Reviews of safaris to Okavango Delta Safari Reserves
950 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Okavango Delta.
Mrs W & W
Cornwall
"Unforgettable!"
I visited Botswana between 22 Jul 2012 and 2 Aug 2012
"With hindsight we would have skipped Kasane. If we had known what the "game drive" from Savute airstrip to Linyanti was actually like we probably would have cancelled this camp but glad we didn't as the game viewing there, not to mention the elephants all round our tent was wonderful. Kanana was fantastic.
Botswana was even more astonishing than I had anticipated and I would love to go back.
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Thank you Nick for all your advice and help and for your unfailing good humour. Next time I will have a clearer idea of exactly what suits us - just have to put the pennies on one side!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Botswana was even more astonishing than I had anticipated and I would love to go back.
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Thank you Nick for all your advice and help and for your unfailing good humour. Next time I will have a clearer idea of exactly what suits us - just have to put the pennies on one side!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F & Mrs M
Peru
"An excellent african experience"
I visited Tanzania and 4 other countries between 16 Jul 2012 and 10 Aug 2012
"Overall, I am quite satisfied with my trip. I found that all details were perfectly organized. We had no problems at all with reservations of airlines and hotels. All previous information before the trip was very helpful, as well as the books that we received."
Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S & Ms Y
London
"Trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 14 Jul 2012 and 24 Jul 2012
"We are fortunate to have travelled to a number of countries in Africa, including several safari destinations, and can honestly say that our recent trip to the Okavango Delta tops them all! Varied and scenic environments, fabulous wildlife sightings (often only possible because off-road driving is permitted), enthusiastic and knowledgable guiding, and the fact there are so few visitors that it sometimes feels like you have the place to yourself - all combine to make this a really wonderful destination.
We wouldn't have changed anything about our trip, so thank you Expert Africa - we're already planning when we might return!
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We honestly can't think of any improvements!
The service and information provided was excellent throughout. Nick was not only really knowledgeable and personable, he made our trip possible by making lots of great recommendations based on our interests and preferences and, despite how late we were in organising our trip (c.3 months before we travelled), managed to find dates and secure bookings at two of the most popular camps in the Delta.
We thought the arrangements were really well organised and the trip was good value for money. We wouldn't hesitate to use Expert Africa again or to recommend you to others." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
We wouldn't have changed anything about our trip, so thank you Expert Africa - we're already planning when we might return!
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We honestly can't think of any improvements!
The service and information provided was excellent throughout. Nick was not only really knowledgeable and personable, he made our trip possible by making lots of great recommendations based on our interests and preferences and, despite how late we were in organising our trip (c.3 months before we travelled), managed to find dates and secure bookings at two of the most popular camps in the Delta.
We thought the arrangements were really well organised and the trip was good value for money. We wouldn't hesitate to use Expert Africa again or to recommend you to others." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Dr A
Cleveland
"Botswana Trip"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 9 Jul 2012 and 22 Jul 2012
"This was a truly memorable trip.
It was our third trip to Africa, and the best in terms of wildlife viewing. The whole safari experience was wonderful from start to end." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
It was our third trip to Africa, and the best in terms of wildlife viewing. The whole safari experience was wonderful from start to end." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Caldicot
"My Jun 2012 trip"
I visited Botswana between 21 Jun 2012 and 28 Jun 2012
"Our transfer from the Westcliff for a 10.20 flight was arranged for 06.30 which the hotel agreed was too early. They phoned our contact for the transfer to move it to 7.30 giving us time to have breakfast. This request was refused, so I phoned them. They flatly refused to move it saying we needed a 3 hour check in for Air Botswana. The other argument was that we would want a good seat.
As a result I had to incur the cost of a room service breakfast at 6am. We arrived at the airport at 07.05 only to find the check in desk didn't open until 08.00! When they did open they said it was a one and a half hour check in not 3 as we had been told.
When we got on the plane it was free seating! Why did the transfer company lie to us?" Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
As a result I had to incur the cost of a room service breakfast at 6am. We arrived at the airport at 07.05 only to find the check in desk didn't open until 08.00! When they did open they said it was a one and a half hour check in not 3 as we had been told.
When we got on the plane it was free seating! Why did the transfer company lie to us?" Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Hinckley
"Zambia/Botswana June 2012"
I visited Botswana between 18 Jun 2012 and 30 Jun 2012
"Organisation by all concerned - in the office in England and throughout our time in Africa - was first rate. Travel arrangements went seamlessly.
All the Kwando staff were excellent - we do not want to pick out any one of our guides, but must say that the personal service they gave, whether while on an activity or around camp, was exemplary. As intimated before, we would have enjoyed more sightings of cats in the first half of the trip, but our time at Kwara made up for this in many ways - overall, we had a "very satisfactory" safari, with a number of specific experiences/memories that will survive the years as highlights." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
All the Kwando staff were excellent - we do not want to pick out any one of our guides, but must say that the personal service they gave, whether while on an activity or around camp, was exemplary. As intimated before, we would have enjoyed more sightings of cats in the first half of the trip, but our time at Kwara made up for this in many ways - overall, we had a "very satisfactory" safari, with a number of specific experiences/memories that will survive the years as highlights." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Margo
California
"fabulous trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 17 Jun 2012 and 5 Jul 2012
"My trip to Africa exceeded my dreams and expectations. Everything ran so smoothly, the hospitality and game viewing at the camps was fantastic, and the camps Maruska put us in were gorgeous and fit into our budget. There's only one problem--now I've been bitten by the safari bug and can't wait to go back!
Many thanks for all you did to make my dream trip to Africa a reality.
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None--service was outstanding." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Many thanks for all you did to make my dream trip to Africa a reality.
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None--service was outstanding." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs P
Netherlands
"North East Botswana trip June 2012"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 11 Jun 2012 and 26 Jun 2012
"It was all I expected (hoped) it would be!!
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
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
Overall trip
Excellent
Family M
Phoenix
"Could not have been better"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 10 Jun 2012 and 25 Jun 2012
"Maruska listened to our preferences and designed our perfect trip. Every camp offered something unique. We honestly would not have changed anything -- okay, other than a desire to "magically" transport from the U.S. to Maun and back. ;-)
The camps were a perfect succession from semi-rustic to start and finishing with pure pure luxury." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
The camps were a perfect succession from semi-rustic to start and finishing with pure pure luxury." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T
Los Angeles
"Trip of a lifetime!!"
I visited Botswana between 10 Jun 2012 and 21 Jun 2012
"This was the trip of a life time... but I am looking forward to returning in a few years!!"
Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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