Chobe National Park Tour Companies

The group was amazing, we all got along really well and made great memories!

Really beat my expectations of what I originally thought the camping was going to be. Tents and equipment were good and the crew on the tour were fab! The food was unbelievable! Not what I was expecting. Trips / days were well organised and everyone was helpful. I would recommend adding a few must to the list interms of headtorch was a must, used every night. Currency, defiantly take pula and USD I had to use the ATM at times which wasnt what I wanted. Zimbabwe boarder crossing is more expensive for Brits $55 they prefer cash. Overall the whole experience was ace, the overland truck and crew were are on the road family! Would recommend this tour. 10 days camping was plenty for me though outing tents up and down. Great experience!!

We just completed our Safari in Zambia Botswana and Zimbabwe… it far exceeded our expectations mostly because our tour guide Rachel was outstanding, knowledgeable and very helpful and Lucky our driver was exceptionally patient and both of these young people made our trip unbelievably fun! We also loved the game drives and stops at local villages… absolutely LOVED this trip and will definitely return to Zambia for a repeat trip!

I suggest customers thoroughly research safaris and confirm where you are staying and the costs that are not included in the trip. There may be a lot of surprises. I have to say the employees are wonderful. Fines, Cynthia, Lucky. I had a lot of questions and all were answered. My only issue is how Lochinvar handled the lady, demanding $420 CASH for the trip that she and we booked way in advance. This was only the beginning of my 3 separate bad experiences.(the other 2 were Kenya, julimas safaris (demanding cash for park entry fees). I googled and called the park and confirmed they accept credit cards)and Sabilom Kenya tours. (They canceled the balloon option after collecting $900, then offered, only after asking, $675. I didn’t have to pay extra for Hwange Park because I chose not to agree with the “change. ” there was supposed to be a waiver. I never saw a waiver. Unfortunately, a lady on our budget trip was charged extra to go to hWange Park(according to her). I was told, She was advised to cancel that Hwange park game Drive and go to Zambizi Park instead. I was told they cited dangerous roads as the reason for the “change”She said she wasn’t granted any partial refund for the lesser Park, but says she felt intimidated in to canceling the hwange park. We went anyway( my partner and I refused to cancel Hwange) and she had to pay $420 extra cash or they would not take her, but we were going anyway . How can that cost $420 extra when it was included initially? . I feel bad for her and for all the other travelers that may have done the same thing and canceled that hWange Park. It was lovely. So many animals and the roads were the usual bumpy dirt roads but nothing serious. In the future, I would spend a little more money and get better hotels and be much more aware of the itinerary and reconfirm in writing. Dealing with her problems($420) for the entire 8 days was avoidable. Mark( the owner I think) even asked my partner to write up a release for her and us to sign!!! I was there on vacation! By the way Victoria Falls was dried up on the Zambia side. I also want to say the The best company I’ve ever used for booking tours is: “Get Your Guide” they care, and have assisted in getting my refunds. The lady says tour radar has not helped yet to recover her $420 , that she feels was an over payment. I’ve been reading a lot of reviews about Zambia. This is not the only tour company that has disappointed guests. I know there’s a drough and all, but i think tour providers should try to do things as promised and exceed expectations. I will continue to use “Get Your Guide” as my go to for tour providers.

Our air carrier got us off to a rough start be delaying our arrival into Cape Town by over 24 hours. And we never heard from or located our Globus host in CT to coordinate how to make up the missed events or start an occurrence report to submit for compensation. However, once things finally got going, the trip was great.

