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Animals in Botswana's protected areas are generally relaxed around safari vehicles

The Gomoti River forms part of Moremi Game Reserve's southern boundary.

The Okavango's waterways are often crystal clear; great for a tranquil mokoro trip.

The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are the bed of an ancient lake

All of our fishing in the Okavango is done catch-and-release

Floating papyrus reed beds create a new experience for every boat trip

A leopard will exploit every possible advantage when hunting

Botswana

Botswana: reviews from our travellers

Original reviews written by our most recent Botswana travellers.

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Dermot & Sue
Hants

"Our Nov 2024 Botswana trip"

I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 7 Nov 2024 and 18 Nov 2024
"All went very smoothly and was a great experience.

Standard of 2 of the camps much higher than expected . 1 slightly less so but compensated for great guiding and wildlife viewing .

One bonus of the Duba Explorers Camp is they ( Great Plains Group ) have introduced a really good lounge at Maun airport which was really helpful as we had 2 and a half hours to wait ." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs C
Southampton

"My Nov 2024 trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 6 Nov 2024 and 17 Nov 2024
"We loved our holiday.
We’d have appreciated advice on tips at the beginning as at the recommended levels they add significant cost. We only found out by chance just before departure & had to get more $ at the last minute." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Caterham

"My Nov 2024 trip to the Delta "

I visited Botswana between 3 Nov 2024 and 12 Nov 2024
"This trip was booked at short notice due to receiving a special offer. We are so glad we took advantage of it as we had an amazing time.
Thanks Expert Africa!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs. E.
Zurich

"Magical 2 week Botswana trip November 2024"

I visited Botswana between 2 Nov 2024 and 15 Nov 2024
"Great experience and we would love to go back tomorrow.

Anton put together a fantastic trip and did so in a very short amount of time.

Chris and his team helped us with our missing luggage on a sunday. First class service.

Thank you so much to everyone who made this trip so special." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
J & J
York

"My Oct 2024 trip"

I visited Botswana between 29 Oct 2024 and 11 Nov 2024
"Enjoyed it all and would hope to go back. I feel the density of game would perhaps not suit a first timer at this time of year. However we had some amazing sightings including a herd of 800+ buffalo at 4 rivers and male giraffe fighting as well as a fair number of predator sightings.

We were able to spend some time identifying birds, we are very interested amateurs. I would suggest anyone with more than a passing interest might need to book a private tour as not all safari goers wish to spend the time in the same way.

That being said, the guides did very well at keeping everyone on the vehicles happy." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
NC
London

"My Oct 2024 trip"

I visited Botswana between 28 Oct 2024 and 4 Nov 2024
"An unforgettable and amazing trip.

Everyone I encountered went above and beyond and made it a fantastic safari." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C
Hindhead

"Botswana Okavango Trip Oct/Nov 2024 trip"

I visited Botswana between 25 Oct 2024 and 5 Nov 2024
"This was my eighth safari trip. The last five safaris have been with Expert Africa.

Although this was the first safari without my wife it was still very enjoyable and probably one of the best. Usually we booked our safaris a year in advance but this time in response to the special offers for safaris in Botswana the trip was booked less than six weeks beforehand.

The advice in planning of the trip and developing the itinerary with Expert Africa was easy and smooth.

From the time I arrived in Maun and until I left for home everything went to plan." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Manaman
Thailand

"My Oct 2024 trip"

I visited Botswana between 24 Oct 2024 and 5 Nov 2024
"The trip was brilliant.

It was the first time for my wife in Africa and she was charmed and able to see everything. My sister and her daughter were back in Africa for the first time in many years and both for the first time in Botswana.

The people were charming and helpful, both those at the camps and those at the airport. The food was as good as I have ever had on safari and the camps, vehicles and expertise of the guides/trackers was first class. They answered all our dumb questions with a smile. The only drawback was the problem with my wife's (Thai) visa. They insist on you having a confirmed accomodation booking and confirmed flights. They will not process the visa until shortly before the start of the trip which means you risk losing everything if the visa doesn't come through.

In our case my wife lost two days and only managed to get the visa by pestering the Botswana consulate in Johannesburg over two days whilst staying in a hotel at the airport in Joberg. Hence extra costs for change of flights, hotel, taxis and loss of two days in camp." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs F
Berkshire

"My Oct 2024 trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 20 Oct 2024 and 30 Oct 2024
"Our trip was great and I am very satisfied with everything. The advice and general knowledge when planning the trip was very good and everyone at Expert Africa was super helpful.

I followed obviously their recommendations of camps and was very impressed with both but the timing of the stays and the rhythm of the holiday was managed well too. The travel on the ground was very good, flying between camps and being driven over the border.

Advice on tipping was very helpful and on what to pack. I didn’t realise we had to pay cash (US$) at the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe though and that did cause a detour to find an ATM and a risk that they wouldn’t like local currency, but it worked out well in the end.

Expert Africa doesn’t usually book your international flights which I would have preferred as it took me a long time to work out times, connections and prices.

Also, Expert Africa did not initially book the activities at Victoria Falls although when I struggled to deal directly with a local company, they did step in and manage it all very well.

I would suggest that be handled too internally as it’s best to book early and you will get a better response as a company and I just wanted reassurance that it was all booked and organised." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D.
London

"My Oct 2024 trip"

I visited Botswana between 15 Oct 2024 and 26 Oct 2024
"Locations, camps and game viewings were excellent most of the time, except the walking safari part which came across as an afterthought.
If you are keen on a walking safari then go to Zambia!

Though the heat was nearly unbearable and being thrown around in the vehicle for ten hours a day due to the deep sandy roads was difficult on the body, I would definitely go back." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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