Kalahari Skies Clients Reviews
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Comments by Kalahari Skies clients on the Safari Awards Website
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Cher Eddy, Chère Mano,
Nous vous remercions très chaleureusement car notre Safari mobile du 7 au 13 mai a été simplement magnifique!!
Nous tenons à féliciter votre équipe pour son professionnalisme, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur.
Guideon est un guide très consciencieux, connaissant parfaitement l'environnement, avec un œil d'aigle toujours à l'affût pour débusquer les animaux. De plus, il est très agréable, avec toujours une pointe d'humour, constamment soucieux de notre confort.
Sylvester parle un français parfait. Nous ne pouvons que vous encourager à poursuivre votre collaboration avec lui. Les échanges avec Sylvester étaient très intéressants, drôles et enrichissants.
Matteo et Sidney sont des cuisiniers hors pair! Ils ne reculent devant rien pour que le camp soit très confortable et accueillant. De plus, leur bonne humeur et leurs rires ont enchanté nos soirées!
C'est avec une larme à l’œil (une vraie larme...) que nous les avons quittés. Nous avons véritablement vécu un rêve durant cette semaine.
Très cordiales salutations et à bientôt, nous l'espérons!
Bruno Mayques, Christiane Wermeille
Nous vous remercions très chaleureusement car notre Safari mobile du 7 au 13 mai a été simplement magnifique!!
Nous tenons à féliciter votre équipe pour son professionnalisme, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur.
Guideon est un guide très consciencieux, connaissant parfaitement l'environnement, avec un œil d'aigle toujours à l'affût pour débusquer les animaux. De plus, il est très agréable, avec toujours une pointe d'humour, constamment soucieux de notre confort.
Sylvester parle un français parfait. Nous ne pouvons que vous encourager à poursuivre votre collaboration avec lui. Les échanges avec Sylvester étaient très intéressants, drôles et enrichissants.
Matteo et Sidney sont des cuisiniers hors pair! Ils ne reculent devant rien pour que le camp soit très confortable et accueillant. De plus, leur bonne humeur et leurs rires ont enchanté nos soirées!
C'est avec une larme à l’œil (une vraie larme...) que nous les avons quittés. Nous avons véritablement vécu un rêve durant cette semaine.
Très cordiales salutations et à bientôt, nous l'espérons!
Bruno Mayques, Christiane Wermeille
Cher Eddy,
Plus je raconte notre extraordinaire voyage au Botswana entre Mano et toi, plus je réalise que nous avons vraiment vécu une expérience exceptionnelle et inoubliable !
J’avais collecté de multiples informations, j’avais dans la tête de nombreux contes africains et j’essaie maintenant de faire un carnet de voyage …… je suis donc toujours plongée dans notre périple, j’entends encore les oiseaux, les animaux que nous avons croisés, j’ai dans la tête tous les couchers et levers de soleil, tous les ciels, tous les reflets, toutes les couleurs du Botswana…… en deux mots, j’y suis encore et je me régale !!!!! Mille mercis,, nous avons tous les huit été heureux de cette parenthèse « enchantée » , nous blaguons toujours avec les Déchelette à propos de leur « fortune » !!!!!!
Bon vent dans vos prochains voyages !
ANNE
Plus je raconte notre extraordinaire voyage au Botswana entre Mano et toi, plus je réalise que nous avons vraiment vécu une expérience exceptionnelle et inoubliable !
J’avais collecté de multiples informations, j’avais dans la tête de nombreux contes africains et j’essaie maintenant de faire un carnet de voyage …… je suis donc toujours plongée dans notre périple, j’entends encore les oiseaux, les animaux que nous avons croisés, j’ai dans la tête tous les couchers et levers de soleil, tous les ciels, tous les reflets, toutes les couleurs du Botswana…… en deux mots, j’y suis encore et je me régale !!!!! Mille mercis,, nous avons tous les huit été heureux de cette parenthèse « enchantée » , nous blaguons toujours avec les Déchelette à propos de leur « fortune » !!!!!!
Bon vent dans vos prochains voyages !
ANNE
great camping experience
Tour with Kalahari Skies team, November 2016, Moremi, Khwai, Savuti
Eddy, thank you very much for the great camping experience you made possible for us. Our thanks also goes out to Mano, whos‘ delicious food we had the pleasure to enjoy as well as to Steve, the „good spirit“ of the camp.
The Tents were very comfortable and the bathroom facilities were great.
