Okavango Delta Explorations Reviews 211

I worked directly with Louise Fitzgerald and she is fantastic. She is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and has impeccable taste. She is also very hard working. She helped design a phenomenal trip for my family of 6 to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique very quickly without any compromise. She is an excellent listener and creative problem solver. She is a joy to work with.

We’ve worked with Okavango Delta Explorations a few times now in planning our holidays and each time it’s a dream. The holidays are tailor made and a truly magical experience, I can only recommend! Anna in particular is extremely responsive and helpful. Overall a great experience and ultimately a fabulous safari holiday.

We had a great experience working with Okavango Delta Explorations. The trip they facilitated went off smoothly and the accommodations were excellent. All transfers were smooth. We were well prepared for the experience and visited 3 camps in Botswana. It is great to be traveling again-- very safe and just a wonderful experience.

Louise was an absolute lifesaver when it came to planning our family trip to Africa. I had no idea where to begin and thank god I came across Okavango Delta Explorations. Louise suggested the most wonderful safari camps for my family and organised everything from camp reservations and bush flights to our dietary needs. She gave us very honest and detailed explanations of the camps as well as safari locations. We spent six days in Okavango in two different camps and then three days in Cape Town. Everyone was so friendly and our camps were so well equipped and the food was absolutely delicious. We saw so many animals and the sunsets were gorgeous. We went on a thrilling helicopter ride, which was recommended by Louise, and were very grateful she did! Louise also helped organise our stay in Cape Town including hotel location to a Great White Shark excursion.

Everything was so seamless and every detail was incorporated into our itinerary. Louise was truly the most patient, kind, and knowledgable guide we could have asked for. Louise was also always reachable via mobile when I had (many) last minute questions. I can't recommend her enough. I am looking forward to planning another trip to Africa with Louise and Okavango Delta Explorations. Truly one of the most epic trips we have ever been on and that is all thanks to Louise!

- Michelle Dlouhá - Prague, Czech Republic

My partner and I were dealt with by Louise who put together a fantastic package for us. We arranged our own international and local flights to Maun from Johannesburg but the itinerary in the Okavango delta included inter-camp flights in tiny propeller planes which were included in the total cost.
The camps were first class - not super posh but extremely comfortable with great food and an open bar! And a splash pool! The early morning and afternoon rides with amazingly knowledgeable guides and trackers were incredible with all the wild game imaginable. Staff at the camps were extremely friendly and efficient. Meal times were fun, meeting travellers from all over the world. There was a siesta time from 12 noon to 3pm for relaxing, reading, swimming or even having a nap. Okavango Delta Explorations helped make this the trip of a lifetime for us and we can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you Louise!

What can I add that hasn't already been said!!
I feel I got so lucky by coming upon Louise at okavangodelta.com.
Over the past year she helped me plan my dream trip to the Okavango Delta, tirelessly answering all my questions and concerns as I was traveling solo was a bit nervous.
She recommended the Ker and Downey camps of which I stayed at Dinaka in the Kalahari and Okuti, Kanana and Shinde in the Delta.
Every camp was 5stars plus. Lovely staff who genuinely made me feel like family. No comfort or convenience was overlooked, food very good and enjoyable safari activities.
When asked how I enjoyed my trip my answer is Magical even better than I expected.
The okavango delta is unique and not to be missed if you want a truly wild and private plus luxurious safari experience.
Can't thank you enough Louise.

