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Marlee Bowman
CA
Visited:
June 2023
Reviewed: Aug 23, 2023
Email Marlee Bowman | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Botswana's wild life is beyond compare. I was blown away in the first three hours I was there.
Our 15 day safari was wonderful. I expected to see some animals but the number we saw was incredible. The boat cruise on the Chobe River was amazing. Elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, giraffes, antelopes, hippos and warthogs (this was in the first 3 hours). We got so close to the animals. We glamped for 15 days and saw at least one new animal everyday. Tony's Mobile Safari took great care of us. The only downside about the trip was that I was unprepared for the cold. The early morning game rides are very chilly. You need a toque, gloves and a light coat. The afternoons are glorious and warm. The scenery and sunsets are magical. As to safety, the only time I felt unsafe was when a male lion looked me in the eye and started walking towards me. I was in the Jeep, of course. He walked beside the jeep and went to sleep in the shade cast by the vehicle. He passed so close you felt like reaching out and petting him. I would recommend Botswana to everyone.
Johan
ZA
Visited:
June 2023
Reviewed: Aug 4, 2023
Email Johan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Elephant Lover's Paradise!
Botswana people very friendly towards tourists. The wildlife was fantastic. Some gravel roads was in a terrible state.
Alex Mahul
US
Visited:
July 2023
Reviewed: Jul 23, 2023
Email Alex Mahul | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stunning and abundant wildlife !
Chobe national park was spectacular ! Incredible wildlife
Mo
US
Visited:
July 2023
Reviewed: Jul 21, 2023
Email Mo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful people, beautiful nature
We were told Botswana was amazing but expensive. While it was pricier than other destinations, we found reasonably priced "budget safari" options and were handsomely rewarded with close wildlife encounters, informative local guides, and the deep peace of both the Okavango Delta and various open spaces of enormous national parks. Highly recommended!
Junius
US
Visited:
May 2023
Reviewed: Jul 1, 2023
Email Junius | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easygoing with a range of options for safari
I enjoyed my trip to Botswana and regret that I only had three days in country. The Okavango Delta is among the most unique ecosystems on Earth and spans a vast area. As such, one can only cover a short amount of ground in a standard-length trip, so making the right choice for lodging and tour operator is crucial. I enjoyed my dugout canoe tour immensely, but imagine I’d have seen more wildlife had I chosen a lodge further into the Delta (accessible via bush plane). Botswana is an expensive country, but one that is well worth the cost. That’s said it’s worth noting that the “low end” of the budget requires several hundred dollars per day.
Sally Williams
GB
Visited:
May 2023
Reviewed: Jun 27, 2023
Email Sally Williams | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible wildlife in beautiful landscape
We staying at Kwara Lodge and Gomoti Plains Lodge in the delta. Kwara was our favourite lodge , all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Our guide and tracker Stanley and Eric were so knowledgeable with over 30 years experience, it really added to our experience. The natural landscape of the delta was amazing and wonderful to see it being so well protected by the local people and authorities.
Lo
DE
Visited:
February 2023
Reviewed: Jun 11, 2023
Email Lo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari was really really wonderful
We did 6 days safari with Kingfisher Safari. Our guide Pilot and the crew was so caring and open, sympatic, just wonderful people. We went to Moremi and Kwahi and had a really really cool time. Even though it was rainy and high grass season we saw a lot if wild life: Elefants, lions, leopard, wild dog, giraffe, zebra, hippo and so on. We slept in tents. Beeing in the mid thirties we have to admit the heat, the confort in the tent and waking up between 5-6 is kind of exhausting. We would do it everytime again, maybe a day or two shorter would also be ok. The sceneries you see are really unbelievable. You will never forget those pictures. We can really recommend the safari and can only say good things about the crew from Kingsfisher (Pilot a tour guide was so good).
Dmitry Malyshev
RU
Visited:
May 2023
Reviewed: Jun 9, 2023
Email Dmitry Malyshev | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Scenic safe journey
Very scenic, safe country ! A lot of wildlife along the roads. Perfect roads !
David Vickers
CA
Visited:
May 2023
Reviewed: Jun 7, 2023
Email David Vickers | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Botswana offered a total immersion in the bush with tracking of animals in their natural habitat.
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and the wildlife is spectacular. Best of all was the camping experience with no boundaries and with wildlife around you. Needless to say we kept our tents well zipped at night. After 5 days in Kruger Park, S. Africa we found Botswana a much more natural and immersive experience.
Emily Rinaldi
US
Visited:
May 2023
Reviewed: Jun 5, 2023
Email Emily Rinaldi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chance to see amazing animals in a natural environment.
We loved our game drives and saw so many amazing animal interactions. We got so close up to lions feeding and saw cubs, wild dogs, and a lot of other beautiful animals. We did not enjoy walking safari’s or boat rides. The people we met in Botswana were very kind and thoughtful. We were served great food and all lodgings were very nice.