DO NOT USE GLOBUS!!! Cape Town and Makalali Lodge were amazing and would highly recommend them. The hotel in Johannesburg was nice but was kind of a waste of time to go there for 2 nights just to get a glimpse of the Apartheid. That should have been skipped or moved to the end since we were flying out of Joburg and made it a post extension option. Victoria Falls was beautiful but again 2 nights there is too much. It should have been a day tour or just one night. Nothing to do there once you see the Falls. Never any water on buses in the cities and for the price we should have had this and more meals included. The most disappointing part was that our guide, Wendy. Not only was she not very warm or personable, she never waited for the group to gather before going to the sites, but she didn’t travel with us to Botswana. Globus never mentioned this in any pre-trip information and Wendy didn’t tell us until we were leaving for Zimbabwe. She made it sound like she was leaving but another Globus guide would fill in for the remainder of the trip. That was not what happened. When we left Zimbabwe, Wendy flew home, and the rest of the tour group got on bus to the Botswana border where another bus picked us up and took us to the lodge. We were on our own for the rest of the trip. The hotel staff at Elephant Valley Lodge was very nice and told us what we had to do for our remaining time, but we should have had Globus representation. So many things could have gone wrong, and they were lucky that nothing did. At Elephant Valey Lodge, our agenda said we would have morning and afternoon game activities where we could choose from a game drive in Chobe National Park or a boat excursion. It ended up that there was not a morning and an afternoon activity but instead, they made us leave at 8am and return at 4pm on an all-day jeep tour in Chobe National Park. 8 hours in a jeep was awful, hot and boring. This was totally false advertising. The tents at the lodge were similar to the picture on their website but much dirtier and lots of bugs. I wasn’t prepared for that. I would go back to Africa but definitely not with Globus. The part I left out was that Wendy came up to me in Victoria Falls and handed me papers that would be needed for the group for the remainder of our trip to Botswana and then back to JoBerg. She knew that I planned corporate incentive trips for my job so she decided I could manage the group once she left. She did not ask me, she just gave me the papers. I had our hotel certificates for Botswana, our flight information back to JoBurg, I had a list of attendees with their personal information and then my personal agenda. I should not have been given any personal information for the other travellers. I did tell her that I would not accept any responsibility for the group and that she needed to tell the entire group what was going to happen so we all knew what to expect. I said I would carry the papers but not be the point of contact. This was totally not acceptable. I filled out the survey and also sent emails to Globus. They have never responded to me. This is the most unprofessional company I have ever worked with. The fact that our guide left, the tour was not what was published, never water on any buses in Cape Town or Johannesburg, and didn’t respond to concerns about the trip is very frustrating. I DO NOT RECOMMEND GLOBUS FOR TOURS!!! There are better companies who are less expensive and have more included and way better customer service.

Our Tour Guide Bronah was informative, courteous and happy to help us. Our boat ride with Ian was informative and he was patient. Our guide for the Safari, Simon was knowledgeable and took the time to show, find and explain about the animals and their behaviours.

Good morning, my wife and my sister and I had an OUTSTANDING trip to Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana in June of 2022!!! We asked our tour guide Bronah to find and add 3 days in Namibia onto the original Big 5 Game Drive and Walk Safari. Bronah found a resort named Caprivi Mutoya in Namibia that had the best sunset I have seen in my 40 plus years of traveling! Also, Bronah was able to customize our hotels and the restaurants that we would go to. The ability to see the herds of 20, 30 and 40 elephants as well as cape buffalo was exhilarating! We also saw, large groups of hippos, as well as giraffes and impalas. To see lions up close within 20 feet of our open air vehicle really had our hearts pounding! The rhinos that we saw are such magnificent animals and they were within 50 feet of our vehicle. Our drivers and the staff at the hotels were very courteous and professional. An ultra highlight for me was to talk with some members of a village in Zimbabwe where we were able to get an educating insight into life for several families -- this was very inspirational!!!! I almost have left out the power and beauty of Victoria Falls. Truly, that is a marvel in and of itself!! From top to bottom I certainly recommend Bronah and Little Roz for this tour called the Big 5 Game Drive and Walk safari. Zecomo (Thank you Bronah in the Zambia language!!).

Overall, I was happy with the “what I paid” versus “what I got”. I’d give it a solid 9 out of 10. We had a really good trip and I am glad I chose this vendor. NB: This is not really a group tour—it’s more like a package deal with a travel agent. So, you won’t have the same guide through out. But you also don’t have the hassle of traveling with 30-40 people at a time. I’m kind of an anxious traveler (you know the kind—I map out things in advance, print my tickets and itineraries in advance, read all the hotel reviews). So, when we got started I was very concerned that I didn’t have things like confirmation numbers or exact schedules. However, after a few days I realized this just seems to be how things are done there and I didn’t really need those things. Don’t worry—if you hit a snag (and you will—just little hiccups), Andrew is always available by phone or text. Be aware that currently (Sept 2024) Vic Falls (Zimbabwe) is almost completely a cash economy and they only wanted American dollars. I was unprepared for that. The border guards would not accept a credit card and neither would the Vic Falls national park people. Most other vendors also wanted cash and nobody has change. Bring plenty of $5’s and $1’s unless you want to overpay. Vic Falls was $50 each and border visa is nominally $35 each but in practice the border guard had me hand over my cash and then took what he felt was appropriate.

My friend and I had a wonderful vacation in Africa. Each place was very unique. Victoria Falls was beautiful. We had a fun time and met new friends on the dinner cruise. (Lots of hippos and saw some elephants). Then, in Chobe, we went on another sunset cruise and safari. We saw so many animals at a close distance. We saw hippos, elephants, Cape buffalo, giraffes, zebras, crocodile, wild dogs. We even watched a pride of lions for over an hour. It was magnificent! The Chobe safari was just me, my friend and the driver, so we could spend time in areas where we wanted. Next, we went to Kruger. Here we completed the Big Five and saw Rhinos and leopard! I didn't know what to expect with the panorama viewing day, but it was better than I could have imagined. Such beautiful landscape and waterfalls. We finished our trip in Cape Town. It's mountains and oceans. We enjoyed seeing the penguins at one of the beaches. We even saw ostrich around the Cape of Good Hope area. To top it off, the South African Springbok Rugby team won the World Championship, and we went to the celebration! The accommodations were wonderful. We enjoyed the food and the places our drivers took us to. I even tried ostrich fillets, and they were delicious. I was in communication with Andrew through WhatsApp during the vacation. He checked in many times to make sure everything was going well. Overall, we could not have asked for a better African Experience!

Outstanding trip with unforgettable memories. Fungayi took care of everything and the tour was absolutely terrific. In addition, Fungayi was caring, always making sure we are confortable and having everything we need. He was flexible and met all our needs and wishes. All of the partners he works with are nice and experts. I can only recommend having him organize your holidays! Victoria Falls is one the most beautiful place I have been on earth and definitely worth going there. We have been very lucky with the game drives in Chobe, as we saw many many different animals (girafes, elephants, hippo..) It is very green in February, which makes the landscape beautiful, although more difficult to actually see the animals with all the bushes. Thank you, Fungayi, for making a dream come true..

Had a great experience. Everyone was kind, clean and a pleasure to interact with. I highly recommend!

I recently embarked on the 9 Days Deluxe Tanzania Northern Parks Safari, and it surpassed all expectations. The impeccable organization by the tour company Professional Safari Africa ensured a seamless and unforgettable experience. From the mesmerizing landscapes of Serengeti National Park to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, each day brought new wonders. The knowledgeable guide Mr. Medison Samwel enriched the journey with fascinating insights into the diverse wildlife. Accommodations were luxurious, providing a comfortable retreat after exhilarating game drives. The attention to detail, coupled with the breathtaking sights, made this safari a dream come true. I highly recommend it to any nature enthusiast seeking an unparalleled adventure in Tanzania.

The Absolute Africa 6 day safari was quite an adventure. My wife and I were, to be honest, a little daunted by the prospect of camping and bush camping but due to the efforts of guide Joe, driver Emmaus(EMI) and especially a very welcoming group of travellers, despite our ages of 61 and 66, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The tents were durable and easy to erect, the sleeping mats reasonably comfortable and the briefings each night informative. Chobe NP and the Okavango Delta were clear highlights with game drives and cruises providing excellent opportunities to observe the abundant wildlife. The mokoro trips in the delta were an absolute highlight. Big 5 and ‘Pretty 5’ all spotted repeatedly. We believe there should have been more insight offered to the nature of the safari in terms of joining a group briefly who had already been travelling together for 50+ days and whilst it was made clear we would be helping with meals, packing etc. it was not clear in our package we would be actually shopping, cooking, cleaning the bus, packing, doing ‘security’ etc. and a cook would have been an important and welcome addition. To be fair to our crew the groups functioned really efficiently, we have heard that is not always the case. We also believe the group size was too large for best outcomes. In short, due to the personnel and the itinerary, it was a terrific and memorable safari.

Beautiful places, great food, very welcoming