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A Spectacular, personal and close nature experience that touches the soul!
We travelled in two 4 x 4 vehicles and it is excellent to be in a team of at least two for mutual support because you are generally miles and miles from any form of support. Research well and go self contained and ready for any eventuality.
Wildlife including birds are plentiful and the experience is from the barren dessert ot the Okovango Delta with all the water species. No game fences exist and on crossing the border from South Africa we encountered a Cheetha on the tar road and outside an nature reserve area! Elephant are everywhere! The campsites are not fenced and nature surrounds
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you at all times. We had elephant, jackal, hyena and even kudu wandering through our campsites at various locations that really brought the SAFARI TO YOU!A flight over the Okavango is a must - withjout that it is impossible to appreciate the vastness of the delta and to really acomprehend the splendour! Boat trips on the swamps and rivers are a must to really get close to the water environment and the birds.
The spectacular Kubu Island is a must see! The majestic Baobabs that tare clsutered on a small island surrounded by a dry pan is so unreal and otherworldy that it really takes your breath away!
As a final statement - take more time and spend more time per venue than you think necessary! Travelling takes time on the dirt roads and you need time at each stop to enjoy the splendid sights! DO NOT RUSH!
Simon G
Visited:
May 2010
Reviewed: Sep 27, 2011
A Magical Location for a Wild Bush Safari
We stayed in a couple of "posh tent" lodges in the middle of the park. It was very exciting because we flew in on a light aircraft and were picked up by a 4x4 to take us to the lodge. Both lodges we stayed in were fantastic and very atmospheric - we got woken up at 3am one night by an elephant eating the tree outside out tent!
The guides were all very professional and had great knowledge of the area and the wildlife. We liked the concept of setting up a table in a clearing and stopping for tea and cakes for the morning and a cocktail for sunset.
Due to the time of the year the big animals were a little patchy - we could go for 30-60 mins and only see antelope - we did see everything we wanted to see with the exception of a leopard (notoriously shy).
We loved it and are currently saving up to go again!
John
DE
Visited:
June 2011
Reviewed: Jul 15, 2011
20-35 years of age
Very pristine, untouched wilderness, yet 5 star service and offering in Wilderness camps.
Di G.
Visited:
December 2010
Reviewed: Jun 27, 2011
Although we found Botswana beautiful, it did not have the typical majestic beauty many people assume is present throught Africa. There were no giant mountains or lakes, just simple unadulterated lovely wilderness.
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.
Amit
Visited:
October 2008
Reviewed: Jun 25, 2011
Botswana is very developed in terms of facilities and wildlife viewing. They are very ecologically conservationists and have taken great care of their parks.
Estefania
AU
Visited:
April 2026
Reviewed: May 17, 2026
Email Estefania | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime trip, we've been changed forever and loved everything
Botswana completely broke my sense of scale and I mean that in the best way. The wildlife, the landscapes, the people, the conservation story, all of it is just extraordinary. I came not knowing what to expect and left forever changed and already planning the next trip. 10/10 no notes. 🌍🐘
Carol L Clark
US
Visited:
April 2026
Reviewed: May 13, 2026
Email Carol L Clark | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spiritually transformative and a great deal of fun!
Botswana has just the right bush to animal ratio, by which I mean there is enough open land to see a lot of animals and enough bush to keep them close to the road. Every time we turned around, there were elephants. The river trip allowed us to view tons - literally - of hippos. We saw a huge herd of Cape Buffalo, and all the other animals you would expect. We took a short night drive to see the Milky Way, and also saw a pack of Wild Dogs. The weather was perfect and the accomodations very comfortable. Coming from Miami, I especially noticed the silence! It was truly the trip of a lifetime!
Denzil B
US
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Apr 15, 2026
Email Denzil B | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just go...
Okavango Delta is a world apart from anything else we have experienced. Kwando Splash and Lagoon Camps were beyond expectations. The sightings, and the closeness of the animals, were breathtaking. Of our many travels, this is a trip we would absolutely do again with very minor changes.
Wayfairer worked to include everything we hoped for, and were there when we needed direction after a delay occurred. Kudos to the team for watching over us and making sure all was put back in order.
Andrew Cooper
GB
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Apr 7, 2026
Email Andrew Cooper | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Must-do experience for anyone who enjoy the bush and its wildlife
The Okavango Delta is truly amazing and seeing it from a boat, safari vehicle or the air is a stunning experience. The untamed landscape is teeming with wildlife and it’s unfenced so you can see wildlife on the main roads as well as the bush. We also visited Chobe which is a mighty river too. Again, loads of wildlife and excellent lodges to stay in.