Botswana: reviews from our travellers

"Our overall trip with Expert Africa was absolutely excellent. We all had an amazing time, that was a family aged 7 to 79! We had flown into Jo'burg and, after spending one night B&B on the way to Madikwe, we then had five nights at a Tuningi Lodge which we had arranged ourselves. After seeing what is generally known as the Magnificent Seven (the Big Five, which included leopard in a tree with an impala kill, and cheetah & wild dog), I was sceptical that anything could be better! How wrong I was!

Our stay at Footsteps across the Delta was the absolute highlight for the three boys and to be 100% recommended. The houseboat on the Chobe river was a fantastic way to chill, particularly for the adults, but still enabling peaceful game viewing.

All our arrangements went like clockwork, especially for Africa!

We would all happily recommend the enthusiasm and knowledge of the company.

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No suggestions ... which says it all!" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 3 on a Namibia trip

"This was a trip of a lifetime for the 6 of us. I had researched and started planning the trip about a year beforehand. Expert Africa were tirelessly patient with me and must have put at least 6 or 7 different itinerates together before we eventually got to one we thought covered everything. The trip was beyond all expectations. The wildlife, camps, food and staff were 5 star and we were made to feel welcome and treated like kings the whole time.

IF there was one small criticism it would be that we didnt know we needed a visa to enter into Livingstone. So after an all night flight and a connection, we had a long 3 hour wait in a crowded and hot area waiting for a visa. There was much confusion as we did not know what we were meant to be queuing for and if they would accept a credit card. It was a worry at the time so it would have been nice to have been warned or to have applied for the visa in the UK but it really didn't spoil our trip in any shape or form.

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Expert Africa were recommended to us from friends. I also called other firms but yours was the best for efficiency and expert knowledge about each area an each camp. Megan was brilliant at the beginning and she really tailored the trip to our needs with 4 teenagers with suggestions and ideas.

The trip was fantastically organised and the itinerary was followed to the letter. The only two things that were slightly different were that Selina has showers and not bucket showers anymore and the need to have a visa to get into Livingstone.

Other than that Thank You Very Much and I have recommended you to several people already :)" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari

"Once in a life time trip!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 6 on a Mozambique holiday

"Trip of a lifetime managed with absolute precision by Expert Africa from start to finish. They were a pleasure to deal with and the whole trip was smooth and trouble free at every point.

There was always someone to meet us at every airport to assist us with luggage and ticketing which was unexpected but made all the travelling completely stress free. I cannot recommend this company highly enough and will definitely be using them again for our next trip to Africa." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari

"The trip of a lifetime!

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Maruska was wonderful: very knowledgeable, helpful and she built an amazing itinerary. All details were covered.

I've been recommending her to people at home!" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip

"We were very pleased that all the arrangements made for us by Expert Africa, camps and lodges, internal flights, transfers and extra activities all happened seamlessly.

When a problem arose with our booking before we travelled, Expert Africa resolved the situation quickly and at no cost to ourselves for which we were very grateful." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari

"We had a fantastic week in Botswana in August 2016, as part of our honeymoon, and couldn't be happier with the service provided by Expert Africa in providing suggestions, making the arrangements, and ensuring smooth execution of each stage of the trip." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari

"What a great trip.

Botswana has it all - great wildlife, lovely camps, helpful staff and lovely Botswanan people." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Botswana safari

"Fabulous trip. Couldn't recommend highly enough

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Really excellent - no suggestions" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari

"It's been the best trip I could ever imagine.

Lucy, you are the best! Thank you!

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Difficult to improve!" Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari