I don't think I have anything to say that could have been improved upon!
Dear Clare
Mum and I had a fantastic time away and I really appreciate all of your help to get this organised at the last minute. From my side, I don't think I have anything to say that could have been improved upon! The accommodations were lovely and luxurious, the staff and guides were all wonderful and the transport was well organised and went off without a hitch (notwithstanding the slightly alarming feeling of being in such tiny planes - not quite sure I'll ever get used to that!). Bevan at Savute (usually based at Camp Xugana) was a particularly lovely guide and his knowledge of the local plants and ability to get up close to lions without disturbing them were very impressive. GB at Camp Xakanaxa and Taps at Camp Okavango were also super, especially in the efforts they made to accommodate our requests (e.g. for a boat trip instead of a drive, or to arrange an activity for mum instead of the walking safari or squeeze in a last boat cruise for us on our last morning). As I had previously visited Xakanaxa with my aunt, the staff there, including Andy, organised a private candlelit dinner under the stars for Mum and I, and that was very special and unexpected. Sticks the barman at Camp Okavango was always so joyful and added even more cheer to each day and the chef team at Camp O made a particularly big effort to ensure there was vegetarian food for me, which I appreciated. Skah (I may have spelt this wrong, my apologies), the activities coordinator at Palm River in Zimbabwe, made extra efforts to find Mum and me a place on the elephant encounter, and we were also very grateful for this. I think the only small change I would make is that I would have enjoyed the option of some traditional Zimbabwean dishes on the menu at the Palm River, although the food quality was very nice.
I hope to be able to go on another safari in the not-too-distant future. In the meantime, if you get any further enquiries from Guernsey we have been passing on our positive thoughts on the Wild Wings experience!
Hope all is well with you and the team, and thanks again.
From Jessica, Guernsey, travelled with us during March 2025
Our experience
Savute Safari Lodge
Savute Safari Lodge is a luxury lodge situated on the banks of the Savute River channel in Chobe National Park, Botswana. The lodge offers accommodation with magnificent views of the Savute Channel, great game viewing and birding all year round. Known for its quality service and luxurious suites, Savute Safari Lodge will provide you with a uniquely African safari experience.
Camp Xakanaxa
Camp Xakanaxa is well-established, popular tented safari camp accommodation in the Moremi Game Reserve, built in a prime location overlooking the Xakanaxa Lagoon in Botswana's Okavango Delta. It's one of the few Okavango lodges that offers year-round water- and land-based activities in a superb game-viewing area.
Camp Okavango
Camp Okavango, situated in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta on the secluded Nxaragha Island, is a wetland paradise offering excellent game viewing all year round. This luxury tented camp accommodates 24 guests and each room has its own private deck overlooking the Okavango. The main lodge is built from thatch and lethaka (reed) and offers a cocktail bar, a wildlife reference library and dining room which leads onto a spacious open patio.
