Reviews of safaris to Kalahari's Salt Pans
142 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Kalahari Salt Pans.
Mr & Mrs W
Herts
"Botswana safari"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 17 May 2009 and 30 May 2009
"Our Botswana trip was a truly magical and amazing experience.
Expert Africa did a great job of meeting our needs and our budget for a fantastic trip. Heading to Tanzania next and will use them again.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Everything was positive." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Expert Africa did a great job of meeting our needs and our budget for a fantastic trip. Heading to Tanzania next and will use them again.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Everything was positive." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms G
Lincolnshire
"Botswana in the Green Season"
I visited Botswana between 19 Feb 2009 and 5 Mar 2009
"Very good. The lodges chosen were fine, the connections all worked well and the service encountered was exemplary.
Great time and trouble was taken by Lucy (Copson) to make sure that I got the trip I wanted and nothing was too much trouble." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Great time and trouble was taken by Lucy (Copson) to make sure that I got the trip I wanted and nothing was too much trouble." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Kent
"Ros and Andrew"
I visited Botswana between 14 Feb 2009 and 22 Feb 2009
"We woudl have liked to have known before we went that neither camps could cope with us walking the first one as it is in a national park and you are not allowed and the second one we all worked as a group so if one wanted to go for a walk everyone had to we were hoping to have gone on a guided walk on our own as we have done before"
Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr G & Ms M
UK
"Botswana Nov 2008"
I visited Botswana between 31 Oct 2008 and 17 Nov 2008
"Absolutely excellent ! The wildlife experience and quality of accomodation were superb.
Expert Africa were extremely helpful and knowledgable in getting the itinerary we wanted and dealing with all the questions we had.
Suggestions for improvement:
On your website I would suggest you try and give more details on the wildlife a visitor might expect to see with a bit of luck at each camp." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Botswana safari
Expert Africa were extremely helpful and knowledgable in getting the itinerary we wanted and dealing with all the questions we had.
Suggestions for improvement:
On your website I would suggest you try and give more details on the wildlife a visitor might expect to see with a bit of luck at each camp." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
BC, Canada
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I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 30 Oct 2008 and 27 Nov 2008
"We felt that the trip to Botswana/Livingstone was extremely expensive.
We were somewhat dismayed that at every turn someone was there with their hands out. It was particularly annoying to have to tip spotters who did not do anything. We much prefer the European systen of tipping only when something special has been done. All the other people we met on the trip felt the same way. Everyone found the tipping part to be very stressful. This was discussed over sundowners with all the other guests. Since these camps are so expensive, at least make tipping an exception and not the rule." Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 15 on a Botswana safari
We were somewhat dismayed that at every turn someone was there with their hands out. It was particularly annoying to have to tip spotters who did not do anything. We much prefer the European systen of tipping only when something special has been done. All the other people we met on the trip felt the same way. Everyone found the tipping part to be very stressful. This was discussed over sundowners with all the other guests. Since these camps are so expensive, at least make tipping an exception and not the rule." Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 15 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Average
Mrs V
Cornwall
"A three camp desert exploration"
I visited Botswana between 2 Oct 2008 and 14 Oct 2008
"The overall experience was better than expected and the trip gave us a further insight into Botswana"
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
Lancashire
"Another excellent trip"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 17 Sep 2008 and 9 Oct 2008
"We always enjoy our trips that you organise, but this year, in particular, we felt that it was your influence that got us the choice accommodation sites at the camps and lodges. Especially the Mukwae. We couldn't be so lucky all the time.
We appreciate the time and effort you must put in to find the camps that we would like." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
We appreciate the time and effort you must put in to find the camps that we would like." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Crested Cranes
UK
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I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 26 Aug 2008 and 13 Sep 2008
"Met all out expectations - great trip!"
Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs Delta
Spain
"Fantastic!"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 10 Aug 2008 and 23 Aug 2008
"We had a fantastic trip. All the logistics worked out perfectly, our flights from camp to camp were all in the middle of the day so we didn't miss any activities and all the flights except the last one were without any stops and we were the only passengers. The only incident came on the trip back home, when our BA flight from joburg to heathrow had a 4 hour delay, so we missed our connection to Madrid and had to take a later flight. At least they didn't lose our bags!
We really liked the lodges & camps, most of them met or exceeded our expectations, and we will recommend them to friends, except perhaps Jack's Camp, which we didn't like that much: it's too stuffy and snobbish for our taste, the people there need to loosen up a bit. Also, we didn't like that they plan all the activities for you and don't tell you what the plan is when you arrive, it's like they want everything to be a big secret surprise, a bit childish and condescending.
All the rest were fine, our favorite was Duma Tau. I also loved Mapula because of its very relaxed and laid-back atmosphere and its focus on game viewing; my wife also liked it though she found it too rustic and less tidy than the others.
Expert Africa did an excellent job in organizing this trip, keeping us informed of changes (e.g., when NationWide Air went bankrupt and the flight was changed to BA), submitting all the info, etc. I especially liked the "camp availability chart" they sent us so we could figure out how to fit our preferred camps in the itinerary, that was a most useful tool for urs." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
We really liked the lodges & camps, most of them met or exceeded our expectations, and we will recommend them to friends, except perhaps Jack's Camp, which we didn't like that much: it's too stuffy and snobbish for our taste, the people there need to loosen up a bit. Also, we didn't like that they plan all the activities for you and don't tell you what the plan is when you arrive, it's like they want everything to be a big secret surprise, a bit childish and condescending.
All the rest were fine, our favorite was Duma Tau. I also loved Mapula because of its very relaxed and laid-back atmosphere and its focus on game viewing; my wife also liked it though she found it too rustic and less tidy than the others.
Expert Africa did an excellent job in organizing this trip, keeping us informed of changes (e.g., when NationWide Air went bankrupt and the flight was changed to BA), submitting all the info, etc. I especially liked the "camp availability chart" they sent us so we could figure out how to fit our preferred camps in the itinerary, that was a most useful tool for urs." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr Serval
Ottawa
"Professional, well organized, delivered."
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 3 Jul 2008 and 19 Jul 2008
"My trip was what I had hoped for, a great adventure that was well organized.
Thanks Lucy." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Thanks Lucy." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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