When I started exploring options for visiting Southern Africa I contacted several safari companies to discuss what I had in mind, the areas I hoped to visit, and the budget. With so many companies offering similar services it seemed that it might be hard to know which one to choose. What I quickly realized was that safari companies are far from equal. Most of the companies came back with proposals that didn’t align with our wish list or ignored our budget. Louise with Okavango Delta Explorations was the first person who truly listened to me. I learned how valuable it is to work with someone who cares about your itinerary as much as you do. From our first conversation I felt very comfortable working with Louise. She has firsthand knowledge and experience with the lodges in the areas we wanted to visit, and she made very thoughtful suggestions. Louise created a fantastic itinerary that included Pioneers Lodge at Victoria Falls, Chobe Savanna Lodge in Namibia, Camp Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta, and Leroo La Tau near Makgadikgadi National Park. Our experiences at these camps absolutely exceeded our expectations. The staff at each of these lodges was very friendly and attentive, the accommodations were wonderful, and the guides and game viewing were truly exceptional. Louise stayed in contact with us in the months leading up to our safari, keeping us apprised of changes in COVID requirements and with any other updates. Our travels between the camps were all coordinated by Louise, and everything went very smoothly. I can’t say enough how impressed I was with Louise and how she really made this dream come true for us. I highly recommend Louise and Okavango Delta Explorations. I will definitely entrust Louise again in the future with planning my next trip to Africa.

We flew into Kasane for a 10 day Safari that included stops and Chobe Game Lodge, Savute Safari Lodge, Camp Xakanaxa, and Xugana Island Lodge. We had outstanding guides and the staff at each location were wonderful. This is a totally different experience from a big lodge like Amboseli (Kenya). These camps are small, intimate, and the guests and guides eat together. The wildlife and birds were incredible. We saw lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, hippos, impalas, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas, giraffes, and more. Most of the sightseeing is done by jeep or boat. However, at Xugana, you can hike in the bush with guides - this was one of the highlights of the trip. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. In fact, I left my cell phone on an airplane flight (between Chobe and Savute), and our guide made some calls, and the phone was back to me the next day.

A belated thank you to Louise for all the wonderful advice and planning she did for my trip to Botswana. It was a trip of a lifetime.

At the beginning of 2022 I decided to go on a solo trip to southern Africa. I was in Namibia in 2019 and in South Africa in 2021 and am hooked on going on safari. This time I wanted to focus on observing wildlife and photography. I was debating whether to go to Kenya/Tanzania or Botswana. I did an internet search for photography safaris and travel agents to those countries in general and read lots of webpages on various organizations and opportunities. I liked what I read on Okavango Delta Explorations' website and reached out through their contact page. Louise contacted me and the rest is literally history. She asked great questions to find out what kind of safari I was interested in and recommended visiting 3 areas: the Kalahari, Okavango Delta, and Chobe. She identified a couple of photography safaris and recommended a mobile safari offered by Letaka Safaris. I ended up spending 3 nights in Nxai Pan exploring the Kalahari desert, 9 nights on the mobile safari through the Okavango Delta and 4 nights at the Pangolin Photography Lodge exploring the Chobe River. Each lodge/camp was fabulous - the guides, staff, food and game drives.

At one point I was seriously considering a trip to Kenya/Tanzania and I asked Louise to convince me to go to Botswana. She did and the other travel agent didn't so she got my business. I'm so glad I went to Botswana.

Louise put together a very detailed itinerary that I accessed via a mobile app. She handled all travel reservations. All of my connections once in Africa were easy.

It was easy to contact Louise by email or phone before, during and after my trip.

I highly recommend having Okavango Delta Explorations plan your trip with you. I can't wait to plan my next safari with them.

We had a great experience on our honeymoon, the team selected a great mix of lodges that gave us a mix of calm, exclusivity, buzz and most of all great opportunities to see the animals! All the lodges were super welcoming and the Okavango Delta Explorations team made our trip come together with extremely short notice, also helping us when last minute changes threw everything up in the air again. Top notch experience!

We had a fabulous time in the Okavanago Delta. The arrangements were meticulous and impeccable, and the follow through by staff and guides at the camps were superb. Some of our party had mobility and dietary restrictions, but these were all accommodated beautifully. This is a lifetime experience that is highly recommended. Everyone from top to bottom will work to make sure you have a pleasant and memorable experience.

