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Email Georg Treptow | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Drive slowly or you might hit an elephant turning around a corner, careful when getting out of the car as lions and leopards are many in numbers inside all the parks.
The only thing we did not see were rhinos and cheetas, everything else was present.
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Email Marcus Abreu de Magalhaes | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best thing for animal viewing is that in Botswana they don't allow too many tourists and the drivers must keep on track. Because of that you will see a better preserved region of Africa. On others countries you will find better prices, but lots of tourists and not so scenic drives.
It's hard not to love the place...
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Email David Sullivan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Botswana felt exotic, with lots of wildlife easily seen, even just driving through town! The people are pleasant, and I never felt unsafe at any time.
Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Botswana remains quite untouched like other more accessible parts of Africa. The Okovango really is special and unique and the true old school safari takes you into another sense of time. Large elephant herds are common and the concentration of game generally surpasses those seen in other parts of Southern Africa.
East Africa is special in its own way, but is spoilt by higher costs and mandatory chaperoning.
Botswana is really natural africa in my eyes, with many many animals and wonderful people!
Email Eric Donnelly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The only thing I didn't see on my wish list for this trip was Cheetah!
Botswana is a very friendly place. The government is stable and doesn't tolerate corruption. There are many locals who have small safari services and some larger safari companies, too. There are good choices and the prices are fair. The country has so much to offer - the wetlands of the Okavango Delta, the salt pans of Nxai Pan National Park, the bushveld of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. I'd go back to Botswana in a heartbeat! But if you go in their summer, be prepared for blistering heat!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Botswana has a very stable government and wildlife abundance that rivals east African countries. The Okavango Delta is just the beginning!
Email Hennie Lacock | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
You'll have to search far to experience African Wildlife and the African Bush better than in Botswana. It has endless scenic beauty wherever you go, the wildlife is absolutely amazing and the bird life will not let you down either.
