Travel reviews by Mr JF from NW London

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Khwai. The staff were wonderful and the accommodation was fun (though not for those who can't do without their creature comforts!).

The game sightings vastly exceeded our expectations - although supposedly a sub-optimal time of year (late April), in our 3 days we saw lion, leopard, elephant, hyena + pups, giraffe, hippo, zebra, monitor lizards, wart hog, several different species of antelope and many wonderful birds.

The only criticism (which only became apparent to us after visiting another camp) is that Khwai is a relatively small concession with several operators in the vicinity. Hence good sightings (e.g. hyena pups or a lion kill) rapidly attracted 5 or 6 vehicles. In addition, the area is not as visually attractive as that at, say, Kwara."

"Kwara camp has an excellent location and a great variety of game - in our 3 days we saw lion + cubs, male lion + kill, cheetah, giraffe, elephant, hippo, wildebeest, baboons, vervet monkeys, wart hog, various antelopes and some spectacular birds.

Activities included game drives, a walking safari and a great boat trip through the Okavango waterways. The rooms are very well-appointed and the facilities good. Our guide and tracker were both great.

The only thing that prevented this being a 5/5 rating was the attitude of a couple of the camp managers, one of whom was somewhat chippy towards western visitors (e.g. uncomfortable comments on colonialism, racism etc), the other showing a lack of real interest in, or enthusiasm for, her job. Otherwise outstanding."