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Which safari operators are best for a Botswana and Zimbabwe combination?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026

These operators name a place in both Botswana and Zimbabwe in one line about their trips; each card quotes the company's own line.

Which safari operators are best for a Botswana and Zimbabwe combination?

The 12 operators below each run trips in Botswana or Zimbabwe and name a place in both countries in one line about their trips, quoted on their cards, with their published price where they give one.

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table holds 245 companies with a head office in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe: the ones ChatGPT named on two or more days between 5 October and 1 November 2026 in answers to the safari questions Uncompromised Travel asks every day and the operators in those countries with 20 or more reviews on SafariBookings. Their websites were read on 2 November 2026, with their reviews on SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot. This page carries the operators in it for which a line from its own website, as read, can be quoted showing that it runs trips in Botswana or Zimbabwe and names a place in both countries in one line about its trips: 12 operators. Where a website does not give its office, the office on its SafariBookings profile is used. Companies whose websites describe them as planners, agents or destination management companies, or do not say whether they run their own trips, are left out. Cards are in alphabetical order. Prices are shown as each company published them, in its own currency, never converted. No company paid to be on this page.

African Fairytale Tours

Best for
Camping safaris in Chobe and Savuti
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park, Chobe National Park (including boat safaris and a full-day safari), Savuti (within Chobe, camping), Zambezi National Park (Victoria Falls game drives) and Victoria Falls.
Based in
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
How it runs trips
Private trips can be arranged; some are shared.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 37 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Bush Baby Calls

Best for
Serviced mobile camping in Okavango, Moremi and Savuti
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Okavango Delta, Moremi (Xakanaka), Khwai, Savuti, Chobe, Linyanti, Nxai Pans, Makgadikgadi Pans, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Victoria Falls day tours.
Based in
Maun, Botswana (gateway to the Okavango Delta).
How it runs trips
Private-style group trips priced by group size (2, 4, 6 or 8 pax).
Reviews
SafariBookings: 3.1 out of 5 from 39 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Cuckoo Safaris

Best for
Serviced mobile camping in Chobe, Savuti and Moremi
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Says it operates tours across Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia.
Based in
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
How it runs trips
Private tours and small-group safaris are both offered; the 6-day trip is labelled 'Small Group'.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 289 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 147 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Exec Africa Travel and Tours

Best for
Tours in Zimbabwe and into Botswana's Chobe
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Runs tours in Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls, Hwange, Matobo, Great Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, Harare, Nyanga) and into Botswana (Chobe National Park, with border crossing); a tour description also covers Botswana's Okavango Delta and Zambia's South Luangwa.
Based in
The resort town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (8988 Mkhosana).
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5 out of 5 from 57 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 3 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Moonlight Safaris

Best for
Budget-friendly mobile camping safaris from Kasane
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls day trips (Zimbabwe side) from Kasane by road: Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, Cataract Island and craft markets.
Based in
Kasane, Botswana.
How it runs trips
Private game drive is offered (US$90.00).
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 81 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 23 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Moonstroll Safaris

Best for
Serviced camping safaris in Moremi, Khwai and Savuti
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Transfers to Victoria Falls from Kasane can be arranged at an extra cost.
How it runs trips
Private and small group safaris plus tours with set departure dates.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.8 out of 5 from 90 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Mosu Safari Tours

Best for
Non-participatory mobile camping with ensuite Meru tents
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is the start of the Family Luxury Safari (1 night in a lodge, Zimbabwe side) and the 16-day Victoria Falls Trail (1 night at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, then Kasane).
Based in
Maun, Botswana.
How it runs trips
Private trips (the Private Safari, minimum 2 pax) and small-group safaris of a maximum of 8 people.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 53 reviews; Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Penduka Safaris

Best for
Small-group mobile safaris through Botswana and Namibia
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Botswana trips end with a Kasane to Victoria Falls or Livingstone transfer and optional 2-day extensions are available on the 9 day, 13 day and combined trips. 20 Day trip offers an optional Victoria Falls/Livingstone extension.
Published price
2026 rates per person sharing, USD: 5 Day Luxury Delta (5 days, low and high USD 4 300); 5 Day Moremi (low USD 3 000, high USD 3 500); 7 Day Central Kalahari (low USD 4 450, high USD 4 900); 9 Day Classic (low USD 4 980, high USD 5 775); 11 Day Transfrontier Kalahari (low USD 7 200, high USD 7 700); 13 Day Botswana Explorer (low USD 6 650, high USD 7 650); 15 Day Circular (USD 8 950); 16 Day Namibian (USD 8 000, private on request); 20 Day combined (USD 10 850, private on request); combined 7 day Kalahari and 9 day Classic, 16 days (low USD 8 500, high USD 9 650).
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Savannah Adventures

Best for
Small-group safaris in Victoria Falls without crowds
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Zambezi National Park and Chamabondo National Park (Zimbabwe), Chobe National Park (Botswana), Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Zambia, rhino trekking), Hwange (day trips and multi-day camping) and the Okavango Delta (mokoro day trip from Maun).
Based in
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
How it runs trips
Private and small-group safaris (2-9 guests) in open 4x4 vehicles.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 124 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Shipungo Safari & Tours