Eddy, you showed and told us so many knowledge and interesting facts about the flora and fauna of Botswana. Inspired by you wildlife journal, for the first time I started to keep a checklist of all animal sightings. What a great idea! You are an excellent guide!
It was in Moremi that we saw the first cheetah. A special sight, for us and our cameras, was the by far most beautiful lion in Africa – what a beauty! He could easily be THE top model amongst all animals.
As before, Khwai took our breath away with its beautiful landscapes. A great located camp with Zebras, Wildebeests, Antelopes and Elephants all around us. I will never forget the moment during setting up the camp when an Elephant came by to watch with be just sitting barely 3 meters away – and we got the photo for agreat memory too.
In Savuti we had the luck to see the Savuti pride feasting on their prey, they just made a fresh kill, a Kudu. Thank you for showing us the beautiful group of old baobab trees that is not mentioned in any travel guide!
We were lucky to have been able to take so many great pictures.
Summary: very professional, excellent knowledge, delicious meals, very friendly, excellent tents and lots of fun!
Our place of longing is Botswana.
We are looking forward to travel the Kalahari with Kalahari Skies in 2019.
Pia and Harald
Tour with Kalahari Skies team, November 2016, Moremi, Khwai, Savuti
Eddy, thank you very much for the great camping experience you made possible for us. Our thanks also goes out to Mano, whos‘ delicious food we had the pleasure to enjoy as well as to Steve, the „good spirit“ of the camp.
The Tents were very comfortable and the bathroom facilities were great.
Eddy, you showed and told us so many knowledge and interesting facts about the flora and fauna of Botswana. Inspired by you wildlife journal, for the first time I started to keep a checklist of all animal sightings. What a great idea! You are an excellent guide!
It was in Moremi that we saw the first cheetah. A special sight, for us and our cameras, was the by far most beautiful lion in Africa – what a beauty! He could easily be THE top model amongst all animals.
As before, Khwai took our breath away with its beautiful landscapes. A great located camp with Zebras, Wildebeests, Antelopes and Elephants all around us. I will never forget the moment during setting up the camp when an Elephant came by to watch with be just sitting barely 3 meters away – and we got the photo for agreat memory too.
In Savuti we had the luck to see the Savuti pride feasting on their prey, they just made a fresh kill, a Kudu. Thank you for showing us the beautiful group of old baobab trees that is not mentioned in any travel guide!
We were lucky to have been able to take so many great pictures.
Summary: very professional, excellent knowledge, delicious meals, very friendly, excellent tents and lots of fun!
Our place of longing is Botswana.
We are looking forward to travel the Kalahari with Kalahari Skies in 2019.
Pia and Harald
Pia und Harald Eschrich Wrote:
Lieber Eddy, liebes Team von Kalahari Skies,
vielen Dank für einen wunderschönen Urlaub!
Nun sind wir schon seit zwei Wochen im kalten Deutschland zurück. Bei einem Glas Glühwein und -9 Grad schrieb ich meinen Reisebericht. Viel lieber würde ich jetzt bei warmen Temperaturen auf meinem Campingstuhl sitzen, in der Hand ein eisgekühltes Savanna, den Blick auf die Elefanten, Antilopen und Zebras gerichtet!
Vielen Dank für die schöne Campingtour, die Ihr uns bereitet habt. Unser Dank gilt auch Mano, deren Kochkünste wir genießen durften und Steve, dem „guten Geist“ des Camps.
Eddy, Du hast uns so viele interessante Dinge über die Flora und Fauna Botswanas gezeigt und erzählt. Angeregt von Deinem „Tiertagebuch“ habe ich auch erstmals eine Checkliste der Tiersichtungen geführt. Das war eine gute Idee!
In Moremi sahen wir unseren ersten Geparden. Der wohl schönste Löwe Afrikas lief uns auch noch vor die Kameras. Er war wirklich ein Prachtexemplar. Gäbe es im Tierreich Modells, er wäre die Nummer 1!
Khwai hat uns wieder mit der wunderbaren Landschaft begeistert. Der Camp-Ground war toll! Zebras, Gnus, Antilopen und Elefanten zogen durchs Camp. Das Foto, als der Elefantenbulle beim Zeltaufbau zusah und ich auf dem Campingstuhl keine drei Meter entfern saß, wird eine schöne Erinnerung sein.
