Travel reviews by Texas Don & Cindy from USA
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
3
Lodges stayed in
10
Excursions taken
1
My Jun 2021 trip
Botswana between 26 Jun 2021 and 13 Jul 2021
I believe that if it had not been for the knowledge and attention that Maruska and Expert Africa provided, we would not have made it.
Everything went like clockwork.
The covid testing added a few days to the trip but it was well worth it."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
![Shinde Camp](/images/background-image/833db298c8144227a5f818e7ba54184c.jpg)
Shinde Camp
"Shinde Camp review"
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Buffalo
Many sightings
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Cheetah
1 sighting
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Elephant
Many sightings
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Giraffe
Many sightings
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Leopard
Many sightings
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Lion
Many sightings
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Spotted Hyena
8 sightings
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Wild dog
1 sighting
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Wildebeest
Many sightings
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Zebra
Many sightings
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Mombo Camp
"Mombo Camp review"
Outstanding guide and game viewing."
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Buffalo
Many sightings
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Elephant
Many sightings
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Giraffe
Many sightings
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Leopard
Many sightings
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Lion
Many sightings
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Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
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Wildebeest
Many sightings
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Zebra
Many sightings
![Zarafa Camp](/images/background-image/b9185cfea09e43d89650a84d51fedf8b.jpg)
Zarafa Camp
"Zarafa Camp review"
The wildlife was more sparse here than at the other camps but this was offset by the presence of a large pride of lions with 4 month old cubs which was spectacular to watch and video. The birding was also excellent.
Our guide Donald was extremely knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy sharing his knowledge with us."
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Buffalo
Many sightings
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Cheetah
1 sighting
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Elephant
Many sightings
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Giraffe
Many sightings
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Hippo
Many sightings
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Leopard
Many sightings
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Lion
Many sightings
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Wildebeest
Many sightings
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Zebra
Many sightings
![Thamo Telele](/images/background-image/35b99bb19f654b4e81404f3876b29b87.jpg)
Thamo Telele
"Royal Tree Lodge review"
It's about 30 minutes outside of Maun. Nice staff, no alcohol, so so food. It served the purpose.
No comparison to the luxury camps we had just visited."
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Giraffe
6 sightings
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Zebra
Many sightings
My Jun 2019 trip
Botswana and 2 other countries between 28 Jun 2019 and 16 Jul 2019
Maruska did a fabulous job of arranging this and was so patient in answering all of our questions."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
![The Elephant Camp](/images/background-image/4a2581370aa74743ae0126e80ab91e3d.jpg)
The Elephant Camp
"The Elephant Camp review"
I guess one has to see the falls and they were certainly spectacular, but the crowds detracted from the experience."
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Little Vumbura
"Little Vumbura review"
It was beautiful in every way."
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Buffalo
Many sightings
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Cheetah
1 sighting
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Elephant
Many sightings
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Giraffe
Many sightings
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Hippo
3 sightings
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Leopard
1 sighting
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Lion
3 sightings
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Wild dog
2 sightings
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Zebra
Many sightings
![Kanana](/images/background-image/9f51e71cc52542d683f02830ec0588cb.jpg)
Kanana
"Kanana review"
Makoro activities were limited and no fishing which I had hoped to do here.
Otherwise it was great!"
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Elephant
Many sightings
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Giraffe
Many sightings
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Hippo
Many sightings
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Leopard
1 sighting
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Lion
Many sightings
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Wildebeest
Many sightings
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Zebra
Many sightings
![Mombo Camp](/images/background-image/ca0c557be37e45918bacebada9123857.jpg)
Mombo Camp
"Mombo Camp review"
We were among the first to see new leopard cubs. We saw black and white rhinos and a white rhino calf.
As a photographer it was a special experience for me to be shooting alongside pros working for Nat Geo and getting to chat with them at dinner that night. The working relationship between the Mombo Camp staff and the conservationists and photographers was special."
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Black Rhino
1 sighting
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Buffalo
Many sightings
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Elephant
Many sightings
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Giraffe
Many sightings
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Leopard
Many sightings
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Lion
Many sightings
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Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
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White Rhino
1 sighting
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Wildebeest
Many sightings
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Zebra
Many sightings
![Four Rosmead](/images/background-image/952c97a30ca04c06a0b4d316977b09ac.jpg)
Four Rosmead
"Four Rosmead review"
![Babylonstoren](/images/background-image/a721b9105de44d61a69d6a2dd2e9664b.jpg)
Babylonstoren
"Babylonstoren review"
![Winelands Private Tour](/images/excursion/3dd39aaf454440e8bfc317a850ea2ee8.jpg)
Winelands Private Tour
"Winelands Private Tour review"
11 Jul 2019 • All-day excursion
The wineries were beautiful and the lunch was excellent.
I believe the camp has nine tents and it was less than half occupied.
The amenities, food, guides, staff were all top notch. Everyone was so happy to have us and did a great job of making us feel at home.
The wildlife was plentiful and our guide Kenny had an eagle eye, spotting a cheetah at least a km away."