Best for
Catered mobile safaris in Moremi and Chobe
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Trips are offered in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with 'scheduled trips in both Zimbabwe and Namibia'.
Based in
Maun, Botswana, 'the gateway to the Okavango Delta'.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.8 out of 5 from 117 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Travel Creations Botswana

Best for
Mobile tented camping safaris with specialist guides
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Runs its own trips in Botswana (Okavango Delta, Moremi, Khwai, Savute, Chobe, Kasane), with Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe as an extension or end point.
How it runs trips
Private safaris, exclusive to the guest, their travel partners and family.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 42 reviews; Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Unfold Africa Safaris

Best for
Self-drive Moremi and Khwai with pre-pitched camps
Botswana and Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, Chobe, Savute & Moremi Mobile Expedition: 12 nights / 13 days, from USD 775 per person.
How it runs trips
Private small-party trips: 'Your own vehicle and guide'.
Published price
Moremi photographic from USD 700 per day; self-drive from USD 650 per night.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

What do they charge?

2 of the 12 operators on this page publish a price with its currency; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

  • Penduka Safaris: 2026 rates per person sharing, USD: 5 Day Luxury Delta (5 days, low and high USD 4 300); 5 Day Moremi (low USD 3 000, high USD 3 500); 7 Day Central Kalahari (low USD 4 450, high USD 4 900); 9 Day Classic (low USD 4 980, high USD 5 775); 11 Day Transfrontier Kalahari (low USD 7 200, high USD 7 700); 13 Day Botswana Explorer (low USD 6 650, high USD 7 650); 15 Day Circular (USD 8 950); 16 Day Namibian (USD 8 000, private on request); 20 Day combined (USD 10 850, private on request); combined 7 day Kalahari and 9 day Classic, 16 days (low USD 8 500, high USD 9 650).
  • Unfold Africa Safaris: Moremi photographic from USD 700 per day; self-drive from USD 650 per night.

How do they run their trips?

9 of the 12 operators on this page say how they run trips (private, scheduled or overland); for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

  • African Fairytale Tours: Private trips can be arranged; some are shared.
  • Bush Baby Calls: Private-style group trips priced by group size (2, 4, 6 or 8 pax).
  • Cuckoo Safaris: Private tours and small-group safaris are both offered; the 6-day trip is labelled 'Small Group'.
  • Moonlight Safaris: Private game drive is offered (US$90.00).
  • Moonstroll Safaris: Private and small group safaris plus tours with set departure dates.
  • Mosu Safari Tours: Private trips (the Private Safari, minimum 2 pax) and small-group safaris of a maximum of 8 people.
  • Savannah Adventures: Private and small-group safaris (2-9 guests) in open 4x4 vehicles.
  • Travel Creations Botswana: Private safaris, exclusive to the guest, their travel partners and family.
  • Unfold Africa Safaris: Private small-party trips: 'Your own vehicle and guide'.

What do they say about children?

4 of the 12 operators on this page publish a child or family policy; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

  • African Fairytale Tours: Child rate on the Hwange budget trip: from $400 per child against $780 per adult (US dollars).
  • Exec Africa Travel and Tours: Minimum age varies by tour: some tours 'suitable for children of all ages' (min age 0+), others minimum age 3.
  • Mosu Safari Tours: A 10-day Family Luxury Safari (6 pax maximum, non-participatory camping and lodging) is sold.
  • Travel Creations Botswana: Family safaris are offered on several trip pages.

Botswana and Zimbabwe safari operators: the questions people ask

Which publish a price per person per day or night?

1 of the 12 does: Unfold Africa Safaris. Each one's own website gives the figure, quoted under What do they charge.

Which run private trips on your own dates?

9 of the 12 do: African Fairytale Tours, Bush Baby Calls, Cuckoo Safaris, Moonlight Safaris, Moonstroll Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Savannah Adventures, Travel Creations Botswana and Unfold Africa Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which run scheduled departures you can join?

1 of the 12 does: Moonstroll Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which help with self-drive trips?

1 of the 12 does: Unfold Africa Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which run mobile camping safaris?

10 of the 12 do: African Fairytale Tours, Bush Baby Calls, Cuckoo Safaris, Moonlight Safaris, Moonstroll Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Penduka Safaris, Shipungo Safari & Tours, Travel Creations Botswana and Unfold Africa Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which use vehicles of their own?

1 of the 12 does: Penduka Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which publish a child or family policy?

4 of the 12 do: African Fairytale Tours, Exec Africa Travel and Tours, Mosu Safari Tours and Travel Creations Botswana. Each one's own website says so.

Which have guest reviews on SafariBookings, Google or Trustpilot?

All 12 do. Each platform's rating and count are on the card, never added together.

Can I book these trips through Uncompromised Travel?

No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Each card has the company's own enquiry link.

How were these operators chosen?

Each one is an operator in the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table whose own website shows that it runs trips in Botswana or Zimbabwe and names a place in both countries in one line about its trips. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

How current are these facts?

Each company's website was read on 2 November 2026. Prices, departures and reviews change, so confirm them with the operator before you book.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be listed.

Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: facts each operator published on its own website, read on 2 November 2026, with reviews per platform (SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot), from the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table. Operators whose websites would not open are not on this page. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company paid to appear or for its place. Prices are in the currency each company showed and were not converted. How this site earns · How we work.

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