In Savuti beobachteten wir das Savuti-Rudel beim großen Fressen, sie hatten ein Kudu erbeutet. Leider hatte der Wettergott kein Einsehen mit uns, er schickte nicht rechtzeitig die Regenwolken nach ZweiZwei. ZweiZwei ist sehr schön gelegen. Schade, dass das große Wasserloch leer war und wir die Elan und Oryx nicht sehen konnten. Dann kam das Pech mit Haralds kaputter Kamera. Hoffentlich hast Du es uns nicht so übel genommen, dass wir doch ein wenig Stress damit hatten!?
In Chitabe sahen wir noch einen wunderschönen Gepard. Er lag satt an einem Termitenhügel. Dann stand er auf, rieb seinen Kopf an einem Ast, markierte sein Revier und lief in die Savanne. Ein tolles Erlebnis für uns! Interessant war auch die Begegnung mit einem Leoparden. Er erbeutete erst eine Impala-Mutter und lag dann mit dem nur wenige Stunden alten Baby vor einem Palmengebüsch. Er leckte das kleine Impala ab, spielte mit ihm und nach einiger Zeit, als es weglaufen wollte, erfolgte dann doch der Todesbiss. Traurig, aber so ist die Natur.
Es gibt Orte auf der Welt, die einen berühren, wo man sich wohlfühlt. Sie wecken Sehnsucht nach mehr; sie sind Plätze von denen man träumt; Reiseziele, die man immer und immer wieder besuchen möchte; Erinnerungen, die wir im Herzen tragen.
Mein Sehnsuchtsort ist Botswana!
Gern würden wir mit Euch in 2019 in die Kalahari fahren!
Liebes Kalahari Skies Team, wir wünschen Euch eine schöne Adventszeit besinnliches Weihnachtsfest und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr!
Mit vielen lieben Grüßen aus Weimar
Lieber Eddy, liebes Team von Kalahari Skies,
vielen Dank für einen wunderschönen Urlaub!
Nun sind wir schon seit zwei Wochen im kalten Deutschland zurück. Bei einem Glas Glühwein und -9 Grad schrieb ich meinen Reisebericht. Viel lieber würde ich jetzt bei warmen Temperaturen auf meinem Campingstuhl sitzen, in der Hand ein eisgekühltes Savanna, den Blick auf die Elefanten, Antilopen und Zebras gerichtet!
Vielen Dank für die schöne Campingtour, die Ihr uns bereitet habt. Unser Dank gilt auch Mano, deren Kochkünste wir genießen durften und Steve, dem „guten Geist“ des Camps.
Eddy, Du hast uns so viele interessante Dinge über die Flora und Fauna Botswanas gezeigt und erzählt. Angeregt von Deinem „Tiertagebuch“ habe ich auch erstmals eine Checkliste der Tiersichtungen geführt. Das war eine gute Idee!
In Moremi sahen wir unseren ersten Geparden. Der wohl schönste Löwe Afrikas lief uns auch noch vor die Kameras. Er war wirklich ein Prachtexemplar. Gäbe es im Tierreich Modells, er wäre die Nummer 1!
Khwai hat uns wieder mit der wunderbaren Landschaft begeistert. Der Camp-Ground war toll! Zebras, Gnus, Antilopen und Elefanten zogen durchs Camp. Das Foto, als der Elefantenbulle beim Zeltaufbau zusah und ich auf dem Campingstuhl keine drei Meter entfern saß, wird eine schöne Erinnerung sein.
In Savuti beobachteten wir das Savuti-Rudel beim großen Fressen, sie hatten ein Kudu erbeutet. Leider hatte der Wettergott kein Einsehen mit uns, er schickte nicht rechtzeitig die Regenwolken nach ZweiZwei. ZweiZwei ist sehr schön gelegen. Schade, dass das große Wasserloch leer war und wir die Elan und Oryx nicht sehen konnten. Dann kam das Pech mit Haralds kaputter Kamera. Hoffentlich hast Du es uns nicht so übel genommen, dass wir doch ein wenig Stress damit hatten!?
In Chitabe sahen wir noch einen wunderschönen Gepard. Er lag satt an einem Termitenhügel. Dann stand er auf, rieb seinen Kopf an einem Ast, markierte sein Revier und lief in die Savanne. Ein tolles Erlebnis für uns! Interessant war auch die Begegnung mit einem Leoparden. Er erbeutete erst eine Impala-Mutter und lag dann mit dem nur wenige Stunden alten Baby vor einem Palmengebüsch. Er leckte das kleine Impala ab, spielte mit ihm und nach einiger Zeit, als es weglaufen wollte, erfolgte dann doch der Todesbiss. Traurig, aber so ist die Natur.
