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First of all, the staff at Duba and Selinda are all outstanding
I cannot begin to describe our trip. First of all, the staff at Duba and Selinda are all outstanding. Our guides, BT and Spike, were unbelievably talented spotters a...
Perfect for us and even surpassed our expectations
Sleeping under the stars in the Kalahari while the lions roared just outside the camp boundary; close encounters with lions, cheetah, leopard and meeting a brown hye...
The staff at all the camps were good but the staff at Sango camp made the holiday I have never met such friendly and humble people.
I loved the kill we witnessed at Chobe when a pack of lions caught a impala and the staff singing and dancing at Sango they even got us to all join in what happy peo...
Fit for a Queen!
We booked our safari through Ker & Downey and we have been super impressed with the most perfect trip! We travelled to Botswana Linyanti region. It truly felt li...
Excellent accomodation recomendations and superlative customer service
Great customer service (very responsive) and detailed knowledge of really great accommodation options. Would highly recommend as they put together the trip of a life...
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Good communication and excellent service and choices of hotels and tours.
Very good communication and service. By all means living up to expectations! The safari was magic!!
Great holidays thanks to Ker & Downey
We have travelled to Botswana with Ker & Downey and everything was perfect. Ker & Downey knows how to make you and your family feel special from the very beg...
Once in a lifetime
My husband and I went to Botswana on our honeymoon just over a year ago. It was absolutely incredible and Terri-Ann was so helpful every step of the way, we didn't h...
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Elizabeth
Mar 2017
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Amazing 16 day family vacation in South Africa
We just came home from an amazing 16 day family vacation in South Africa. We used them to plan our trip as we didn't even know where to start. The vacation was outst...
Great and personal service
Jumbari provided a truly personal and attentive service for o...
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Great safari with every detail attended to
Time opened up for us on short notice for us to do a safari to Botswana. Using the SafariBookings.com website we identified several trips of potential interest and c...
We first book this tour
This tour is very good and nice the vic falls where less because no rain we s...
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Julie
Jul 2015
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Amazing family holiday!
We are just back from an amazing family holiday in South Africa. We used them on a recommendation but they even surpassed our expectations. This was our first trip...
nature of birdlife is awsome and beautiful
that the nature of birdlife is awsome and beautiful and i would...
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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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