3 independent reviews for Southern Africa budget vacation
Reviews for Southern Africa budget vacation
Orna Flannery review 14 Jul 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The group on the tour, the guide and driver and the numerous elephants we encountered. Okavango delta experience was awesome.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Bring lots of warm clothing and a really good sleeping bag. Very cold at night in the tent.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes it did benefit local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Good vacation. Kids had a ball and everyone got on really well. Camping was challenging at times and we upgraded to a hotel one night and hut another just to have a more comfortable night’s sleep - plus wash a few clothes. Think the tour could benefit from a better mix of camping and hotel/chalet accommodation.Janet Stewart review 3 Oct 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It was all truly wonderful. I was most worried about creature comforts during the primitive stay in the Delta but it was great - no hardship whatsoever. I could never begin to capture how incredible the wildlife viewing is - and it just keeps coming!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don't overpack, but do take what you feel is essential for you to be comfortable on a camping trip. For me, it was a self-inflating, full-length sleeping mat - on top of the camping mattress provided, it kept my old bones very happy.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The tour company is extremely conscientious about conservation and environmental sustainability, so there were no issues. Botswana has done an incredible job of embracing conservation tourism as one of their most valuable resources, and the communities seem to be deriving significant benefit.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
11 out of 10!!!!John Munroe review 13 Jan 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
So many fantastic memories. It was a wonderful experience, too many to choose from.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Go with the flow. Bring a nail brush and some biodegradable wipes.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, overall it was very good.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
One of the best we have ever been on. I was worried about camping as it is not normally something I would do but it was well organised and bug free. Even the toilets and showers on the campsite were much better and cleaner than I thought they would be. If you are going to do it just relax and enjoy the experience. Yes you get a bit dirty and your clothes aren't as clean as you normally would wear them but so what. Everyone is in the same boat. The people on the trip with us were wonderful. Great times and brilliant memories. I'm so glad we explored Southern Africa this way.Holiday Reviews
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