$3,206 pp (USD)
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Okavango Exploration Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- HATAB & BOGA
- Tour Types:
- Budget camping tours where clients assist with camp chores
- Destinations:
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BW
If you love camping or you are looking at keeping the price of your safari down , a camping safari might be the right choice for you. A good tour operator like Okavango Exploration Safaris will provide a comfortable set-up with high quality tents, a dining tent, campfire, great food and minimal hassle. It is the best way to soak up the safari ambience and to feel part of nature. There is no better way to end the day in bush than siting around fire under the stars recounting the highlights.
Reviews36
CN
awesome
Our guide, Theno, accompanied us the entire way; he was a great guy, and we managed to see everything there was to see. The chef’s cooking was delicious, too. It was a trip that offered incredible value for money—highly recommended.
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CN
To see more animals and time is ok
Driver likes talk to us, ask us what do we want to see and make it done, he tell us what is safe
CN
A perfect trip—we saw all the animals we wanted to see. The campsite and the guide were both excellent.
We chose a six-day, five-night mobile safari covering Savuti, Khwai and Moremi. Our guide and driver, Theno, was extremely experienced, patient and professional. On one day, he even started the game drive at 5 a.m. and did not finish until 11 p.m.
We saw all the animals we had hoped to see, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, African wild dogs, and a wide variety of herbivores and birds.
The mobile camping experience was absolutely amazing. We saw an incredible number of animals right around our camp, including lions, leopards, honey badgers, elephants, buffalo, black-backed jackals and hyenas. At times, it felt like the camp itself was part of the safari.
The camping conditions were also far better than we had expected. We initially thought mobile camping might be quite basic and uncomfortable, but the tents were actually very comfortable, and each tent had its own private toilet and shower. The food was also surprisingly good and varied. In addition to our driver/guide, two staff members accompanied us and were responsible for setting up the camp and preparing our meals. Over the six days, we had fish, chicken, beef and pork, so there was plenty of variety.
For us, the most important part of the safari experience was the guide, and Theno was exceptional. He has extensive experience tracking animals and could often tell whether animals were nearby from their calls, tracks and the surrounding environment. For example, when we were tracking African wild dogs, he was able to locate and follow them partly by listening to their calls. He also frequently pointed out tracks left by lions, hyenas and other animals that we would never have noticed ourselves.
More importantly, he could anticipate where animals were likely to go next. When tracking a leopard, for example, he could predict its movements and position the vehicle in advance along the route where he expected it to pass. His experience and ability to read the bush made a huge difference to our safari experience.
Overall, this mobile safari was far beyond our expectations. It was an unforgettable experience, and we would highly recommend Theno and the team.
CN
Amazing mobile safari, great guide, lots of wildlife, new tents & good food.
This 5‑day mobile camping safari through Botswana was absolutely the highlight of our southern Africa travels, and we could not recommend this operator more.
The route was thoughtfully laid out across Chobe, Savuti, Khwai and Xakanaxa, complemented by a breathtaking helicopter flight above the Okavango Delta. Our guide was incredibly skilled at locating wildlife; he was warm, genuine and endlessly patient. On our night safari in Khwai, he dedicated extra hours exploring to seek out animals for our group, rather than sticking rigidly to a set schedule.
One of our favourite surprises was just how much wildlife roamed close to our campsite. We spotted lions, hyenas, elephants, cape buffalo, leopards and black‑backed jackals right around the mobile camp — a magical, immersive encounter unique to mobile safari camping.
The tents were new, well maintained and comfortable out in the bush. The meals prepared daily by the camp chef were delicious and satisfying. Every member of the crew was attentive and worked flawlessly to look after our group throughout the trip. If you want a true deep wilderness safari experience in Botswana, this tour company is an excellent choice, and we would love to travel with them again!
CN
excellent
I can’t recommend this Okavango safari enough. Our guide was incredibly dedicated and professional—always punctual, patient, and passionate about the Delta. His knowledge of the wildlife, birds, and local ecosystem was outstanding, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience while feeling safe and comfortable. The scenery was breathtaking, from the waterways and islands to the wide floodplains, and the wildlife was simply spectacular. We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible variety of birds. It was a truly unforgettable safari, and the guide’s professionalism made it even more special.
