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4 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Jo Mildenhall

Reviewed November 2023

What a Trip!!

Wow! What an incredible trip this was – one of the best I have been on. Yes, there are a lot of miles covered and a lot of time sat on the coach but it is absolutely worth it for the places that we visited and the things that we saw – from the lushness of the Okavango Delta, the tribal villages, the animals that you see roaming free, and the distinctness of the desert. Each place we visited was different to the last and felt like it gave us a good insight into the heart of both Namibia and Botswana. If you like taking photos – you will be in heaven! We saw so, so many different animals and birds, and the landscapes were incredible.

Most Inspirational Moment

Gosh, there are so many inspirational moments!! I think connecting with the natural world -whether that be through seeing the vast range of animals and birds in their own habitats (including an incredible moment of seeing a herd of elephants at a water hole in Etosha NP), and the vastness of the landscape which was so varied across the countries. I particularly loved going to the Namib Desert and climbing Dune 45! That was incredible! Also, the camping in the Okavango Delta - was a little hair raising and had its adrenaline moments with lions and elephants in the middle of the night - but I wouldn't have changed it for the world! The camp crew here were absolutely fantastic and I highly recommend that Exodus use these guides again.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sam - Omumborombonga Samoras - was absolutely brilliant! One of the best tour leader's I have met. He was absolutely on the ball and his knowledge of his country, Botswana, of the animals, plants and birds, was excellent. He kept us on track yet was also flexible to stopping and taking breaks when the group needed to. It was evident that Sam was super-experienced, and his great sense of humour kept us entertained. Michael was our driver, and again, was awesome to have on our trip with his brilliant sense of humour, his helpfulness, and his very safe driving.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't think twice about this trip - book it! You will not be disappointed! Take mozzie spray. You will need it. Be prepared for long coach journey's and very bumpy roads - but this is all part of the adventure.

Suggestions

Thanks so much for a wonderful trip - it was a life changing holiday!! Absolutely brilliant. Everything was so well organised - definitely keep using the local tour agent as they were amazing. The only constructive feedback I'd offer is for the two nights in Etosha to be split up so that you get to stay at a camp near the entry point and then on the 2nd night, a camp nearer to the exit point - because then you'd get to see different water holes and different parts of the park.

Anna Wait

Reviewed August 2023

Brilliant safari trip

This trip was great. It is our 3rd safari trip and one of the best. The guide Angelo is very knowledgeable, friendly and available not only to explain about wild life but also to help with photo tips. This trip is great both for photographers and people who love wild life. But be prepared for loooooong drives on bumpy roads. Food was very good, traditional and authentic accommodation.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking on foot with the elephants in the Delta.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant, highly recommend our guide Angelo

Advice for Potential Travellers

if you are easily travel sick, avoid this route

Suzanne Heath

Reviewed November 2022

Amazing but too much?

These destinations especially the Okavango Delta were on my bucket list. It was a great holiday with great people but didn’t really live up to expectations. It goes without saying that the wildlife was unbelievable, and I had some truly magic moments spent watching 5 black rhino at the waterhole in Etosha and some close encounters with elephants in the Delta on a foot safari, but there is a LOT of driving on this trip with endless hours looking at the same scenery and much of it on very bumpy roads, a LOT of eating lunch in the truck/by the side of the road and a LOT of bush toilets – many of which were not near any bushes for the women to hide behind. Some of the places we stayed overnight were breathtaking like the tented tree houses by the lagoon and it would have been great to have stayed in fewer places and move less often. Don’t get me wrong, I am hugely grateful to have seen/experienced all the things I have seen on this trip and overall, it was an amazing trip. Final point…take less clothes than you think you need – wash stuff as you go along, plus add wet wipes, hand sanitiser and packets of tissues to your essential items list.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching 5 black rhino at the waterhole in Etosha. The waterhole at the lodge we stayed at is in a truly beautiful setting with stone seats. It was fantastic to watch the animals come and go at night and to listen in silence to the noises they make (hyenas are very noisy drinkers!!) Two nights of pure joy!

Thoughts on Group Leader

We got information about the wildlife, but would have been nice to have had some commentary about local people, cultures, economy, history etc

Advice for Potential Travellers

Personally, I think binoculars are a must. So too are wet wipes, packets of tissues and hand sanitiser. I would really recommend getting some safari trousers - the ones that have a zip so you can convert them into shorts. Pack less than you think you need so when you don't need to wear your fleece and walking boots, you can still fit them in your case.

Shelley Binns

Reviewed September 2022

Trip of a lifetime

An amazing, once in a lifetime experience which has left me humbled, speechless and overwhelmed in equal measure. From the landscapes of Brandberg to the wildlife and waterways of the delta and everything in between this truly is a trip to treasure I have fallen in love with both countries and will be back!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were two moments. Sitting with the hippos in mokoros in the delta, and watching the sunset over Brandberg will stay with me forever

Thoughts on Group Leader

Angelo was an excellent tour leader, driver and guide who was knowledgable and enthusiastic in equal measure. He made the trip fun and enjoyable, whilst always ensuring our safety and security

Advice for Potential Travellers

Expect the unexpected, ensure you have plenty of cash (as it’s the preferred method of payment in most of the rural places), and just go with the flow!

Suggestions

The optional helicopter tour over the delta was outstanding and worth every penny