A private, 7-day mobile safari for adventurous families revealing Northern Botswana’s unique mix of stunning landscapes. Covering considerable distances, the tour’s primary focus is on thrilling game drives, with some water-based activities included.
Arid plains, forests and sparkling waterways teeming with game and spectacular birdlife are there to be explored, with a dedicated camp team on hand to relocate the tented accommodation as the journey progresses.
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DAY 1: KHWAI GAME RESERVE
Fly from Maun to Kwhai on a small aircraft flight. On arrival at the Khwai Game Reserve, guests settle in to camp, meeting their private guide and dedicated camp team. The meru-style family tents are carefully designed with interlinking parent and child sleeping quarters, and falling asleep to the sounds of the bush is a delight.
DAY 2: KHWAI GAME RESERVE
Embark on the first day of vehicle safari in this beautiful private concession located in the north eastern Okavango, adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve. There’s a fascinating mix of habitats to explore, from mopane forests and riverine woodland, to stunning palm islands and lily-lined lagoons. Lion, hyena, wild dogs, leopard and cheetah roam here, along with buffalo, wildebeest, kudu, giraffe and zebra. The huge concentrations of migrating elephant are a particular delight, and the birdlife is spectacular. Back at base, relax and enjoy being looked after by the dedicated camp team.
DAY 3: SAFARI FROM KHWAI TO SAVUTE GAME RESERVE
Most of today is spent enjoying a game drive en-route from the Khwai concession to Chobe National Park’s wild and remote Savute Game Reserve. Zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, kudu, impala and buffalo graze here, and Savute’s tall, shady forests are home to entertaining troops of baboon. Historically an arid area, the main feature of this mysterious landscape is the ephemeral Savute Channel which has recently begun flowing again, bringing the plains to life. Vast numbers of elephant congregate at the water holes, sightings of lion and hyena are common and, if lucky, cheetahs, leopards and wild dogs may also be spotted.
DAY 4: SAVUTE GAME RESERVE
A full day to enjoy thrilling game-viewing in the Savute Channel.
DAY 5: SAFARI FROM SAVUTE TO CHOBE WATERFRONT GAME RESERVE
Most of today is taken up with an engaging vehicle safari as the tour progresses northwards to the beautiful Chobe Waterfront Game Reserve.
DAY 6: CHOBE WATERFRONT GAME RESERVE
A full day’s safari on the Chobe Waterfront in the beautiful north-eastern corner of the immense Chobe National Park. While the waterfront can become busy, your expert guide will know how to avoid the crowds. Chobe wildlife is superb with hippo, elephant, leopard, waterbuck, spotted hyena and buffalo here in abundance, along with huge prides of lion. Home to amazing birdlife, this is a photographer’s paradise. The tour itinerary is flexible, with potential opportunities for boat cruises and catch-and-release fishing (seasonal). Back at camp, enjoy a final evening of being well looked after by your private team.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE / ONWARD TRAVEL
Today, bid your guide and team farewell in Kasane. If time and budget allows, we recommend extending to include 2/3 nights in Victoria Falls which is only an hour's drive away from Kasane.
Guide price is based on recommended accommodations. Alternative accommodations and upgrades are available. Please get in touch for alternatives and upgrade options.
The starting point for this safari is Maun and the finish point is Kasane. South African Airways and Air Botswana both serve Botswana (Maun and Kasane) from Johannesburg (daily) and most international travellers will fly into Johannesburg and connect either same or next day to Botswana. There are also less frequent services available into Botswana from Cape Town and Nairobi.
This itinerary is possible year round, peak times are from about May until the end of October, which is the best time for game viewing and viewing the Falls with medium - high water levels.
There are pros and cons to a mobile safari vs a fly in fixed camp/lodge based safari. The biggest compromises inherent in the mobile safari approach are the levels of luxury and driving times between locations. On the other hand a lightweight mobile camp setup put up less barriers between you and the wilderness in keeping with the traditional safari ethos and you get to see more of the country. Another advantage of a mobile safari is that mobile guides tend to be the stars of the industry, with the job requiring greater skill and experience than a camp based guide. It can also work out considerably better value for a family of four or more with the cost of the staff / vehicles etc. split across the group.
We would usually recommend this kind of safari to more adventurous families.
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Dear Lisa. On behalf of the three generations of the Rowland family. Thank you, so much, for organising our wonderful holiday to Botswana and the Victoria Falls. The trip of a lifetime. The week mobile camping in the bush, with our guide Nandos and his crew was a fantastic adventure. How they manage to cook such wonderful food on an open fire is amazing. The sites were constantly visited by monkeys and once by elephants. We were even lucky enough to see two packs of wild dogs, once with a kill. Waterberry Lodge on the Zambezi River is a wonderfully tranquil place. Ideal to relax after the adventures of our safari and visiting Victoria Falls. Very many thanks once again
Godfrey R reviewing Private Mobile Family Safari in Botswana on 25 September 2023
We had an extraordinary time. It was magical and we couldn't hav asked or hoped for more. Thank you both so much for all of your time and assistance.
Emma M reviewing Best of Botswana for Families on 18 November 2024
We had an amazing experience - absolutely loved it.
Mohamed and Said were great and very patient especially with me going downhill - was quite nervous about the scree slopes and paths.Will be a trip we remember forever
Maritta B reviewing Atlas Valleys & Villages Trek - Value on 11 November 2024
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