Thanks to Julie and Vincent for their excellent organization! The vehicle, the camps, the lodges, the itinerary—everything was perfect.
We enjoyed the feeling of sometimes being alone in the world, surrounded by nature. What can we say? Animals were everywhere, and as soon as night fell, they came prowling around the camp.
An unforgettable experience!
Published on: 1 June 2024
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29 June 2018
This experience of the bush, by our own, in the middle of nowhere, was awesome! The atmosphere is unique and , for sure, we will be back!
15 August 2019
We will surely return to Botswana and we will go again with a camping fully equipped vehicle which has a real taste of adventure!
7 August 2025
Tawana Self Drive offers tremendous added value, and we are infinitely grateful to them!
5 May 2023
Experiencing the beauty of Botswana cannot be improvised, thanks to Julie and Vincent!
21 October 2021
Starry nights like nowhere else, blazing sunsets, a 4x4 that has become our home, and a superb animal life that flourishes without fences or barriers...
10 September 2025
This intense self-drive trip will remain among my favourite memories of Africa.
20 July 2024
Thanks to Julie and Vincent for their impeccable organisation and helpful advice, which made this trip idyllic!
16 May 2021
What a delight to experience a family adventure like this in Botswana!
30 April 2024
We recommend Tawana's professionalism and responsiveness.
5 September 2019
Zambia and all its super smiling people has been an unexpected discovery!
25 February 2026
Thank you once again for this wonderful safari in a wonderful country...
31 July 2022
Different landscapes one after another, animals everywhere... It's a complete change of scenery, and we'll definitely do this trip again!
2 October 2021
A destination rich in emotions, a lovely people, memories full of head and lenses!
30 June 2025
A trip of a lifetime, perfectly coordinated. Thank you, Tawana!
12 August 2022
Botswana is a real wild paradise where animals roam free...
25 June 2025
We had an excellent trip where everything was truly perfect.
30 May 2022
Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy this wonderful trip and for this complete escape from everyday life!
18 August 2024
Observation conditions remain as exceptional as ever!
29 August 2025
Thank you for the excellent planning of our tour through the wilderness of Botswana.
26 June 2022
Botswana is a place of constant wonder and a paradise for wild animals...
5 July 2024
What a beautiful trip and what memories!
18 June 2025
Nature, tranquillity, simplicity and lots of emotions!
20 September 2023
After several safaris, there are still first-time experiences and many emotional moments...
8 February 2020
Every time I leave Africa, I leave a little piece of my heart behind!
8 September 2019
On a self-drive safari, you travel with the essentials, which gives you even more freedom.
1 November 2024
A fantastic trip with unforgettable moments!
11 January 2020
Very well organized and a superb experience, would do it again...
15 June 2021
An immersion in the heart of the bush and wildlife that offers absolute pleasure and enriches you forever!
1 March 2023
We thank Tawana Self Drive for this unique trip and hope to return one day!
9 June 2019
An unforgettable honeymoon thanks to Julie and Vincent!
6 June 2019
A big thank you to Julie and Vincent for their welcome, their availability and their valuable advice. We will come back!
4 June 2019
If we come back one day, we will definitely choose Tawana!
15 September 2019
A feeling of solitude in the midst of nature and its impressive sounds!
30 July 2023
Finding ourselves alone in the African bush behind the wheel of a Land Cruiser was like a childhood dream come true.
21 April 2021
We return in France with fantastic images in our heads. Thank you Tawana Self Drive for making our need for freedom a reality!
30 August 2024
This experience was unforgettable, and it is largely thanks to you!
4 November 2017
Vincent, Julie, you will appear in the background of all these videos and photos that we brought back from this great country.
28 October 2016
We highly recommend using Tawana Self Drive for all your rental needs!
1 September 2022
Botswana is really an animal paradise. The light on the African bush is magnificent in August and the sunrises and sunsets are magical.
14 July 2022
Namibia and Botswana complement each other very well, with beautiful landscapes in Namibia and wild adventures in Botswana, culminating in the majestic Victoria Falls.
20 April 2019
We really loved the trip, all claim to come back as soon as possible!
10 June 2023
“We became the ones who had seen the leopard.”
5 July 2019
A big thank you for this perfect trip for our 60th and 30th anniversaries!
25 July 2019
Watching the African wildlife at close range without a mass of tourists around is a unique privilege still accessible in Botswana!
9 August 2018
Everything was wonderfull! Thank you for your excellent service!
12 October 2022
A big thank you to Julie and Vincent for their excellent organization!
27 December 2021
A total reconnection, a unique feeling of freedom, unforgettable memories and surprising encounters...
7 November 2018
This trip will remain in our memories and in our hearts as the most beautiful and the most magical ever!
25 November 2019
Our 10-day self-drive adventure took us to different landscapes and atmospheres every day, and will leave us with some intense family memories!
26 August 2021
A formidable adventure, filled with unforgettable and incredible moments!
20 May 2026
Botswana lived up to its reputation: wild and unspoilt.
30 November 2019
We're going home with some wonderful memories and photos. A huge thank you for everything
31 August 2022
The trip was AMAZING!!! We've only just got back, and we're already dreaming of going back to Botswana.
18 May 2024
It was the most beautiful trip we have ever experienced!
15 July 2023
No more wildlife documentaries on TV, Dumela Botswana!
27 April 2022
A big thank you to Tawana Self Drive for making this trip possible!
3 November 2018
We were amazed and delighted by everything we saw and experienced!
5 April 2023
The most incredible and fascinating trip we have ever experienced.
16 December 2022
A big thank you to both of you for all your advice, your patience and your kindness which allowed us to make our trip a success from the beginning to the end.
12 May 2025
This adventure was everything we hoped for, and much more!
14 January 2025
Animals reign supreme, humans remain discreet, nature is untouched... what a delight!
3 May 2021
A superb journey through the varied landscapes of northern Bostwana, in total symbiosis with nature, with its many animals and adventurous tone!
20 July 2019
During this trip, we relearned to live in the moment, to marvel at simple things, not to try to do everything, but to seek to do it more intensely...
15 October 2018
A self-drive trip in Botswana is a unique immersion in an untouched nature. We come back with so many memories and the desire to relive such moments as soon as possible!
2 October 2017
Discovering Botswana and Namibia Caprivi strip was amazing! Thank you again for making our trip so unique!
30 July 2023
A self-drive safari appeared to us as a great way to discover Botswana, providing an exhilarating sense of freedom!
7 August 2025
Witnessing our first lions in the wild, up close – what an overwhelming sense of awe that was.
21 August 2022
Botswana has pristine wildlife reserves with beautiful landscapes and stunning sunrises and sunsets every day.
22 December 2022
A dream come true: exploring the tracks of southern Africa, from Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta!
1 April 2021
We had the adventure of a lifetime, camping in the parks in the middle of the African wilderness. Thank you Julie and Vincent for making our dream come true!
28 October 2022
Our 21 days in the legendary Land Cruiser covering over 2,600 km were simply magnificent!
20 May 2019
What beautiful emotions and what a great sensation of freedom!
21 August 2023
I had been waiting for this trip for 20 years! ... and I was not disappointed. Those 17 days exceeded my wildest expectations.
29 November 2018
What we will remember the most about our self-drive experience is this feeling of space, the freedom and the total communion with nature. We will do it again without hesitation!
12 April 2021
Each corner of Namibia is a treasure and the possibilities are endless. We can't wait to return!
9 December 2022
The game viewing in Botswana is phenomenal. This self-drive safari gave us a great feeling of freedom and happiness. We only have one wish: to go back!
4 January 2026
An unforgettable journey in harmony with Mother Nature
15 August 2023
A huge thank you to you for the excellent preparation and communication, these holidays were unique!
12 April 2025
Thank you very much for everything you did to make this safari memorable.
13 August 2025
A huge thank you to Tawana for all their advice and assistance.
15 May 2018
It was a sensational trip, beyond our expectations, with unforgettable encounters and a concentration of wild nature.
15 December 2018
We couldn't be more happy with our wildlife experiences and with the service from Tawana Self Drive. It was truly an experience we will never forget and I could not recommend self-driving more!
31 December 2021
An irrepressible desire to get back behind the wheel of our Land Cruiser and continue exploring the endless trails of these exceptional.
30 September 2018
We had an incredible adventure! We have never felt as free as in Botswana.
22 May 2024
Unforgettable images and memories shared with my daughters...
24 October 2023
Three countries, 4,000 km, an extraordinary adventure, magnificent landscapes, and flawless organization by Tawana!
28 June 2024
In a nutshell: we fell in love with Southern Africa...
9 September 2018
We highly recommend Tawana Self Drive: Julie & Vincent will guide you and advise you to make your trip a memorable one!
24 December 2023
Thank you for this trip, which will remain etched in our memories!
9 August 2024
Two weeks after my return, I am only now beginning to realize the emotional intensity that this adventure brought me...
7 May 2022
We had the chance to disconnect from our busy lives in Europe and connect to nature
18 August 2022
To say the least, it was an adventurous holiday!
