Botswana: reviews from our travellers
Original reviews written by our most recent Botswana travellers.
antennariidae
USA
"My Dec 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 22 Dec 2024 and 5 Jan 2025
"Our trip was amazing.
Other than getting soaked through on one game drive at Shinde, it is hard to imagine how it could have gone better.
Everything happened on time and as it should. I can't think of a single person who wasn't helpful or better.
We traveled with our children and each place we stayed was great for them as well as us. We wanted a variety of experiences, but with a certain level of comfort and we were not left wanting. Really, an outstanding experience!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Other than getting soaked through on one game drive at Shinde, it is hard to imagine how it could have gone better.
Everything happened on time and as it should. I can't think of a single person who wasn't helpful or better.
We traveled with our children and each place we stayed was great for them as well as us. We wanted a variety of experiences, but with a certain level of comfort and we were not left wanting. Really, an outstanding experience!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
H and S
Hong Kong
"My Dec 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 15 Dec 2024 and 23 Dec 2024
"It was very memorable.
Will be looking to go back to Botswana!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Will be looking to go back to Botswana!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P&C & Mrs P&R
UK
"My Nov 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 10 Nov 2024 and 16 Nov 2024
Overall trip
Excellent
Dermot & Sue
Hants
"Our Nov 2024 Botswana trip"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 7 Nov 2024 and 18 Nov 2024
"All went very smoothly and was a great experience.
Standard of 2 of the camps much higher than expected . 1 slightly less so but compensated for great guiding and wildlife viewing .
One bonus of the Duba Explorers Camp is they ( Great Plains Group ) have introduced a really good lounge at Maun airport which was really helpful as we had 2 and a half hours to wait ." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Standard of 2 of the camps much higher than expected . 1 slightly less so but compensated for great guiding and wildlife viewing .
One bonus of the Duba Explorers Camp is they ( Great Plains Group ) have introduced a really good lounge at Maun airport which was really helpful as we had 2 and a half hours to wait ." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs C
Southampton
"My Nov 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 6 Nov 2024 and 17 Nov 2024
"We loved our holiday.
We’d have appreciated advice on tips at the beginning as at the recommended levels they add significant cost. We only found out by chance just before departure & had to get more $ at the last minute." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
We’d have appreciated advice on tips at the beginning as at the recommended levels they add significant cost. We only found out by chance just before departure & had to get more $ at the last minute." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
G&E
Hudson
"My Nov 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 4 Nov 2024 and 18 Nov 2024
"Trip of a lifetime!"
Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Caterham
"My Nov 2024 trip to the Delta "
I visited Botswana between 3 Nov 2024 and 12 Nov 2024
"This trip was booked at short notice due to receiving a special offer. We are so glad we took advantage of it as we had an amazing time.
Thanks Expert Africa!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Thanks Expert Africa!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs. E.
Zurich
"Magical 2 week Botswana trip November 2024"
I visited Botswana between 2 Nov 2024 and 15 Nov 2024
"Great experience and we would love to go back tomorrow.
Anton put together a fantastic trip and did so in a very short amount of time.
Chris and his team helped us with our missing luggage on a sunday. First class service.
Thank you so much to everyone who made this trip so special." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Anton put together a fantastic trip and did so in a very short amount of time.
Chris and his team helped us with our missing luggage on a sunday. First class service.
Thank you so much to everyone who made this trip so special." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
J & J
York
"My Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 29 Oct 2024 and 11 Nov 2024
"Enjoyed it all and would hope to go back. I feel the density of game would perhaps not suit a first timer at this time of year. However we had some amazing sightings including a herd of 800+ buffalo at 4 rivers and male giraffe fighting as well as a fair number of predator sightings.
We were able to spend some time identifying birds, we are very interested amateurs. I would suggest anyone with more than a passing interest might need to book a private tour as not all safari goers wish to spend the time in the same way.
That being said, the guides did very well at keeping everyone on the vehicles happy." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
We were able to spend some time identifying birds, we are very interested amateurs. I would suggest anyone with more than a passing interest might need to book a private tour as not all safari goers wish to spend the time in the same way.
That being said, the guides did very well at keeping everyone on the vehicles happy." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
NC
London
"My Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 28 Oct 2024 and 4 Nov 2024
"An unforgettable and amazing trip.
Everyone I encountered went above and beyond and made it a fantastic safari." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Everyone I encountered went above and beyond and made it a fantastic safari." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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