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Jean
Aug 2023
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Botswana's Premium Safari
Hyena Pan and the local guides Shabba and Nako were fantastic. Mosa made me gluten free meals every day bless her. I had to keep reminding all the other lodges for ...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Botswana's Premium Safari
The trip was fantastic and the highlights were seeing all the animals! My...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Botswana's Premium Safari
Accommodation: the Okavanga Spirit houseboat 2 nights stay is not suitable . 2 persons in the tiny cabins (185 cm width and about 200 cm length) with 2 suitcases is ...
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Mike
Jul 2023
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Botswana's Premium Safari
Extremely well organized, fantastic guide and great locations not forgetting the amazing wildlife!!
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Cynthia
Jul 2023
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Botswana's Premium Safari
I loved the variety of the trip as well as the accommodations. I really recommend changing the itinerary though, to remove the brutal 9-hour day of driving. Our gu...
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Patricia
Sep 2022
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Botswana's Premium Safari
We saw so many animals - wild dogs, hundreds of elephants, hippos,rhinos, crocodiles,monkeys, lions on a kill, elephants snorkelling across the Zambezi and lots of d...
Had the best time.
Travelling alone I was nervous about the trip but I had nothing to worry about and had the best time. Evans as guide and Ernest as our driver could not have been nic...
This trip was amazing
This trip was amazing. It's an experience I will remember forever. Our tour guide, Jay was outstanding and he made every second of the trip better with his great per...
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This trip was one of a life time!
This trip was one of a life time! I was a solo traveller and being apart of this group that quickly turned to family helped me grow and of course showed me parts of ...
An amazing trip
This trip was everything and nothing short of incredible. KB and Aaron were the best guides imaginable and set us up for an amazing trip of animal spotting, enjoy th...
An authentic and genuine experience!
There is no question, this trip was incredible! If you’re lucky enough to be paired with the “dream team” Rene and Cosmos you will not be disappointed! Amazing locat...
it was an absolutely life-changing experience.
This was my first group trip and my first time to Africa, and it was an absolutely life-changing experience. Everyone in the group was so great, and we were all open...
the most amazing things that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
If you are considering doing a Safari trip but you are travelling alone and have some safety concerns, then look no further. This is the trip for you. This was an un...
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This trip was awesome.
This trip was awesome. It was the first I’ve done, and I will definitely be doing more. Traveling with other people my age and with my interests really made it easy ...
Wonderful trip, group, leaders, and overall experience
Wonderful trip, group, leaders, and overall experience
Everything was perfect!! Our guide, Johannes, explain
Everything was perfect!! Our guide, Johannes, explain us everything what we saw along the trip and also gives us detailed information. Congrats also to our driver an...
I was very happy with every stage
I was very happy with every stage of the tour I felt like Jo did a great job showing us authentic experiences wherever we went. Camping accommodations were very comf...
Easy to cover significant area of country
Easy to cover significant area of country without having to...
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What to Look for in Botswana Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Many negative reviews for Botswana criticize the high costs of tours in Botswana. In order to balance tourism and conservation efforts, safaris in Botswana tend to be very expensive. Prices remain high so the country can maintain its protected spaces and support wildlife populations.
Even budget tours and safaris in Botswana may cost more than budget travel to other countries. If you are booking a tour to Botswana, keep in mind that safaris are generally more expensive than other types of travel due to the environmental impact of tourism in southern Africa.
When reading Botswana tour reviews, be sure to note the type of tour that is being reviewed. Botswana safaris can range from budget to luxury; one reviewer raving about the accomodation on their luxury tour might not be helpful if you’re looking to book a camping safari. Also keep in mind that budget tours may require you to carry your own equipment or help with camp set-up and clean-up in exchange for a less expensive trip.
When researching Botswana tours, also make sure that you understand the level of physical activity that is required for the tour. Some tours include activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and swimming. It may be frustrating for a traveler who does not enjoy or cannot perform these activities.
One common criticism of Botswana tours is that the daily drives between locations can be long and tiring. Keep in mind that if you book a tour traversing multiple countries, or even just visiting multiple locations within Botswana, there will be a significant amount of travel time. It may help to note the mode of transportation between destinations; a mokoro river cruise or private plane tour may be more exciting, albeit more expensive, than driving in a car.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Botswana, see the Travelstride Botswana Guide »
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