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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

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

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

Botswana

Botswana: reviews from our travellers

Original reviews written by our most recent Botswana travellers.

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Miss D
Kensington

"My May 2014 trip"

I visited Botswana between 5 May 2014 and 11 May 2014
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms H
USA

"Our May 2014 Family Reunion"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 3 May 2014 and 14 May 2014
"Incredible, extraordinary, exciting, unbelievably memorable experience we will always cherish as a family!

Maruska did a fabulous job of getting it all together with not a great deal of time. She got back with us in a very timely manner which especially helped given the time constraints and the fact that we were dealing with 6 adults with different job schedules and on different continents.

She was professional and very knowledgeable.

We would definitely recommend Expert Africa and hope to come back to Botswana some day.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Had we started at Okuti we might have felt differently about the experience. It was so different from Tubu Tree. Obviously one has to work with availability but it might be good, if possible, to use a formula of the least desirable camp first. Being our first safari, we also were not anticipating such a big difference between the private and public reserve experiences. One positive consequence was that Okuti really made us appreciate our time at Tubu Tree and Labala and allowed us to see subtle differences which none the less made a huge difference in the atmosphere and experience." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Melbourne

"Sensual Africa"

I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 27 Apr 2014 and 14 May 2014
"Wonderful trip characterised by unique sights, smells and sounds in a series of fabulous environments. Many stand-out moments including the red dunes, the flight to Damaraland via Swarkopmund (sp?), the swamps of Okavango and the great people every where (notably at all of the camps). We loved the sense of optimism evident in Namibia and the ambition for the country to change from being an underdeveloped country today to becoming a developed nation by 2030!

Could'nt have been better! Well done Expert Africa! Simon and Niamh...Melbourne

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

None!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr D
Parker

"Southern Africa trip"

I visited Botswana and 3 other countries between 25 Apr 2014 and 10 May 2014
"Overall our trip was excellent. Only glitches were a missing extra spare tire in Namibib and they guy in Livingstone who was to meet us ran off with another couple. Thanks to a great airport travel desk guy, he sorted it out and matched us with the person we needed.

The Expert Africa folks we dealt with were uniformly very good to excellent. There were some delays in feedback during the planning process which we noted but overall very good. Quick feedback during the planning process is critical to us as we are comparing ideas and proposals from more than one company and we need to hear from everyone.

For this trip we spoke to three different folks--Nick, Sabina and one other. Next time I would spend more time in conversation with each of them and would better understand our itinerary options. There is only so much I retain from web sites and travel books.

We also want to find places in Botswana with animals. That was the big surprise for this trip. Our East Africa trips have spoiled us and shaped our expectations for game viewing." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr B
Miami Beach

"Very satisfied"

I visited Botswana between 25 Apr 2014 and 4 May 2014
"Had a wonderful trip and would definitely do it again." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs O
Somerset

"Our Eighth Trip to the Okavango"

I visited Botswana between 23 Apr 2014 and 7 May 2014
"After a few self inflicted disappointments last year we returned to our well tried formula on this trip and had the most wonderful holiday. As usual the Expert Africa input was impeccable and the new Mrs Green, aka Megan, excelled. At no point were we left wondering where, what or when and knew that had anything gone wrong it would be sorted.

Almost without exception all the managers, staff, guides and boatmen who looked after us went out of their way to ensure that we had the best possible experience. It worked and we saw pretty much all that the Delta has to offer in relative comfort and with excellent food - even if it is delivered 8 times a day!

Another triumph for Expert Africa and Wilderness. Thank you.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No. It aint broke so don't fix it!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr JF
NW London

"My Apr 2014 trip"

I visited Botswana between 20 Apr 2014 and 26 Apr 2014
"We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The advice and information from Expert Africa about the camps was spot on." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Alaska

"Amazing Trip"

I visited Namibia and 3 other countries between 17 Apr 2014 and 6 May 2014
"This was a wonderful trip. We would work with Expert Africa again and recommend them to family and friends.

The team member who dealt with most of our trip was Gwynneth -- who I know is no longer working at Expert Africa -- but she deserves recognition for all her efforts. I am evaluating Gwynneth below, even though I have to choose a different team member from the drop-down menu" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Hampshire

"My Apr 2014 trip"

I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 13 Apr 2014 and 28 Apr 2014
"Superb advice from Nick in the UK office, no request or question too small. Wonderful trip put together for us, paying great attention to our wishes for animal sightings, our requirements as 6 people traveling together and our request for small groups and individual attention. Loved all the choices and had a really superb time.

Would travel with Expert Africa again and also recommend.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Not really.

A couple of issues came up for the friends we were traveling with (Mack Air) - but as Ian and I weren't on that plane we've left it to them to report what happened. As advised very clearly by you before we left, they reported what had happened straight away to the camp manager and the problem was dealt with right away and to everyone's satisfaction. Altogether a very clear process in booking and very clear guidelines for what to do if things aren't right along the way.

Many thanks indeed for a tremendous trip." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms J & Ms B
Canada

"My Apr 2014 trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 13 Apr 2014 and 17 May 2014
"Overall, a fantastic trip.

Expert Africa did an excellent job in their seamless arrangements." Read full review: 34 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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