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Experience the ultimate thrill of feeling the rumble of elephant feet
as they walk near your tent or hearing the spine-tingling roar of a
lion at night. On one of the last true mobile safaris in southern
Africa, we’ll bring you into a realm that is rich in wildlife and filled
with raw encounters. This special journey features delightful private
camps in the remote grasslands of Moremi
and in magnificent Chobe, which shelters
the world’s largest herds of elephant. In the
Okavango Delta, a gorgeous oasis cradled by
the Kalahari sands, relax at a lovely lodge,
game view by foot, boat, and—a Botswana
specialty—by mokoro (canoe). At journey’s end,
find yourself hiking a dramatic trail facing
glorious Victoria Falls.
Days 1-3 Maun / Moremi Game Reserve / Private Camp From Maun,
head to Moremi, an exquisite mosaic of mopane scrub and wetlands
set on the northeastern section of the Okavango Delta. Explore by 4WD
vehicle in search of tsessebe and Burchell’s zebra, and track predators
including wild dog and cheetah before returning to our special camp, set
near secret pools and open grasslands with no one else around—except
perhaps vervet monkeys in the trees. Our mobile safari camping is ruggedly
comfortable (you’ll even have your own tent steward), and grants you
the amazing experience of seeing and hearing wildlife right from camp.
It’s not uncommon for grazing elephant or hippo to pass through,
and it’s exhilarating to see lion and leopard prints outside your tent in
the morning.
Days 4-5 Okavango Delta / Xugana Lodge Welcoming Xugana Lodge,
with its reed-and-thatch chalets overlooking a tranquil lagoon frequented
by hippo, is the base for our explorations in the Okavango Delta. Enjoy
special excursions by mokoro and have the chance to stretch your legs
on a guided walking safari. Unforgettable moments here include seeing
“Fabulous, fantastic,
once-in-a-lifetime
adventure. We saw
more wildlife in one
day than I imagined
we would see the
entire trip!”
Cathy B.
Ann Arbor MI
Discover the wonders of a true mobile safari—delightfully comfortable
accommodations and incredible wildlife experiences. PHOTO: MARTIN ALMQVIST
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