The Ultimate Adventure Through Wild Botswana

It was amazing okavanga delta so special don’t miss the magadiki salt pans else why stop at nata and Victoria falls beautiful

We had an amazing time and experienced so much wildlife and natural beauty in Botswana. Michael, our guide, was brilliant and worked so hard to look after us. For me, the highlight was the time we spent in the Okavango Delta. The walking safaris were so enjoyable and made the animal encounters much more immersive and real. The local guides in the Okavango were fantastic and such lovely people.

Botswana is a uniquely special place to see wild life and this trip delivered on that, especially the wild camping in Okavango Delta. Chobe Park and Victoria Falls were also super impressive so it was a well rounded trip, albeit with a bit too much camping for me personally.

This trip lived up to expectations and so much more!

The wild camping in the Okavango Delta made ever lasting memories! Turning out of our camp for our afternoon mokoro ride to a site of a heard of elephants in front of us, a pod of hippos to our left and giraffes and water buffalo just behind them! The Polers did a great job looking after us and had exceptional knowledge of there surroundings and the wildlife in the delta.

Highly recommend going to the salt pans on your way to Kasane and enjoy sundowners whilst you watch the flamingos.

Then on to Chobe and the locals say Chobe “never disappoints” and they were absolutely spot on. The guides were experts in tracking the animals and we were lucky enough to see 4 of the big 5 except the rhinos.

The trip was topped off by a beautiful two days by the falls and if you go when the water levels are high expect to get drenched! But this still didn’t stop the smile on our faces and we all soon dried out.

The food throughout was delicious the poler’s, Happy and Micheal served up a treat every night whilst we was camping. And if you are eating out in Victoria falls I recommend Baines restaurant right next to the Zambezi river. The locals were all friendly and couldn’t do enough to help.

10/10, didn’t want it to end.

The trip was amazing and exceeded all expectations. I can't believe how much wildlife we saw, and the number of Elephants in the Delta was really nice to see. Mike the main guide was excellent, really knowledgeable, very interesting to talk to and a really nice guy. Dips our main guide in the Delta from the local village was also really good. His tracking skills led us to all sorts of animals on the bush walk. Walking amongst the animals is really special.

Camping in the Delta was the real highlight. All the guides and camp assistants were from the local village which is nice. The food was incredible and you are well looked after. Going to sleep at night listening to the Hippos, Lions, Hyena and Elephants is something I really miss.

I read the reviews about animals coming near camp and we had just that. Three of us were sat on the edge of camp watching where we often saw Elephant pass. We watched as four Kudu passed. Then we had a female Lion walk right passed us just over 100m away stalking the Kudu. Amazing feeling to know you are in the wild with them with nothing between you.

Chobe National Park is also really good. We were fortunate to see a Leopard and a pride of female Lions.

Ending in Victoria Falls was the perfect end to the trip.

Only issue we had was arriving in Botswana. We weren't given the name of the hotel in advance, we just had the possible ones from the website. This created issues at Passport control as we had to name the hotel we were staying at on our entry form. The WiFi in the airport hardly worked so we couldn't contact anyone and were initially refused entry. Make sure you get the name of the hotel before you fly.

This trip was a genuinely wild experience, much better than any 'tourist' experience. Our guide Mike was fantastic and the trip included all the things to make the best out of the time there. There's a good mix of camping and hotels. Such an authentic and genuine experience.

A great trip with an engaging guide and a good group!

I absolutely loved this trip. The time in the Okavango delta was incredible - it felt very special to spend time with local people and to experience a really wide variety of wildlife on foot and by Mokoru. The local guides (especially Otis) were really knowledgeable and friendly, the food was delicious and the tents very comfortable. I only wish we could have stayed longer. Chobe was also incredibly and we saw so much wildlife. The ratio of travel time to activity time is quite high and there were a few differences to the itinerary (eg. The hikes mentioned didn't really happen and we couldn't stay at Planet Baobab as there had been a fire) but the main guide and group were very friendly and everyone got on really well. If you stay at Nata lodge and get a chance to visit the salt pans do it - it was a highlight!

This was a very authentic experience and we saw a diverse amount of wildlife whilst we were there. The guide Mike was amazing and the local people taught us so much! Get booking! It’s a once in a life time experience!

My first MBA trip went far beyond my original expectations. Each campsite was wonderful, every brief hotel stay came at exactly the right time to refresh/recharge for the next leg of the journey, and the experiences and tours were top-notch. I particularly enjoyed walking around the Kalahari with people from the San tribe and the stay in the Delta, where the hippos are so close the entire time. If you are looking to get up close to the wildlife and snag some good photos while also being immersed culturally in where you are staying, this is a great journey.

Had a fantastic time, it was a truly wonderful trip and I always felt safe and looked after.

If you want to experience Africa at its wildest then this is the trip for you. I’ve previously camped through Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and SA, and nothing came close to the Okavango.

There’s a lot of travel, early starts and some basic camps but you will be well looked after by brilliant guides and treated with some amazing food along the way.

Be prepared for few ‘moments’. We camped amongst a huge pod of hippos and also encountered lions, crocs and elephant up close and personal (even in the camp). But these are memories I will never forget!

Our group ranged from 30’s to 60’s, 7 ladies and 2 guys, and nobody found the trip too strenuous. The longest walk was a slow bush walk for 4 hours and plenty of stops, albeit with a hot sun towards the end.

The biggest problem with this trip? Sorting through the huge stack of photos you’ll have at the end!

If you want a taste of real Africa and you’re happy to put your trust in brilliant and experienced guides then don’t hesitate - this is the trip you’re looking for!

(Final tip: If you’re travelling in winter, pack warm! We had sub zero nights and were all pretty chilly, so do come prepared.)

A fabulous trip with the best guides, excellent food and amazing views and wildlife. Thank you so much for a holiday of a lifetime

Thank you for an amazing trip. Mike and MC were fabulous hosts and the vegetarian cooking did not seem to phase MC at all. Rhino was comfortable and well equipped. Probably the standard out moment was the wild camping in the delta next to the laughing hippos but seeing a leopard was also amazing. Thank you. Would definitely use MBA again.

Loved every second of it! Felt like such an adventure, sleeping in the wilderness, connecting with local people, seeing so many animals and delicious food throughout! Mike our guide was just amazing and the group got on so well. Okavango delta was a highlight, the wild camping was one of the best experiences ever. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Book this trip......don't think about it, just do it! A once in a lifetime experience! If you're thinking about Africa, look no further! This trip is everything you thought it would be and more ! The tents are fantastic, spacious, and easy to put up. The safari truck is the best way to explore on your journey, and we loved "the Rhino " truck. The small group sizes are the only way to experience, and enjoy this safari adventure. Roll down the windows, feel the breeze, and watch as wildlife stroll past. Savour the moment as elephants drink, and play in mudpools on the side of the road, in the heat of the day. So many photo opportunities, and an incredible experience. From, game drives, nature walks, river cruise, and culture, this tour has it all, and leaves you wanting more! It's that enjoyable, I'd do it again! One of the many highlights was the bush camp. The staff and local guides make your stay that much more, and the food was so tasty especially the vegetarian dishes, and I'm not a vegetarian🤣 Idyllic camp sites located in the Okavango Delta. This was one of the most memorable moments on our journey, a get away from it all. I couldn't take my eyes off the hippos, elephants, and othe wildlife, I was hypnotised by every moment. I especially loved the safari walk into camp after the drive, the Mokoros gliding out of camp, and the staff who make you feel so welcome. I'd go back in a heartbeat! Mike our guide organised an open door helicopter flight in Maun over the Okovangodelta for us, and it did not disappoint! We witnessed a once in a lifetime opportunity of a wild dog hunt. We watched 19 wilddogs take down a Lechwe, a National Geographic moment! One we will never forget, and such a rare opportunity to witness. This trip is one of the best tours I have been on. I loved the Namibia tour we did last year with Much Better Adventures, and this also did not disappoint. I'm hooked! If there is one thing you do, it's book this trip! Great camp sites, comfortable hotels, and endless opportunities to see a range of wildlife, a journey you will never forget. No wonder Botswana is one of the most popular safari destinations. Finish your tour at Victoria Falls. I'd highly recommend staying an extra night and walk over to the Zambia side of Victoria Falls. Well worth the views, and a a great way to finish your adventure of a lifetime! It's not a holiday it's and adventure!

This is a great trip despite the longish drives, which get broken up as there's so much to see. Overall the itineary is good but as the wild life in Chobe is so varied and plentyful I would have liked another day there.

The camp site in the Okawanga was set up and very good. The team looking after us were amazing and the food some of the best we had on the trip

I would still highly recommend this trip.

Great bonus but room for improvement. The highlights were amazing but wish we had more time in Maun and wasted less time where there was nothing to do or see.

My 7th MBA trip and they just get better and better. This was an incredible trip and a truly memorable experience that will be hard to rival. The elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, kudus, impalas, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, mongoose, baboons, crocodiles, jackal, birds were abundant and you're totally immersed in their world, especially during the bush walk at the Delta. The Delta was a major highlight and you can't beat the experience of camping out in the wild, hearing the hippos and elephants around you, seeing the stars / Milky Way above, eating great food and bonding over the campfire - never enjoyed camping so much in my life. We were well looked after by our guide Angelo from start to finish who went out of his way to ensure we had so much fun, ate very well and got the most of our whole experience in Southern Africa. The camp hosts at the Delta were really welcoming, fed us well and we had fun round the campfire. Recommend the helicopter tour. Chobe was another highlight. Vic falls was the perfect way to end such a trip. Can't rate this trip highly enough!

PHENOMENAL - book this now!!!!! Angelo the guide is incredible and took us on an adventure of a lifetime. The 2 nights in the delta are so special, a life changing experience for sure sleeping in tents and hearing hippos and elephants as you sleep! Food was also delicious along route - we were really well fed. One tip: don't overpack, you can do your washing at hotel(s) along way. We really can't recommend this trip enough!!!!!