Richard Coke

Richard Coke was born in South Africa. Later he spent 9 years schooling in the UK where he attended Shuttleworth Agricultural College, and then after spending some time farming he then returned to South Africa.

Here he began taking walks on Bushman Painting trails through the Southern Drakensberg before moving to work in Namibia. Richard spent 2 years working for Wilderness Namibia doing both camp management and guiding in their camps at Sossusvlei, Damaraland and also at Ongava Tented Camp beside Etosha National Park before being lured east to Botswana.

He successfully wrote his Botswana guide exam and now he guides extensively in all the Botswana camps as well as taking Privately Guided Safaris through Botswana. He enjoys the outdoors and has traveled extensively through Europe as well as Madagascar and other African countries. He is also a keen photographer himself although always striving to improve. Richard is a gentle natured person and has an absolute passion for the bush and what he does, he has found that his niche in life is guiding.

Guided Safaris with Richard Coke

1. 14 Day Classic Safari to Zimbabwe and Botswana - From $5,595.00
The combination of Hwange along with the traditional safari game-viewing in Botswana makes this program a true wildlife experience! Hwange offers great walking, and day and night game drives and the opportunity to see the Big 5! Visit to Victoria Falls with a full day to allow more than just viewing the Falls. Finish with the amazing game viewing opportunities that Botswana offers in the Linyanti and the Okavango Delta....view safari

2. 12 Day Best of Wilderness Botswana Flying Safari - From $7,295.00
This flying safari offers three days of superb game viewing at Mombo Camp in Moremi - considered one of the best camps in Botswana and why we have it featured as a Signature Safari. It also takes you 2 other parks that offer an insight to the fantastic wildlife in the Botswana parks utilizing charter flights transfers between the camps. Begin with a night in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Livingstone, Zambia. For travel Jan-July 15/Nov 2010-March 31, 2011, stay 7 nights and pay for 6. Must book by August 31st! This program also includes a 7 night discounted stay at the Wilderness Safaris portfolio of camps (except Mombo)!...view safari

3. 16 Day Best of Southern Africa Value Safari to Botswana and South Africa - From $6,175.00
This safari highlights the best game viewing opportunities in Botswana combined with some sightseeing in Victoria Falls and Cape Town. For travel January-July 15/Nov 2010-March 31, 2011 and booked before August 31st, this program includes a free night on safari in Botswana....view safari

4. 14 Day Running Wild Exclusive Safari to Botswana- From $9,850.00
This has to be the best way to go in Botswana. Running Wild around Botswana lead by an expert Private naturalist guide and your private vehicle! The guide has so much to offer, both on a personal basis and in wildlife knowledge. This is an opportunity to cherish for life traveling as a couple, a family or small group of friends. The program includes three days of superb game viewing at Mombo Camp in Moremi - many believe the best game viewing of wildlife in Southern Africa....view safari