Botswana: reviews from our travellers

"I had the best time of my life. Truly a trip of a lifetime.

I want to credit Nick Hobbs for recommending Little Kwara. Without that camp, I would not have seen lion - which was at the top of my list. That camp was not even on my list, but he said they were great trackers and he was dead on right.

Thank you Nick. I will be forever grateful." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari

"This was a real African adventure. The accommodation was excellent, the camps were all well run and respected the animals and kept the travellers safe. The transfers were very well co-ordinated and amidst the backdrop of the chaos of Africa everything ran really smoothly.

We saw 3 of the "Big 5" which was a little disappointing but I guess that just gives us an excuse to come back to see the rhino and leopards. There was also quite a bit of overlap between the game activities offered by the Zambezi Queen and the Muchenje camp.

I was very happy with my trip.

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I was very happy with my trip and the way it was organised. Lucy was delightful to deal with and was always very helpful." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari

"I would return to Botswana, its brilliant for animal and bird viewing. Its not a cheap destination but you are rewarded with some extraordinary sightings of both the more common and the rarer African wild animals.

I'm particularly keen on Wild Dogs and was not disappointed in the sightings of them around Lebala and Little Kwara.

The staff in all of the camps and indeed all of the people I met in Botswana were helpful and welcoming.

However, I was not impressed by Little Kwara and would not return there. If it had not been for the experience there, I would have considered my trip to be 'very satisfactory'" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari

"A great safari experience - but one camp too many....

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Make it clearer that we would be essentially totally out of communication before we left (mobile and internet)" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari

"Excellent, I am likely to do another safari." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari

"An amazing experience.

To be fair, given the price it really should have been that good. Only negatives were forced group dining at the Kwando safari camps (given it was a honeymoon we would have preferred a bit more privacy) and South Africa airways being a bit mediocre." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari

"Our safari to eastern and southern Africa was absolutely stunning.

My family has an active, adventurous spirit, which Claire Scott (Expert Africa) picked up on right away as we discussed options nearly nine months prior. Accordingly, Claire recommended camps that met our desires and expectations. I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with Expert Africa and how efficiently our holiday played out. Complex logistics were well planned and execution was seamless. Well done!" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari

"Each stop along the way was on its own exceptional. The Zambezi Sun and Victoria Falls were breathtaking unbelievable.
Have to get wet in the Smoke that Thunders.

Susuwe Island Lodge, peacefully exhilarating. Game drives on the water, and on land were exceptional. Guide was terrific.

CHobe Chilwero was a diamond. Facilities, food and staff were unbelievable. The animal interaction was the best! Tracked a Lion pride of 12 lion for almost 2 hours, up close and personal." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 2 on a Namibia trip

"My main reasons for visiting Botswana were all satisfactorily achieved." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari

"We've been to Africa 10 times now and this was my third trip to Botswana. Amazing experience overall.

Great accommodations, great people and the best wildlife viewing in Africa, if you like more natural and wild environment." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari