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Botswana Tour & Trip Reviews
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Xavier
Aug 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
I had never expected we could see so many animals in a single trip, Bibi is amazing at understanding their behaviour and tracking them. The boathouse was comfortable...
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Andrea
Aug 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
I would like to give this trip 4.5 stars, it was amazing and for wildlife experiences it did not disappoint. I was not prepared how close we would get to the big ani...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
We had a fantastic time seeing the birds, crocodiles, and hippos in the Okavango and this was a great introduction to Botswana. Camping in the the game reserves and ...
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Spencer
Aug 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Botswana 2023 An amazing trip, we chose Explore as we have had really good experiences with them in the past. Our Guide was Chief, he was a kind and considerate per...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Wild camping exceeded our expectations with great safari drives and so much wildlife. Watching a Leopard high in a tree avoiding a pride of Lions waiting below. Make...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Many highlights including time on the houseboat, Victoria falls and the variety of animals seen on the camping safari Our Guide, Chief, made the experience more mem...
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Barbara
Jul 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Spending time in such a beautiful part of Africa with all t...
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Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Abundant animals and birds. Great itinerary including Victoria Falls. Authentic wild camping, away from it all. Excellent guide, good food throughout and enjoyabl...
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Amanda
Jul 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Amount of animals and birds that we saw. Vic Falls was unlike anything I'd experienced before. The Batonka Lodge was beautiful and Maun Lodge had great food/drink/se...
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IVG
Jul 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Every day was an adventure! Young elephant bull suddenly mock charging at us - skilfully deflected by our guide Bibi (that is when we knew we will be safe with our ...
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David
Jul 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
The wildlife sightings were beyond our expectations.
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Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
We loved every aspect of this trip, the time spent on the houseboat at the Delta, at Victoria Falls and especially the camping which far exceeded our expectation. Ha...
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Katherine
Jun 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Houseboat alone on the Okavanga Victoria Falls Lions eating a wildebeast, Lions mating African wild dogs hunting Kudu Brilliant sunsets Bright stars Skilled and k...
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Ian
Jun 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
This was my seventh trip on this tour. My expectations of the houseboat upgrade was not realised. The previous good standards have deteriorated particularly in the ...
Editor’s Take
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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