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Which local Botswana safari operators would you recommend for a private safari?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026

These are the safari operators with a head office in Botswana that run their own trips, read from their own websites: where each is based, how it runs trips, its parks, its prices and its reviews.

Which local Botswana safari operators would you recommend for a private safari?

It depends on the trip you want. The 29 operators below are based in Botswana and run their own trips; Beagle Expeditions, Barclay Stenner Safaris and Mosu Safari Tours are among them. Each card shows how it runs trips, its parks and its published price where it gives 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 every operator in it whose own website, as read, shows that it is based in Botswana and runs its own trips: 29 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.

Africa Homeland Mobile Safaris

Best for
Guided mobile camping safaris in Botswana
Parks
Chobe National Park (including Serondela), Savuti, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pans.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Sources: parks and reserves offered, safaribookings. Read 2 November 2026.

Barclay Stenner Safaris

Best for
Private luxury canvas mobile safaris in Botswana
How it runs trips
Private only: a 'privately guided and hosted 100% tailor made exclusive safari' with no mixing of groups.
Parks
Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, depending on conditions.

Beagle Expeditions

Best for
Private mobile safari camp in the Western Okavango
Based in
Maun, Botswana (postal address and base).
How it runs trips
Private only: Kweene Trails is booked for private groups on a sole use basis.
Parks
Kweene River system in the Western Okavango Delta, next to the Sandveld tongue, with two camps: Kweene River camp and Magwegwe camp.
Sources: where it is based. Read 2 November 2026.

Brave Africa Safaris

Best for
Mobile tented camp safaris in Moremi and Khwai
How it runs trips
Private trips: private vehicle for families with kids under 12, private car or whole camp available on request.
Parks
Moremi Game Reserve (Xakanaxa), Khwai Community Concession, Savuti (Chobe National Park) and Mababe Depression.
Published price
Taste of Botswana: 3 nights, from USD 1,935 per person.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 2 out of 5 from 1 review; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 22 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Bush Baby Calls

Best for
Serviced mobile camping in Okavango, Moremi and Savuti
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).
Parks
Okavango Delta, Moremi (Xakanaka), Khwai, Savuti, Chobe, Linyanti, Nxai Pans, Makgadikgadi Pans, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Victoria Falls day tours.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 3.1 out of 5 from 39 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

David Foot Safaris

Best for
Private mobile, walking and horse safaris in Botswana
Based in
Maun, Botswana (PO Box HA04HAK).
Parks
Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve (Xini Lagoon, Bodamatau, Mboma Peninsula), Savuti, Chobe, Central Kalahari, Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan, Kgalagadi, Khwai, Thamalakane River; horse rides also at Jack's Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans and Kalahari.
Sources: where it is based, parks and reserves offered. Read 2 November 2026.

Early Kingfisher Safari

Best for
Serviced mobile tented safaris from Maun
How it runs trips
Personalised trips for solo travellers, couples, families or small groups; guests help design their own itinerary.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 51 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 3 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Embrace Safaris

Best for
Private mobile safaris in Botswana with licensed guides
How it runs trips
Guests have the entire camp to themselves and a private guide; minimum 4 pax and maximum 9 pax.
Reviews
Google: 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Sources: private, joining and overland departures, google. Read 2 November 2026.

Kalahari Tours

Best for
Chobe National Park safaris on a budget
Based in
Kasane, Botswana (721 President Avenue).
How it runs trips
Private trips are possible (children under 12 only on private bookings).
Parks
Chobe National Park (northeast Botswana), with riverfront game drives and Chobe River boat cruises; camping in exclusive wilderness sites (HATAB or BOGA sites), with Ihaha public site as a rare fallback.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews; Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 211 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Khaki & Dust Safaris

Best for
Private guided trips in its own vehicles
How it runs trips
Private guided trips with own vehicles are offered ('enjoy private game viewing without other guests on your vehicle and activities').
Sources: private, joining and overland departures. Read 2 November 2026.

Moonlight Safaris

Best for
Budget-friendly mobile camping safaris from Kasane
Based in
Kasane, Botswana.
How it runs trips
Private game drive is offered (US$90.00).
Parks
Chobe National Park, Savuti, Mababe, Moremi and the Okavango Delta (mobile camping)
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 81 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 23 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Sources: where it is based, safaribookings, google. Read 2 November 2026.

Moonstroll Safaris

Best for
Serviced camping safaris in Moremi, Khwai and Savuti
How it runs trips
Private and small group safaris plus tours with set departure dates.
Parks
Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Concession, Savuti, Chobe National Park and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are used on the itineraries.
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
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.

