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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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Mr & Mrs B
Berkshire

"My Oct 2013 trip"

I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 31 Oct 2013 and 17 Nov 2013
"A few hitches but overall an excellent trip much enjoyed" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs & Mr T
Staffs

"Tippers trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 29 Oct 2013 and 12 Nov 2013
"All transfers and flights worked like clockwork. Very impressed with Expert Africa's arrangements from start to finish. Full information given at all times and really good advice.

We love Kwando camps in particular although the best game viewing was at Sandibe. Saskia Adye was superb in helping us plan our trip and Maruska took over the reins very efficiently in the final stages.

We would certainly recommend expert Africa to anybody." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F & party
Portugal

"S19º13'22,0'' E23º23'20,7''"

I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 22 Oct 2013 and 10 Nov 2013
"We had this trip on our bucket list for some time, i.e., visiting the Caprivi (Namibia) and getting into Botswana through the Okavango Panhandle and then transverse Moremi and Chobe all the way by 4WD (the rough way). Roughly 4530Km in 18 days.

The Caprivi is definitely a totally different part of Namibia - landscape, people, flora and fauna - you feel immersed in real Africa. The Nkasa-Lupala National Park (alias Mamili NP) is indeed a true hidden gem, where you can experience dry and wet ecosystems /environments. However game is (still) not so abundant as in the Okavango /Moremi.

The Panhandle was marvelous. We had the Okavango for ourselves. Boat trips into the channels are mandatory and they will not disappoint . The birding is superb.

Crossing Moremi into Chobe Savuti and Chobe river front was a trip within a trip in itself. What an experience. It just enriched us as kin travelers to Africa. S19º13'22,0'' E23º23'20,7´´ was the place where we got stuck with our 4WD. No matter how prepared we feel we are, how careful we can be, in Africa, the unexpected can really happen and for that one should be minimally prepared.This comes with proper advise and planning - Expert Africa has done it again, phenomenally - thank you." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 6 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr A
Oxfordshire

"My Oct 2013 trip"

I visited Botswana between 22 Oct 2013 and 29 Oct 2013
"Great holiday, Expert Africa arranged everything without a glitch and delivered exactly what was asked." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms E & Mr J
Spain

"A wonderful and unforgettable trip."

I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 21 Oct 2013 and 24 Nov 2013
"The trip was superb.

We are very happy with your recommendations, with your help and with the whole planning of the holiday.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Would be nice to indicate people traveling around Namibia in a self-driving trip the distances between locations.

We knew that and for us it was OK, but I think that for some elder drivers some of the distances between one hotel to the next can be fairly long." Read full review: 34 nights in Africa; 21 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Middlesex

"My Oct 2013 trip"

I visited Botswana between 20 Oct 2013 and 30 Oct 2013
"Had a lovely time. Everything better than expected.

Met some lovely people, both from Botswana and elsewhere. Only moan we have is about South African Airways who we will not fly with again." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Steve/Val
Los angeles

"My Oct 2013 trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 13 Oct 2013 and 20 Oct 2013
"End to end perfection, from the planning stage with Saskia and Maruska to the trip itself which leaves us wonderful family memories for a lifetime. We indeed highly recommend Expert Africa.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Even thinking hard, there is none I can think of." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms N
Idaho

"Wish I'd kept it shorter, like first 10 days."

I visited Botswana and 3 other countries between 13 Oct 2013 and 1 Nov 2013
"I was thoroughly enjoying the trip until I became sick at Macatoo when I never got over the dysentery even with cipro, which had always worked the the past.

I loved the safari camps prior to Macatoo and had my expectations dashed there.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Wish I hadn't had such high expectations for Macatoo and Bazaruto (hard in Bazaruto as Portuguese was main language). My experience at the safari camps at the beginning to the trip far exceeded my expectations for a "camp"; I've done lots of camping, but the safari camps far exceeded anything I would call a "camp". Meals, facilities, drinks, guides exceeded all my expectations, but missed my mountains. Very impressed by the training and knowledge of the guides; only in Botswana is English the primary language.

Only down side was the HEAT, and getting pestered by the street vendors in Victoria Falls. Forget about a cotton scarf for the dust, but one thoroughly kept soaked, and dripping around my neck, saved several of the morning and afternoon safari rides. Might suggest those scarves filled with hydrating beads for the hot months; I would have brought one. Forget about wearing complete safari gear in the hot months, shorts and short sleeves are more appropriate; all vehicles have a roof for sun protection. Knowing how to keep cool under a soaked cotten towel in the afternoon, or playing "hippo" in a pool, also helped. Also, being warned that you never leave a vehicle while on safari, would make one aware to only bring sandals for footwear; that was all that was needed. OK, you could get out of Land Rover for morning tea or a sun downer, served right at the vehicle; must get permission about where to go for a "potty" break. Guides hold safety as highest priority.

I can hardly wait to see the thousand plus pictures my daughter took; we had different final destinations and she said the "card" is in the mail. I think you should also contact my daughter for her evaluation." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs G
Hants

"October 2013 trip"

I visited Botswana between 12 Oct 2013 and 25 Oct 2013
"We had a wonderful trip and loved being back in the bush. We had some great sightings, some new animals and birds and really enjoyed being back in the middle of nowhere. No phone, no TV, no email, great wildlife, masses of fresh air, good food - bliss!

October is known to be hot but we were told they were having a particularly hot few weeks and temperatures were into the early 40s by midday. That was the only negative for us as it made siesta time a challenge and guests and staff alike found it very sapping.

In terms of planning, Megan came up with a lot of really good suggestions and did a great job of helping us narrow down what we wanted to do. Her thoughts on particular camps were welcome and insightful. Thanks (again!) Megan

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

None" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs D
Belgium

"My Oct 2013 trip"

I visited Botswana between 12 Oct 2013 and 21 Oct 2013
"We were very much well advised.

The team of expert Africa were very efficient, knew the pros and con of camps + the highlights and very much kindly helpfull and made it so easy for us!
A special mention for Saskia and her experienced services.
A very good team and lost of success.

This country and the camps are a must and the best service!
A role model for the planet earth concerning respect, kidness, joy.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Easy and efficient, what else to change: nothing.
Long live to your company." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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