Reviews

Lodge Safari

A fabulous trip, very well organised to include many different areas. We saw 4 of the Big 5, but not the elusive leopard! Our guide Adonia was very knowledgeable about every aspect of these beautiful countries, and together with Sifiso our driver we learned and saw a lot. Both were very patient and kind and went out of their way to make the holiday special, always with a great sense of humour. Quite a tough going trip with early starts and a couple of long drives but well worth it.

Botswana and Zimbabwe Lodge Safari

A very enjoyable trip, during which we saw an abundance of wildlife including 4 of the Big 5. Our group leader Adonia, and our driver Sifiso were great. They were very knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna we saw. There were a couple of very long, but unavoidable, drives. However, we were still wildlife spotting during these and Adonia used this time to talk about the history and culture of both Botwana and Zimbabwe. Our trip into the Okavango Delta was quite different from the rest of the trip but very enjoyable. Listening to the sounds of the wild animals at night was an experience never to be forgotten. On the full day in the delta there was a lot of downtime between the early morning game walk and the late afternoon Mokoro trip. Another game walk during the day would have been a good idea. Special thanks to Adonia and Sifiso for their patience, humour and thoughtfulness.

Fantastic trip

This is my fifth or sixth Exodus trip and I cannot say enough about the trips and the staff. This particular trip was a little challenging due to my being accompanied by an 82 year old woman who just really wanted to go to Africa. As I’d been to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Madagascar before, we opted for this one, so I could see the falls! From start to finish it was fantastic. The 2 days wild camping on the okovango delta was so unique, and the falls were just breathtaking. We saw 4 of the big 5 (no leopard 😒) and so close we could almost reach out and touch them! And so few other travelers we almost had the animals to ourselves. But most importantly, the leader Adonia and the driver Sifiso were just exceptional. They constantly looked after my travel partner and made sure she was engaged in all our activities, and helped her when needed. They were just brilliant, caring, and solicitous to say nothing of incredibly knowledgeable, and made our long travel days fun and bearable. I can’t say enough good things about them both! Having said how wonderful the staff and trip are, here are my only comments: 1). I’d get a slightly bigger van. The travels are long and though the van is supposedly 16 passenger, with our 11 and the 2 guides, it felt tight. Those drives would be better with more room. 2). There are too many unstructured hours on the delta. I’d plan more activity for the full day on the delta. 3). The last place we stayed before Victoria falls could use an upgrade. It was a cool location but lacking in facilities 4). Tell folks to bring more $$. Explain that it’s needed for the activities in Vic Falls. That’s it. It’s a great trip, and if you can, arrange to go with Adonia and Sifiso if possible!

Excellent Bots and Zim Safari

We had a fantastic adventure on the Botswana and Zimbabwe Lodge Safari. From the moment we left the airport we were seeing Elephants on the drive to our first lodge. The lodges were comfortable and met our needs. Our guide (Adonia) and driver (Sifiso) were very knowledgeable and helpful. Adonia went out of his way to help those of us on the trip with our dietary requirements and speaking to the chefs to ensure our needs were met. Adonia also cooked a few tasty banquets for us in the Delta. Our favourite highlights were the animals, Chobe River cruise, the Okavango Delta and much more. We highly recommend this trip.

Wow

Fabulous trip helped by having Adonia a very enthusiastic knowledgable guide who was also a great chef..catering for all dietary needs.. Sifiso the driver who had great patience also very knowledgable and recommending a fab butchers for biltong..

Super trip

Excellent itinerary, some amazing highlights… especially the Delta, wildlife and optional activities.

Brilliant Safari

Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari is a brilliant holiday.
Exodus have put together a great itinerary. The game walks and drives in Okavango Delta, Chobe, Matopo & Hwange National Parks are well organised and we saw loads of animals including 4 of the big 5. The variety of lodges and the delta camping were all comfortable.
We had an excellent holiday and would definitely recommend it.

Eletastic -more elephants than you can count.

If you love seeing wildlife up close and personal then this trip is for you. It visits some of the best national parks in two amazing countries with a bit of added comfort. Each park has its own special characteristics – being in Botswana is like being on a permanent safari, animals can be seen on the side of the road as you travel from A to B; there is nothing more bizarre than having to slow down for a family of elephants or a herd of zebra – beats a flock of sheep!

Any preconceived ideas you may have about Zimbabwe will prove to be wrong. It is one of the most beautiful countries I have travelled in – the parks are spectacular, from the rugged beauty of the Motopos to the sweeping plains of Hwange and the people amazing. It completely exceeded my expectations and I would love to return one day.

It is an awesome trip with lots of memories

As mentioned in previous reviews it is a full on but very worthwhile trip. From start to finish there are so many experiences. It is a trip for you if you want to see wildlife but have a bit of comfort.
The camping trip was fabulous – not roughing it too much – everything is done for you – you just have to sit back and enjoy – Rowan even bakes a cake. I was a bit apprehensive about the bush toilet – but its was no problem and the bush shower quite fun.
We didn’t manage to see any lions – but that is the luck of a safari – you are venturing into their habitat so nothing can be guaranteed.
There is not much down time – except during the long travel between places but that is undertaken in a very comfortable mini bus. Plus there is always something to look at – or playing who wants to be a millionaire! We didn’t win a lot!
The group of people we were with were great company and thus also helped to make it a great trip.

Full on every fay

A full on safari/trip through Botswana and Zimbabwe – not for you if you need 10 hours sleep every night.
The highlight without doubt is the trip via Mokorro canoe and camping trip into the Otovango delta.
Some long days travelling in the mini bus but all very worthwhile.