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gfin
CA
Visited:
May 2015
Reviewed: Jun 20, 2015
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outside of the Delta Botswana is a dry country of flat, bush-covered semi-arid terrain. We didn't travel the southern parts of the country that are pure desert, but I expect that the scenery there is equally stark. This kind of country has real beauty but can easily get monotonous because there is little variety.
A land of rich grassland, varied wildlife and clear water but dusty houses.
From the lush vegetation of the Okavango, we drove south east into drier scrubland and were disappointed at seeing our next campsite in Chobe, a barren dustbowl with the basic of amenities. But we were rewarded later that day by a spectacular safari on riverboats as we got really close up to wildebeest, large herds of elephants, cape buffalo and a myriad
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of birds, all while sipping gin and tonics.We saw a huge variety of wildlife while camping in well kept campgrounds.
Was Buf., Now Was.
US
Visited:
March 2011
Reviewed: Nov 4, 2011
Email Was Buf., Now Was. | 20-35 years of age
I've only been to two parks, and both have been in Botswana (Mokolodi and Chobe). You won't see big cats in either, but you will see elephants and more in Chobe. But in terms of what you can get around Gaborone, short of driving a few hours and dropping a big wad of cash at some bigger, more famous parks, you can't get better than Mokolodi. Botswana is safe, it's inexpensive, and it's not crowded with too many tourists. You'll be in a smaller park, but you may be all alone... we had only four people on our rhino visit, including the two of us. Last time, on a cheetah visit, it was just me and two others. Excellent!
Kelly Cheng
SG
Visited:
June 2007
Reviewed: Oct 12, 2011
35-50 years of age
Breathtaking Okavango, like a painting!
The aerial view of Okavango Delta was unexpectedly breathtaking. The patterns made by the islands, waterways, vegetations were like a constantly changing large canvas of painting by nature. It was a sheer joy watching giraffes, herds of elephants and buffaloes wading in the water.
I had 2 nights of bush camping, coming and going by the local canoes called mokoros. During the bush walks, we had to keep a safe distance from animals, so we could not get as close to them as in a vehicle. A pangolin visited our camp site at night.
We didn't feel very safe in a camp site in Maun. We were told to keep all our belongings in the truck, just had only the necessities in our tents. We were told that tents were slashed and stuff stolen in the middle of the night previously.
The river safari was a special experience, to watch herds of elephants, crocodiles, hippos and buffaloes by the river bank from the water. The land safari was less impressive though.
In my oppinion Botswana offers some of the best wildlife viewing and birdwatching in Africa, combined with friendly people, knowledgable guides and comfortable accommodation in various price classes.
David
IT
Visited:
July 2025
Reviewed: Oct 18, 2025
Email David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kevin Lou
CN
Visited:
June 2025
Reviewed: Jul 21, 2025
Email Kevin Lou | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It’s ok.
The flight schedules of Botswana's airline change frequently, causing me a lot of trouble with my itinerary. The quality of service provided by local travel agencies is not good.
Louis
ZA
Visited:
April 2025
Reviewed: Apr 29, 2025
Email Louis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ideal bush destination
The parks and accommodation are amazing. Just do not travel on the dirt road from south to north to the entrance of Moremi game reserve entrance (south gate). We got shaken to pieces for hours on that road.
Ross James Wilson
AU
Visited:
May 2024
Reviewed: Jun 3, 2024
Email Ross James Wilson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly people; wonderful wildlife; sadly drought stricken so dry rivers and significantly reduced
Botswana is a wonderful travel destination. The wildlife experience was top level with very knowledgeable guides. The people are very friendly. Our safari lodge was very nice. Unfortunately, we visited during a bad drought so we didn't see it at its best.
Noralv Breivik
NO
Visited:
October 2023
Reviewed: Nov 2, 2023
Email Noralv Breivik | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nature and people in harmony
I lived in Botswana 1975-78. The development hasbeen amazing in the capital, and regardingvthe roads . The wildlife is very interesting and impressive. We saw all the «big five» , several lions, lots of buffaloes and elephants, rhinos in the sanctuary and lots of hippos. For us it was specialbto meet some people I have metnbefore. Lodging and food and security no problem. Botswana is highly recommended. But this time it was a bit too hot, and too dry, but still with quite many green bushes and trees