Botswana Mobile Safaris

The Wildest of Botswana in Luxury Mobile Tented Camps

Experience Botswana just about anywhere you desire, particularly the desert areas of Nxai pan and Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
These less travelled roads take you to highlights seldom spoken about, yet unique wildlife experiences of Botswana where the Kalahari dessert has transformed its sand dunes into the harsh savannah plains.
The 8 bedded camps are set up before your arrival in an area for a minimum of 3 nights before moving to your next destination, allowing you a luxury camping safari with full service and back up staff.

Camp opens:All year round

Accomodation: Luxury mobile tented camp
Safari Style: Journey in a Tent More information about our camps
Price range:
458 to 692 US$ all inclusive
Access
  • Location: Mobile tented luxury safari’s and camping are a specialty in Botswana, and we will tailoremake a safari to suite your wildest dreams. Let us suggest exclusive destinations like Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta and Khwai area, Chobe National Park and the Linyanti Marsh, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan. We may also include other destinations on request, be it in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania or another location in Africa.
  • How to get there ? Most safaris start or end in either Maun or Kasane. Road transfers can be arranged, but for the best safari experience we recommend the use of charter flights from your international airport of arrival (Johannesburg, Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls or Gaborone) and from one safari location to another. African Bush Camps will make the necessary arrangements with third operators to ensure all your transfers. Please check out our safari maps or contact us for more information.
  • Mobile camp operates: all year round. Please check our information on best safari seasons and Botswana.
  • Group sizes: All Mobile Tented Safaris rates are based on a minimum of 4 people to guarantee a departure. Maximum number of guests is 8, can do bigger groups on request.
  • Children: are accepted from the age of 7.
  • Ideal length of stay: Anywhere between 10 days and 4 weeks – from our experience spending three nights in each area gives you the opportunity for quality game viewing.
  • Safari itineraries: we will build for you the most suitable itinerary, depending on the area you wish to visit, the length of your trip and the season you choose. You may also combine a mobile tented safari with a stay at another one of our camps or a visit to Victoria Falls. Contact us!
Wildlife & Activities
  • The environment & wildlife : Each Park and area you visit has a unique ecosystem offering you great diversity.
  • The Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai community area: One of very best all-encompassing safari destinations in the world, the Okavango Delta shapes an immense and amazing oasis in the Kalahari desert. Beautifully preserved, the Moremi Game Reserve spreads across the eastern side of the delta, offering a patchwork of ecosystems to the visitor. Adjacent to Northern Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai community area provides a rare experience of a community that lives in harmony with nature and wildlife. Read More »
  • Chobe National Park and the Linyanti area are very different from the Okavango Delta and thus provide another experience of Botswana’s diverse wildlife. The Chobe National Park has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. Its uniqueness is the abundance of wildlife and the true African nature of the region, offers a safari experience of a lifetime. In the furthest Northern corner of Chobe National Park lies the Linyanti Marsh, a private reserve considered a hidden paradise for safari enthusiasts seeking that exclusive safari experience. Read More »
  • The Central Kalahari Game Reserve: This amazing game reserve is the largest sand basin in the world, and has only recently been opened to the public, and is reserved for well-organized self-sufficient groups of adventurers who want to experience the remoteness, wilderness, harsh terrain and unforgiving climate of the ecosystem. Home of the San bushmen, the reserve also provides fresh grasslands to large number of game during the rainy season. Read More »
  • Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan National Parks: The largest salt pans in the world offer amazing scenes and unique safari experiences, with great game viewing and amazing bird watching challenged by spectacular scenic views and natural isolation. Open all-year round, these parks offer rare safari opportunities during the green season. Read More »
  • Seasons: most of these areas are open all year-round, but the central Kalahari Game Reserve should be considered during the green season only (1st November to 3Oth April).
  • Safari Activities : Activities consist in open-air vehicle game drives and, when possible, night drives with spot lights, walking safaris, and game viewing from hides.
  • Game drives: Game drives are conducted in reliable open four-wheel drive Land Cruisers. For your safety and comfort, these have been custom-built by specialists in safari vehicle modifications. Each vehicle is canopied, seats seven passengers and is fitted with padded individual bucket seats. Snacks and ice cold drinks are available on all drives.
  • Our guides are some of the most experienced naturalists and professional guides in Botswana. Read More »
The Mobile Tented Camp
  • Camp situation : The camp is set up by our staff prior to your arrival at each camping location.
  • Capacity : 8 beds per mobile, but can do bigger groups on request.
  • Accomodation: Luxury tented camp
    Our luxury tented camps offer twin-bedded luxury accommodation in spacious, insect proof Meru style tents, with bush-bucket shower/toilet en-suite. Your tent measures approximately 12ft x 16 ft (3m x 4m). Bathrooms are permanently attached to the tents, with flushing toilet  and bucket shower which is roofed and also insect proof. Wash basins are placed outside your tent and filled with hot water by our staff.
  • Facilities: A separate tent is set up for breakfast, brunch and dining. Our experienced camp staff is available all day to see to your every need and ensure your comfort at all times. Guests are not expected to participate in any camp duties, allowing for complete relaxation.
  • Cuisine : We pride ourselves in offering delicious cuisine prepared in traditional style. After a light breakfast you begin a day of adventure. On your return to the camp after a morning activity you will have an excellent brunch when you then may relax. Afternoon tea and a further activity are followed by cold drinks and snacks by the campfire, and then a delicious dinner.
  • Communications: The camp can communicate by satellite phone in case of emergency.
Rates
  • 458 US$ from November to May included(low season and part of medium season)
  • 692 US$ from June to October included (high season and part of medium season)
    150 US$ single supplement (June to October only)

Safari seasons Botswana

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Children under 16 years benefit a 50% discount when sharing with one or two full paying adults in a twin or triple during Family Months (January, March to June, November to December included). Out of Family Months , they pay full adult rate. For younger children please enquire directly. See our child policy or contact us.

All-inclusive policy: Our rates are per guest per night and include: accommodation based on 2 persons sharing, all meals, all beverages except premium imported spirits and champagne, two game viewing activities per day, laundry, transfer from nearest airstrip and internal transfers if needed. See details in our Rates & conditions page.

Private safaris: guests must pay for 6 people to guarantee a private trip.

Areas: Central Kalahari Game Reserve safaris are run on special request only with an additional supplement charged.

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