Reviews of safaris to Central Kalahari Game Reserve
146 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Central Kalahari .
Mr & Mrs S
Texas
"Expert guidance...wonderful safaris!"
I visited Botswana between 17 Jan 2011 and 30 Jan 2011
"We had a wonderful time. Our Expert Africa consultant, Maruska Adye, was excellent!!! Her initial response to our queries was the reason we choose this company to help plan our safari. Her advice was invaluable. I would highly recommend her, and Expert Africa, to anyone planning a safari.
Although there are several places that we would not return to, we had a great time experiencing them on this trip. Once you have visited some places, there is no reason to return. If we were fortunate enough to plan another safari I would certainly ask Maruska and Expert Africa for their help and guidance.
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Like to be able to save the file to our PC or at least print it out as one document, including the full comments...not just the part visible on the form." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 13 on a Botswana safari
Although there are several places that we would not return to, we had a great time experiencing them on this trip. Once you have visited some places, there is no reason to return. If we were fortunate enough to plan another safari I would certainly ask Maruska and Expert Africa for their help and guidance.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
[Ed: Referring to our electronic feedback form]
Like to be able to save the file to our PC or at least print it out as one document, including the full comments...not just the part visible on the form." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 13 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr M & Mr E
USA
"Botswana Safari"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 1 Jan 2011 and 12 Jan 2011
"It was a great trip that I enjoyed completly. Nothing to complain about
All was good" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
All was good" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
TunbridgeW
"Loved every minute."
I visited Botswana between 31 Aug 2010 and 18 Sep 2010
"We were very pleased with Lucy's planning.
Wonderful wildlife experience - and we have learnt a lot. Now to sort the photos - some of which are truly fantastic e.g. looking down the throuat of a yawning lion, and, later, a cheetah too, ellephant having a dust bath after their wallow - a never-ending list!
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Difficult to grade, I find, always, as it is all good!
No, no suggestions." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Wonderful wildlife experience - and we have learnt a lot. Now to sort the photos - some of which are truly fantastic e.g. looking down the throuat of a yawning lion, and, later, a cheetah too, ellephant having a dust bath after their wallow - a never-ending list!
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Difficult to grade, I find, always, as it is all good!
No, no suggestions." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr M
Belgravia
"Complex arrangements went to plan."
I visited Botswana between 31 Aug 2010 and 17 Sep 2010
"Holiday of a lifetime!"
Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Wandsworth
"Trip to Victoria Falls & Botswana Safaris"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 24 May 2010 and 9 Jun 2010
"We had an excellent holiday that exceeded expectations. Saw loads of animals and birds plus wonderful scenery. Ate well, too much and too often. While this was our first visit to sub-saharan Africa and our firast safari we met manyother first-time travellers but also several seasoned safari riders who were on their tenth trip!"
Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Queensland
"Best ever. Showed the benefits of research"
I visited Botswana between 22 May 2010 and 4 Jun 2010
"Almost flawless.
We had selected our camps with care, and were very pleased with the outcome. This was our 4th trip to Botswana, and we are quite particular in our requirements. Our comments are a realistic appraisal of our experience, and are not gushy or over the top.
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Not really, everything went so well. All connections/arrangements went like clockwork.
One minor point would be that the request of Lucy that we be housed in tents away from noisy areas did not reach any of the camp managers.
As it turned out we had no problems in this regard," Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 13 on a Botswana safari
We had selected our camps with care, and were very pleased with the outcome. This was our 4th trip to Botswana, and we are quite particular in our requirements. Our comments are a realistic appraisal of our experience, and are not gushy or over the top.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really, everything went so well. All connections/arrangements went like clockwork.
One minor point would be that the request of Lucy that we be housed in tents away from noisy areas did not reach any of the camp managers.
As it turned out we had no problems in this regard," Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 13 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
H family
Berkshire
"Memorable Botswana trip"
I visited Botswana between 3 Apr 2010 and 16 Apr 2010
"Everything worked as intended until the volcano caused our flight home to be cancelled. Advice from Susannah about which lodges to visit, and the order in which visit them, was good."
Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S
Canada
"Trip to Botswana and Livingstone(Zambia) 2010"
I visited Botswana between 15 Mar 2010 and 25 Mar 2010
"The trip was great - excellent experience in Tau Camp, lots of wildlife in Okavango and a huge Victoria Falls towards the end of the rainy season.
Looking forward to go back - maybe in a couple of years, possibly to Namibia and Botswana.
A well planned trip - all the bookings and transfers worked like clock work!
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I am looking forward for the update of the excellent guide for Botswana - due this year 2010
maybe in two-three years (when I might visit Namibia) there will be an update for Namibia as well - especially that I am planning to rent a 4WD." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Looking forward to go back - maybe in a couple of years, possibly to Namibia and Botswana.
A well planned trip - all the bookings and transfers worked like clock work!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I am looking forward for the update of the excellent guide for Botswana - due this year 2010
maybe in two-three years (when I might visit Namibia) there will be an update for Namibia as well - especially that I am planning to rent a 4WD." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Beds
"A great experience - would do it all again"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 11 Mar 2010 and 27 Mar 2010
"We were very pleased with the overall selection of camps and the pacing of the holiday generally. We felt that going to the Kalahari first was a good move as it might have seemed a bit low key if we had ended here. The efficiency of the transfer arrangements including help with immigration was outstanding.
The advice regarding the "green season" was good and we have no regrets about going at this time. We only had two occasions when the heavens opened and one of the game drives had to be abandoned. Several times we had spectacular lightning without any rain. Viewing at the Victoria Falls was restricted due to the very high water levels.
It would have been nice to have spent a little time in Maun before flying onwards as it seems to be the centre of the universe as far as the Delta is concerned. The Kwando Safari organisation (including Moremi Air) seemed well organised and we liked their camps. We enjoyed meeting Sue Smart at Kwara.
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The warnings about space in passports for visas etc proved unnecessary. We took wet weather jackets but this was not really necessary as ponchos and umbrellas were provided at all camps." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
The advice regarding the "green season" was good and we have no regrets about going at this time. We only had two occasions when the heavens opened and one of the game drives had to be abandoned. Several times we had spectacular lightning without any rain. Viewing at the Victoria Falls was restricted due to the very high water levels.
It would have been nice to have spent a little time in Maun before flying onwards as it seems to be the centre of the universe as far as the Delta is concerned. The Kwando Safari organisation (including Moremi Air) seemed well organised and we liked their camps. We enjoyed meeting Sue Smart at Kwara.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The warnings about space in passports for visas etc proved unnecessary. We took wet weather jackets but this was not really necessary as ponchos and umbrellas were provided at all camps." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The D party
England
"One week safari"
I visited Botswana between 6 Mar 2010 and 15 Mar 2010
"We had a great time in general but was a bit surprised at the difference in level between the Kwando camps and Xakanaxa. I would put a 4 star against Xakanaxa and 2/3 for the Kwando camps.
My comments are relevant being in the hotel industry and feel that if the issues are addressed, they can rise to a 4 star." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
My comments are relevant being in the hotel industry and feel that if the issues are addressed, they can rise to a 4 star." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Good
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