Es gibt Orte auf der Welt, die einen berühren, wo man sich wohlfühlt. Sie wecken Sehnsucht nach mehr; sie sind Plätze von denen man träumt; Reiseziele, die man immer und immer wieder besuchen möchte; Erinnerungen, die wir im Herzen tragen.
Mein Sehnsuchtsort ist Botswana!
Gern würden wir mit Euch in 2019 in die Kalahari fahren!
Liebes Kalahari Skies Team, wir wünschen Euch eine schöne Adventszeit besinnliches Weihnachtsfest und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr!
Mit vielen lieben Grüßen aus Weimar
Cynthia Wrote:
Everything was so well thought out to the smallest detail. There is not a single thing I can think of was lacking. It's a shame that you don't get the feedback you deserve, since after the trip was over we didn't get to see you again. Everyone was so happy and so sorry that it was over.
Newman was wonderful, he is truly a great man. I have great respect for his wisdom and insight in people's characters, and his knowledge of animals, birds, insects, and so on. He dealt quite elegantly with the odd ball in our group,He seemed tireless, although I know he must have had shorter night rests than any of us. His driving was flawless, getting us safely through muddy roads and shallow pools. That Toyota Landcruiser was a gem, big and strong. Being so high up to oversee the surroundings, perfect! With the roof up and the windows down, we had the best viewing possible.
The crew was great too, they did a great job getting things ready and breaking up the next day if we were moving. I think they made a very good team. TC was fun, he was the bartender, announced the dishes, and woke us up before dawn with a gentle 'good morning' and a tinkling bucket of warm water to fill the wash basins. Steven, George and Mateo were not so prominent, but very kind. The food was wonderful, impressed by the quality and freshness, I loved sneaking a bit of the vegetarian dishes cooked for Newman (and maybe others in the crew) which were excellent. I'm totally impressed at how meals for nine plus four were prepared under camping circumstances. Once even during a heavy downpour.
The big surprise was the sit down lunch, freshly prepared under a thousand year old baobab tree. But all our lunches were great, a daily differing choice of salad, meats, cheeses, and what not. Served on whatever level surface was available, on a table cloth! Who eats like this at home! It's unthinkable out in the bush! I gained three kilos , thanks to you spoiling us rotten. (some of it due to the Amarula)
But the funny thing is, all those single rare spottings are not all that important to me.
It was the perfect conditions under which we experienced the grandness and richness of wildlife and countryside that made it so awesome. And you facilitated that.
My best wishes, also to Newman, and good luck in obtaining your well deserved awards,
Everything was so well thought out to the smallest detail. There is not a single thing I can think of was lacking. It's a shame that you don't get the feedback you deserve, since after the trip was over we didn't get to see you again. Everyone was so happy and so sorry that it was over.
Newman was wonderful, he is truly a great man. I have great respect for his wisdom and insight in people's characters, and his knowledge of animals, birds, insects, and so on. He dealt quite elegantly with the odd ball in our group,He seemed tireless, although I know he must have had shorter night rests than any of us. His driving was flawless, getting us safely through muddy roads and shallow pools. That Toyota Landcruiser was a gem, big and strong. Being so high up to oversee the surroundings, perfect! With the roof up and the windows down, we had the best viewing possible.
The crew was great too, they did a great job getting things ready and breaking up the next day if we were moving. I think they made a very good team. TC was fun, he was the bartender, announced the dishes, and woke us up before dawn with a gentle 'good morning' and a tinkling bucket of warm water to fill the wash basins. Steven, George and Mateo were not so prominent, but very kind. The food was wonderful, impressed by the quality and freshness, I loved sneaking a bit of the vegetarian dishes cooked for Newman (and maybe others in the crew) which were excellent. I'm totally impressed at how meals for nine plus four were prepared under camping circumstances. Once even during a heavy downpour.
The big surprise was the sit down lunch, freshly prepared under a thousand year old baobab tree. But all our lunches were great, a daily differing choice of salad, meats, cheeses, and what not. Served on whatever level surface was available, on a table cloth! Who eats like this at home! It's unthinkable out in the bush! I gained three kilos , thanks to you spoiling us rotten. (some of it due to the Amarula)
But the funny thing is, all those single rare spottings are not all that important to me.
It was the perfect conditions under which we experienced the grandness and richness of wildlife and countryside that made it so awesome. And you facilitated that.
