Botswana Classic Private Safari Tour

Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Baba N.

Baba grew up in a village called Gumare, on the panhandle of the Okavango Delta. Every morning, he would rise to the wakeup calls of hippos in the lagoon and spend the afternoons listening to the melodious calls of the birds. Sharing his home and heritage is his passion and he has spent the past 11 years guiding in Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. Baba is looking forward to hosting you on a truly epic wildlife experience whether it's witnessing 1,000 buffalos drinking at Jessie's Pool or a lion on an elephant hunt.

Keitumetse M.

KT was born in a small village called Mogotho, close to Seronga. He spent much of his childhood roaming around with his cattle in the bush and tracking through the Okavango Delta. It was here that KT learned his love of guiding and he has spent the past 12 years taking his guests on walking safaris through the bush, much like he did as a child. KT is excited to share a different perspective of wildlife while on foot, from the big game of buffalo, lions and elephants to the often missed insect and amphibian world.

Isaac M.

Having grown up in a small village called Sebina, Isaac's passion for wildlife dates back to his early school days when his nature club took a trip to Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park. He has spent the past 11 years guiding in Leroo La Tau and Savute, where he developed a love for geology and photography - two hobbies that help capture the rich history of the Delta area.

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Accommodations

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Luxury camps & timber chalets elevated on platforms offer stellar amenities, prime access to the African wilderness, and excellent wildlife viewing. All include pools.

Camp Moremi

Luxury Hotel

Nestled beneath giant ebony trees, Camp Moremi is a spectacular hideaway in the Xakanaxa area of the Moremi Game Reserve. The luxurious safari tents raised on teak platforms come with private decks and en-suite bathrooms. The elevated public area houses a lounge, library, bar, and dining room. Breakfast and tea are served at the garden boma. There's a lookout deck and plunge pool.

Chobe Game Lodge

Luxury Hotel

The only lodge in Chobe National Park situated on the magnificent Chobe River, Chobe Game Lodge offers a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience. Accommodation options include rooms, private suites, and a family unit; all face the river and have spacious decks, A/C, and complimentary mini-bars. The main lodge has several dining options, two bars, many lounges, a curio shop, and swimming pool.

Nxamaseri Lodge

Luxury Hotel

Located on a secluded island in the heart of the Okavango Delta's panhandle, this exclusive riverside lodge — one of the region's oldest — boasts seven intimate chalets surrounded by native forest and private decks overlooking the water. With original artwork, warm teak woods and handcrafted décor by local artisans, this luxurious space is owner-run, with personalized service and a tranquil charm.

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