$2,420 pp (USD)
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Wildlife Exploration Safaris
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- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- HATAB, BOGA & BTO
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
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Experience the Best Adventure in the Heart of the wild with us, immerse yourself in the soul-stirring beauty of the wild, connect with the serene heartbeat of Botswana's landscape. We offer exclusive, customized itineraries, often in Botswana's National parks and Community Reserves. With dedicated vehicles/guides, offering intimacy with nature, personalized itineraries, and unique access in areas like Okavango Delta & Chobe Np. Sleep under canvas and awaken to the sounds of the African dawn.
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An Unforgettable Family Safari Experience in Botswana
An unforgettable family safari experience in Botswana
We were incredibly fortunate to experience an 8-day, 7-night private mobile safari in Botswana as a family of seven in the first week of December 2025 - and it exceeded every expectation.
Our trip was arranged through Invent Africa (Robbyn + Siya), who partnered with Slow But Sure for the on-ground experience. From start to finish, the organisation was seamless. We flew into Maun and out of Kasane.
We spent our first night at Island Safari Lodge, which was a comfortable and convenient start before heading into the wilderness.
Although it was the start of the rainy season, we were unbelievably lucky with the weather — hot, clear days throughout, with only one day of light rain right at the end of the trip.
We were met at the airport by Katie from operations and our guide, Zak Dimbo, and it became immediately clear that we were in very good hands. Zak is quite simply a guide extraordinaire: an expert tracker, deeply knowledgeable about wildlife, calm, highly experienced, and an outstanding driver. His ability to read the bush, find animals, and share insights in a way that was engaging for both adults and children made every day special. We learnt so much from Zak on this trip.
The safari operated with two Land Rovers — one for guests and one dedicated support vehicle carrying all tents and supplies. Bruce, our support vehicle driver, worked seamlessly behind the scenes to ensure each camp was perfectly set up on arrival. Karabo was our cook, and Dix our camp attendant — together they created a camp environment that was warm, welcoming and efficient.
We travelled through Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti, and Chobe National Park, including two boat trips — one earlier in the journey and another on our final morning on the Chobe River.
There were two days with long drives when moving to the next campsite, which is very much part of an authentic mobile safari. These travel days were broken up with wildlife sightings, changing scenery, and coffee and lunch stops at scenic spots which helped us appreciate the sheer scale and remoteness of Botswana.
Wildlife sightings were exceptional and varied: lion, an elusive leopard, elephant, a python, side-striped jackal, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, and even the small wonders like dung beetles. The birdlife was beautiful and abundant, adding constant colour, movement and bird song to the days. The scenery throughout was extraordinary, and the sunsets were breathtaking.
A detail we really appreciated is that Slow But Sure only use campsites registered with the Botswana Guides Association. Camps felt completely untouched by previous guests — remote, pristine, and unfenced. Each site was set up exclusively for our party, accessible only to registered guides. Accommodation consisted of two-man tents with an attached bathroom area open to the elements. Toilets were hole in the ground (with raised toilet seats) filled with sand, and bucket showers with warm water heated over the fire if one wished. Camps centred around a communal fire and dining tent — simple, atmospheric, and wonderfully authentic.
There was no connectivity throughout most of the safari, which turned out to be a gift. We disconnected completely and became fully present in the experience, only charging phones at night so that we could take photos the following day. There was no excess, no huge camp fires, no laden buffets – just what we needed.
The attention to detail extended beautifully into the meals. One family member does not eat red meat, and at every meal it was genuinely heart-warming to hear at the meal presentation: “and this is what we’ve made for your sister.” Nothing ever felt like an afterthought. A special mention must go to Chef Karabo, who performed absolute magic over an open fire — even producing a 50th birthday cake, complete with icing and caramel, cooked entirely in the bush. It was thoughtful, joyful, and unforgettable.
Don’t forget to bring along the standard stuff: binoculars, a torch, sunscreen, bird and tree books, a pack of playing cards for those hot afternoons in camp, hats and long sleeves to protect you from the sun on longer game drives or travel days.
This safari was personal, professional, warm, and very well run. Slow But Sure delivered a private mobile safari that felt safe, authentic, and deeply connected to Botswana’s landscapes and wildlife.
We will treasure these memories forever and would not hesitate to recommend this experience to families or anyone looking for a truly special safari adventure in Botswana.
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Experienced professionals keen to see every guest enjoyed to the fullest their wildlife viewing exp
Safari at Camp Xakanaxa Moremi Game Reserve with guide Zak Dimbo. We saw graceful beautiful giraffes, a large herd of elephants with small babies and followed a pride of lions with small cubs. Zak has special skills at finding the wildlife and clearly explaining their unique characteristics. He is willing to assist any expert or budding photographer get the best shot as he is an excellent photographer. Our sunset boat cruise on the River Khwai was expertly led by Zak our photos were stunning and a fitting reminder of some wonderful memories of our time at Xakanaxa.
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