Botswana: reviews from our travellers
Original reviews written by our most recent Botswana travellers.
"My March 2025 trip"
"Botswana - March 2025"
This was certainly not the case as we were hoping to see Cheetah and Wild Dogs and achieved this dream on the first two days, seeing a pack of 27 Wild Dogs and 4 Cheetah brothers.
We would thoroughly recommend travelling to Botswana in March, the vegetation is beautifully green and lush, there are many birds and insects to watch and the wildlife experiences we had were incredible and way beyond our expectations.
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We have travelled with Expert Africa twice and have been delighted by service we have received from you." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
"My Mar 2025 trip"
The Pans were something different again with the feature being the Zebra, Wildebeest and, in Nxai Pan, Giraffe and Elephant rather than predators which were scarce and difficult to find. Our trip was towards the end of the rainy season and at Jack's Camp, in particular, there was a clear sense of the long migration north being not far away.
Although we were still in rainy season we had very little rain on a very enjoyable trip." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
"My Mar 2025 trip"
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Not really. One thing we would have taken had we known was our gators for the walking safaris as `stuff` really gets into your shoes and socks." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 4 on a Botswana safari
"My Feb 2025 trip"
We have gone with the knowledge that we will see amazing things, will be well-prepared in what to expect, and happily surprised by the level of care and hospitality we receive.
I don't know how it all seems to come about so effortlessly but am grateful that a vacation with Expert Africa is also an adventure of the best kind." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Botswana safari
"My Feb 2025 trip"
We were overwhelmed by the variety and number of sightings, the people in the camps, the facilities.
We are not enthusiastic birders, but the number and variety of birds actually excited us!
As a keen photographer, this trip exceeded expectations!
Literally there was nothing that put a damper on the experience!
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This was our third experience with Expert Africa, which says it all... we have already given Lucy's contact info to a friend" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
"My Feb 2025 trip"
EA prepared us very well and provided everything we needed to have a memorable trip. In fact, we recommended EA to fellow travellers who were less fortunate in their preparations.
We started planning our next EA trip on the plane home." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
"My Feb 2025 trip"
As always, everything went smoothly, a very pleasant experience." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
"A good but weather affected trip "
The weather was not the best, with two rainstorms, and sundry other rains. Resulting very long grass in places affected viewing. We both had stomach bugs at intervals, which did not help. but was not too serious. The camps dealt with it well.
As regards PomPom, if I were at all involved with Expert Africa, I would consider removing this camp from the website. It is tired, dispirited, and is saved only by the good game viewing in the surrounds
As regards Splash, there was such a dirth of game to watch, that I think this area should be avoided at this time of year
However, the ra dinare experience was wonderful on all fronts. A lovely place, well run, good guiding and nothing to grumble about." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
"Green Season Botswana"
It was great to see Botswana in a different light, albeit we never got any rain and moody skies! Climate change makes the seasonal rains far more unpredictable.
On the downside, low season meant fewer camp mates, and chatting around the table is part of the fun of safari, plus last minute camp changes due to maintenance was not something we had expected nor want again - a free upgrade is not always a positive.
Great service from Lucy and the Expert Africa team once again." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari

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