My best wishes, also to Newman, and good luck in obtaining your well deserved awards,
Jan Wrote:
We are all safely back home and on behalf of our group I would like to thank you for the perfect organization and great time we had in Botswana. Specifically:
In summary, all worked well, we had a wonderful time, our children who drove with Baruti liked him & had fun with him in the car, I cannot thank enough to Newman who was our reliable driver and guide, very knowledgeable, sharing experience, patient, excellent spotter of animals and could predict their behavior, etc.
We are all safely back home and on behalf of our group I would like to thank you for the perfect organization and great time we had in Botswana. Specifically:
- Your organization and responsiveness in the preparation period was excellent
- Great guides in Newman and Baruti
- Reliable Land Cruiser cars
- Comfortable tents for sleeping and dining
- Fantastic meals prepared by Steven and his team, etc.
In summary, all worked well, we had a wonderful time, our children who drove with Baruti liked him & had fun with him in the car, I cannot thank enough to Newman who was our reliable driver and guide, very knowledgeable, sharing experience, patient, excellent spotter of animals and could predict their behavior, etc.
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Discovering Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe is an unforgettable experience with Eddy and Mano. One is in close contact with the bush yet surrounded by comfort. Everything is well planned by Mano and the food is delicious. And then there is Eddy, a storyteller in the true African tradition
Eddy & Mano Everaert - Excellent hosts & safari guides
Eddy and his wife are deeply committed to the safari industry. They love the bush and love sharing it with their clients. They are professional in their conduct, have a high level of bush skills and knowledge and they treat their clients like honored guests. I especially like their respect for the wildlife and the people of Botswana. They deserve this award
Kalahari Skies is run by wonderful people and offers the best value for money in the country!
Eddy Everaerdt has an amazing knowledge of the country and all the wildlife from the smallest to the biggest. He is very enthusiastic about the bush. He is very willing to share his knowledge. The safaris are very personal - makes you feel very special.
Best wildlife experience and knowledge of animals and birds
Eddy & Mano Everaert - Excellent hosts & safari guides
Eddy and his wife are deeply committed to the safari industry. They love the bush and love sharing it with their clients. They are professional in their conduct, have a high level of bush skills and knowledge and they treat their clients like honored guests. I especially like their respect for the wildlife and the people of Botswana. They deserve this award
Kalahari Skies is run by wonderful people and offers the best value for money in the country!
Eddy Everaerdt has an amazing knowledge of the country and all the wildlife from the smallest to the biggest. He is very enthusiastic about the bush. He is very willing to share his knowledge. The safaris are very personal - makes you feel very special.
Best wildlife experience and knowledge of animals and birds
Jannie Wrote:
We ( 2 couples, we were 15 times on safari's) were 12 days with Eddy and it was a great time. He has been in Botswana for 21 years and his knowledge is exceptional, where everybody goes right he goes left, for he "knows" what the animals are doing. For example: we saw a leopard ( one of the three this journey) other cars go into the bush in Savuti, we turn around and go to an open spot and after a while she walks towards us and we where right in front. His wife Monu is a great cook and Easy and Tumello, who helped, are fine guys. Tumello will be a great cook too.
Some things we did. A nice walk with the Meerkat. You walk for an hour or so with them and you can see perfect how they dig for food and give the first things to the little ones.
Had also a walk with the San people. They told us how they used the bush for food and medicines. Very interesting.
In Deception Valley we saw big herds of oryx and springbok. And a lot of bat-eared foxes. Great. Our last night we heard the lions roar and footprints around the camp. After 5 minutes on the road there were 5 lions with full bellies, when they walked further a lion kill of an oryx was there with an other 5 lions.
In Nxai Pan stood we walked between the famous Baines Baobabs. Not so many animals.
Then a long day to Khwai River. In those 3 days we took almost 1000 pictures. It was a super spot. The first evening 2 leopards. The next day wild dogs, mating lions and all kinds of birds.
The last place was Savuti. Here was the high light the herd of 150 elephants coming to drink and play in the pools.
To do a mobile safari has the advantage that you camp where the animals are, you are part of nature. The tents are very comfortable.
For us was the fact that Eddy speaks Dutch a great extra.
We ( 2 couples, we were 15 times on safari's) were 12 days with Eddy and it was a great time. He has been in Botswana for 21 years and his knowledge is exceptional, where everybody goes right he goes left, for he "knows" what the animals are doing. For example: we saw a leopard ( one of the three this journey) other cars go into the bush in Savuti, we turn around and go to an open spot and after a while she walks towards us and we where right in front. His wife Monu is a great cook and Easy and Tumello, who helped, are fine guys. Tumello will be a great cook too.
