Africa Driven Reviews 

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 The hardware is outdated and i ended up not using it.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.

I recently had the pleasure of using Drive Botswana for travel arrangements to Botswana and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and I couldn't be happier with their services. From the outset, they were incredibly helpful, assisting with all phases of our travel planning. They suggested excellent accommodation options and provided viable alternatives that enhanced our travel experience.

One of the most impressive aspects of their service was the round-the-clock support. No matter the time or issue, they were there to assist us. This was particularly invaluable during our last trip when our flight was unexpectedly delayed. We contacted Drive Botswana at 10:30 PM in a pinch, and by 8 AM the next morning, they had already rescheduled our accommodations for the first couple of nights. Their ability to handle last-minute changes so efficiently was truly exceptional.

Drive Botswana goes above and beyond in making sure their clients' travel experiences are smooth and enjoyable. Their dedication and commitment to customer service are what set them apart. I wholeheartedly recommend Drive Botswana to anyone looking for a reliable and proactive travel agent. Their support is, quite literally, priceless.

Phil held our hand every step of the way in organising our trip to Botswana. Responsive, professional, helpful, caring, passionate. We literally cannot fault the service he and Drive Botswana provide and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or recommend them. Thanks for everything.

Highly recommend using this agency to help book your Botswana 4x4 journey! We spent two weeks camping at most of the national parks, it was an amazing experience! Andy will sort you out with a detailed travel plan with tips/tricks and what to do! We will do this again

Truly a trip of a lifetime! Phil at Drive Botswana was excellent at helping us plan the trip around the dates we had. We had a wedding in Namibia at the end of the trip so he curated a perfect itinerary for our 9 days in Namibia which ended with our friends wedding.

Phil also gave lots of options for a special night during our stay as a gift for my partner, I ended up choosing the dream cruiser at Onguma Lodge which was a truly unforgettable experience.

The directions were superb, although we had a GPS with the car it was still nice to reference the directions that Drive Botswana had provided to ensure that we were going on their recommended route rather than an unsuitable route.

This was our first safari experience and as a younger couple were slightly nervous about the trip prior to going but Phil made the whole trip so seamless.

Namibia is a beautiful country, with the friendliest people in - highly recommend anyone who is thinking about going to book through Drive Botswana!

10/10 would recommend booking your trip with Drive Botswana! They made the booking process so easy, provided great recommendations, and also provided very detailed information and driving instructions for our trip through Namibia and Botswana. It was the trip of a lifetime thanks to Drive Botswana. We are actually going to be booking a second trip through them for this year!! Thank you!

Drive Botswana helped us to make our trip to Namibia/Botswana/Zimbabwe unforgettable. During the preparation the response was always extremely fast and precise. They made the planning of the trip very easy and uncomplicated, as they took care of all communication in Africa. The entire trip went perfectly smooth and without any issues. We were provided with very detailed information and maps to find our way around. The one time we had a crack in our windshield they were very supportive to find a solution for us. We highly recommend to book your trip with Drive Botswana to ensure a smooth and memorable trip.

We had done a self drive safari 5 years ago which we planned ourselves, which entailed a huge amount of work. This time we were so lucky to discover Drivebotswana who with a little consultation devised a superb 3 week self drive safari with a fully equipped Toyota Hilux starting in Johannesburg and ending in Kasane, Botswana, taking in Namibia from Fish River Canyon to Caprivi. Into Botswana to Okavango and Chobe. And wonderful places in between. All campsites and lodges pre-booked.
Worked perfectly, fantastic experience.

DriveBotswana understood from the start exactly what we wanted and put together a programme that was ideal for us. Communication was prompt, detailed and accurate. Instructions for the whole trip were very comprehensive and everything went to plan. We have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who wants to drive around Botswana and see this beautiful country and its wildlife. There is no doubt we would not have had as good a trip if we had planned it ourselves (as we usually do) and would certainly not have been so confident in our travels.

We had a wonderful time in Namibia. The travel agency's documentation was very clear, everything went smoothly and we enjoyed an unforgettable time in the many different lodges.

Our trip of 3 weeks self drive circling Namibia taking in all the major sights except the Caprivi Strait, was organised by Drive Botswana. We were provided with a fairly new 4x4 vehicle fully equipped for self sufficient camping. The whole adventure was organised well by Drive Botswana with all camp sites and lodges booked. It all went without a hitch. Driving distances are long but enjoyable soaking up the variety of scenery. Very good route directions were given and with good road signage navigation was easy. I warmly recommend Drive Botswana to you, they use their experience and knowledge to provide worry free arrangements for a trip that won’t disappoint.

What an adventure! We are still in awe of what we experienced and saw on our two week self-drive camping holiday organised by Drive Botswana. The itinerary devised by Andy gave us a fantastic taste of what Botswana has to offer. I would not hesitate to recommend Drive Botswana. Andy is very professional and personable. The itinerary planned for us felt personalised and everything went smoothly. Andy is knowledgeable about Botswana and gave excellent tips and recommendations. He was quick to reply to any queries we had. When our luggage unfortunately got left behind in the UK, he went out of his way to help reunite us with it! The vehicle, campsites and activities booked for us were all brilliant. We will be booking with Drive Botswana again!

Andy from Drive Botswana organiced our trip through Namibia in a 4 wheel drive combining camping with lodges. He did a fantastic job. He was very patient with all our changes and made good suggestions for our itinerary. We are looking forward to travel again with them probably this time in Botswana.

If you look for a really genuine experience in Botwana, check with Drive Botwana. In the summer of 2023 we did a selfdrive with Drive Botwana with our family. We enjoyed it very much. The staff was ever so helpful and we really had a once in a lifetime holiday!

Absolutely 10/10 from Andy. Communication, service and overall professionalism was out of this world. Couldn't ask for a better company.

Phil from Drive Botswana helped us plan a fantastic self-driving trip to Botswana, including car rental, accommodation and activities. We had a great mix of camping and lodges, and are extremely happy with how everything was planned and how well it all worked, from every booking to pick-up times for activities. The planning stage was very flexible, and Phil came up with great recommendations after having heard our thoughts. The response time from him was also excellent, no matter at what time I wrote him an email, I received a reply right away- impressive!
Initially, I was planning on organizing our trip myself, but I'm very happy we went with Drive Botswana, as they have so much knowledge, and good connections, and can organize an itinerary exactly according to your wishes. I can only recommend them!!