Botswana was a very friendly country. I never felt in danger, and everyone was always happy to help you out. We camped at numerous locations throughout the country and never had an issue. Beautiful scenery and wonderful people! and so many elephants!!
Email Laurie Mulrine | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We found Botswana an excellent country to visit as an independent traveller. We entered at Ngoma border crossing in the north. The custom staff were friendly and there was no visa charge, unlike Namibia and Zimbabwe. It was then possible to drive through Chobe National Park on the tarred road to Kasane and incorporate some game viewing on the way. We saw Elephant and Southern Ground Hornbills easily from this road. Roads generally in Botswana are excellent, with the main routes now tarred. It is possible to drive long distances, as a result. We travelled from Kasane to Francistown; Francistown to Gabarone and Gabarone to Kimberley in South Africa, in day trips with relative ease in a small two wheeled drive car. Four wheeled drive may be necessary, if you were intending to go to other game parks, particularly those of a sandy nature ( e.g. Kgalagadi and the Kalahari). This would be costly in car hire and petrol. It would probably be cheaper to fly to Maun, say from Johannesburg, and organise car hire from there.
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Email Nicola Cappelletti | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic wildlife, great landscapes but a bit too crowdy.
We loved the country and the landscape, the people were very friendly and we enjoyed the whole experience. There was a wide range of wildlife to see and in large numbers. I was also surprised by the changes in landscape from dry bush and scrub to the lush delta, in what is a relatively small distance.
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Email GoingPlaceswithME | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Botswana is an excellent safari destination with sufficient tourism infrastructure.
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Email Yamil Saenz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The tour guides are very friendly and knowledgable.
They really know how to spot wildlife and how to position their vehicles to provide great photo opportunities.
To maximize your experience, let the tour guide the purpose of your visit.
They will be glad to assist you.
Don't forget to tip your tour guide!
I suggest at least $10 per person.
Spotting wildlife is easy, there are large numbers of animals and birds and they are close by. Walking safaris and wildlife spotting by canoe are possible.
Email john from bedford | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Just 4 stars for wildlife - only because, sadly, no rhino in Chobe at the moment. Despite the lack of rains this last 12 months and the Chobe river being at the lowest level I've seen it, there is still a wide variety of wildlife to enjoy - both on land and in the river. Particularly the abundance of elephant.
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Email Brecht NL | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great variations in wildlife and scenary. From green wet deltas and river at Okavango and Linyanto to arid dry desserts in the Kalahari.
Email Judith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five days of sightings with a surprise every day and great variety between bush and delta
Although we only spotted 2 of the 5 big game, we saw enough variety of wildlife from wild dogs and elephants to red kites and the famous busturd to keep us satisfied. We enjoyed both the game viewer, the boats and the light aircraft as modes of transport. All of the guides were fantastic, food plentiful and well prepared. The bush dinner made us feel like VIP's. Lots of welcome and farewell singing from the staff at both lodges.