Some things we did. A nice walk with the Meerkat. You walk for an hour or so with them and you can see perfect how they dig for food and give the first things to the little ones.
Had also a walk with the San people. They told us how they used the bush for food and medicines. Very interesting.
In Deception Valley we saw big herds of oryx and springbok. And a lot of bat-eared foxes. Great. Our last night we heard the lions roar and footprints around the camp. After 5 minutes on the road there were 5 lions with full bellies, when they walked further a lion kill of an oryx was there with an other 5 lions.
In Nxai Pan stood we walked between the famous Baines Baobabs. Not so many animals.
Then a long day to Khwai River. In those 3 days we took almost 1000 pictures. It was a super spot. The first evening 2 leopards. The next day wild dogs, mating lions and all kinds of birds.
The last place was Savuti. Here was the high light the herd of 150 elephants coming to drink and play in the pools.
To do a mobile safari has the advantage that you camp where the animals are, you are part of nature. The tents are very comfortable.
For us was the fact that Eddy speaks Dutch a great extra.
Mark Wrote:
It was good to meet you eventually after all the emails! We had an unbelievably stunning trip. Thank you very much for planning such a perfect holiday for us. The camps and areas you arranged for us to see were perfect! Your staff were brilliant! Marks must be one of the best guides in Botswana: not only his knowledge of the flora and fauna but also his reading of the tourists interests and needs. My wife and sister cried when they had to say good-bye to him! Eze, Mathew and Tumelo were also great. And of course not to forget the food - incredible and all cooked on a fire. Wow! Altogether a wonderful trip. Thanks for everything.
I hope to bring my 4 children on a similar trip!
It was good to meet you eventually after all the emails! We had an unbelievably stunning trip. Thank you very much for planning such a perfect holiday for us. The camps and areas you arranged for us to see were perfect! Your staff were brilliant! Marks must be one of the best guides in Botswana: not only his knowledge of the flora and fauna but also his reading of the tourists interests and needs. My wife and sister cried when they had to say good-bye to him! Eze, Mathew and Tumelo were also great. And of course not to forget the food - incredible and all cooked on a fire. Wow! Altogether a wonderful trip. Thanks for everything.
I hope to bring my 4 children on a similar trip!
Hannes Gwiggner Wrote:
"Dear Eddy,
thank you very much again for your perfect Service concerning our Group in October 2015. I will come back with a Group 2017. Have a good time and I wish you a good Business.
Kind regards from Austria"
"Dear Eddy,
thank you very much again for your perfect Service concerning our Group in October 2015. I will come back with a Group 2017. Have a good time and I wish you a good Business.
Kind regards from Austria"
Martin & Ina Wrote:
We (my wife and me) stayed 5 nights with three kalahari skies guys. Spokes realized very soon our ideas of a relaxed safari and was a perfect guide. T.C. and Dumelo were the guys in the background, responible for a lot of fun and the best meals we ever had in the bush.
Thank you, we had a great time.
We (my wife and me) stayed 5 nights with three kalahari skies guys. Spokes realized very soon our ideas of a relaxed safari and was a perfect guide. T.C. and Dumelo were the guys in the background, responible for a lot of fun and the best meals we ever had in the bush.
Thank you, we had a great time.
Rachel & Christophe Wrote:
"We had a fantastic mobile safari with Kalahari skies during nine days in north Botswana, end April 2016.
On top of the non predictable luck to see so many animals, we (a family with 2 children) were accompanied by 3 very friendly and professional guys: a highly skilled and experienced guide for the exciting and very instructive game drives, a camp manager providing us the best comfort conditions, and a “chef” cooking so excellent meals. Many thanks to Marks, Rainy, and Izzy!
Everything was there to give us the best possible experience, from Moremi to Chobe through Kwai and Savuti, that we’ll remember forever. A successful safari not only depends on the presence of animals, but also on the way you live it : just go for a mobile safari with Kalahari skies!"
"We had a fantastic mobile safari with Kalahari skies during nine days in north Botswana, end April 2016.
On top of the non predictable luck to see so many animals, we (a family with 2 children) were accompanied by 3 very friendly and professional guys: a highly skilled and experienced guide for the exciting and very instructive game drives, a camp manager providing us the best comfort conditions, and a “chef” cooking so excellent meals. Many thanks to Marks, Rainy, and Izzy!
