Great Northern Road – 11 Days Mobile Safari

map and overview

What is a typical day on safari?

• The day starts with the rising of the sun. Your wake-up call will be between 5am and 6am – a gentle “koko” (knock knock in Setswana) at the entrance of your tent. A camp assistant will be on hand to fill your wash-hand basin with steaming hot water and freshly made tea and coffee will be served around the campfire.
• A light breakfast will be served before the early morning game drive. You will enjoy tea, plunger coffee, juice, rusks, fruit, cereal, toast and jams. The best time of day to enjoy game viewing is in the early morning and late afternoon as most animals retreat to the shadows to rest during the heat of the day.
• Having spent the morning exploring the surrounding wilderness in search of Botswana’s hidden treasures, you will return to camp for lunch under the shade of a Marula tree (subject to availability). Lunch consists of salads, freshly baked bread, cold meats and pickles. Just as the animals retreat to escape the heat of mid-day, so will you. This is your time to enjoy reading, chatting, relaxing or taking a nap.
• Later in the afternoon you will head out into the wilderness once more as the animals awake from their days’ slumber and gather at the watering holes to quench their unforgiving thirst. As the sun sets on the horizon, one can only marvel at the sheer splendour of an African sunset and with refreshments in hand, toast to the wonder of nature.
• On your return to camp, you can enjoy a hot shower under the starry night sky and gather around the warmth of the campfire to relive the day’s events and excitement. Enjoy a two-course dinner served with South African wines against the magical backdrop of the African night sky. For dinner you can enjoy Botswana beef or a lamb potjie followed by banana mekoros with chocolate or malva pudding with custard.
• Retreating to the comfort of your tent after enjoying a nightcap around the campfire, you can fall asleep to the calls of the African wild. Good night.
• On moving days, the safari team will pack down the camp, then travel to the next camp site and prepare the camp at the next location. When travelling between locations, the route is most commonly through the parks and reserves and is therefore an extension of your daily game drives. A picnic lunch can be enjoyed en-route

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accommodation

Mobile safaris follow an old tried and tested formula that ‘takes everything along, but leaves nothing behind’. The safari crew uses a truck to ‘transport the camp’ and they will setup camp before you arrive. Accommodation is in the form of a private canvas setup, specifically for the safari and then moved to the next location by the mobile crew.

This mobile safari includes the use of Meru sized tents (with proper beds) with on-suite bathroom, including a bucket shower (with hot water!) and basic toilet. The safaris are fully guided by the best local guides and guests travel in open game viewing vehicles between locations. The food is prepared by an experienced bush chef who prepares delicious meals on the open fire.

Moremi Mobile Camp Khwai Magotho Mobile Camp Savuti Mobile Camp Chobe River Front Mobile Camp

price

Price 2024

USD 6,600 per person sharing (High season: July – Oct)

USD 5,250 per person sharing (Low season: Apr – June / Nov – Dec)

Price 2025

USD 6,930 per person sharing (High season: July – Oct)

USD 5,515 per person sharing (Low season: Apr – June / Nov – Dec)

Notes:

• Minimum 1 pax for trip to depart.
• Maximum 7 pax.
• Minimum age 12 yrs old.
• 15% discount for children 12-17 years inclusive when they travel with their parents.
• No single supplement, however the supplier reserves the right to limit the number of singles.

Price includes:

• 2 nights Moremi camping – Game Drives (Includes one way flight Maun to Xakanaxa or reverse)
• 3 nights Khwai camping – Game Drives including a 2.5 hour Mokoro Trip
• 3 nights Savuti camping – Game Drives
• 2 nights Chobe Camping – Game Drives including a 3 hour afternoon Chobe Boat Cruise
• Comfortable walk-in tented accommodation in a meru style tent with built in floors and mosquito gauze at windows and entrance.
• Beds are comfortable and include all bed linen and a towel.
• A scenic flight charter Maun to Moremi in a fixed wing aircraft over Chiefs Island
• En-suite bathrooms with a bucket shower and bush loo.
• Licensed and experienced professional guide for the duration of your safari.
• Game drives and local transfers in custom made open game drive vehicles with shade roof, game viewing seats and long-range fuel tanks.
• All entrance and camping fees within the National Parks & Game Reserves. Private campsites are used wherever possible
• All meals & selected drinks (wine, beer, G&T, Coke, Coke Lite, fruit juice, bottled water) no other spirits.
• Dedicated safari team including cook, camp assistant and back up driver.
• Bathroom amenities (soap, shampoo and insect repellent)
• Medical evacuation insurance.
• All activities as specified in the itinerary.

Price excludes:

• International & domestic or charter flights and airport departure taxes
• Visa
• Laundry
• Travel, cancellation and medical insurance (essential on all safaris)
• Optional safari extensions
• Spirits (other than Gin)
• Items of a personal nature
• Tips