An amazing adventure to Victoria Falls and Chobe and Okavango
Botswana | Apr 28 - May 10, 2024

Tom
Tom O.
Italy | Reviewed on May 28, 2024

We are experienced and demanding senior travellers and Bianca was very responsive to our specific needs and responding to our questions in a timely fashion. We had to change our plan and she was able to make the appropriate changes. She proved to be knowledgeable and experienced as a travel advisor and planner.
We had an interesting and informative visit to Johannesburg based on travel guides recommended by Bianca. Victoria Fall was breathtaking and the accomodation at the Phezulu Guest Lodge was very enjoyable. Chobe and staying at the Chobe Bush Lodge with morning safari outings and the afternoon boat trips were amazing. Okavango swamp and Pom Pom Camp was outstanding with very personal service and staying among the animals with knowledgeable guides we found all the animal we wanted to see. The Pom Pom Camp was a very special experience.

Hotel Reviews
Premier OR Tambo Hotel

We liked the spacious rooms, the location next to the airport was perfect and the staff were helpful and professional

Authenticity & Character
Not sure what to say about character, but the staff were friendly and helpful
Location
next to the airport
Staff
Very helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Phezulu Guest Lodge
Victoria Falls

As small hotel near Vic Falls and all that we needed for our stay. Staff were very helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chobe Bush Lodge
Kasane

The rooms were very spacious and modern with large bathroom area and balconies. Location near the Chobe river was great. Very helpful staff that were very responsive when we needed their help. I would say that the food was a bit disappointing.

Authenticity & Character
Large thatched building that was very spacious.
Location
On the Chobe River
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great rooms
Pom Pom Camp
United Kingdom

Very personal service with a limited number of guests. We had safari outing to our selves most of the time. The food was good. The tent accomodations with open bathing areas was spacious but a bit warm in the afternoons. Staying among the animals was unique and watching them from the balcony was captivating. This was the peak experince of the trip and Ryder our guide knew where to find the animals including leopards, wild dogs as well as lions, elephants and giraffes . A magical experience with outings in the morning and late afternoons.

Authenticity & Character
Definitely a lot of character and the personal attention of the staff
Location
Isolated and staying among the animals next to a watering hole
Staff
Always address by name, our guide ate meals with us and the service was great
Cleanliness & Comfort
The tent rooms were spotless, just two small issues, the rooms were very hot in the afternoon and the need to be careful about the use of lights at night to avoid invasion by the insects
Activity Reviews
Chobe Safari Day
Chobe Safari Day
Botswana

The safari drives were nice but the best was the boat outing on the water since all the animals are drawn to the water. Seeing the elephants swim/walk through the water was great and the wallowing hippos.

Quality of Experience
Great sightings of animals on land and from the water.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Some of the drivers were a bit fast. They need to clean the area where they stop for morning tea as there seemed to be a lot of used toilet paper around the area.
Transport
Keep the speed down
Okavango Delta Safari
Okavango Delta Safari
Okavango Delta

The morning and afternoon safari outings were amazing. Ryder our driver and guide was very professional and knowledgeable and we found all the animals that we wanted to see plus a few surprises

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very personal and friendly service and when one of our party was a bit sick they when out of their way to help him feel better
Transport
You have to be ready to be shaken a bit during the game drives
Local specialist: Bianca Gersbach
Bianca
Bianca Gersbach
Local specialist in Cape Town, South Africa | Replied on May 29, 2024

Dear Tom,

Thank you for taking the time to write such an informative and detailed review about your trip to Botswana and Victoria Falls. Your insights and reflections are incredibly valuable and will surely help other travelers in planning their adventures.

It was a pleasure working with you to create this memorable experience. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey, and I look forward to assisting you with any future travel plans.

Warm regards,
Bianca