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David
Jun 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Wild camping and victoria falls were the highlights. f...
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Susan
Jun 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
All of it. Hotels camping all of it
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Jean
May 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
We saw many wild animals, Victoria Falls trip was stupendous and our Leader was marvellous
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May 2023
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Wildlife and ability of guides to locate wildlife.
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Alison
May 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Out guide Solomon got us up close and personal with everything we wanted to see ...
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Trusted Customer
Apr 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Leopard up a tree with a dead zebra.
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Simon
Apr 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
The highlight was Victoria Falls. It was a truly amazing sight and the time spent in Zimbabwe was the most enjoyable part of the trip for me. Chobe national park was...
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Peter
Nov 2022
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Safari guide had amazing tracking skills and knowledge, we were surprised at the number of animals we saw, the scenery was beautiful, the crews on the houseboat and ...
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Bridget
Oct 2022
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
My 7th trip with Explore and I must say my favourite I haven't enough words to describe succinctly the joy experienced witnessing the wild life, views, sunsets etc I...
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Ann
Sep 2022
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Meeting the wildlife, the guide managed to show us everything possible
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Paul
Sep 2022
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
It was the flight over the Okavango Delta which was a...
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Dominique
Sep 2022
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
a fantastic trip - well organised and a slow build to the holiday from viewing birds up to the big animals in Chobe. Exciting and interesting. Group got on very wel...
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Sarah
Aug 2022
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Seeing the wildlife. Victoria falls. Okavango delta. Our tour leader, Bebe was excellent .
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Caroline
Jul 2022
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Seeing 3 leopards on the last dayp
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Frances
Jul 2022
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
The wildlife was amazing, the houseboat and campsites were wonderful too.
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One of the best African experiences!
I am an experienced Exodus/Africa client as I love both the continent and the Exodus tours I have completed there. This present tour was outstanding in the scope, ...
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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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