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Botswana Tour & Trip Reviews
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Susanne
Dec 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Lions through the camp at night. Watchd with a torch. Baby leopard in a tree...
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Martin
Nov 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Highlights have to be the sheer abundance of wildlife viewed on the tour. Birds, crocs, hippos and elephants in Okavango Delta, then lions, giraffes, leopards, antel...
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Christine
Nov 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
We were very satisfied with the support from Explore before and during our trip to Botswana. Booking via Explore was very easy and quick. The information we received...
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Moira
Nov 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Seeing the animals really close up. In their natural environment See...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Good company, great accommodation and amazing sights - animals, birds and landscapes. Lots of travelling but definately worth it in order to see so much. Bibi, our G...
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Michelle
Nov 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
One of the best holidays I've ever been on! Botswana is beautiful country and the landscapes and wildlife encounters where simply breath-taking. The group was lo...
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Simon
Nov 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Because the whole experience was beyond my wildest expectations mainly due to our tour leader Bi Bi who knew exactly where to take us for the best views and thrills....
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Ethel Trigg
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
It was a fabulous trip. There were so many highlights. It was fantastic to see animals in their own habitats looking well and relaxed and to get so close in the jeep...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
The highlight was the amazing game viewing. Exceptional. Uncrowded. Very knowledgable guideGreat accommodation and service at Batonka lodge in ZimbabweGuys cooking a...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Our recent trip exceeded all expectations , it was brilliant. Bibi our driver, tracker and all round wonderfully helpful person enhanced our safari trip in many wa...
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Caroline
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
All the animals and wildlife we saw
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
The wildlife - especially seeing 9 leopards during the course of the safari and wild dog.
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Richard Neil ARMITAGE
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Very interesting trip with lots of wild animals sighted - I think we were very fortunate thanks to the skills and knowledge of our guide KK. Seven nights camping in ...
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Anthony
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Too many to mention, but could say Vic Falls was amazing and ALL of the cats were amazing
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
We saw an amazing number of animals up close. We saw lions, leopards . Cheetah, hunting dogs, hyenas, jackals, elephants, hippos, crocodile, many different antelopes...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Animals seen at close quarters. Excellent leader who was pre...
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Catherine
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
This is an amazing trip for safari lovers. Bibi, the guide, is fantastic. His knowledge and respect for the animals is superb, safari is his passion so you will not ...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
The camping was very basic. It would have been nice to have a night in a lodge half way through.
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Eileen
Oct 2023
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
A leopard posed on a termite mound at sunset. I could not believe that we could get so close to big cats. Our tour leader was phenomenal at finding wild animals an...
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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