Botswana Highlights

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  Kim4.2•September 2026
  Saw lots of animals on the road, as we were driving in the van between towns. There was a lot of driving - 2860km...
  Saw lots of animals on the road, as we were driving in the van between towns. There was a lot of driving - 2860km over the 8 days but if we had flown, we would not have seen these - cheetah, ostrich, many elephants and more. We were glad we did the extra unincluded activities as without these, we may not have seen all the animals we had expected to see. Defo do the helicopter over the Okavango Delta and the afternoon safari in Chobe as well as the sunset cruise. As we didn’t see rhino, we added a private game reserve back at Victoria Falls, where we had an awesome time seeing them. Only 6 in our van which made it very comfortable. Many potholes in the roads in the 3 countries so some slow driving and long travel days. We had a great guide - Moses was friendly, helpful, informative and we all enjoyed his stories and info, and a good driver. Good accommodation and it was good to have 2 nights in the Delta and 2 in Kasane. Food was good - too good as put on 3 kilos as no exercise really as driving most days. Would I do this again - yes for a first timer but would do differently second time round. Maybe stay inside a Game Reserve and safari every day would be ideal but obviously more expensive. This one was pretty good value for money I think.Show more
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  Traveled in August 2026
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the wildlife encounters and found the trip to be good value, and it's wonderful to know that Moses helped make the journey so memorable with his knowledge and support. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future.

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  Fay3.5•September 2019
  Because of some of the accommodation
  Traveled in June 2019
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  Rachael3.5•September 2019
  The trip was well planned. We always were informed. Tawanda was a terrific guide. Gordon was a great driver despite...
  The trip was well planned. We always were informed. Tawanda was a terrific guide. Gordon was a great driver despite not given an adequate vehicle (4we)Show more
  Traveled in June 2019
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  Will5.0•September 2019
  Great trip, I saw a lot of interesting things. Everything went according to plan.
  Traveled in May 2019
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  Leanne4.2•September 2019
  The trip was well organised and the guides were brilliant. The tour was also well represented by the description on...
  The trip was well organised and the guides were brilliant. The tour was also well represented by the description on the website. We didn't give it a 5 because there was a lot of driving and the accommodation on one of the nightsdid not match the style of accommodation described on the itinerary. The itinerary could be improved if you could fly into the delta on the end of the scenic flight (one way flight). The day driving from Maun to the delta was really really long and on very uncomfortable roads. Our driver did an amazing job on that drive but the trip would have been far more enjoyable if we could fly in to the delta!Show more
  Traveled in May 2019
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  Kathleen3.2•September 2019
  Although the guides and overall “highlights” of Botswana were wonderful, itinerary changes required due to...
  Although the guides and overall “highlights” of Botswana were wonderful, itinerary changes required due to weather/water conditions in the Okavango Delta were not properly managed by Intrepid. Our driver struggled with an inappropriate vehicle for hundreds of additional kilometers of driving on very poor roads to reach our alternative (stellar) destination at Jumbo Junction. Further disruptions were created by ferry failures — clearly out of Intrepid’s control. In retrospect, it seems that our small group could have been better transported either with a proper 4-wheel vehicle suitable to the roads OR by boat.Show more
  Traveled in May 2019
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  Pratibha3.5•September 2019
  Too much travelling time, in a van (not SUV) over really bad roads.
  Traveled in May 2019
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  Tara5.0•September 2019
  The tour was amazing from the moment we met our group and leader until the sad morning we all said good bye. The...
  The tour was amazing from the moment we met our group and leader until the sad morning we all said good bye. The accommodation was fantastic, the air conditioned bus comfortable and the activities unforgettable.Show more
  Traveled in April 2019
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  Catherine4.8•September 2019
  The locations were great, the accommodations were fantastic, particularly Jumbo Junction. Our guide Philip was...
  The locations were great, the accommodations were fantastic, particularly Jumbo Junction. Our guide Philip was knowledgeable, helpful and good to have around, and our driver Ernest was reliable, managed to get us out of a few awkward moments and great fun. Both Philip and Ernest made it a holiday to remember. Oh …… and the elephants, so many elephants.Show more
  Traveled in April 2019
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  Norman4.5•September 2019
  Our second time with Intrepid, and once again organisation was excellent and the tour guide Johannes and Gift the...
  Our second time with Intrepid, and once again organisation was excellent and the tour guide Johannes and Gift the driver were very well trained, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful in every way.Show more
  Traveled in March 2019