Nalange Mobile Safaris

Best for
Catered self-drive safaris in convoy with a guide
How it runs trips
Private and small-group safaris are offered.
Parks
Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savute and Chobe National Park (including Chobe Riverfront), Makgadikgadi Pans and Nxai Pan National Park.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Okavango Walking Safaris

Best for
Guided walking safaris in the Okavango Delta
Based in
Maun, Botswana (head office).
Reviews
Google: 5 out of 5 from 2 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Sources: where it is based, google. Read 2 November 2026.

Peake Safaris

Best for
Private mobile camp in Botswana following the game
How it runs trips
Private only: 'With the camp and your guide to yourself' the safari is curated for your group.
Sources: private, joining and overland departures. Read 2 November 2026.

Penduka Safaris

Best for
Small-group mobile safaris through Botswana and Namibia
Parks
Botswana: Moremi Game Reserve (Xakanaxa, Khwai), Okavango Delta, Savuti, Chobe (floodplains and river), Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Passarge Valley, Piper Pan, Deception Valley), Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi (Baines Baobabs), Mabuasehube, Tsodilo Hills, Drotsky's/Shakawe.
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.

Reflect Africa Expedition

Best for
Private luxury mobile safaris in Botswana
Based in
Botswana (a 'premier mobile safari company based in Botswana')
How it runs trips
Most journeys are private; also 'Fully private or small‑group departures' and 'Small Group Journeys' as shared departures.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Roger Dugmore Safaris

Best for
Private mobile safaris in the Okavango and Kalahari
How it runs trips
Private safaris only: each group has a private camp with no other guests.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris

Best for
Participation or non-participation mobile camping for small groups
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 99 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 44 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Sources: safaribookings, google, trustpilot. Read 2 November 2026.

Shipungo Safari & Tours

Best for
Catered mobile safaris in Moremi and Chobe
Based in
Maun, Botswana, 'the gateway to the Okavango Delta'.
Parks
Moremi Game Reserve, Central Kalahari, Nxai Pan, Makgadikgadi Pan, Chobe National Park.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.8 out of 5 from 117 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Thru-the-lens Nature Safaris Botswana

Best for
Specialist photographic safaris under canvas in Botswana
Based in
Maun, Botswana.
Parks
Chobe National Park and River, Savute, Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai River, Nxai Pan National Park, Makgadikgadi (Boteti River, meerkats and pans), Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Deception Valley).
Sources: where it is based. Read 2 November 2026.

Tony Mobile Safari

Best for
Kasane to Maun trips through Chobe and Moremi
Based in
Kasane, Botswana (postal address PO.BOX 593 KASANE BOTSWANA).
Published price
Nine trips with 'starting at' prices in USD: 3 day Chobe National Park 968; 4 day Savuti>Chobe 1595; 5 day Kasane to Maun 2563; 6 day Kasane to Maun 2618; 7 day Kasane to Maun 3278; 8 day Kasane to Maun 3500; 9 day Kasane>Maun>Makgadikgadi 3938; 10 day Kasane to Maun 4538; 15 day Chobe>Savuti>Mababe>Moremi>Kwai>Maun 5148.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 100 reviews; Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Sources: where it is based, safaribookings, google. Read 2 November 2026.

Travel Creations Botswana

Best for
Mobile tented camping safaris with specialist guides
How it runs trips
Private safaris, exclusive to the guest, their travel partners and family.
Parks
Okavango Delta (including Xakanaxa), Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savute (Chobe National Park) and the Chobe river front at Kasane.
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
How it runs trips
Private small-party trips: 'Your own vehicle and guide'.
Parks
Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve (Xini Lagoon, Xakanaka, Third Bridge), Khwai, Chobe National Park, Linyanti, Savute, Central Kalahari and Makgadikgadi Pans; also Ngorongoro Crater and Namiri Plains (Tanzania) and Kenya.
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.

Walk Botswana Safaris

Best for
Private walking and mobile safaris in Botswana
Based in
Maun, Botswana.
How it runs trips
Private tailor-made trips only; no scheduled joining or overland departures.
Parks
Okavango Delta, Linyanti, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Savute and Chobe, through to the far reaches of the Kgalagadi; inside and outside national parks and game reserves.
Sources: where it is based. Read 2 November 2026.

