Mobile Tented Safaris

A Mobile Camping Safari is closer to the traditional view of what a safari should be. Livingstone would have traveled up through southern Africa with his oxen and horses, backed up by a full compliment of staff and would carry everything with them that they needed for months of travel. They would set up camp for a few days at a time, then pack up and move the whole ensemble to the next destination. Your mobile campsite is often erected for you whilst you enjoy the bush.

Essentially our Mobile Safaris are the modern equivalent of Livingstone’s. The main differences are that the locations are chosen for their wildlife and scenic value and the oxen are replaced by a more comfortable modes of transport. You will still experience what some of the great pioneers experienced, and nothing gets you closer to the bush than a Mobile Tented Safari.

Times have changed a little in that although the traditional mokoro will still be made out of wood, most new ones are made out of fiberglass in order to protect the trees.

A Mobile Tented Safari is ideal if you have a group of 4 or more as you can undertake a private safari for you and your friends

Similarly, whereas its not so easy to get you and your family to lodges, which may not have room for your family, you and the kids can enjoy some time close with each other and not have to worry about other guests. Book a private safari for just your family.

Staying in canvas tents in completely unfenced and private campsites within the National Parks… This is as close as you can get to the wildlife around you, as the game often wanders through camp.

A Mobile Tented Safari is a great way to save a little. These safaris can be far less expensive than a lodge safari, but they don’t skimp on service and adventure. There are “no-frills” safaris right up to the luxurious here.

Whether departing on a scheduled trip or a private mobile safari, you can choose your own timescale to suit the time you can get away from it all.

Scheduled Mobiles

The majority of the Mobile Safari industry within Botswana operates on the basis of a set departure date and set route. Generally this means that if you book on one of these mobile safaris, then you will be joining a group of other like-minded people and will have the benefit of choosing one of the many departure dates available throughout the year for the trip.

Scheduled Mobile Safaris

Tailor Made

Outside of set departures, you have the ability to book a Mobile Tented Safari and choose your own departure date and work on any route you wish to take. This is more suitable for private bookings or a family or group. The price of these Tailor Made trips can be more expensive than Set Departures and is dependent on the number of people travelling.

Tailor Made Mobile Safaris

You can mix and match where you go to combine a driving route through Botswana whilst staying in private campsites and some lodges on the way….. Perhaps choose a perfect start with the Moremi Expedition Mobile Safari.

Moremi Expedition

Botswana

CLASSIC MOBILE SAFARI<br /> Explore Moremi and the khwai community concession

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After the mobile safari has ended, we can fly you direct to one or two of the amazing lodges in the Okavango for a few nights... like 4Rivers as an example

4Rivers

Botswana

Stunning new lodge in the Kwara concession of the Okavango Delta

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Not always the case… but certainly the first point will be price… These mobile safaris will be at a much more affordable level. However, to be able to offer this type of safari at its price point, there are a few minor compromises.

These safaris are regarded as “Part-Participation”, and although there are camp hands available, you are expected to help with minor chores like erecting your tent.
Accommodation will be in smaller dome tents to be shared with two people…. this is more than adequate, and is indeed what we we all sleep in ourselves in the Botswana bush. bedding will be on the floor with no raised bedding, but you will get a high density foam mattress. You should bring your own sleeping bag and pillow, but these can be rented.
Ablutions are shared amongst the group. Separate toilet and shower tents are used, and are placed centrally for all.
The vehicles are designed to host more people, up to 12 passengers on a car. They are still very comfortable and do provide electricity points for the charging of batteries etc. They are designed for some of the longer road trips where they can be fully enclosed, or completely open when you have arrived at your bush destination.
Food is really very well done, with hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner served. There is little compromise here, although dont expect fine dining, its more of a simple affair but you certainly will not go hungry.
In order to make it more affordable, soft and alcoholic drinks are not provided, although filtered water is. You should make time before the safari to purchase these for your safari in the local town. Your guide will help you do this.

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Professionally Converted 4x4s

Nice and easy dome tents

Campsites

Bush Breakfasts

Adventuring

In general, these are more lux by nature… so more room, less people, more privacy, better food etc….

Accommodation will be in larger walk-in or “Meru” tents…. This gives you much more space for your bags etc. Bedding is on raised beds with full mattress, duvet and pillows supplied
You have your own private ablutions at the rear of the tent in a canvased walled area, hot water is provided on request, and a small hand wash canvas sink is provided for daily use on a small verandah at the front. The toilet will be of the “long-drop” variety.
The vehicles are 9 seaters, with 3 rows of 3 at the rear, but they only host 6 people, so everyone gets a window seat. A 7th sengle person will sit by the driver.
Food is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a very good standard and more sumptuous than a budget safari… again, you will not go hungry.
All soft and alcoholic drinks are served as an all inclusive package

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land cruiser 4x4 game viewer

Walk-in Meru style tent with en-suite ablutions

Private Campsites

All drinks are provided

Tent interiors

You are now entering the best of the best… usually very bespoke and definitely foir private safaris only, for a couple or a small family group. Many items are similar to the “Classic” range, more upscale

Accommodation will be in much larger walk-in or “Meru” tents whoch are as big as the team can carry on safari. Bedding is on raised beds with full mattress, duvet and pillows supplied… this is as sumptuous as your own home.
You have your own private ablutions at the rear of the tent in a canvased walled area, hot water is provided on request, and a small hand wash canvas sink is provided for daily use on a small verandah at the front. The toilet is usually a “long-drop”, but may be a flush loo depending on the safari… it is even possible to have a full bath if ordered in advance.
The vehicles are 9 seaters, with 3 rows of 3 at the rear, but they only host 6 people, so everyone gets a window seat. A 7th single person will sit by the driver.
Food is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a very high standard and is as close as you can get to restaurant quality.
All soft and alcoholic drinks are served as an all inclusive package. The drinks are of a hogher standard with higher rates wines and spirits etc.

HERE ARE SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES