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The journey
Escape into Botswana’s wild heart on this 3-day mobile safari from Maun into the legendary Moremi Game Reserve. Travel in an open 4x4, seeking out elephants, giraffes, and antelope in the mopane woodlands, with early-morning drives timed for the best predator activity.
Each night, settle into an unfenced wild campsite where your crew sets up dome tents and prepares hearty, chef-cooked meals over the fire. A highlight of the journey is exploring the Xakanaxa Lagoon or Khwai riverfront, with the option on many itineraries for a 1–2 hour boat cruise through deep delta channels to spot hippos and crocodiles before sundowners under a vast African sky.
At a glance
Day by day
Morning: Depart from Maun around 6:00 AM in an open 4x4 safari vehicle and enter Moremi via the South Gate.
Afternoon: Undertake your first slow game drive through the mopane woodlands, spotting elephants, giraffes, and impalas.
Evening: Arrive at a private, unfenced wild campsite where your crew has set up dome tents. Enjoy a chef-prepared dinner over the campfire.
Morning: Wake up before sunrise for a morning game drive, when predators like lions, leopards, and wild dogs are most active.
Midday: Return to camp for a hot lunch and a siesta during the peak heat.
Afternoon: Head toward the Xakanaxa Lagoon or Khwai riverfront. Many itineraries include a 1-to-2-hour boat cruise along the deep delta channels to see hippos and crocodiles.
Evening: Unwind with sundowner drinks in the bush before another starlit dinner.
Morning: Pack up camp and embark on a final morning game drive, tracking any wildlife you missed.
Afternoon: Enjoy a slow journey back toward the park gates, arriving back in Maun by early to mid-afternoon.
The route
The fine print
Professional Guiding: An experienced, licensed professional safari guide and tracker who knows the animal movement patterns.
Transportation: Round-trip transport from Maun in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, plus all fuel and game drives.
All Meals & Beverages: Three freshly prepared meals a day by a bush chef, snacks, bottled water, coffee, tea, and often local beers and wines during sundowners.
Camp Equipment & Staff: Spacious dome or canvas tents, comfortable bed rolls or camp beds with linens, and a camp crew to set up, cook, and clean.
Park & Consessions Fees: All mandatory Botswana National Park entry fees and community trust levies for Moremi Game Reserve.
Special Activities: A motorized boat cruise along the Xakanaxa Lagoon or Khwai channels.
International or Domestic Flights: Any flights into Maun Airport (MUB) before the safari begins.
Pre/Post-Safari Lodging: Accommodation in Maun the night before your safari starts or the night it ends.
Premium Spirits & Champagne: Luxury imports or specific high-end alcohol brands.
Staff Gratuities: Tips for your guide, chef, and camp assistants (customary but voluntary).
Luggage & Bags
Soft-sided duffel bag: Hard-shell suitcases will not fit in safari vehicles or light aircraft. Keep total weight under 15kg (33 lbs) if flying.
Daypack (20-30L): A small backpack to keep at your feet in the safari vehicle for your camera, jacket, sunscreen, and water bottle.
Clothing (Pack in Layers)
Safari mornings are freezing in open vehicles, while afternoons get incredibly hot.
Neutral-colored clothing: Pack shades of khaki, tan, olive green, or brown. Avoid dark blue and black (they attract biting tsetse flies), and avoid bright white or neon (which makes you highly visible to wildlife).
Fleece jacket or windbreaker: Essential for the chilly, pre-dawn morning game drives.
Convertible safari pants: Lightweight trousers that zip off into shorts as the day warms up.
Sturdy, enclosed shoes: Sneakers or light hiking boots for walking around camp and tracking.Wide-brimmed sun hat & swimsuit: A hat with a chin strap is best so it doesn't blow off in the wind. Pack a swimsuit if your lodge has a plunge pool.
Electronics & Gear
Camera with a telephoto lens: A lens of at least 200mm-300mm is highly recommended to capture predators and birds at a distance.
High-capacity power bank: Vital for mobile camping to charge your phone and camera battery overnight.
Dust-proof bags: Large ziplock bags or a camera sleeve to protect your lenses from the fine, powdery Botswana dust.
Headlamp or flashlight: Crucial for navigating around your tent and camp safely after dark.
Health, Hygiene & Personal Care
Insect repellent: A spray with a high percentage of DEET for protection against mosquitoes and tsetse flies.
High-SPF sunscreen & lip balm: The African sun's reflection off the water channels can be intense.
Wet wipes & hand sanitizer: For a quick refresh during mid-drive bush toilet breaks.
Prescription malaria medication: Consult your doctor before traveling so you can start your regimen on time.
The Nature of Unfenced Camping
Animals walk through camp: There are no fences around the campsites in Moremi. It is entirely normal for elephants, hyenas, or lions to walk right past your tent at night.
Strict night rules: Once you zip up your tent for the evening, you must stay inside until sunrise. If you hear an animal outside, do not look out or shine a flashlight at it.
Bush toilets: If you choose a mobile camping safari, you will be using a long-drop or chemical toilet inside a small privacy tent. Showers consist of a bucket filled with warm water hoisted above you by the camp crew.
Packing & Baggage Restrictions
Strict luggage limits: If your itinerary includes a light aircraft flight into a lodge, or a packed safari vehicle, you are strictly limited to 15kg to 20kg (33-44 lbs) of total luggage.
Soft bags only: Hard-shell suitcases are forbidden because they do not fit into small plane cargo holds or vehicle compartments. You must use a soft duffel bag.
Cold mornings, hot afternoons: Even in the summer, early morning game drives in an open 4x4 are freezing due to the wind chill. Dress in layers so you can peel them off as the day heats up.
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Maun.
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