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Botswana

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 M
Norfolk

"Safari to Botswana"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 25 Jun 2012 and 5 Jul 2012
"This was our first visit to Botswana and we were impressed with the smoothness of all stages of our trip." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Caldicot

"My Jun 2012 trip"

I visited Botswana between 21 Jun 2012 and 28 Jun 2012
"Our transfer from the Westcliff for a 10.20 flight was arranged for 06.30 which the hotel agreed was too early. They phoned our contact for the transfer to move it to 7.30 giving us time to have breakfast. This request was refused, so I phoned them. They flatly refused to move it saying we needed a 3 hour check in for Air Botswana. The other argument was that we would want a good seat.

As a result I had to incur the cost of a room service breakfast at 6am. We arrived at the airport at 07.05 only to find the check in desk didn't open until 08.00! When they did open they said it was a one and a half hour check in not 3 as we had been told.
When we got on the plane it was free seating! Why did the transfer company lie to us?" Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Hinckley

"Zambia/Botswana June 2012"

I visited Botswana between 18 Jun 2012 and 30 Jun 2012
"Organisation by all concerned - in the office in England and throughout our time in Africa - was first rate. Travel arrangements went seamlessly.

All the Kwando staff were excellent - we do not want to pick out any one of our guides, but must say that the personal service they gave, whether while on an activity or around camp, was exemplary. As intimated before, we would have enjoyed more sightings of cats in the first half of the trip, but our time at Kwara made up for this in many ways - overall, we had a "very satisfactory" safari, with a number of specific experiences/memories that will survive the years as highlights." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Margo
California

"fabulous trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 17 Jun 2012 and 5 Jul 2012
"My trip to Africa exceeded my dreams and expectations. Everything ran so smoothly, the hospitality and game viewing at the camps was fantastic, and the camps Maruska put us in were gorgeous and fit into our budget. There's only one problem--now I've been bitten by the safari bug and can't wait to go back!

Many thanks for all you did to make my dream trip to Africa a reality.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

None--service was outstanding." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs P
Netherlands

"North East Botswana trip June 2012"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 11 Jun 2012 and 26 Jun 2012
"It was all I expected (hoped) it would be!!

Excellent place to see doggies (my main reason for coming here), high standard of camps/lodges.
Surprisingly pretty landscape outside of the delta. this of course has for an important part to do with all the water returning to the area.

Excellent, really excellent guides without exception.

By the way, Bradt's Botswana guide was a great help in planning the trip.

Everything was taken care of in an excellent manner, so no worries - only pleasure and excitement- at all!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Family M
Phoenix

"Could not have been better"

I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 10 Jun 2012 and 25 Jun 2012
"Maruska listened to our preferences and designed our perfect trip. Every camp offered something unique. We honestly would not have changed anything -- okay, other than a desire to "magically" transport from the U.S. to Maun and back. ;-)

The camps were a perfect succession from semi-rustic to start and finishing with pure pure luxury." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T
Los Angeles

"Trip of a lifetime!!"

I visited Botswana between 10 Jun 2012 and 21 Jun 2012
"This was the trip of a life time... but I am looking forward to returning in a few years!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Billericay

"My May 2012 trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 29 May 2012 and 10 Jun 2012
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms S & Mr W
Dyfed

"My May 2012 trip"

I visited Botswana between 28 May 2012 and 7 Jun 2012
"The more we reflect on it, the better it was. We cannot speak highly enough of the trip and are busy saving for a return. Expert Africa has been great all through the process. Nick Hobbs has been patient and informative, and recommended an excellent first trip to us. We'll probably get better cameras for the next trip, and perhaps consider some different experiences - specific fishing or bird watching elements, and perhaps a trip to Livingstone. Obviously a very good model of trip has been developed, with early starts, some quite time in the afternoon, regular food and drink etc.

We enjoyed the people we met - both guests and Botswana people. A fantastic country.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

If it was not so expensive, we would be going back sooner rather than later - but we appreciate the need for the costs to be as they are. Perhaps there is a loyalty scheme for returning customers?" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs O
Dorset

"Botswana & Vic Falls - A Wonderful Trip"

I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 25 May 2012 and 7 Jun 2012
"Our trip to Botswana and the Victoria Falls has been fantastic. We have looked to travel to Botswana for a long time - and we were not disappointed. The standard of the camps was very good; the wildlife was fabulous; and the Falls are stunning in full flood.

We (like everyone) have our favourite camps, and the places that we would love to go back to one day - and the help and advice that we received from Megan and Nick at Expert Africa has been excellent.

To anyone who is thinking about whether or not to go to Botswana, we would highly recommend it. This was our 11th Wildlife Watching holiday (our 7th trip into Africa), and we have had wildlife encounters here that we have not experienced anywhere else, and at very close quarters.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

It might be worth adding in a suggested tip allowance for the Trackers in Botswana. We had a tracker on every Game Drive in addition to our Driver/Guide - and they are not included in the general staff tips.

It would perhaps be helpful to include a suggestion within the notes that travellers make sure they pack their bags prior to going out for the morning game drive on the day they are departing the camp, as flight times change - often without much warning!

In Zimbabwe, the additional taxes are currently all included in the International Ticket Price, so we did not need to pay anything extra when we departed." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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