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Botswana – 9-day Big Game Glamping Safari – Group camping

9 days / 8 nights
Mababe Concession • Moremi Game Reserve

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Mababe Concession

Moremi Game Reserve

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Botswana – 9-day Big Game Glamping Safari – Group camping

From $3,200
Moremi Game Reserve
Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)
Moremi Game Reserve
Gomoti Campsite
Mababe Concession Campsite
Mababe Concession

Includes

Camping equipment (walk-in mini-meru tents with camp bed and full bedding with ensuite bush ablutions)
All transfers and activities as per the itinerary
All meals that are indicated, tea/coffees, soft drinks, local alcohols, drinking water
Services of a Professional Guide, Camp Chef and an Assistant
Transport in specialised safari vehicles
All Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary
Okavango Air Rescue evacuation from the bush to the nearest medical facility.

Excludes

Flights
Airport transfers
Optional excursions 
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Mababe Concession, Botswana

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.
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
  • Mababe Concession Campsite

    Day 1 - 4

    Bush Ways Safaris operates three types of mobile safaris experience: Adventure Camping, Premium Camping and Accommodated (lodge to lodge).
    Mababe Concession Campsite
    Mababe Concession Campsite
    Mababe Concession Campsite

Day 1

Day Notes:

The safari begins in Maun where your guide will meet you at 14.30 at Maun Airport. From Maun you will drive through to Mababe. Your first night in Mababe will hint of things to come – arriving into camp in time for sunset, you will settle in to the beauty and sounds of this unique wilderness area. Perfectly positioned between the southern section of the Chobe National Park, and the Khwai and Moremi wildlife areas, the environment offers a mix of both habitats. The river channel winds through the savannah, attracting a diverse mix of animals that come to drink in the dry season, and enjoy the abundant grasses following the rains. Acacia woodland provides shade for all in the heat of the day, with large herds of elephants, buffalo and general game making the best use of it.

The Mababe private concession belongs to the local community, and as caretakers for this pristine wilderness, there are controls in place which restricts the numbers of visitors to the area, making it a truly special experience for you. 

Transfer time: ~3 hours

  • Transfer from Maun International Airport [MUB] to Mababe Concession Campsite

  • Safari briefing

  • Game drive transfer

  • Check-in to Mababe Concession Campsite

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Early morning and afternoon game drives through the area will give you the best opportunity to witness this raw nature.  You will also have the opportunity to venture out on a night drive, experiencing a very different type of safari, focussing on the wildlife that uses darkness to its best advantage.

On your third day you will have an opportunity to enjoy a 30 min scenic flight in a helicopter with no windows and doors, allowing magnificent views from above. Rate on request. This experience has to be booked prior to start of the safari, and payment made in USD cash only. The flight over the Okavango gives you an eagle’s eye perspective of the area and it is even possible to spot large game animals such as Elephant, Giraffe and Hippopotami.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives

Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and this varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. The diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.
Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
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  • Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)

    Day 4 - 7

    Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)
    Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)
    Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)
    Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)
  • Gomoti Campsite

    Day 7 - 9

    Bush Ways Safaris operates three types of mobile safaris experience: Adventure Camping, Premium Camping and Accommodated (lodge to lodge).
    Gomoti Campsite
    Gomoti Campsite
    Gomoti Campsite
    Gomoti Campsite

Day 4

Day Notes:

Your adventure will continue as we travel through the Moremi Game Reserve, stopping for a picnic lunch enroute. A relaxed game drive will take you to your private campsite, arriving late afternoon, where you will spend the next 3 nights. 

Transfer time: ~3 hours

  • Check-out from Mababe Concession Campsite

  • Mokoro ride through the Okavango Channels

  • Transfer from Mababe Concession Campsite to Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)

  • Game drive transfer

  • Check-in to Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)

Day 5 - 6

Day Notes:

Land and water meet to create an exceedingly striking preserve of waterways, lagoons, pans, floodplains, riverine forest and woodlands. This incredible diversity of habitats makes for spectacular game viewing and bird watching opportunities. You will enjoy game drives daily discovering natures best kept secrets.

On the second day of your Moremi adventure, you will get to explore the mesmerizing deep water channels of the Moremi on a three hour boat activity - subject to water levels and environmental conditions.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives

Day 7

Day Notes:

Today you will head towards the edge of the Okavango Delta by the Gomoti River, where you will meet your polers from the local community with their mekoro (dugout canoes). Quietly cruising along river channels and floodplains, you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of this unique region taking you deep inside the Delta. You will spend two days exploring this beautiful area with mokoro excursions and guided nature walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango.

Transfer time: ~5 hours game drive transfer

  • Check-out from Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)

  • Transfer from Campsite MGR11 (HATAB) to Gomoti Campsite

  • Check-in to Gomoti Campsite

Day 8
  • Explore the Okavango Channels by boat and on foot

Day 9
  • Check-out from Gomoti Campsite

  • Transfer from Gomoti Campsite to Maun International Airport [MUB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Mababe Concession
Botswana
Day 1-2

Mababe Concession

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.
Moremi Game Reserve
Botswana
Day 4-8

Moremi Game Reserve

Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa.

Accommodations

Mababe Concession Campsite
Mababe Concession
Day 1-4

Mababe Concession Campsite

Bush Ways Safaris operates three types of mobile safaris experience: Adventure Camping, Premium Camping and Accommodated (lodge to lodge).
Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)
Moremi Game Reserve
Day 4-7

Campsite MGR11 (HATAB)

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Gomoti Campsite
Moremi Game Reserve
Day 7-9

Gomoti Campsite

Bush Ways Safaris operates three types of mobile safaris experience: Adventure Camping, Premium Camping and Accommodated (lodge to lodge).

Low Season 2026

2 - 10 April, 20 - 28 April, 10 - 18 May, 18 - 26 May, 1-9 November, 16 - 24 November

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,200 
  • Single supplement: US$ 575

High Season 2026

5 - 13 June,  17 - 25 June, 5 - 13 July, 6 - 14 August, 16 - 24 August, 29 August - 6 September, 11 - 19 September, 20 - 28 September, 27 September - 5 October, 8 - 16 October, 17 - 25 October

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,450
  • Single supplement: US$ 575

 

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