Machaba Camp

Botswana Express

Safari Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Experience the magnificent Victoria Falls and encounter unforgettable wildlife in this express safari itinerary.

9 days

from £7,455 pp

Luxury Botswana

Safari Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Experience the very best of Botswana's incredible wildlife and spectacular scenery with a splash of luxury.

13 days

from £16,110 pp

Botswana Waterfalls, Delta & Desert

Be inspired by the wild waters of Victoria Falls, the spectacular scenery and iconic wildlife of Botswana in one incredible trip.

10 days

Safari Wildlife & Nature

from £9,105 pp

Botswana Family Adventure

Family Safari + 1 more + 2 more

Enjoy the iconic wildlife of Botswana and create memories that last a lifetime on this family adventure.

11 days

from £10,045 pp

Classic Botswana Safari

Classic Safari + 2 more + 3 more

Encounter Botswana's incredible wildlife on this unforgettable safari.

10 days

from £11,115 pp

Botswana Mobile Safari

Safari Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Discover the spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife of Botswana on a mobile safari adventure.

12 days

from £8,520 pp

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Mobile Safaris (Moremi Game Reserves)

Mobile camping essentially involves moving from one destination to the next, with short stays in each, using temporary camps that are set up anew at each site. These safaris are outstanding in Botswana, partially as a potential way to visit the highlights without breaking the bank, and also as a means of getting a vintage, old fashioned safari ambience with a close to nature feel. With more public access than in the Delta's private concessions, mobile safaris in the Moremi really come into their own, with itineraries that can explore most areas of the reserve from the Khwai River to the Xakanaxa Lagoon. Activities tend to revolve around game drives although there are sometimes walking safaris, boating and mokoros that can also be enjoyed, depending on the time of year and your route. Some of the attractions include a morning coffee after waking up to the sun streaming through your tent, evening drinks around a roaring campfire and, of course, the sound of animals around camp as you drop off to sleep after a rewarding day's game viewing.

Fishing (Moremi Game Reserve)

An increasing number of Moremi camps are now offering fishing excursions, taking advantage of the deep lagoons and permanently flowing rivers in the reserve. This is usually combined with a boat cruise rather than being a long, intensive expedition to catch as many fish as possible! Abundant species in the Okavango include catfish, tigerfish, tilapia and bream, and your camp should enforce a catch and release policy, but the gentle endeavour and beautiful surrounds are usually the main focus. Beginners are certainly welcome to try their hand, and while more complicated expeditions can usually be tailored for keen anglers, the more dedicated fishing destinations of the Caprivi Strip and the Panhandle are arguably more suitable for experts. Another attractive option for keen fishermen is to book onto a mobile boating safari passing through the Moremi, which will almost certainly offer fishing activities while you are on board.

Boat Cruises (Moremi Game Reserve)

Motorboat cruises in the deeper channels and lagoons, or on the various rivers and tributaries, are a highly enjoyable Moremi activity, with higher game viewing potential than mokoro excursions and a more tranquil feel then game drives. Late afternoon cruises can be particularly enjoyable, as you watch the sun set beautifully over the waters with a drink in hand before making your way back to camp for aperitifs and dinner. Some of the camps now have impressive double decker boats, on which you can clamber up to the top deck to widen the views and feel the wind a little stronger in your hair, but the more traditional one-storey crafts are just as effective in searching out the best wildlife and scenery spots. Wildlife encounters will always involve hippo, and you will almost certainly see crocodiles basking in the sun, water based antelope running through the shallower waters, and elephant and buffalo arriving to drink and graze. The varied, colourful birdlife on the water is extremely impressive, and it is not unheard of to see predators on the riverbank from a boat, although these are generally scared off by the engine noise. At its best, such as from camps like Xigera, Okuti and Camp Moremi, a serene and slow cruise through the expansive waters is a Delta experience not to be missed.