Okavango Exploration Safaris

What we do:

WHAT IS A MOBILE SAFARI?

“Mobile safari” means that you are going to embark on a guided journey, traveling by road, to explore a variety of places.

IN GENERAL

  • Most authentic way of experiencing the wilderness in Botswana
  • Closer than ever to nature
  • Same hosts from beginning to end for an ever-growing discovery and experience of the destination and the environment.
  • Greatest value for money

BACK TO THE ROOTS OF THE SAFARI TRADITION

Mobile safaris, and more specifically camping mobile safaris, are undoubtedly the most traditional way of exploring Southern Africa. Traveling in a small group, on a 4×4, moving camps as you proceed across remote regions, sleeping under a dome canvas tent in wild areas left entirely untouched, with no infrastructures or facilities. And unprecedentedly welcoming hosts calling these mind-blowing destinations “home”, taking you by the hand, sharing their knowledge and their culture, until you can almost feel that you’ve touched the heart of Africa.

                 OKAVANGO EXPLORATION SAFARIS

  • Our scheduled safaris range from 7 to 19 days and explore a variety of places in Botswana: Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Nxai Pan National Park, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, Tsodilo Hills, along with the mighty Victoria Falls in Zambia. 
  • Developed from real guiding experience, our itineraries thoroughly explore the gems of Botswana ensuring guests are offered ample opportunities to appreciate the natural beauty of the environment and the fantastic game it hosts. 
  • Travelers have the choice between three styles of safari: semi participation camping safaris, fully serviced camping safaris and accommodated safaris. Each tour accepts a minimum of 4 to maximum of 8 guests depending on the type of safari chosen.  

Departures are guaranteed as soon as one guest is confirmed on a safari. Maximum 8 participants

For small groups of friends,families, incentive and events, we can also offer private and tailor made safaris(min.4/6 participants).

Traveling with the same hosts the entire time, your experience and knowledge of the destinations will grow exponentially as days go by.

 

FULL SERVICE SAFARI

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation used during these tours will therefore be:

Fish eagle Accommodated Safari

  • In the Okavango Delta Panhandle: Nxamasere or similar
  • In Maun: Maun Lodge or similar
  • In Moremi/Khwai: Khwai Guest House
  • In Savuti: SKL or similar
  • In Kasane: The Old House or similar
  • In Victoria Falls: Zambia(Maramba river lodge) or similar

 

The following activities are included

Fish eagle Accommodated Safari

  • Nxamasere: mokoro excursions, possible nature walks
  • Khwai: game drives
  • Savuti: game drives
  • Kasane: game drive, boat cruise

For the Fish eagle Accommodated Safari transfers between lodges are done with a game viewer. For game viewing we use own vehicles, except for other activities like boats, canoes, etc. whereby activities are done by the lodges where we stay.

The Khwai section is entirely done (from Maun proceeding to Savuti located in Chobe National park) with one of our Okavango exploration Safaris custom-built game viewers:

  • canvas roof and front windscreen can unfold.

There are three rows at the back that could easily fit 9 pax but we limit the maximum to 7 guests for Accommodated Safaris offering great comfort and viewing opportunities.

  • We have a fridge under the front row to enjoy cool drinks at all times and there is a power point to recharge camera batteries during the safari.
  • There is no separation between the driver who is the guide and his passengers. Therefore, a constant flow of communication to get the greatest experience in these wild environments and learn as much as possible about the places, fauna and flora.

All breakfasts are included. Dinners are all included except in Victoria Falls. Six lunches are included 

SEMI-PARTICIPATION CAMPING

SEMI-PARTICIPATION CAMPING

For the Semi-participation safaris, guests are only required to set up and pack their tents and help out getting their luggage in and out the trailers. All cooking, cleaning and any other camp chores are taken care of by the Okavango exploration safaris team made up of one guide, one camp assistant, and on selected departures one interpreter.

Equipment and services: Tents

Okavango Exploration Safaris provides guests with:

  • 1m x 2.1m x 1.75m dome tents to share (single on request – extra charges apply);
  • a 5cm high-density foam mattress per guest (extra mattress on request – extra charges apply);

Note: we mostly camp in wild areas, parks and game reserves that are completely wild and unfenced with no facilities or equipment, our teams set up a full camp including:

  • shared bush toilets and bush shower
  • a mobile kitchen and dining area.

Guests need to provide their own drinks. Tea and coffee complimentary while at camp.

Guests should bring their own sleeping bags and pilows but can also request to rent from us (extra charges apply

Equipment and services:  Vehicles

Our vehicles are equipped with:

  • Canvas roof and front windscreen can unfold for optimum viewing opportunities.
  • Three rows at the back that could fit 8 pax but offering great comfort and viewing opportunities.
  • A fridge under the front row to enjoy cool drinks at all times and there is a power point to recharge camera batteries during the safari.
  • A multiple power point to easily recharge batteries during the safari.
  • No separation between the driver who is the guide and his passengers, therefore, a constant flow of communication to get the greatest experience in these wild environments and learn as much as possible about the places, fauna and flora.

The Okavango Explorations Safaris Accommodated Safaris offer travelers the opportunity to explore the most amazing wilderness areas of Botswana, simultaneously providing the comfort of permanent camps and lodges with the incredible privilege of being introduced to these fantastic natural wonders from beginning to end by one of our passionate Okavango Exploration safaris guides.

We offer two different exciting itineraries. These lodge-to-lodge mobile safari itineraries are 3-star standing and offer a lot of activities. Transportation between lodges is done in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus and parts of it in an open game drive vehicle, depending on the itinerary. The activities are carried out in the various lodges where we are staying using our game drive vehicles, except boats and mokoro (traditional dugout canoes).

 

We are looking forward to hosting you!

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