2 independent reviews for Botswana safari and Chobe river cruise
Reviews for Botswana safari and Chobe river cruise
Susan Rosborough review 3 Nov 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
On a game drive from Chobe River Lodge, 2 male lions had a ‘dispute’ a few metres from our jeep - wrestling and roaring.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
As many of our guides said - let’s see what nature shows us today- it might be a lion, a herd of giraffes, a baby zebra - be ready to take it as it comes rather than box ticking.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Some local people and people from all over Botswana worked at the lodges and they seemed to enjoy and value their jobs. Some efforts were made to reduce plastic use - eg st Camp Moremi they sterilised and reused glass bottles and at Goha Hills they provided you with a personal reusable water bottle.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We had a wonderful vacation staying at 4 very different lodges.Paula Newth review 9 Sep 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The amazing wildlife in the Okavango Delta2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Do it! If you are visiting both Chobe and Okavango Delta then I would suggest going to Chobe first as Okavango Delta is so much better in my opinion. If you are traveling from Kasane to Victoria Falls consider flying as the wait at the border is a long stand in the hot sun (2 hours for us). If considering staying on Chobe Princess check to reviews to see if quality of accommodation lives up to advertising. If want to do white rhino walk in Zambia (across border from Victoria Falls), consider arranging your own transport to meet them at the park where they meet the ranger as their vehicles are not fit for purpose.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not particularly, though we do like the aspect of giving back.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
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