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4.8194 / 5 4.8 /5
4.8011 / 5 4.6730 / 5 4.6519 / 5 4.6216 / 5

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Male avatar icon David & Anne United States flag US       Visited: June 2019 Reviewed: Jul 11, 2019

Email David & Anne  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The experience was exceptional!

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The highlight was our guide Phillimon Kamogelo of Walking Stick Tours. He was knowledgeable, professional, and respectful. His eye for wildlife was magnificent, and the camping accommodations he provided us were quite comfortable. We travelled during the dry season, so the animals were plentiful at waterways, and the temperature was moderate. Our experience at the Nxai Salt Pan was unique! We enjoyed traditional African cuisine at our safari campsite and other accommodations. We especially liked the Old Bridge Backpackers and the Gweta Lodge.

Female avatar icon Helena Santos South Africa flag ZA       Visited: June 2019 Reviewed: Jul 9, 2019

Email Helena Santos  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Gems of the river and land

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The experience was fantastic, we had a great guide. Everything went smoothly, including the frontiers. The river cruise is incredible, and well worth it. The land game drive not so much, we saw only impalas and elephants. But out guide was fantastic and tried to go as close as safety allowed and we were able to be very near the elephants.
The lunch was a buffet at a fantastic hotel, the food was delicious. The only thing is that we didn't have enough time to eat calmly, because time was short...
I totally recommend, although the price is very inflated (all Victoria Falls trips and area are, so, there's no other option)

Female avatar icon Luo Ping China flag CN       Visited: June 2019 Reviewed: Jun 24, 2019

Email Luo Ping  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Wonderful encounter with animals

5 / 5 5 /5

It is worthy of being an animal kingdom. Animals can be seen everywhere. Living in three camps feels good. The outside is in harmony with the location, as if you are in the original environment. The interior is exactly the same as the luxury hotel in the city. The camp's service is first class. We then went to Namibia and felt that the level of camp service staff in Namibia was significantly lower.
China is a populous country. An animal kingdom like Botswana is invisible in China, so it is very attractive to the Chinese. However, if it can attract a large number of Chinese people to make appropriate adjustments, such as catering, almost all of the breakfast is cold food, not suitable for the Chinese stomach, Chinese people like hot food.
If SAFARIBOKINGS have a Chinese version of your webpage, it will definitely attract more Chinese people to visit and consult.

Female avatar icon M Howard United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: May 2019 Reviewed: Jun 13, 2019

Email M Howard  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of M Howard and not that of SafariBookings.

Amazing but now the government has reinstated elephant killing - tragic

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We chose Botswana as a destination worthy of the additional expense due to their conservation and reputation. Safari Bookings and Desert and Delta were both top notch with excellent service. Tragically however the government has just reinstated elephant killings. These are smart and emotionally intelligent animals that understand who is attacking them. This is a safety issue in addition to the vulnerable status of African elephants. We will not return or support the decision to reinstate elephant killing.

Male avatar icon Nikolay Landzhev Bulgaria flag BG       Visited: April 2019 Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Email Nikolay Landzhev  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Chobe National Park is a spectacular place that is a must.

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We had a wonderful day trip to Chobe National Park. We saw many animals on the shore and in the Chobe river. From the early morning to late in the evening we saw: Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Buffalos, Antelopes, Warthogs, African Wild Dogs, Squirrels, and many many birds.
Our guide and all the local people that we met were very polite.

Female avatar icon Eunice Horne Australia flag AU       Visited: April 2019 Reviewed: May 16, 2019

Email Eunice Horne  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A dream achieved

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Absolutely amazing so close I could have touched them!

Male avatar icon Alexander Elbert Israel flag IL       Visited: April 2019 Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Email Alexander Elbert  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A wonderfully organized trip by Ines from Indigo Safari

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A wonderful trip to the wilderness of Botswana! Great logistic, great accommodations, beautiful scenery. Ines from Indigo was amazing as an organizer!

Female avatar icon Alyssa Lee United States flag US       Visited: April 2019 Reviewed: Apr 24, 2019

Email Alyssa Lee  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Perfect first time safari experience!

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Botswana was a magical place. I have never been anywhere else in the world that was as transformative, inspiring or life changing as the trip to Botswana was. I was also there during shoulder season, and it felt like I had the whole of the Okavango Delta to myself. We saw lions, elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, and so much more. I urge everyone to go!

Female avatar icon Tess S United States flag US       Visited: March 2019 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2019

Email Tess S  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Breathtakingly Beautiful!

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We visited 3 different camps in Botswana. As such experienced the rivers, plains & delta. Every experience was different but always magnificent. The people are warm and welcoming, the food high quality and the accommodations were excellent. Game viewing was phenomenal, not a boring day spent while visiting. We came away having seen up close and personal; crocodiles, hippo, vast amounts of hippo, wild dogs, hyena, lion, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, elephant, giraffe and lots of different antelope, but to name some of our favorites.
Our guides were personable and knowledgeable with a good amount of humor thrown in as a bonus!
We cannot wait to return to Botswana to do it all over again.

Female avatar icon Jasmin Sauer Germany flag DE       Visited: March 2019 Reviewed: Apr 8, 2019

Email Jasmin Sauer  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

It was wonderful!

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We had a three day trip to Chobe NP. Our Guide LT collect us at the boder and guided us through immigration.
We liked his quit and friendly way.
He was a great game spotrter: we've seen all the big five of Chobe and also all the small ones and birds.
Even it was not the high season for game drives, we had a great experience and feel lucky with Waterburg Safaris and the team of LT, Victor and Sydney.