Everything was there to give us the best possible experience, from Moremi to Chobe through Kwai and Savuti, that we’ll remember forever. A successful safari not only depends on the presence of animals, but also on the way you live it : just go for a mobile safari with Kalahari skies!"
Gillian Miller Wrote:
“Eddy and his team from Kalahari Skies are a superb organization offering an excellent service on every level. All communication was swift and clear. They are reliable, honorable and work hard to cater to everyone's needs. The safari was extremely well organized and planned - as were all the camping facilities, accommodation, food and extras. The whole experience far exceeded all our expectations. Their extensive knowledge of the animals, birds, terrain and people greatly enhanced the experience. We speak of Eddy and his crew all the time and cannot wait to return. Thank you.”
Debbie Wrote:
Hi Eddy - we arrived back in Los Angeles a few hours ago. Thank you, Mano, Steve and Izzy for a fantastic memorable experience.
Hope all is well with you all.
Debbie and family
Heike Tyrtania and Gerd Müller Wrote:
This year (2011), our holiday plans headed towards Botswana. Goal was to visit the country but also participate in a mobile Safari.
After doing a lot of research on the internet, we’ve found – rather by co-incidence – the website of Kalahari skies
One of the owners is Eddy Everaerdt, a Belgium guy living already for 15 years in Botswana, and as long working as a guide/mobile safari organizer in the country.
The planning of our trip was done via mail and went smooth. Eddy was clear in providing information and also made suggestions about the trip, considering our available timeframe. Also other question about Botswana – not directly related to the safari – were answered and provided us useful information.
So we went off with Kalahari skies, for a 7 day safari. And… it has become a real highlight.
The safari was well prepared by our host. Kalahari-skies has very good and well maintained equipment. The Jeeps are closed, very comfortable during winter time especially in the morning, but windows and roofs can be opened fully once temperature goes up. So during the day, you still have the experience of an open car, with all the smells, sounds and excitement of the Bush.
The tents are also not claustrophobic but large enough to have a comfortable stay. Height of the tents is 1.90 meter so it is possible to stand-up. Camp beds are with mattresses and warm duvets to get a good sleep. During the (cold) nights, our host prepared a hot water bottle as an extra.
Each morning we’ve had an early call, get-up at 6.30. The hot water was ready for a fresh-up and after a good breakfast, we were ready for our morning Game drive.
Eddy did everything to show us his Botswana. His knowledge about the animals, birds and country is impressive. It was nice to be in his company, he was a natural interested guide.
When we arrived back in the camp, usually around sundown, the camp was already lighted with various lanterns, resulting in a cozy atmosphere.
The campfire was already lighted and Eddy’s wife was preparing the dinner, using the well equipped mobile kitchen. Every day, dinner was different, fresh and home-made style cooked. First an aperitif, followed by a 3 courses meal, always accompanied by a good wine.
After dinner, we’ve surrounded around the camp-fire to evaluate the day and have some ‘bush’ talks. Around 10 PM, we were ready to go to bed – consider early mornings -, our beds were already heated by the warm water bottle.
Thanks Eddy for the great experience. Kalahari-skies was top.
Service was great, almost 24 hours… This adventure asked for more and we’ll be back.
We can recommend everybody Kalahari-skies who is looking for a mid range mobile safari. Itinerary can always be discussed, no participation is required and ‘all’ costs are included, even drinks. It is a great option is you are looking for something more than the budget type safaris but are not willing to go for the (very expensive) top-end.
After doing a lot of research on the internet, we’ve found – rather by co-incidence – the website of Kalahari skies
One of the owners is Eddy Everaerdt, a Belgium guy living already for 15 years in Botswana, and as long working as a guide/mobile safari organizer in the country.
The planning of our trip was done via mail and went smooth. Eddy was clear in providing information and also made suggestions about the trip, considering our available timeframe. Also other question about Botswana – not directly related to the safari – were answered and provided us useful information.
So we went off with Kalahari skies, for a 7 day safari. And… it has become a real highlight.
The safari was well prepared by our host. Kalahari-skies has very good and well maintained equipment. The Jeeps are closed, very comfortable during winter time especially in the morning, but windows and roofs can be opened fully once temperature goes up. So during the day, you still have the experience of an open car, with all the smells, sounds and excitement of the Bush.