We got in touch with Louise about a 10 day trip to Botswana mid-pandemic (November 2021) with only a couple of weeks' notice. We gave a detailed brief and emphasised that we were looking for excellent guiding and despite our limited budget, Louise came back to us with an outstanding proposal that perfectly matched what we were looking for. We stayed at three camps over 8 nights and all were excellent with extremely knowledgeable guides, comfortable accommodations and outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities.

Kwando camps (Lagoon, Pom Pom and Splash) were the perfect choice for us and allowed us to explore the Delta and witness some world class animal encounters. We saw a full wild dog hunt, over 40 different lions including cubs and a kill, leopards, cheetah and civets and African wild cats. As a keen birder, I was particularly happy with the quality of bird knowledge from the guides.

Louise was extremely responsive and helpful in helping us with additional restaurant and accommodation recommendations in Maun for which we wanted to keep costs down on. When the Omicron variant reared its head towards the end of our stay, Louise got in touch with the camp to inform us of the changes and was very helpful in coming up with suitable travel arrangements to get us home.

Overall, I couldn't recommend ODE highly enough - thorough specialism, excellent speed of response and attention to detail in planning. Make sure to book your next Africa trip with them!

A perfect trip. Just the right amount of luxury mixed with an old Africa experience. The staff at Shinde Camp anticipated every need. And the animal viewing is exceptional. As I was packing, my guide Mr. B came to my tent to say « lions spotted. » My bush plane out was in two hours.

We threw my bags in the Land Rover and made it to see four lions chilling on a termite mound. He then had a call on the radio that a leopard was spotted. We drove to find his breakfast up in a tree- an adult Impala. We then sussed out the nearby grass mounds and could see the leopard breathing heavily just six feet away. We made it to the airstrip with five minutes to spare. You couldn’t have choreographed a more perfect end to an already great trip.

Louise was a fantastic resource and highly involved as a seasoned, connected Okavango expert to set up our custom safari experience. She knows the seasons, ecosystems, lodges, and timings for different important Delta wildlife events. Her recommendations were fantastic and put together an amazing itinerary with three distinct lodges and experiences consistent with our budget. Significantly, she rescheduled the entire itinerary three times around poorly timed COVID travel challenges. For an amazing, engaged, committed and knowledgable resource for planning your amazing trip, Louise is your agent.

Louise organised the most wonderful honeymoon for us. We went to 3 different camps, all different from each other and all excellent. I can’t recommend ODE highly enough.

I was heading on honeymoon to South Africa and therefore this was a very important holiday to me. Okavango provided my wife and I with some very thoughtful hotel and restaurant suggestions which were absolutely excellent when we got there as well as seamlessly sorting the car hire. I couldn't have faulted their service at all, Louise was very helpful and went above and beyond what I would have expected, despite me having a large number of questions! I would be more than happy to use Okavango again. My only complaint was that the holiday wasn't longer! We will be back, and we will be using Okavango!! Thanks a lot

Just back from a wonderful holiday in Tanzania. Louise at Okavango Delta Explorations organized a wonderful itinerary which exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend them.

We've just come back from a 6 day safari in Botswana organised by ODE. This included myself, my Mum and my niece. We had the most fantastic time! Louise organised this for us and selected a really lovely combination of camps to give us an all round superb experience. We saw loads of animals and were treated to some very special sightings. And Ker & Downey, the camp outfit they use, were a perfect choice - the camps and the staff are all fabulous, there is nothing I can think to improve on. So so recommended. if you haven't been to Africa before, please go, and I highly recommend this company, and Louise, to plan your trip there. Thank you so very much!! We hope to get there again some time soon!

Okavango Delta Explorations was an excellent choice. They heard in long telefon calls my wishes and expectations very well and gave me perfect advice on tours and camps/lodges. They are very experienced experts of the region, who know exactly where to send you according to your expectations . The organzation was absolutly perfect. There is nothing to improve. We had a very special and wonderfull time.

One of the best holidays we have been on, from the initial inquiry, the organisation, suggestions and safari its self.
Worth every pound and would recommend Okavango Delta Explorations to anyone.