Botswana: reviews from our travellers
Original reviews written by our most recent Botswana travellers.
"Another lovely Namibian holiday"
Very well organised, all meetings, border crossings etc worked.
Manageable driving distances each day (more tarmac than the West part of Namibia).
We mostly did our own drives in the reserves and did not see leopard and cheetah this time. Etosha is fantastic but it is so vast it is difficult to do it justice: you may need a lot of time to go from one waterhole to another if you arrive at a deserted one.
Some slightly odd details: e.g. suggesting laundry possible at Mundulea (it isn't), note Ndhovu runs on Botswana time." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
"Our trip was eveything we hoped for"
Her advice was invaluable, particularly for journey lengths and camp/lodge choices. This is the second trip she has arranged for us and was as enjoyable as the first.
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We cannot think of anything that could have been done better - all arrangements worked perfectly" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
"A Fantastic Safari to Botswana and Zambia"
Thank you Sarah for your patience and ideas and i must say, together we managed a trip of lifetime here.
Will ask my kids to upload some photos / videos as they really are special.
Thanks again Sarah." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari
"My Jun 2016 trip"
Met super people - local and other holiday makers. Took hundreds of photos. Have wonderful memories - would love to repeat the holiday in the future.
Botswana is in a class of its own for wildlife, birds and delightful people." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
"Our June 2016 trip"
I would highly recommend Expert Africa in general and Lucy Copson in particular, when looking to book an African adventure.
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Nope - you all get an A+! Thank you very much for a trip of a lifetime." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
"My Jun 2016 trip"
our only comment is that our original idea of starting at little kwara and finishing at savuti before the river boat would have been better. after nine days of jeep safaris any down time would have been better at savuti as you could watch wildlife at the waterhole. we think this would have worked better for us but may not suit other people." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
"My Jun 2016 trip"
"MY BOTSWANA: OVERVIEW"
When I arrived in Johannesburg Airport from Maun it took nearly 2 hours to get through passport control and I had to re-enter, departures because baggage cannot go direct from Maun to Heathrow. A man who had an identity pass insisted that he gave me guidance ( which I said I did not want) because he knew where I should go.
He wanted $10 for the privilege,, which he did not get, and showed me to the wrong place anyway. After several attempts to get help a lady official opened a barrier and took me through in front of the queue and made sure I had assistance. The 'assistance' said if I wanted to give him "something" I was not to give it to him in front of anyone.(he did not get anything either!). ..Is there no other route to Botswana?
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I was very satisfied with Lucy's assistance in arranging my visit to Botswana and will definitely consider Expert Africa's assistance if I need any help in the future.
Lucy partly remembered arranging my trip to Botswana six years ago and from that trip we planned this one. Through our Emails I found Lucy friendly, lucid and easy to communicate with and within a few days at short notice My Botswana itinerary was in place. Each stage of the plan went smoothly and there were no hold-ups or my being left stranded. Even at Maun airport I received unexpected assistance to make sure I was where I was expected to be.
My experience of a very enjoyable and well-planned trip leaves me without any suggestions for improving Expert Africa's service - except for, perhaps, including within this form a feature that prevents automatic deletion when accidentally pressing a wrong key or Back to previous page..........
VERY MANY THANKS, LUCY, FOR ARRANGING MY TRIP SO EFFICIENTLY, FROM, JEAN." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Botswana safari
"Great experience. Would love to go back !"
Very much appreciated that service was also excellent while getting to and getting out of the actual camp. Excellent planning, coordination, attention to detail, and execution.
Staying at Khwai was the very highlight of our trip to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
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One very heartfelt request: Please work as much as you can to keep Kwhai Tented Camp on the "more" affordable side of prices. Specially considering that they will go through a major camp remodelling. Hopefully their prices will not be in the future as high as other camps nearby.
They are a great experience at a considerably more affordable price. I will definitely consider going back at a simmilar price.
Finally: Lucy Copson was great !!!!! Our trip was possible thanks to all her great work, knowledge and patience with our planning and requests. Congrats and thank-you very much Lucy. You made me and my family very happy with this fantastic trip!" Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari
"The most wonderful two week trip"
It exceeded our expectations in every way: accomodations, guides, food, game viewing and weather.
I am still pinching myself that it all happened.
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Up dated guidelines on tips. The suggested tips at the camps were higher than in the booklet." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari