High-end, classic mobile safaris for discerning adventurers run by the same family since 1963.
Penduka is the oldest mobile safari company in Southern Africa and their experience attests to being the leader in the mobile safari industry.
On these mobile safaris you camp in the wild under canvas in secluded and private camp sites in the heart of Botswana's national parks where you witness the dynamics of changing habitats and game movements.
Explore the unique wilderness areas of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Nxai Pan National Park, Moremi Wildlife Reserve, the Savuti Channel, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls

Highlights:

Exclusive access to several Botswana wilderness areas
Accommodation is in authentic, fully-serviced, luxury tented accommodation that also provides an intimate ‘close-to-nature’ experience.
Combines several fascinating Botswana areas for a discovery of a variety of habitats and wildlife.
Experience a range of game viewing activities: walks, day and night wildlife viewing – both water- and land-based.
The light aircraft flight offers spectacular aerial views of the Okavango Delta.

Your Journey

Days 1 - 3 - Maun to Nxai Pan & Makgadigadi National Parks

Zebra, wildebeest, springbok, impala, giraffe and ostrich can easily be seen which attracts predators. Large numbers of game congregate in Nxai Pan during the rainy season including buffalo and elephant. Weather permitting a feature is Baines Baobabs.

Day 4

Return to Maun for overnight. The 9 Day CLASSIC SAFARI starts here.

Day 5 & 6 - Xakanaxa, Okavango Delta

Enjoy a scenic flight over the twisting and turning waterways of the Delta. Herds of red lechwe, water buck, buffalo and hippo can be found along the rivers and floodplains of the Okavango. Cruise by motorboat on the Xaxanaka lagoon to visit the famous heronries of the eastern Okavango.

Day 7 & 8 - Moremi Game Reserve

Follow a riverine route through Moremi to Khwai River.
Morning and afternoon game drives exploring the Khwai area where wild dog, lions, leopard and cheetah are frequently seen.

Day 9 & 10 - Savuti

The dry Savuti channel finally received water again in 2009 partially covering the marsh in water. It attracts large concentrations of game and birds especially the famous Savuti bull elephant population. Early morning drive in search of the Savuti predators, the subject of many documentaries. In some rocky outcrops there is also evidence of Bushmen rock art.

Days 11 & 12 Chobe National Park

Chobe River is home to large breeding herds of elephant and large herds of buffalo. It is one of the best game viewing spots in Southern Africa and it is possible to see more than a thousand elephants and buffalo. Shy antelope species like the Chobe bushbuck, Roan and Sable antelope can also easily be seen.

Day 13

Arrangements end in Kasane. You can go on to Victoria Falls with a 90 minute transfer across the border (not incl).

Your Guide

Explorations are led by highly skilled and qualified professional guides with an incredible passion to share their knowledge for the natural areas they work in. Having one guide ensures continuity and consistency.

Your Accomodation

Our scheduled safaris are fully serviced with each tent having its own spacious ensuite, twin beds with fitted sheets and duvets.

Private Tour

This tour can be booked as a private safari in either standard or luxury tented accommodation. For standard tented accommodation the same cost applies as the scheduled departures for a minimum of 6 people. For a safari with luxury tents the requirement is a minimum 5, maximum 8 participants.