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In July 2027, join us for an immersive private mobile photo safari through two of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich regions: the Mababe Concession and the Khwai Private Reserve, on the edge of the Okavango Delta. Traveling with purpose-built mobile tented camps, we’ll follow the rhythms of the land rather than a fixed lodge schedule, allowing us to be in the right place at the right time for exceptional wildlife encounters. July is peak dry season, with clear skies, cool mornings, and increasing concentrations of animals along permanent water sources, making it one of the most rewarding times of year for photography in northern Botswana.
Our journey, curated by Natural World Safaris, begins in the Mababe Concession, a diverse and under-photographed area linking Chobe and the Okavango, known for its open floodplains, riverine forests, and dramatic predator activity. From there, we move south into the Khwai Private Reserve, where seasonal waterways, lagoons, and mopane woodlands create classic Okavango scenery and extraordinary photographic opportunities. With flexible daily schedules, exclusive off-road access, and expert local guides working alongside dedicated photographic instruction from Michael Turek and Peter Dooling, this safari is designed to maximize time in the field, morning, afternoon, and night, while offering the comfort and intimacy of a thoughtfully run mobile camp. This is Botswana at its most authentic: wild, remote, and deeply rewarding for photographers seeking both iconic moments and meaningful time in remarkable places.
The team at Natural World Safaris can gladly arrange any travels either before or after this adventure in Botswana. A few options to consider, just a short flight away from Nairobi, are the mountain gorillas of Rwanda or in neighboring Tanzania, the famous wildebeest migration will be in the southern Serengeti National Park calving. Further afield, but still a direct flight, is Cape Town, South Africa’s cosmopolitan city with stunning scenery, culture, gastronomy, and wineries. If there is significant interest, there is the option for Michael Turek to lead a trip before or after Botswana.
Mababe Tented Camp
Set on the tranquil banks of the Khwai River within the Mababe Private Concession, Mababe Tented Camp offers front-row access to one of Botswana’s most pristine and wildlife-rich environments. Operating seasonally from April to November, this exclusive camp is a gateway to unforgettable safari adventures, including game drives and optional mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions in the
neighbouring lush wetlands.
The camp features just eight Meru-style tents, ensuring a quiet and intimate atmosphere. Each spacious tent is thoughtfully positioned along the riverfront and comes with an en-suite bathroom, indoor shower, personal fan, hot water bottle, and an optional extra bed roll for families. Flexible twin or double sleeping arrangements make the camp ideal for solo travellers, couples, or small groups. Embracing eco-conscious travel, the entire property is solar-powered with a backup generator, ensuring comfort without compromising the natural
surroundings.
At the heart of the camp lies an open-air main area that blends seamlessly with the environment. Guests can unwind in the cozy lounge, gather for meals in the open dining space, or share stories under the stars around the central campfire.
Designed to foster connection with both nature and fellow travellers, the communal spaces offer panoramic views and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. Mababe Tented Camp delivers a raw, authentic safari experience wrapped in warm hospitality and thoughtful simplicity.
Private Mobile Camp
Offering exclusive, our private mobile camping adventures across northern Botswana, combining luxury, comfort, and authentic safari experiences.
Guests stay in custom-designed tents featuring ensuite bathrooms, flushing toilets, hot bucket showers, plush linens, and comfortable beds. The beautifully crafted camp includes a relaxed main area with a stocked bar, cozy sofas, games, and a library. A shaded veranda with deckchairs invites you to unwind and watch wildlife pass by. Guided by top experts and designed for flexibility and privacy, this experience is ideal for those seeking an intimate and unforgettable journey into the wild.
Upon arrival into Maun International Airport (MUB), you will need to clear immigration before being met and assisted to your onward light aircraft flight to the Okavango Delta to begin your time on safari in Botswana. Upon landing in the local airstrip you will be met by your guide and game driven to your exclusive private camp.Overnight: Mababe Tented Camp – Exclusive Use
Encompassed by a vast vegetation of dry mopane woodland, the Mababe Concession lies in a privileged yet less-frequented position between two national parks on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta. Sluicing through the dry woodland is the Mababe Marsh at the end of the Khwai River, a regional highlight as it attracts a plethora of abundant wildlife, ranging from large predators to rare bird species.
Witness massive herds of up to 2,000 buffalo and spectacular migrations of zebras, a sight to behold, especially when lions engage in daytime hunts. The forests provide sanctuary for elusive leopards, while the marsh fringes teem with diverse birdlife. Additional wildlife species found in the area comprise hyenas, cheetahs, wild dogs, bat-eared foxes, jackals, African wild cats, and servals, enriching the safari experience.
Overnight: Mababe Tented Camp – Exclusive Use
After your morning’s game drive, you will be driven to the local airstrip for your light aircraft flight to your next camp in the Okavango Delta. Upon arrival you will be met by your guide and driven to your private mobile tented camp. Enjoy a bite to eat and the chance to relax, before heading out on an afternoon’s game activity.
Overnight: Private Mobile Camp
The Khwai Private Reserve is a private concession north of the Khwai river, west of the Chobe NP, east of the private Delta concessions and south of the Selinda. The massive Khwai Private reserve is a joint venture partnership with the local community and offers luxury safaris with all the perks of being a private concession such as night drives, off-roading and walking.
The huge concession is relatively empty with only a handful of lodges operating within its boundaries. Its size ensures a large diversity of habitats and ecosystems ranging from riverine forests to large mopane woodland, open savannah and seasonally inundated floodplains. Also due to its size game is not as concentrated as the Khwai Community area but rather spread out among the different habitats.
The area is known for its large herds of rare sable and roan antelope, lechwe, multiple other species of plains game as well as the always accompanying predators such as lion, leopard and wild dog.
Overnight: Private Mobile Camp
Today, at a time to be advised locally, you will bid farewell to your private camp team and be driven to the airstrip in time for your light aircraft flight to Maun. On arrival into Maun Airport you will be assisted to your onward international flight, marking the end of your time on safari in Botswana.
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