8 Day Highlights Of Botswana & Victoria Falls Overland Tour

I'm writing this review seven months after our trip, as I like to let experiences settle and see how they age in my memory. I can confidently say that our 8-day adventure with Kalahari Breeze was nothing short of extraordinary. It exceeded our wildest expectations, and the attention to detail and level of service were outstanding. Maria, the company's president, set the tone for excellence with her exceptional communication. She thoroughly prepared us for what to expect and maintained contact throughout our journey, ensuring our satisfaction at every step. Her dedication to customer service truly enhanced our experience. The highlight of our trip was wild camping in the Okavango Delta, where Master, our guide, proved worthy of his name. His expertise in tracking and spotting wildlife was remarkable—he seemed to have a sixth sense for finding animals we never imagined seeing (such as African Wild Dogs and Civets). The authentic camping experience deep in the delta gave us an intimate connection with the wilderness that would be impossible to achieve otherwise. Our camp chef deserves special recognition for transforming simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces in the middle of the bush. Every meal was a delightful surprise, especially the freshly baked bread that made our mornings magical. The quality and creativity of the food was top-notch (and our somewhat picky son kept going back for more). One of our memorable experiences was spending a night under the stars at the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. We were blessed with an incredible sight—a shooting star streaking across the sky for nearly 20 seconds, creating a moment we'll never forget. The following morning, we visited the Meerkat colony, which was equally enchanting. Special thanks to Twe and his brother from the Sun People, whose knowledge added depth to our understanding of this unique landscape. At Elephant Sands, we had breathtaking close encounters with elephants in their natural habitat. The Chobe National Park game drive and river cruise offered excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Victoria Falls provided a magnificent (soggy!) finale to the journey. What sets Kalahari Breeze apart is their seamless blend of adventure and comfort, authentic experiences, and professional service. We particularly appreciated that they exclusively employ local staff, which supports the community and enriches the experience immensely. There's nothing like exploring Botswana's wilderness with guides who have grown up in these landscapes and know them intimately. Every staff member we encountered contributed to making this trip memorable, and the attention to detail was evident throughout the journey. Kalahari Breeze delivers an experience that perfectly balances wild adventure with comfort, led by passionate professionals who genuinely care about creating unforgettable memories for their guests. Tips for future travelers: • Opt for the wild camping in the Okavango Delta - it's an unparalleled experience • Bring a good camera - the wildlife viewing opportunities are exceptional • Trust your guides - their expertise will enhance your experience immensely

We booked a last minute trip with Kalahari Breeze and had an absolutely brilliant time seeing so many amazing animals. Kalahari is a small Botswanan based firm but were extremely professional, courteous and everything worked like clockwork. On our trip we met other travellers who did not know from one day to the next where they were staying as their company kept changing their itinerary, but everything worked perfectly for us. Before we booked Maria responded to all our questions within hours and put together a comprehensive programme. We stayed in 5 different places and had a number of guides and cars and every single connection was on time. One of the advantages of a smaller firm is the personal service and local knowledge. We "wild camped" in the Okavango Delta for two nights run by Kalahari Breeze directly and our guide was from a village only 5 miles away and knew exactly where to find a pride of lions eating and playing, could spot a hyena under a bush at huge distance and found more elephnats than one could reasonably expect to see in a lifetime. We were also able to visit his village and its' school and met some of his family. The other places we stayed in and safari events were run by other locally owned firms and the guides were equally good although only "mid-range" accomodation it was more than adequate and everything was so well co-ordinated by Kalahari Another highlight for us was the night spent sleeping under the stars on the Magkadikgadi Pans and seeing the meerkats on the way there. OVerall i would strongly recommend going with Kalahari Breeze Safaris

Maria and Chris are excellent, informative and responsive. The trip ran extremely smoothly and we loved every minute of our time in Botswana. I’d fully recommend Kalahari breeze if you’re looking for the perfect experience!