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Botswana Tour & Trip Reviews
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Grace was superb throughout
She gave good information about each place we visited and had lots of interesting facts about the animals and plants we saw. She was always ready with a hug if you n...
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Alex was a fine tour guide
Very professional, yet personable. He always had time to answer all quest...
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The tour was brilliant, lots to see and do
Mwangi was very knowledgeable about the area, he made sure we were all in the right place at the right time, lots of welcome hints tips and suggestions about each ar...
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This was a great tour and experience
The group totaled 20, however, it never felt like there were too many and everybody got on well and had a wonderful time together. The Tour Lead, Alex Teuling, was e...
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Extraordinary experience
Manda did everything to make the stay a great experience, he was always ava...
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Fantastic trip
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The tour and both guides were excellent
Wildlife viewing was excellent. Would have liked more opportunity...
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Just returned from a fabulous trip from Vic Falls to Johannesburg
Overall tour was great even putting up & down the tents everyday. Thank you to Thembe the tour guide, for making it a memorable trip to Africa and sharing your l...
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Fantastic trip, ideal way to see so much in just 12 days
Tour guide, driver and chef were brilliant. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about every place we visited and advised us on the best places to visit. Our driver was...
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Had A Great time
Marika, Franz, and Clive were fun, knowledgeable, an...
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Very organised and egfficient
Excellent local knowledge throughout the tour and good tips for...
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The tour was incredible! Everything from the food to the accommodations and tours were amazing! The camping sites were all clean and safe and the upgrades were great value for money
The cook made delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was also fun helping with the meal prep/cleaning and getting to know the group more. The organized ...
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The tour was great, although due to the travel distance tiring
The excursions were fantastic. Our guide Will was super, enthusiastic, we learne...
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Will, Mumma Flo and Aaron were amazing hosts and guides
Their expertise in their work was so apparent and flawless that it made the experience overwhelmingly enjoyable. Never before have I enjoyed myself so much on a guid...
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Manda the tour guide was excellent
He was spot on with his organisation, local knowledge, both cultural and the flora and fauna. His people skills were excellent and you couldn't wish for a better gr...
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We had a fantastic time
Would recommend this tour and the compNy to all friends and family. Will definitely be looking to book again in the future . Everybody including benson - chef and ia...
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I had the best trip with On the Go
Our guide Thembe, our driver Johnny and our cook Freddie were amazing and helped make the trip that it was. The tour was great and covered a good portion of the coun...
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The tour was amazing, the updated accommodation just past the South African border was incredible, however the late arrival made it rushed
I would highly recommend the tour was extended by a night to give travelers a full night to enjoy the local festivities, hiking availability and to even perhaps volu...
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The tour was great and the tour guide was excellent, so was the cook and driver, very friendly and helpful guides
The only thing that needs to be said is that when you go to zimbabwe you must have us dollars no one we came across would accept south african rand as was stated in ...
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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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