.
The whole route was made and adjusted to our budget and preferences and everything just worked.
In Botswana, we stayed 3 nights at the 4 Rivers Lodge and 2 nights at the Lagoon Lodge in Linyanti.
At both lodges, the attention of the staff, the food and the guides during the game drives were incredible, super attentive in trying to find the animals we most wanted to see, which were the lions, leopards, and the wild animals.
The only situation that was more difficult to deal with was the extreme heat in October.
After 5 days on safaris in Botswana, we went to Zimbabwe and visited Victorias Falls and then returned home.
It should be noted that this trip requires planning for everything to work.
When we arrived in Maun, we had to take a plane to Lodge 4 Riveres in Okavango.
To go from Okavango to Linyanti, it was necessary to use another plane.
To go from Linyanti to Vitoria Falls, it was necessary to use a plane and a car already in Zimbabwe to reach our destination.
In this sense, a big thank you to Mrs Christelle and the Gondwana Tours for providing us with an unforgettable experience and ensuring that everything went well in terms of planning the trip.
Written 11 January 2024
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the trip, even though temps can get terrible high in October indeed. We love to hear from you again. Kind regards from Christelle and the whole Gondwana team
Written 22 January 2024
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Journey63311575728
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
A friend passed on Christelle's contact to us after his trip. From our first online meeting, we felt well taken care of. Her suggestions to us were spot on, and as first-timers, we had so many questions. Christelle was the epitome of patience, kindly responding to every query, and allaying all concerns. What about the small flights, were they safe, were there big spiders, weather, acommodation in Capetown, private driver. We asked everything and she answered it all. The suggestion itinerary was so wonderful that we didn't change a thing. First camp was a water camp. Mopiri, and was so relaxing to start off after a long trip. All excursions by boat, and a mokoro trip as well. Second and third camps, Nokanyana and PomPom gave us a huge range of so many animals and birds, some of which we did not expect to see. We were so privileged to see these creatures in their natural surroundings. All details arranged by Gondwana Tours went perfectly, such as plane transfers and payment transfer details were well taken care of in excellent fashion. Christelle kept in regular contact so that we were not concerned about anything well before out trip. Thank you to you all. Your team made a dream come true for us, and gave us unforgetable memories.
Warm thanks,
John and Lynne B
Canada
Written 10 January 2024
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Dear John and Lynne. Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the trip and Christelle was able to assist with all questions. We would love to hear from you again. Kind regards from Christelle and the whole Gondwana team
Written 22 January 2024
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Duncan
2 contributions
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Dec 2023 • Couples
The Safari was made a success by Gondwana Tours and Safaris. I will use them again for my future trips. Would recommend 100%
Written 10 January 2024
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the trip. We love to hear from you again. Kind regards from the whole Gondwana team
Written 22 January 2024
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Jason K
5 contributions
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Jul 2023 • Couples
We travelled as a couple to Botswana and Mozambique in July 2023. The experience with Gondwana tours was TOP NOTCH from beginning to end. It can feel quite daunting to try and find the right tour operator. It's of course important to shop around and see what various operators have to offer. Gondwana tours stood out as an obvious choice as they have boots on the ground in Botswana and many advisors with extensive local experience in Botswana and surrounding countries.

We planned the entire itinerary with Jen who was incredibly helpful and extremely responsive. Her role was taken over by Mark who was equally as helpful and pleasant. Jen made many insightful modifications to accommodate our requests on multiple occasions. We planned an 11-day Botswana safari with both delta and desert experiences, followed by a 6-day getaway off the coast of Mozambique. All local transportation was booked by Gondwana and proceeded flawlessly (as others mention, it is to be expected to have some delays here and there, don't worry you'll get where you need!). The camps fit exactly what we were looking for in terms of service and aesthetic, and seemingly at a much more affordable rate compared to other tour companies. They focused on camps that have skillful guides and provide a well-rounded experience (culture + fauna/flora). We then ventured over to Mozambique where we were treated to an off-the-beaten path resort that was as picturesque as it gets - the best way to end our Southern Africa experience.

All in all, we were extremely pleased with the experience and level of organization and I would recommend their tour company to any friend or family member.
Written 6 January 2024
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your safari, followed by some relaxing days on the coast of Mozambique. We love to hear from you again. Kind regards from Jen & Mark and the whole Gondwana team
Written 22 January 2024
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stipanjonjic
Rijeka, Croatia1 contribution
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Nov 2023
My wife and I were extremely enthusiastic before the safari in Botswana, but it turned out that our impression exceeded our expectations. It's hard to pick which part of our tours was better. Personnel in both camps was very professional and friendly. Our guides were extremely informative and we enjoyed every part of our tours with them in both camps. We saw a lot and we will keep it with us for the lifetime. Actually, we shared our experience and our photos with our colleagues and relatives and some of them already expressed their interest. Yet, we noticed that everything around was kept in the natural order without intervening with animal behavior or interactions which, in my opinion, is very important. We can only hope that we can come again, but at this moment, this is not predictable. Finally, let me point out fantastic organizational support by the agency and specifically by Christelle.
Written 5 January 2024
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your trip and appreciated the high quality/low impact policy that makes Botswana stand out as an exclusive tourism destination in Africa. We love to hear from you or your friends again. Kind regards from the whole Gondwana team, especially Christelle
Written 22 January 2024
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Shikha Khangarot
Singapore, Singapore5 contributions
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Our Dec 2023 Botswana safari trip was planned to perfection by Mark Hathaway from Gondwana Tours and Safaris. I’d like to add that that this was the third time we were planning the Botswana trip with Gondwana, the previous two plans had to be cancelled due to some last minute work priorities which made us postpone our trip…in those two instances we were expertly supported by Steffi and Christelle. On resuming the planning for the third time we shared the details of the previous discussions with Mark, however, instead of simply using that information he ensured he was very clear on what we wanted to get out of this trip, our interest areas, our preferences especially as we’ve done many African safaris over the years, and basis that created a customised itinerary to suit our needs. While we wanted to include Victoria Falls in our trip as well, taking into consideration that we had 7 nights, Mark advised we focus on Botswana only. We really appreciate this level of insight and advise from Gondwana/Mark - instead of making us rush from one concession to the next and cram everything in 7 nights, Mark ensured that we trim the itinerary and get excellent experience within the time we had.

