​User Reviews – Botswana

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bianca   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: October 2010 Reviewed: Jun 26, 2011

Email bianca  |  35-50 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

In my oppinion Botswana offers some of the best wildlife viewing and birdwatching in Africa, combined with friendly people, knowledgable guides and comfortable accommodation in various price classes.

TjibbeD   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: August 2009 Reviewed: Jul 28, 2011

Email TjibbeD  |  20-35 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

Botswana has some very beautiful areas, such as Makgadikgadi, Chobe, Moremi and Okavango Delta, with loads of wildlife. However, it's close proximity to South Africa makes it a busy place. Many campsites in National Parks need to be booked more than a year in advance. This pre-arrangement doesn't give the country a real 'bush-vibe', although some gems, such as Makgadikgadi still feel very much like the real deal.

lfostvedt   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2011 Reviewed: Oct 2, 2011

20-35 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

My impression is the delta is hit or miss. It will either be the most amazing safari in africa or a real disappointment. It all depends on the wildlife that is on the islands you visit for your nature walks.

JacoBrits   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: September 2011 Reviewed: Oct 5, 2011

35-50 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

Botswana offers an extensive variety of game and bird species. The country’s habitat is however not very diverse. The bush experience is however maintained with rustic camping sites and well integrated lodges, etc.

terrorhawks Visited: October 2008 Reviewed: Oct 21, 2011

Overall rating
4/5

Botswana has managed to preserve its wildlife - unlike so many other african nations.

Was Buf., Now Was.   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2011 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2011

Email Was Buf., Now Was.  |  20-35 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

I've only been to two parks, and both have been in Botswana (Mokolodi and Chobe). You won't see big cats in either, but you will see elephants and more in Chobe. But in terms of what you can get around Gaborone, short of driving a few hours and dropping a big wad of cash at some bigger, more famous parks, you can't get better than Mokolodi. Botswana is safe, it's inexpensive, and it's not crowded with too many tourists. You'll be in a smaller park, but you may be all alone... we had only four people on our rhino visit, including the two of us. Last time, on a cheetah visit, it was just me and two others. Excellent!

gkamin   –  
Spain ES
Visited: October 2008 Reviewed: Nov 24, 2011

Email gkamin  |  20-35 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

The combination of walking safaris (not always available in other places) and ridden ones (4x4 or boat) allow you for a taste of both close encounters with single animals in the bush, and the impressive abundance of herds.

jo.b   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: May 2010 Reviewed: Nov 29, 2011

50-65 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

We felt safe and well looked after an amazing experience

BaFritz   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2009 Reviewed: Nov 30, 2011

20-35 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

I would visit South Luangwa Park in Zambia before returning back to Chobe because it is so much more rural and bush, but Chobe was beautiful

Wild Dogger   –  
Germany DE
Visited: November 2010 Reviewed: Jan 12, 2012

Email Wild Dogger  |  35-50 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

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