Reviews of safaris to Okavango Delta Safari Reserves
950 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Okavango Delta.
Mr & Mrs P
Lisbon
"Very good"
I visited Namibia and 3 other countries between 21 Sep 2008 and 8 Oct 2008
"Very good with 6 stars for Lynianti, and 5 for Barcham Dune Retreat and Sususvelei W.camp"
Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 3 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Lisbon
""
I visited Botswana and 3 other countries between 21 Sep 2008 and 8 Oct 2008
"The booking of Camps Bay was a poor recomendation for a 3 night of stay . After my several sugestions of Waterfront in Cape town we accpted the idea that it was very expensive and not much diference in acess. Wrongly and fortunately Camps Bay Retreat Management saved our stay by moving us to Waterfront Village,with superb location and rooms. This location is near shops restaurants and we allways felt safe. Please thank on my behalf Camps Bay Retreate Management"
Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr N & Ms S
Zambia
"An excellent programme"
I visited Botswana between 13 Sep 2008 and 27 Sep 2008
"For the third year in a row, Expert Africa put together an excellent safari for us (previously we went under their guidance to Tanzania and to Namibia). We have nothing but praise for the genuine expertise the firm brings to the table and they have consistently matched our requirements and exceeded our expectations.
We really enjoyed our whole Botswana experience.
Suggestions for improvement:
None at present, thank you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
We really enjoyed our whole Botswana experience.
Suggestions for improvement:
None at present, thank you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
York
"Fabulous holiday"
I visited Botswana between 6 Sep 2008 and 15 Sep 2008
"Exceeded expectations which was tough as they were high.
Expert Africa had listened to our requests to walk and for night drives, and the camps provided a flexible, responsive service having clearly been informed of our priorities which meant that the holiday vastly exceeded our high prior expectations.
Suggestions for improvement:
Advise potential customers to think through what they want and be specific." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Expert Africa had listened to our requests to walk and for night drives, and the camps provided a flexible, responsive service having clearly been informed of our priorities which meant that the holiday vastly exceeded our high prior expectations.
Suggestions for improvement:
Advise potential customers to think through what they want and be specific." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr V
Spain
"A short insight in the Delta"
I visited Botswana between 6 Sep 2008 and 8 Sep 2008
"The small stay at Shinde came at the right moment of the holidays. After having been driving Namibia two weeks we deserved some rest, and we found it at this camp. The staff look after guests all the time, but without being bothering, quite gentle and helpful.
It was expensive according to what we spent in some other parts of Africa (including Botswana), but I think this is not a matter of Expert Africa, but of the Botswana government policy and the lodge operators.
In any case we received what we were expecting and our feedback is satisfactory" Read full review: 2 nights in Africa; 2 on a Botswana safari
It was expensive according to what we spent in some other parts of Africa (including Botswana), but I think this is not a matter of Expert Africa, but of the Botswana government policy and the lodge operators.
In any case we received what we were expecting and our feedback is satisfactory" Read full review: 2 nights in Africa; 2 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Little bee-eater
UK
""
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 4 Sep 2008 and 28 Sep 2008
"Excellent. A wonderful holiday. Brilliantly organised."
Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Honey badgers
France
""
I visited Botswana between 1 Sep 2008 and 11 Sep 2008
"Excellent but too short because it was excellent!
Suggestions for improvements:
Free trips for everybody!!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Suggestions for improvements:
Free trips for everybody!!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Bogogno
""
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 31 Aug 2008 and 8 Sep 2008
"Fantastic trip
Suggestions for improvement:
We could not dream of a better travel agent.
Thank you Susannah" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Suggestions for improvement:
We could not dream of a better travel agent.
Thank you Susannah" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
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 IS
USA
"Trip of a lifetime"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 26 Aug 2008 and 14 Sep 2008
"If you are interested in birds or anything other than just large game animals, consider arranging a private guide. With a group, the guide does not tend to devote much time to small birds.
Late August/early September daytime weather was perfect, but night game drives were much cooler than we expected: bring warm clothing!
We never saw a single mosquito (or any other insect).
Although not covered in this questionnaire, we also enjoyed our stay at !Xaus Lodge in Kgalagadi TransFrontier Park in South Africa. Less game-intensive than the Botswana camps, and slightly more modest accommodations, but still a great nature experience of the Kalahari desert---plants, wildlife, start, and native people (Bushmen & Meir). Even a nature walk (impossible in Botswana camps). Wonderful managers Arne & Pieter, both 10th generation South Africans. Food surprisingly good. More European guests, fewer Americans. Less expensive than Botswana camps.
Also highly recommended for a late August/early September visit are Goegap Nature Reserve and Namaqua National Park (Skilpad), both near Springbok, S.A. for fantastic wildflower displays.
Northern & Western suburbs of Johannesburg were much nicer than we had been led to believe. We had no problems driving our rented car." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Late August/early September daytime weather was perfect, but night game drives were much cooler than we expected: bring warm clothing!
We never saw a single mosquito (or any other insect).
Although not covered in this questionnaire, we also enjoyed our stay at !Xaus Lodge in Kgalagadi TransFrontier Park in South Africa. Less game-intensive than the Botswana camps, and slightly more modest accommodations, but still a great nature experience of the Kalahari desert---plants, wildlife, start, and native people (Bushmen & Meir). Even a nature walk (impossible in Botswana camps). Wonderful managers Arne & Pieter, both 10th generation South Africans. Food surprisingly good. More European guests, fewer Americans. Less expensive than Botswana camps.
Also highly recommended for a late August/early September visit are Goegap Nature Reserve and Namaqua National Park (Skilpad), both near Springbok, S.A. for fantastic wildflower displays.
Northern & Western suburbs of Johannesburg were much nicer than we had been led to believe. We had no problems driving our rented car." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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