Africa Driven Reviews 190

Recently went on a trip through Namibia and Botswana organised by Phil. Would highly recommend this company, everything was so well organised and ran so smoothly (from pick ups and transfers to lodge and campsite bookings). Directions were extremely detailed and we loved ticking off the animals we saw in the booklets! Couldn’t recommend this company more!

I’ve just returned from a trip to Namibia & Botswana organised by Andy & Phil at Drive Botswana, absolutely outstanding!
Everything went well, they were always very quick to respond to all my questions, nothing was ever too much.
I would highly recommend their company, and will certainly use them again on my next African adventure.

We did a 3 1/2 week self drive organised by Andy and the team which was brilliant.

I had done a huge amount of research but I didn’t need to as their suggested itineraries were spot on.

We discussed lots of options and changed our mind a few times but the customer service and personal touch was fantastic to bring home our dream honeymoon.
We organised a vehicle and all Accomodation through drive, Andy provided a minute by minute itinerary which was perfect.
Even being on a call for any queries or issues. They assisted us in changing our accommodations when my partner got sick. Even when our flights changed at the last minute, Andy negotiated with car rental company for us to leave the car at the hotel, true 5 star customer service!

Thanks Andy and the team for making our dream trip even better than we dreamt it could be. And we can’t wait to come back!

Drive Botswana created an ultimate trip of a lifetime for us! Great value, exceptional communication and attention to detail. I am looking forward to booking another trip with them in the future

We had a 2 weeks self drive trip to Botswana (4 adults). The planning was just perfect, as well as all the suggestions. Phil was very patient with all my question, my change of plans and all the details. The driving instructions were very useful, we were always aware of where to find food and fuel. Besides booking our car and our camping sites Drive Botswana has suggested local experiences with their local partners which were wonderful. I would definitely recommend booking a self drive experience with them!

Really well organised itinerary covering all the areas of Botswana and Namibia we wanted to visit. The driving instructions were excellent and definitely required when going off road. Beautiful wildlife, amazing scenery and stunning lodges. I would recommend DriveBotswana every time.

Amazing experience! Everything worked great (the car, all tranfers, campsite and lodge reservation...everthing).
We have made a 9 days trip from Kasane to Maun. And before....we spent a night in Victoria Falls where we had a challenging white water rafting experince
I would suggest Drivebotswana to everyone who can enjoy an unforgettable self drive safari trip!

Phil from Drive Botswana did an excellent job communicating and coordinating with us before and during our trip, was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and accomodating prior to our trip with questions I had and/or changes I wanted to make.. The trip was wonderful!! Phil made all the campground and lodging arrangements for us, clued us in on what to expect at border crossing, estimated gasoline costs, border crossing fees and entry fees to parks, etc. Drive Botswana also provided nice detailed instructions on how to navigate from one location to another. Was really impressed with services provided by Drive Botswana. We spent 46 days and drove 6,000 miles (10,000 km) in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia (June 2 - July 17, 2024). Some rough roads but manageable. We saw lions (chasing Kudu and Impala), leopards, cheetah, wild dogs, bat eared fox, hyenas , white and black rhino, and much more. If planning a trip to southern Africa, I highly recommend working with Drive Botswana - they are very professional, helpful and knowledgeable.

Very easy to book. Drive Botswana suggested a fantastic itinerary and were very helpful in making some small changes we wanted. The trip was fabulous and all the arrangements spot on. The vehicle and supplier were top notch and all the accommodation lodges and camp sites we stayed in great. The pre-booked activities were awesome and all arrangements had been made perfectly. A fantastic trip to a wonderful country, and everything was well planned and explained by Drive Botswana and their agents.

Drive Botswana provided a great service, arranged a fantastic itinerary and the service providers used were all top notch. The interaction to derive the itinerary was very useful to understand the possibilities. The safari camping truck from Bushlore was very well equipped and in very good condition. The campsites, lodges and other accommodation were very varied, with each place offering something different, from the basic to the luxurious. The excursions provided interesting insights into the areas visited. The administration was seamless, payment straightforward and the guide and trip notes were excellent. We met one family on our trip who had used Drive Botswana several times and now we know why. Faultless.

