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Botswana Tour & Trip Reviews
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Botswana and Victoria Falls
I travelled on the same trip as Rich. We did all get on and had an excellent crew. We quickly discovered that if w helped dismantle the tents, etc we'd depart earlie...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF BOTSWANA
A very well organised, enjoyable holiday. Friendly, helpful staff and good companions. Far less wildlife than anticipated. Double tents very crampe...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF BOTSWANA
The trip name is certainly appropriate - you definitely get the highlights of Botswana, and it didn't feel rushed at all, as some highlight trips might suggest. The ...
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Botswana Wildlife and Wilderness
EXcellent guides, good wildlife, Too much driving in an inappropriate vehicle which was too crowded. Savuti campsite too far form game viewing area. Helicopter over...
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Beautiful Botswana..
Beautiful Botswana was truly a sight and experience to behold! We all got on well as a group. Weather was superb! The Bush Camps made the holiday for me! Set amon...
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A phenomenal honeymoon
A phenomenal honeymoon. Wouldn't change a thing. Really grateful to have used G for our honeymoon
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Excellent
Excellent!!! I had an amazing time and will definitely consider doing ...
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A trip of a lifetime
A trip of a lifetime. Loved all the animals we saw, had great tour m...
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Extremely valuable experience
Extremely valuable experience
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Another amazing Gadventure
Another amazing Gadventure! I can't wait for my next gadventures trip!
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Lindsay
Sep 2023
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Family Botswana and Zambia Safari Adventure
the experience of the guide tracking down and getting us up close to all the big 4 and baby 4. Seeing so much variety of animals in different areas. The lodges and c...
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Adam
Aug 2023
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Family Botswana and Zambia Safari Adventure
The organisation and accommodation was poor. In some of the places we stayed very basic and run down, not as advertised, damaged rooms door that did not shut prope...
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Celia
Aug 2023
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Family Botswana and Zambia Safari Adventure
Fantastic family trip to Botswana. Great itinerary with plenty of variety and highlights were staying on the houseboat and camping at Moremi game park. Titus, our le...
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- the trip was like indicated in
- the trip was like indicated in the trip notes - great time - 3 days of very l...
Overall a great experience, some of the
Overall a great experience, some of the initial information provided was not totally clear - particularly in respect of the Delta - which was fully confirmed by Kenn...
Our guide and driver were phenomenal.
Our guide and driver were phenomenal. The trip was w...
A - Variety of destinations included in
A - Variety of destinations included in this itinerary B - Personality, ha...
I think the tour was very well
I think the tour was very well organized. We got to see amazing places and did some great activities. We had fantastic guides and had a very pleasant overall experi...
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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