Botswana: reviews from our travellers

"We were blown away by the skill nd knowledge of the safari guides and their willingness to teach and passion for the world in which they live. We had a wonderful adventure with lots of very special memories to remeber Africa by.

Two of the Camps we stayed in were exceptional given the constraints within Zambia and Botswana. Our only concerns are captured in the previous comments in this questionnaire." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari

"What can one say! The trip exceeded my expectations. There are sights and sounds I will never forget.

Photos just can't do the country justice.

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None that I can think of." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari

"Great trip with one lodge excepted!

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Provide guidelines for the cost of activities so there are no surprises." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip

"Our trip was a model of smooth organisation thanks to Lucy at Expert Africa with similar efficiency at all the camps and connections we encountered in Botswana.

We received excellent and accurate advice from Lucy on which camps to choose. The website descriptions are detailed and well-balanced. We found everything as set out.

This really was a trip of a lifetime - made especially so by the fact that the information about it being a celebration of our 20th wedding anniversary had been passed on to the camps; at Kanana and Zarafa we were given an intimate dining experience (at Zarafa in our tent, at Kanana alone on the deck). At Little Vumbura we had a welcoming bottle of fizz chilling in our tent.

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No - we feel your expertise and personal touch made you the best holiday agent we have dealt with." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari

"Incredibly well put together, good advice, everything worked like clockwork and we would definitely use you again and recommend you to friends." Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip

"For many years we have waited to visit Botswana & after reading the brochure & researching the comprehensive website, it was obvious that Expert Africa could fulfil the dream.

The timing of the holiday & the camps we chose with help from Chris & his knowledgeable staff would hopefully maximise our chances of realising our ambitions. Within days of our final selection all the bookings had been confirmed & helpful informative literature followed in due course.

Apart from the unnecessary holdup at Jo burg airport, where the number of manned desks was quite incapable of processing the amount of passengers in transit, all arrangements went like clockwork.

Our main ambitions for the trip were to see & hopefully take good photographs of sable antelope, cheetah, a leopard in daylight & wild dogs. Due to the expertise of our guides at all six camps we fulfilled these ambitions beyond all expectation with many magic moments, the highlights being the leopard draped along a horizontal branch in bright sunlight - the classic pose & the interaction between the wild dogs at their den.

We found the food & accommodation to be good to excellent, staff & guides friendly & ever ready to help. Apart from what we felt was undue harassment of a leopard at Kwara & the irresponsible use of fishing tackle at Lagoon, our wildlife experience was an utter delight. Our many special memories will last forever.

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No, as the service was excellent & trip exceeded expectations." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Botswana safari

"A wonderful trip which I will never forget." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari

"Fantastic trip - it was like having 3 seperate holidays as all bases and locations were so different. For a relatively short trip (10 days) we couldn't have asked for more!

My only regret is having read comments about how cold it is at this time of year we packed warmer things.....we still were very cold and could have done with winter jackets." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 5 on a Botswana safari

"very good" Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a Botswana safari

"This was a memorable holiday which exceeded expectations.

Botswana is a wonderful country with charming, joyful people.The organisation of the safari experince is first rate and the abundance of wildlife..animals and birds..ensures that every day offers a great experience.

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You seem to have the right formula. Thanks and good luck" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari