We had a truly wonderful trip.

The first part of it (a solo crossing of the Central Kalhari Game Reserve – South to North) was a memorable adventure. It was a true wilderness experience with solitude; vast spaces; millions of stars; the heightened sense of awareness that being of being part of food chain brings; fantastic animal and bird sightings and indescribable sunrises and sunsets.

The drive from Kutse to Bape was challenging 4×4 driving (particularly with a trailer) and used a lot more fuel than we anticipated but, otherwise, the trip went amazingly smoothly and your organisation and support for this part of the journey was superb.

We then met our son and his girlfriend in Maun, where Vincent met us and handed over one of the Tawana Prado’s to them.

It was in great condition and very well equipped (with really good quality equipment and attention to detail; including a Satellite Phone and Garmin).

We then had a fantastic week at Nxai Pan Reserve, with more of the magic that Botswana has to offer.

It was a holiday of lifetime and the planning of it was made so much easier with your involvement. Booking and arranging a trip like this from outside Botswana is almost impossible and your efficient handling of the bookings and frequent, friendly, communication along the way took all the stress out of this aspect. We were super impressed with the vehicle too.

Thank you both once again for excellent service you provide and I hope that tourism in Botswana picks up again soon!

Published on: 21 June 2021

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