Reviews of safaris to Okavango Delta Safari Reserves
1006 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Okavango Delta.
Mr&Mrs TGC
Oakville
"My May 2019 trip"
I visited Botswana between 25 May 2019 and 5 Jun 2019
"Trip was absolutely fabulous. We have spent a lot of time in Southern Africa and the game tracking and viewing on this trip was spectacular.
The evenings and the morning game drives were much colder than we had anticipated, especially in the Kalahari Desert, so go prepared with layers of very warm clothes." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
The evenings and the morning game drives were much colder than we had anticipated, especially in the Kalahari Desert, so go prepared with layers of very warm clothes." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
T&B
Birmingham
"The best holiday of our lives."
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 11 May 2019 and 25 May 2019
"This was such a great holiday I don't know where to begin.
Freddie and Richard at Expert Africa were great, safari exceeded expectations guides knowledgeable especially Mott at Gomoti and the superb Andrew Harkness.
Accommodation first class everywhere." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Freddie and Richard at Expert Africa were great, safari exceeded expectations guides knowledgeable especially Mott at Gomoti and the superb Andrew Harkness.
Accommodation first class everywhere." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J.
Tring
"Excellent"
I visited Botswana between 7 May 2019 and 16 May 2019
"Both camps made a special effort to celebrate Annabelle's birthday which was most enjoyable and really appreciated"
Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr E.
Camberley
"My May 2019 trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 2 May 2019 and 10 May 2019
"The trip was an absolute trip of a lifetime!
We couldn’t have asked for more!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
We couldn’t have asked for more!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B.
Wilmslow
"Best ever safari experience "
I visited Botswana between 30 Apr 2019 and 8 May 2019
"The camp sequencing worked well, with each one being even better than the previous.
Mack Air were very good in providing the air links.
Botswana has it all - at a price.
Would certainly use Expert Africa again." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Mack Air were very good in providing the air links.
Botswana has it all - at a price.
Would certainly use Expert Africa again." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs M
Japan
"Botswana trip"
I visited Botswana between 26 Apr 2019 and 5 May 2019
"We spent a wonderful week in Botswana. Both camps were really nice.This was the second visit to Botswana for me and the first visit to Africa for my sister. She enjoyed this trip and I believe she will be back to Africa again.
Thank you very much for Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg airport for both of us. It was really helpful." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Thank you very much for Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg airport for both of us. It was really helpful." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr G.
London
"Trip to Zim and Botswana"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 23 Mar 2019 and 31 Mar 2019
"We had the trip of a lifetime and are already looking at coming back to Africa."
Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Birdy
Cheadle
"March trip 2019"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 16 Mar 2019 and 29 Mar 2019
"Wonderful. No criticisms all superb"
Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D.
Greenhithe
"My Mar 2019 trip"
I visited Botswana between 3 Mar 2019 and 6 Mar 2019
"Very enjoyable. Already planning the next one."
Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr Rox
Cairns city
"My first safari surely the first of many"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 19 Feb 2019 and 2 Mar 2019
"The experience was far better than I ever expected.
Most special was the professionalism of guides, trackers and hospitality staff. It is hard to imagine how excellently they provide for an action packed, special individual experience in such a remote area where water, power and stores have to be provided, along with clean sheets, hot showers, three course home cooked meals and an astounding variety of drinks.
The hospitality was warm and genuine, the safaris professionally run with extremely knowledgable guides who were patient with our ignorance and generously shared their love of the bush: THANK YOU POSTER, VINCE, VASCO,KT, BALE AND GOMES.
We cannot wait to get back on another safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The dress code advice was a little deceptive as people dressed as they pleased. Many travellers had small "wheelie bags" which you advised were not permitted. As we travelled from Australia via multiple large airports, the lack of wheelable luggage was a downside so perhaps this needs an update?
HOWEVER, I thought the whole trip was very good value for money despite the high dollar cost, and would recommend it highly to other travellers. I cannot wait to do another trip and would definitely go back to Lagoon and Okavango delta, but would prefer a smaller lodge than Splash.
The organisation at Splash was not as good as the other 2 camps. Staff seemed not yet comfortable with dealing with the larger numbers and the "style" of the lodges with the turnover of guests and numbers of cars going every which way doesn't seem to work as well with the bigger groups, so I would be keen to find out about new Kwara. I would return to Tau Pan in a different season when the waterhole attracted more wildlife.
The food deserves a special compliment: fresh, home made flavours, served imaginatively and I just love the pre-dinner announcement.
FINALLY, I just loved the boat trip at lagoon with the bar service on the bank for sundowners with the hippos. Same as the bar on the floodplain at Splash. Special luxury experiences which I will always remember.
Your staff is amazing. Genuine, friendly, knowledgeable, professional and open to discuss Africa, poachers, politicians, animals and have a joke with the guests. I love them all. Hope to be back soon." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Most special was the professionalism of guides, trackers and hospitality staff. It is hard to imagine how excellently they provide for an action packed, special individual experience in such a remote area where water, power and stores have to be provided, along with clean sheets, hot showers, three course home cooked meals and an astounding variety of drinks.
The hospitality was warm and genuine, the safaris professionally run with extremely knowledgable guides who were patient with our ignorance and generously shared their love of the bush: THANK YOU POSTER, VINCE, VASCO,KT, BALE AND GOMES.
We cannot wait to get back on another safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The dress code advice was a little deceptive as people dressed as they pleased. Many travellers had small "wheelie bags" which you advised were not permitted. As we travelled from Australia via multiple large airports, the lack of wheelable luggage was a downside so perhaps this needs an update?
HOWEVER, I thought the whole trip was very good value for money despite the high dollar cost, and would recommend it highly to other travellers. I cannot wait to do another trip and would definitely go back to Lagoon and Okavango delta, but would prefer a smaller lodge than Splash.
The organisation at Splash was not as good as the other 2 camps. Staff seemed not yet comfortable with dealing with the larger numbers and the "style" of the lodges with the turnover of guests and numbers of cars going every which way doesn't seem to work as well with the bigger groups, so I would be keen to find out about new Kwara. I would return to Tau Pan in a different season when the waterhole attracted more wildlife.
The food deserves a special compliment: fresh, home made flavours, served imaginatively and I just love the pre-dinner announcement.
FINALLY, I just loved the boat trip at lagoon with the bar service on the bank for sundowners with the hippos. Same as the bar on the floodplain at Splash. Special luxury experiences which I will always remember.
Your staff is amazing. Genuine, friendly, knowledgeable, professional and open to discuss Africa, poachers, politicians, animals and have a joke with the guests. I love them all. Hope to be back soon." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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