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Mobile safaris are a classic Botswana experience, taking in all of the country's highlights in moveable camps set up anew at each fresh site. The experience now is more comfortable than in the vintage safari days they hark back to, with most participants opting for the luxury camping experience which involves spacious en-suite tents, although simpler options are on offer for those on a more limited budget. While the Central Kalahari and Makgadikgadi Pans are increasingly popular, the classic mobile route takes in the big game hot spots of Chobe, Savute and Moremi, along with time in Livingstone to see the magnificent Victoria Falls.
13.5 hours from London
When to go
- April to November
Average temperature
- 30°C
Average rainfall
- 30mm/month
What Makes it Special?
- Wonder at ‘the smoke that thunders’ at Victoria Falls.
- Relive classic safari adventures of the past and travel from camp to camp in search for Botswana's abundant wildlife.
- Cruise along the Chobe River and watch elephants and other wildlife enjoying the water.
- Admire ancient rock art paintings at Gubatsa Hills
Itinerary at a Glance
Day by Day
Here's a summary of what you might get up to day-to-day on this Botswana holiday. As always, this is just an idea. Every single day of your trip will be tailored to suit you.
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Your adventure begins with an overnight flight from London to Johannesburg.
Connect with a flight to Livingstone, where you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay close to the magnificent Victoria Falls.
A day at leisure, although there are so many Livingstone activities that you might want to book in advance, including white water rafting and helicopter flights.
Your mobile safari begins in earnest as you transfer to the Kazangula border for a private boat transfer into the Chobe National Park. Camp is set up in a secluded site within the park for two nights, where you will be perfectly positioned to enjoy your first safari experiences of the trip. Whilst here you can enjoy a variety of activities, including game drives and boat cruises along the beautiful Chobe Riverfront.
Mobile safaris provide the rare opportunity to drive through the heart of the national park to the Savute area, on the western border with the Linyanti Wetlands. Camp will again be set up for two nights here.
You'll enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in this legendary part of the country, with the Marsh and the now flowing Savute Channel among the highlights, as well as the rock art paintings at Gubatsa Hills.
A long drive south to the Khwai River sector of the Moremi Game Reserve. While the late afternoon arrival makes a further activity unlikely, the entire transfer will be one long game drive!
Tomorrow you will enjoy a full day of game viewing activities in the eastern Moremi.
Camp is broken up this morning and you'll head east to the verdant Xakanaxa region of the Moremi. There will be time for a short afternoon game drive after you have settled into camp.
Your second day here will include morning and afternoon game drives in the teeming Xakanaxa area, one of the Delta's finest wildlife viewing destinations.
After breakfast you'll be driven to Maun for a flight down to Johannesburg. Your homeward flight travels through the night.
Places you'll visit
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What You're Saying
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We had an amazing time in Botswana, thanks to Holiday Architects. We originally booked the trip 4 years ago and having postponed it 3 times due to Covid, it was great to finally get to Southern Africa! A stay at the Pangolin Hotel in Chobe followed by a stay at Sango Safari Camp in the Okavango Delta were real highlights of our trip. Kirsty made sure the trip all went to plan when we actually managed to get away in May 2023, and Kirsty was also very helpful each time we had to rearrange it in the preceding 3 years. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Holiday Architects or using them again in the future.
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First-class organisation and communication throughout. Many many thanks to Kirsty for putting our amazing family trip to Botswana and Zimbabwe together. The entire holiday was everything and more than billed. This is my second big family holiday with HA and I’ll definitely be using them again. Thank you. 5 stars.
James Cartwright
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Just back from the most wonderful trip to Botswana!! Beautifully organised from beginning to end. This was initially booked 2 years ago and has been moved multiple times due to Covid. Every move in arrangements was handled with great efficiency and good humour. Kirsty took over as our trip became real and drew nearer - and even when we, at the very last minute, decided to add in a night at Sky Beds (highly recommended!) it was organised in a flash. We stayed at 3 beautiful and handpicked camps that allowed us to see the very best of Botswana and the travel in between and at each end was seamless, with helpers on hand at every turn. Would thoroughly recommend Holiday Architects to plan any trip - they have been beyond fantastic - and are so knowledgeable about the countries that they cover that one never fails to see the very best on offer. Huge thanks to all!
Katie
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