Botswana
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Julie and Isabella travelled to South Africa, Zambia and Botswana
I have never used a specialist company before or booked a safari holiday therefore have nothing to compare with. However this will remain the case when booking future holidays to Africa as I would not consider risking travelling with another company such was the level of the service I experienced. From my first telephone enquiry no question was left unanswered even before I had indicated I would be using their services. Absolutely no hard sell just factual answers and practical advice. All I knew was that I wanted to visit Victoria Falls and go on safari. From this the most perfect itinerary was arranged within my budget. Throughout the process I was consulted to ensure I was happy with arrangements. Every last detail was considered and addressed. For example early on in the process I mentioned my reservations about camping on safari and safety. When we arrived at our first destination, the manageress told us that Safari Consultants had recorded of our concerns and asked for accommodation to be nearer the main camp. This was so reassuring and is a demonstration of the quality of service I received. In conclusion services provided by this company are second to none in relation to itinerary, accommodation and service. However it is the attention to the smaller detail that truly sets it apart.
Botswana
Country Map
Chobe National Park
A huge park offering excellent big-game viewing in the two principal regions – along the Chobe River and around the Savuti Marsh. Elephant viewing and birding along the Chobe River is a big highlight.
The Linyanti Region
Pure, unspoilt, game-rich, wild Africa. Acres of remote wilderness split into various private concessions offering exclusivity, varied habitats and excellent big-game. One of the best places in Africa to see wild dogs.
The Okavango Delta
A remarkable and unique inland delta offering exclusivity, incredible scenery, great game-viewing, wonderful water activities and brilliant birding. A real gem and one of Africa’s best wilderness and wildlife destinations.
The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and environs
Vast salt pans surrounded by Kalahari grassland, offering a unique scenic experience with some very specific wildlife highlights, such as meerkats and brown hyaena. Greater flamingos and huge numbers of zebra are resident during the wet season.
Nxai Pan National Park
Notably different from Makgadikgadi with a mostly vegetated pan system which provides good game-viewing throughout the year. Baines Baobabs is an individual attraction.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Classic Kalahari – a vegetated desert landscape of Kalahari scrub and woodland offering a genuine and very exclusive experience. Game-viewing is good but slightly seasonal, with some desert specialities.
Tuli Block
A group of private reserves and concessions make up this dramatic and scenic region which offers some very good game-viewing and horse-riding safaris. Access is usually from South Africa.
Moremi
The central section of the Okavango Delta which is designated as a National Game Reserve. A beautiful region with excellent game-viewing and boat cruises, but not as exclusive as the surrounding private concessions.