Reviews of Mma Dinare
Wildlife sightings and reviews
21 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mma Dinare and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Mma Dinare review"
This camp exceeded our expectations." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 4n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Mma Dinare - the crown jewel of our safari"
We found the tented chalets at Mma well appointed in a more 'rustic' style - yet still extremely comfortable. There is only an outdoor shower, which was a bit chilly in the cooler June mornings - however it was the perfect spot to get oneself awake and ready for the morning's drive!
The food and beverage was fantastic - well-stocked open bar with plenty of soft drinks, spirits, wines, etc. And the food was SO good - we had a chef behind the grill serving up freshly cooked steaks, wonderful veg, delicious brunches on return from mornings out, etc. We love the afternoon high tea offering before setting off on the evening drive.
The entire atmosphere of the camp was thoroughly enjoyable and we felt that camp management REALLY cared about the experience we were having. For example, we had an issue regarding a walking safari that we weren't keen on and management quickly sorted out an alternative arrangement that got us out on the morning drive. This makes all the difference, ensuring you have the safari holiday activities that you really wish for.
Lastly, we want to recommend to all travellers the unique experience at Mma Dinare of having a guide and a tracker. We were thrilled with Alco (guide) & Play (tracker) and the sightings they helped make happen - not only the cheetahs & leopard - but also a pack of spotted hyenas at their den with all the cubs out suckling at sunset, a large park of 20+ wild dogs, and their amazing pursuit of a male lion who had been gone from the concession for almost a week but returned on our last morning. They really understood what we wanted to see and worked hard to make it happen.
We even snuck in a viewing of 9 lionesses / cubs just before we headed to the airstrip. This is a very unique part of the Mma Dinare offering and again makes all the difference to the traveller experience.
This was our favourite camp from our trip and we just can't recommend it enough!" See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Mma Dinare review"
"Mma Dinare review"
For the first time on this trip we spent almost an hour watching a wild dog pack, still around their den, with about 17 puppies. Other highlights include a coalition of four cheetah brothers, a young leopard posing on a log until we and it were warned off by its mother, and a splendid mokoro trip. The latter provided a relaxing contrast to days of game drives and many opportunities to see birdlife. Thanks to Kane, our guide, and tracker Sam." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana

Buffalo
2 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
5 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
3 sightings

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wild dog
2 sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
5 sightings
"Mma Dinare review"
The game drives were excellent with leopard, lion, elephant, giraffe, wild dog, jackal, and many bird sightings.
We secretly hoped to see bat-eared foxes and we did, twice!
Cheetah had been seen the previous day and our guides made their best effort to track them, but we missed them. Still, good for others to know that possibility exists.
We would return to this camp." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana

Buffalo
3 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
8 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wild dog
2 sightings

Wildebeest
3 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Mma Dinare review"
The facilities were great (though a half-notch down from Sable Alley), services excellent, guides were super, and wildlife experiences varied and plentiful. We stayed more on established vehicle paths, with less crashing through the brush to get the best sightings, as at Sable Alley, with fewer long experiences in one amazing spot while up close and personal with lions and leopards, but a greater variety of wildlife was encountered while at Mma Dinare and one long encounter with wild dogs was amazing.
An sunset ride in a mokoro on the Gomoti River was a special treat." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
9 sightings

Wild dog
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Mma Dinare review"

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Mma Dinare review"
The staff and facilities were excellent and seemed to be maintained well. The location, because it was further from the river/water was not quite as exciting but it was still very good. We preferred previous arrangements where the Guide ate with us, whereas here it was the manager.
Our guide was really excellent and his style of explaining and "teaching" was really good - he encouraged us to workout what we were seeing [especially birds] rather than just telling us.
He responded to our wishes about what we wanted to see rather than decide or assume what it was we wanted." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Mma Dinare review"
We experienced a wide range of wildlife in a variety of settings on our game drives.
Overall, comparing the standard of Mma Dinare to other Kwando lodges we have visited, it fell short. A few personal touches were lacking, such as providing everyone with a water bottle." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Marvellous Mma Dinare"
Our tracker "TT" and guide "Grass" worked very well together, did an excellent job of tracking and finding the animals, and explained their habits in detail. The staff as a whole are cheerful and very welcoming. The comfortable accommodation has an amazing outlook over a shallow bend in the Gomoti River - we saw lots of elephants and hippos from our balcony and also from the lounge/dining area.
The hippo grunts provided an early morning wakeup ahead of the delivery of freshly brewed coffee to our safari tent/cabin (much appreciated on cold, early morning starts!).
The highlight was seeing 3 leopards (a female and 2 potential male suitors, we were told) chased up trees by a prowling lioness, with chacma baboons sounding alarm calls." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 4n in Namibia
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