Excellent trip. I don't normally like mass tourism type of things so I was a bit concerned whether or not I'd like this arrangement. However, I was pleasantly surprised to have been picked up from my hotel in a private car (not shared with another group), once at the national park there were 8 other guests, an interested and fun group people with mixed backgrounds. The national park visit was spectacular, we saw lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, giraffes, crocodiles, buffalos, etc. Of course these sightings are not guaranteed particularly as the tour leaves quite late (ca. 9am into the park), but you will see plenty of wildlife. Bring a good camera, it'll be worth it.

Lovely journey to Botswana through Zambia and Botswana to Chobe. The park was lovely and very green this time of year. We saw a great variety of birds and animals especially very close to a mother and baby elephant. Also two Male lions. The cruise on the Chobe river we saw hippos crocodiles buffalo and birds as well as various antelope. Unfortunately being the rainy season it rained and reduced our views. Guides were excellent and it was a very enjoyable day .

We have the most fantastic day with Maano Adventures. We picked up promptly from our lodge at 7am before being driven to the Botswana border. Our Zambian driver Kendrick drove very safely and carefully, and was very interesting to chat to. He walked us through the immigration process and helped us on the boat over the lake where our guide for Chobe was waiting. We had an excellent day with Cape Fig Safaris, the Botswana company operating the tour with Maano. He was highly interesting, patient and really wanted to make our day excellent. Lunch was great (soft drinks included) at a beautiful lodge with a stunning views. The boat trip was excellent too, with another guide. Everything went really smoothly, we felt 100% safe and the communication before, during and after the trip was fab. Thanks so much!