17 August 2023
We leave feeling inspired and with our heads filled with memories.
31 July 2019
A self-drive safari is an exceptional adventure and we felt reassured thanks to Tawana. Don’t wait anymore, go for it!
9 August 2024
This adventure was an intense and special experience. If only all trips were like this!
2 November 2021
It was a wonderful trip, rich in emotions. It's a real pleasure to work with an agency as competent and friendly as yours!
20 July 2019
Peaceful silence, sparkling starry skies and of course the diversity of African fauna awaits you!
23 September 2019
We are really delighted with our 4x4 self drive experience!
11 April 2026
We covered 2,800 km of tracks, dust and a huge amount of mud. But above all, memories etched in our minds forever.
11 January 2024
We feed our minds with the sounds of the animal world: birdsong, the sound of the wind in the trees, lions roaring...
31 January 2019
Nous avons passé des vacances fantastiques au Botswana ! Notre 4x4 équipé était un excellent moyen de découvrir les merveilleux parcs du pays.
14 November 2023
A self-drive safari is an incredible experience that allows you to travel at your own pace and take as much time as you want to observe this exceptional wilderness.
25 September 2019
We dreamed about it. We did it. Thank you Julie and Vincent. Thank you Tawana. You're the best
3 October 2025
This trip offered us exceptional encounters every day. The change of scenery is everywhere, and magic awaits around every corner!
10 January 2023
The advice and organization were just perfect. We enjoyed every step of the way...
13 November 2017
Botswana is an exceptional destination by its landscapes and the wildlife diversity
28 October 2025
So many magical moments! So many encounters! So many memories!
20 November 2018
This experience allows you to forget the everyday life and the connected world. We certainly empty our head and we take full advantage of this simple life in the middle of nature and exceptional wildlife.
30 June 2018
We had the chance to travel to many places around the world and the Botswana self drive experience is currently at the top of the list. Go ahead, you won't regret it!
8 August 2023
Thank you for your valuable advice. We are enchanted by Botswana and will definitely return!
26 June 2022
This trip will remain in our memories forever, as it was so exceptional.
26 August 2022
A total break from our daily lives, idyllic places, a nomadic life, a total disconnection, and wonderful moments spent with family.
25 May 2025
After a four-year absence, we had an even more memorable stay.
20 August 2025
We highly recommend this experience to all nature and adventure lovers. For us, it was not just a trip, but a waking dream.
18 September 2017
Botswana is a country of wilderness, of which we are the humble but privileged guests.
30 September 2022
What a patchwork of colours and emotions for this route between Kasane and Cape Town!
28 April 2021
We were able to spend 3 delightful weeks in Namibia. A huge thank you to Julie and Vincent without whom this would not have been possible
28 February 2023
The trip of a lifetime! Thank you again for these exceptional moments.
30 April 2022
Thanks once again for being a part of our wonderful time in Botswana!
25 November 2019
We returned home with just one thing on our minds: TO GO AGAIN! With Julie and Vincent, of course!
23 September 2024
We felt like the new explorers on the deep sandy tracks....
30 August 2017
This trip is an experience that will remain engraved in our hearts!
11 June 2025
We are always amazed by all that nature has to offer.
12 May 2018
With Tawana you count on a strong sense of service and a real consideration for other people.
9 December 2025
We loved every moment of our holiday and would return in a heartbeat!
28 May 2021
An authentic experience, in which the true wilderness impose its rules and its rhythm.
20 October 2017
The assistance of Julie and Vincent was extremely valuable to organize this trip
21 August 2024
It was an incredible and truly emotional journey!
22 October 2018
We will keep for long lots of memories in our head and tons of pictures in our eyes.
20 June 2019
This experience will remain etched in our hearts and memories as a beautiful breeze from the end of the world...
6 August 2022
Thank you again for the wonderful itinerary that you have designed for us! The family has only one word to say: let’s do it again!
15 June 2025
We experienced an extraordinary personal adventure with magical moments surrounded by nature and animals.
25 August 2024
A self-drive safari gives you a real sense of freedom, excitement, and adventure... This trip will remain in our hearts forever!
6 May 2019
It was an amazing experience to explore Chobe by ourselves!
12 November 2021
The self-drive experience, which seemed unattainable, turned out to be a total pleasure and will inevitably influence our future travel choices...
30 July 2023
Finding ourselves alone in the African bush behind the wheel of a Land Cruiser was like a childhood dream come true.
22 October 2018
We will keep for long lots of memories in our head and tons of pictures in our eyes.