Reviews of Boteti Tented Safari Lodge

Staff were amazing and super friendly. Everything was handled professionally and they went the extra mile for us. Rooms were clean and perfect with an extra touch every night providing us with a made warm bed and warm water bottles in bed. Food was really excellent and wonderful standard. Would love to bring my kids some day.

Game viewing and experiences was far away and unfortunately the river has been dry for a few years which should not be falsely advertised.

Stunning - modern and private

All was fine

The sleeping tent was comfortable.

The reception area was unswept and unkempt. There were bird droppings on tables and chairs. The meals were very average except breakfast. For our lunch we were told that both of us had to order the same thing! Toilets to Restuarant area were awful with no paper. Disappointed and the lodge needs managing.

The staff…super friendly….breakfasts were delicious…dinner maybe needs a bit of help

Rooms were very small and very hot…

Staff were beautiful 😍

For the price a tent over looking a dry river in a stinking hot tent with a tiny fan in African heat 🥵 this is not luxury

I have bittersweet feelings and it's really hard for me to rate this stay. During the overnight stay, part of our group was robbed (someone cut the tent right in the place where phones were charging, there was cash, passports, etc.). I understand that such situations happen, but unfortunately after returning to Poland it turned out that we couldn't count on any compensation from either the insurer or the owner - we got information that the thieves had been caught and that was it. That's why I don't really know how to evaluate it - on the one hand it was ok, but on the other this unpleasant situation cast a shadow over the entire stay. I'm sorry that the owner didn't show any willingness to cooperate/some compensation or even a discount on future stays - it would have been a nice gesture, but it was a lack of understanding on his part. Unfortunately, we won't be returning to this place, it's a pity.

The staff were great and the place adequate.

The accommodation was lovely, but completely misrepresented on the website. There are images of animals, water, game drives and such the like, making the lodge appear as if it is on a river (which it is but it was dry and largely domesticated - goats, cattle etc). On arrival we were informed that we would have to take game drives at $300 and that it was a 2.5 hour to Moremi. For heavens sake please get a new piece of glass for your table! You can order from PG glass in Maun.

Staff were friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Loved the variety of home cooked food and the chef telling us what we were eating every evening. Tents were cleaned every day. Day trips were conducted by professional guides. Loved the hot water showers and hot water bottles in bed every evening. An unforgettable experience.

There wasn't anything I didn't like!

Great staff, facilities and location (however going through a drought; no river, no animals).

Liked everything about the place, will be back

Could they reimburse my money that's all. The horrific experience forced me to check-out earlier and find an alternative stay.

They make use of the raw water from the river. They don't have a manager on-site to attend to queries. They don't take accountability. Instead, you'll be referred to a particular individual by the name of "Nedine Myburg." Who's based in South Africa and can only assit on "Whatsapp chats". How absurd is that?! There's false marketing as there is no Spa place. On a hot sunny day, you can't even take a swim as the pool is filthy dirty as if it's a pigsty.

A mokoro boat trip was included in the rate, which was very enjoyable

Buffet Breakfast and Dinner tasted good but was not enough for all guests

Peaceful

The tent was wonderful hot water bottle great touch. Staff where lovely Very quiet wonderful

Pricing weird on web site in BWP quote from hotel in dollars which made activities more expensive with exchange rate. They let us pay in BWP so we saved about £30 per activity normal car could not get down that road

situated next to the river, beautiful setting

Very loud noises at night, music from accross the river, people talking in tents, cows with noisy bells arounf their necks. Ants everywhere, in the tent, in the dining area, a huge problem, that needs attention.

The staff were excellent and friendly, I could not fault them. They tried their best in everyway

The rooms were OVER RUN by ants. To the point you could not leave anything on the floor including your luggage. You could not even sit on a chair with your feet on the floor. The shower either burnt the skin off your body or was ice cold. You cannot use a mixer tap with Gas. There was only one plug provided in the room which is below standard, even the most basic accommodation provides 2 plug points. The fan which was at the only plug is right next to your face, ie 20cm. Therefore if you want it on full because it is so hot, the person sleeping on that side must except strong wind into their face all night. The beer we were served was expired in 2022, when we asked for a non expired beer they didn't have any cold ones. This to me was completely unacceptable and below standard for what you are paying. Only one flask of water is provided for your stay. The food was exceptionally average. There was barely enough to feed everyone and given they force everyone to sit together at one table (even though you would prefer a romantic night with your partner) it was very awkward when the food started running out and they did not offer more food. We were suppose to have stayed 4 nights but decided to leave after the first night as the place was completely sub standard. The cost is extravagant for what you get. If it was cheaper it would be justified.

some of the staff were great. tents were good, need to fix zips on doorways. other guests were great

the swimming pool was green instead of blue as advertised with mosquitoes and not swimmable at the end of 12 hour game drive in 34 degree heat. food was poor. no choice. communication of basic items such as wifi. wifi advertised but did not work. ants real problem especially for the children. minimal central facilities. game drive $1500.00 USD.

Wonderful staff, lovely views of the river and very secluded location. Food was delicious and they did something special for us as we were on our honeymoon.

nothing