Reviews of safaris to Chobe National Park
375 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Chobe.
"My Sep 2012 trip"
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The Red Zone is what the people at Muchenje Lodge call the very deep sandy part of their approach road where, almost certainly, a 2-wheel drive car will get stuck! JJ tells us that he is having this bit 'fixed' even as I write, but it might be worth checking. The local workmen who dragged us out in their Landrover said it was always happening with 2-wheel drive cars. Great fun all the same!!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
"Amazing trip to Zimbabwe / Botswana"
I've read many travel guides (also the very recommendable one of Chris McIntyre!) and had contact to many travel agencies.
Although living in Germany I've chosen Expert Africa to help me and organize this trip for us.
From the first contacts I knew that it was the right decision - it couldn't have been better somewhere else:
Lucy and Megan were always helpful, patient and with great knowledge about the different locations and accommodations.
The organisation of the trip was excellent - we've had no problems, everything worked perfectly and in conclusion the trip was the one we've hoped to have. All the places we've visited had their own and special atmosphere and showing something different.
Thanks again to the people of Expert Africa who made an excellent job!
I can recommend Expert Africa not highly enough and whenever I/we will return to Africa I will ask them to manage it for me." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
"My Jul 2012 trip"
Hopefully one day we can return to Africa." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari
"trip of a lifetime"
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keep doing what you are doing, great trip. next time we are Africa bound we will definitely be in touch. Thanks a million" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
"Great holiday"
Thanks very much for organising such a great holiday again!! Totally different from the dry part of Namibia (Kalahari desert, Namib desert, Damara land, Etosha). This time river deltas, water, green, and also many many animals, and again very nice people. Anybody asking us about our two holidays, we suggest to contact Expert Africa and you. Again, unforgettable.
One topic for your consideration: leaving to our lodge near Rundu, we were stopped at a check point just south of Rundu close to an army base. I stopped the front of my car 1 meter past the stop sign. Anyway, the guy made a big point out of it, a second policeman joined him and I had to come with them to a tent next to the road. Supposedly I would get a fine of NAM $ 1500 for "ignoring the stop sign".
I stayed courteous, said that any fine I'd pay at the police station. Anyway, it was an attempt to get a bribe, but in the end I did not have to pay anything. At another lodge, I heard that a few other tourists had exactly the same experience, at exactly the same check point. Not a big deal, but just that you know this happened.
Again Sabina, thanks very much for your help. It was an unforgettable holiday, again!
Kind regards, Elly and Paul Veth." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip
"North East Botswana trip June 2012"
Excellent place to see doggies (my main reason for coming here), high standard of camps/lodges.
Surprisingly pretty landscape outside of the delta. this of course has for an important part to do with all the water returning to the area.
Excellent, really excellent guides without exception.
By the way, Bradt's Botswana guide was a great help in planning the trip.
Everything was taken care of in an excellent manner, so no worries - only pleasure and excitement- at all!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Botswana safari
"Gotta come back!"
After talking to the Muchenje people and other people on the road, the next trip will be in August, taking in Namibia and Okavango maybe in a DIY trip with 4WD. OK, dream on .." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari
"A great visit to Botswana"
All the moves worked well, except Air Botswana routed us via Kasane from Maun to Joburg adding 2hrs - it was lucky I had a 4hr stopover at Joburg or I would have had a mad panic making the London flight- not your fault but worth knowing!
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Just keep it going until my next time !" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari
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"Botswanna - a wonderful experience"
We really liked the way that our trip took us from Chobe in the north and then south into different places in the Okavango Delta and all had different habitats. This meant we had the opportunity to see different species as well as different landscapes. All the people we met were friendly and welcoming.
We both want to go back to Botswanna and to visit other places in Africa. This was a very special holiday for me as I was very ill last year and this trip was something to aim for to help me get through the difficult times. It was well worth it.
Thank you.
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Nothing to add here." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari

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