The tents are also not claustrophobic but large enough to have a comfortable stay. Height of the tents is 1.90 meter so it is possible to stand-up. Camp beds are with mattresses and warm duvets to get a good sleep. During the (cold) nights, our host prepared a hot water bottle as an extra.
Each morning we’ve had an early call, get-up at 6.30. The hot water was ready for a fresh-up and after a good breakfast, we were ready for our morning Game drive.
Eddy did everything to show us his Botswana. His knowledge about the animals, birds and country is impressive. It was nice to be in his company, he was a natural interested guide.
When we arrived back in the camp, usually around sundown, the camp was already lighted with various lanterns, resulting in a cozy atmosphere.
The campfire was already lighted and Eddy’s wife was preparing the dinner, using the well equipped mobile kitchen. Every day, dinner was different, fresh and home-made style cooked. First an aperitif, followed by a 3 courses meal, always accompanied by a good wine.
After dinner, we’ve surrounded around the camp-fire to evaluate the day and have some ‘bush’ talks. Around 10 PM, we were ready to go to bed – consider early mornings -, our beds were already heated by the warm water bottle.
Thanks Eddy for the great experience. Kalahari-skies was top.
Service was great, almost 24 hours… This adventure asked for more and we’ll be back.
We can recommend everybody Kalahari-skies who is looking for a mid range mobile safari. Itinerary can always be discussed, no participation is required and ‘all’ costs are included, even drinks. It is a great option is you are looking for something more than the budget type safaris but are not willing to go for the (very expensive) top-end.
H. P. Schwertner From Germany wrote:
…We have arrived back home in one piece but are still recovering from the experiences and impressions we gathered during our trip with you.
The last five days of our holidays in Umhlanga were very good to “digest” everything and to prepare for the return to “civilisation”, So far we have not had the courage to step on the scales … Thanks again to you Manu and Steve for the superb food and to all three of you for looking after us so well and for putting up with us !
We hope that the next guests are just as nice and that the safari will be a success – ours certainly was !
Thanks again and we’ll be in touch
The last five days of our holidays in Umhlanga were very good to “digest” everything and to prepare for the return to “civilisation”, So far we have not had the courage to step on the scales … Thanks again to you Manu and Steve for the superb food and to all three of you for looking after us so well and for putting up with us !
We hope that the next guests are just as nice and that the safari will be a success – ours certainly was !
Thanks again and we’ll be in touch
Micheal & Malcom wrote:
We would like to thank you and Mano again for a wonderful trip. We really enjoyed it and appreciate the extra effort you put into trying to find the different tortoises, birds and animals
The total picture count this trip was.....39,734. I think this is a record for us!
The total picture count this trip was.....39,734. I think this is a record for us!
Dr. Schneider wrote:
Thanks very, very much for your letter, the sticker from Botswana….., yeah, we really often think back to our Africa trip!!! One truth is the European living is too busy, too much work at all , just seeing this now better than before ( you did really the best !!). During this week we will check the photos and send you the most important once, i promise you !!! Our photos are amazing, fantastic and for sure, we are coming again !!! Michael works the hole week, has a lot of workshops at the weekend and my acting school takes the rest of my energy after organizing our kids….
Have a lovely and wonderful rainy season, send you all this weekend, gros ” bisou” et je vous embrasse ( Mano, Easy, Steve, Eddy…)
Sophie et toute la famille
Have a lovely and wonderful rainy season, send you all this weekend, gros ” bisou” et je vous embrasse ( Mano, Easy, Steve, Eddy…)
Sophie et toute la famille
P-O Johansson Wrote
“ We used Kalahari Skies for three weeks in oct-nov 2013 for hard game driving in Botswana using five different lodges. For a reasonable price we got very good guiding, accommodations and all practical solutions. The using of this special guide, Newman Chuma, was amazing. After twenty years of safari trips in Africa we find him to be one of the very best. Thanks to him we got good pictures of 171 different species during our stay in Botswana.
We can seriously recommend Kalahari Skies when it comes to professional organizing of safari trips.
P-O and Monica Johansson Sweden “
“ We used Kalahari Skies for three weeks in oct-nov 2013 for hard game driving in Botswana using five different lodges. For a reasonable price we got very good guiding, accommodations and all practical solutions. The using of this special guide, Newman Chuma, was amazing. After twenty years of safari trips in Africa we find him to be one of the very best. Thanks to him we got good pictures of 171 different species during our stay in Botswana.
We can seriously recommend Kalahari Skies when it comes to professional organizing of safari trips.
P-O and Monica Johansson Sweden “