We have spent 2 weeks in Namibia, everything organized by Drive Botswana.

Everything went smoothly: from car hire, transfers, accommodations and extra activities. Drive Botswana is highly professional.

Drive Botswana always answered on time and clearly to all of our questions. We received complete information package, road book,... .

Drive Botswana selects high quality partners (car rental, hotel/camping/lodge, ...) which is highly appreciated when you do not know the country and do not have experience of.

I definitely recommend Drive Botswana and will ask them to organize a new potential trip to Namibia or Botswana.

It is the second time we plan a trip to Africa with Drive Botswana. The first time was 8 years ago for our honeymoon and it was so great that we decided to ask their support for our trip to Namibia this summer. We confirm everything was excellent: the trip was well planned, reservations managed perfectly, driving instructions were really precise (you do not even need a GPS!), communication was always smooth and the app with the online itinerary is definitely a plus! We highly recommend Drive Botswana.

Back in Norway again after our 3rd trip organized by Drive Botswana - and a great adventure again. This time we had the whole family with us - 15 people ageing from 21 months too 66 years of age in 4 vehicles - exploring in Botswana and Zimbabwe. A lot of fantastic moments with animal viewing and nights around the campfire. Game drives in Nokanyana Camp, evening cruise from Kasane, Victoria Falls and our stay at Kapula in Hwange are the highlights of the trip.
As always well organized and a fantastic service in preperations of the trip.
Hope too be back again.

Nils Andrew Mogstad

We have used Drive Botswana for 2 holidays and both have been outstanding experiences. Phil puts together a trip taking your preferences into consideration. Thorough research of the routes and the accommodations means you are usually sad to leave the place you are staying but looking forward to finding out what is next on the route. Routes and timings are accurate and this allows you to relax and enjoy the driving as much as the places you visit.

Phil organized a fantastic trip for us (5 adults 1 kid). He was very helpful and patient during the planning stage; we had so many questions and answered them all.
Our itinerary included Maun, Deception Valley Lodge, Boteti River Camp, Planet Baobab, Elephant Sands, Kasane (incl. a day trip to the Victoria Falls), Chobe, Ghoha Hills (Savuti) , and finally Nokanyana (Mababe).
We saw all the animals that we had hoped for, even a leopard and a pack of African Wild Dogs.
Thank you Phil for a wonderful experience.
Christoph

Drive Botswana did a fantastic job in planning and arranging a 20 day trip through Makgadikgadi, Kalahari, Savuti Chobe and Vic Falls. Phil took our outline and worked up a great itinerary that really worked for us. With 13 lodges / campsites, it was a busy schedule which meant a lot of work for him, not easy to do and we had a great time. We much prefer self-drive in that we get a much better sense of the country we’re traveling through. The camping truck we picked up in Maun was really good, well equipped with a good fridge and freezer and all the gear, bedding, towels, cooker and storage. Didn’t need to add anything. The vehicle, a Toyota 2.4 was great, no problems dealing with deep sand. Highly recommend Drive Botswana. Very good after-sales service as well.

Really good advise on routes before booking. And also good bookings by finding nice and affordable camp sites and hotels on the way. The detailed driving directions were also essential. Can only recommend Drive Botswana.

To plan a self-driving route in Southern Africa, lots of knowledge and experience is needed, and Phil provided just that! It was great to have recommended/booked campsites and routes to make the every day drives as smooth as possible. Not only this, but even tips of where to see certain animals are provided!

Drive Botswana organized our trip really perfect. In a 16 days trip with a few transfers cross borders, things tend to go wrong pretty easily. BUT, on the contrary, every single item on the itinerary was spot on and the received trip description was more easy to follow then the GPS and/or the downloaded maps. From the first contact until our return back in Europe, Drive Botswana (Andy) was very helpful and a true asset for our trip.

I just finished a short trip with this company. It was amazing. They were so organized and knowledgable, it was great.
The campsites they booked were spectacular, but hard to get to. You really have to be confident about your driving ability when we are off road.
The only reccomendation I would make to them is to get a new GPS device. The hardware is outdated and i ended up not using it. When you get WIFI, download a map and and use the map offline.
The car had everything we needed and we even used the recovery kit as we got a flat tire.