Mark, thank you for your planning and support…all camps and their hospitality were excellent (Deception Valley Lodge, Shinde Camp and Kanana Camp). Next time we would like to try Dinaka as well, understand it was closed for renovations this time.

We recommend Gondwana Tours to anyone planning a trip to Botswana. The team is excellent, they have deep knowledge of the areas, and are very supportive throughout the process.
Written 28 December 2023
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the trip, even after a few changes to the inital plan. We love to hear from you again. Kind regards from the whole Gondwana team
Written 31 December 2023
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Watermarks
Charlottesville28 contributions
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Nov 2023 • Family
My November/December safari in Botswana was my third planned by Gondwana Tours (Mark Hathaway). The thoughtfulness in planning the itinerary and the attention to every detail based on first-hand assessment of every camp, once again, made the experience flawless. I cannot recommend Gondwana more highly. For the experience of a lifetime, look no further for travel planning services.
Written 15 December 2023
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you found Mark advice helpful and enjoyed the trip. We love to hear from you again. Kind regards from the whole Gondwana team and Mark
Written 31 December 2023
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Robert R
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
It was a great trip. I’m glad I did it. My favorite part was probably the game drives. The guides were great people. Every one of the staff were friendly and did everything they could to make for a comfortable experience. Botswana is a beautiful place. We saw many animals. The people at Gondwana made everything easy. Their high review marks are well deserved.
Written 9 December 2023
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the trip. We love to hear from you again. Kind regards from the whole Gondwana team
Written 31 December 2023
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Trek47808658422
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Oct 2023 • Family
We went to Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa for to weeks as a family with three children aged 15, 13 and 9. Christelle at Gondwana Tours and safaris planned for us the holiday we have dreamt about for a long time! The lodges, Bayete Guest Lodge in Zimbabwe and the Mopiri and Nakanyana lodges in Botswana, were all amazing! Botswana was fantastic! Especially the scenery at Nakanyana was incredible! The diversity of animals was huge. It was breathtaking just to sit there watching all kinds of wildlife- the hippos resting on the ground, the baboons, the giraffs, the elephants, the antilops..
We did not expect to come so close to the wildlife. Our natural hosts, Badjiri and Ginjah(G) had so much knowledge, and it was impressing to experience how they could read the behaviour of the different species. At Nokanyana our youngest child was a bit afraid when the big animals got close. Ginjah helped him a lot with his fear. After a while our son was happy sitting with Ginjah in the front of the wehicle, curiously wathing the wildlife.
The staff at all of the lodges was so friendly and warm. We are so greatful for this experience, and we carry the wonderful memories of people, animals and landscape with us in our hearts.
Written 9 December 2023
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you found Christelles advice helpful and enjoyed the trip. We love to hear from you again. Kind regards from the whole Gondwana team and Christelle
Written 31 December 2023
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Igor S
Lausanne, Switzerland3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
We are very happy with our decision to entrust the organization of our African trip to Gondwana Tours & Safaris. They epitomize what you would expect from a specialist in tailor-made safaris – they understand our needs, sometimes even better than we do ourselves, and offer multiple solutions to fine-tune the proposal based on budget, preferences, and available time. Our trip was managed by Christelle, who was very competent and responsive and also a pleasure to interact with. Our preliminary discussions were quite fruitful; we learned about numerous possibilities that we hadn't previously considered. After several iterations, we came up with an excellent itinerary.
The trip itself ran exactly as planned. The organization, planning, and logistics were flawless. Considering that the itinerary included three light airplane flights, stays in two remote camps in Botswana, and a visit to a private reserve in Zimbabwe, the perfect synchronization of logistics was impressive.The guides at both Lagoon and Mma Dinare camps in the Kwando concession were outstanding – cooperative and enthusiastic.A word of advice for those planning to visit Botswana in October: do not underestimate the intense heat. Temperatures can easily exceed 40°C for several consecutive days. In mid-range tent camps, there are no air conditioners, so one must find ways to cope with the heat. I used wet cloths and towels, even during game drives, which helped a lot.Overall, it was a fantastic immersion into the realm of African wildlife and a very memorable experience. Thanks to Gondwana Tours & Safaris for making this dream a reality!
Written 17 November 2023
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Thanks very much for taking the time to review us and for allowing us to assist you with planning this trip. It's great to hear that you found Christelles advice helpful and enjoyed the trip. We love to hear from you again. Kind regards from the whole Gondwana team and Christelle
Written 31 December 2023
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