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Botswana Tour & Trip Reviews
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K
Tour was fun, first time for us doing this sort of a trip
Highlights for me were the game drives in Chobe and South Luangwa. Really enjoyed the optional extra's of horse riding and snorkelling. Some of the days on the truck...
L
The tour was very good indeed and the team worked well
There were some very long drives and I wonder whether these could be broken down. It is difficult as the tour length was perfect for someone like me who works and s...
V
Awesome trip; and I'm glad I did it
In addition to tour lead, both the Driver (James Loronyokwe) and cook (John Mwai Murigu) both did a sterling job: journey was smooth everyday, despite the long hours...
H
We had such an amazing time on our 22 Day Overland Safari
It was the perfect way to get a taste of Eastern and Southern Africa in such a short space of time! If camping doesn't phase you then we'd highly recommend it! It's ...
P
Our tour guide, Makenzy, was really amazing
Our cook, John, surprised us with a very good food every single day. Our...
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K
Hess was amazing
He was very organized and efficient. Very impressed by his people skills and his ability resolve issues and avoid any conflicts. I know that some of our group th...
B
Kapillar, Joseph and Steven did an amazing job
The meals were delicious, there was lots of food and a great variety, Joseph and Kapillar worked hard to accommodate all the different diets. The group brought a v...
J
Nothing but good experiences with this tour
Huge thanks to the guide Chris, the cook Malinga and the driver Ste...
B
Our guide, chef and driver were fantastic on all accounts, very organised an knew exactly how to make our experience fun, and making sure we all had the best time
Had some amazing memories made on this trip and would 100% book again with on the go.
A
We had a fantastic time
Mwangi did a wonderful job, particularly as we had some fellow travellers with inflated senses of entitlement. It would be good ift he trip was another two or three ...
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K
Mwangi was absolutely flawless for the 22 days we spent together
Some members of the group thought they were staying at a hotel and expected the crew to do everything for them. Mwangi deslt with this in a highly professional manne...
S
The tour was excellent and I would recommend it highly to anyone keen to get a real feel for Africa! I liked our tour guide, Caroline, a lot, but I did find her to be a little inconsistent, moody and vague at times
However, in general, I think she did a good job.
P
The tour overall is fantastic
It is a great way to have once in a lifetime experiences and see fabulous sights. However, there are numerous early starts and long days in the truck that are not ...
J
The tour was amazing
Our crew were great,Beverly sociable and informative. I don't know if the tour gave us a true feel for some of the countries only because we were generally staying i...
S
Excellent valued tour for people who have the time and prepared to rough it a bit to have a great experience
Guides were very knowledgeable and terrific to learn from. Cook and driver also had many tour years of knowledge. We were the oldest (63yrs) but still had a fun time...
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W
What an awesome holiday, the crew (Godfrey, Duncan & Alouis) were 5 star, incredibly professional, caring and very entertaining
There was no doubt the group were in very capable hands throughout. I think they deserve a raise. Highly recommend this crew & tour company. Best wishes guys. Wa...
K
I was one of 6 people that travelled 57 days on the Great African Expedition from Nairobi, Kenya to Capetown, South Africa
What an absolutely fantastic trip, from day 1 to the end. We saw the "big 5" multiple times and met some lovely people along the way. I've got nothing but high prais...
N
Excellent tour with great guides, truck drivers, and cooks
Would highly recommend travelling Africa via On The Go overland tours. E...
N
An amazing journey though Africa over 57 days
Great sights and experiences, On The Go Tours have put together a fantastic trip. You’ll see the best Africa has to offer and have a chance at one in a lifetime exp...
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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