Wild Focus Safaris

Best for
Expert-led mobile tented photo safaris in Botswana
Based in
Maun, Botswana (P O Box 834 Maun).
How it runs trips
Scheduled fixed departures in small groups of max 6 guests for 2027 (minimum 4 guests to run), plus customized private safaris for private groups, film crews and photo workshops.
Parks
Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai region, Savute (Chobe National Park), Chobe Riverfront, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Nxai Pans and Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

Wild For Game Safaris

Best for
Serviced mobile camping photo safaris in Botswana
Based in
Head office in Maun, Botswana, near the Okavango Delta.
How it runs trips
Private mobile safaris.
Parks
Moremi Game Reserve (Xini, Xakanaxa, Third Bridge), Khwai, Savuti and Chobe River (Kasane), Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari (Passarge Valley, Deception Valley), Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 13 reviews, read 2 November 2026.

Xaa Safaris

Best for
Serviced mobile safaris around Okavango, Moremi and Chobe
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviews; Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 14 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Sources: safaribookings, google. Read 2 November 2026.

What do they charge?

4 of the 29 operators on this page publish a price with its currency; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

  • Brave Africa Safaris: Taste of Botswana: 3 nights, from USD 1,935 per person.
  • 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).
  • Tony Mobile Safari: Nine trips with 'starting at' prices in USD: 3 day Chobe National Park 968; 4 day Savuti>Chobe 1595; 5 day Kasane to Maun 2563; 6 day Kasane to Maun 2618; 7 day Kasane to Maun 3278; 8 day Kasane to Maun 3500; 9 day Kasane>Maun>Makgadikgadi 3938; 10 day Kasane to Maun 4538; 15 day Chobe>Savuti>Mababe>Moremi>Kwai>Maun 5148.
  • Unfold Africa Safaris: Moremi photographic from USD 700 per day; self-drive from USD 650 per night.

How do they run their trips?

21 of the 29 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.

  • Africa Homeland Mobile Safaris: Mobile camping safaris priced per person with a minimum of 4 people; set itineraries of 4 to 10 days.
  • Barclay Stenner Safaris: Private only: a 'privately guided and hosted 100% tailor made exclusive safari' with no mixing of groups.
  • Beagle Expeditions: Private only: Kweene Trails is booked for private groups on a sole use basis.
  • Brave Africa Safaris: Private trips: private vehicle for families with kids under 12, private car or whole camp available on request.
  • Bush Baby Calls: Private-style group trips priced by group size (2, 4, 6 or 8 pax).
  • Early Kingfisher Safari: Personalised trips for solo travellers, couples, families or small groups; guests help design their own itinerary.
  • Embrace Safaris: Guests have the entire camp to themselves and a private guide; minimum 4 pax and maximum 9 pax.
  • Kalahari Tours: Private trips are possible (children under 12 only on private bookings).
  • Khaki & Dust Safaris: Private guided trips with own vehicles are offered ('enjoy private game viewing without other guests on your vehicle and activities').
  • 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.
  • Nalange Mobile Safaris: Private and small-group safaris are offered.
  • Peake Safaris: Private only: 'With the camp and your guide to yourself' the safari is curated for your group.
  • Reflect Africa Expedition: Most journeys are private; also 'Fully private or small‑group departures' and 'Small Group Journeys' as shared departures.
  • Roger Dugmore Safaris: Private safaris only: each group has a private camp with no other guests.
  • 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'.
  • Walk Botswana Safaris: Private tailor-made trips only; no scheduled joining or overland departures.
  • Wild Focus Safaris: Scheduled fixed departures in small groups of max 6 guests for 2027 (minimum 4 guests to run), plus customized private safaris for private groups, film crews and photo workshops.
  • Wild For Game Safaris: Private mobile safaris.

What do they say about children?

7 of the 29 operators on this page publish a child or family policy; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

  • Brave Africa Safaris: Children aged 7 and over accepted; four-person family tent; kids menu; private vehicle for families with kids under 12.
  • Mosu Safari Tours: A 10-day Family Luxury Safari (6 pax maximum, non-participatory camping and lodging) is sold.
  • Peake Safaris: Children under 12 at time of travel: 1 child at 50% of the adult rate per two full paying guests; a second child 25% off.
  • Reflect Africa Expedition: Family safaris offered: 'family-friendly and can be customized to accommodate children of all ages'; kid-friendly activities and shorter drives.
  • Roger Dugmore Safaris: Children between 6-12 years are welcome at a rate of 25% less.
  • Travel Creations Botswana: Family safaris are offered on several trip pages.
  • Wild Focus Safaris: Scheduled departures have a minimum age of 12 years; younger children are advised to book a private safari tailored to the family.

Local Botswana safari operators: the questions people ask

Which publish a price per person per day or night?

1 of the 29 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?

19 of the 29 do: Barclay Stenner Safaris, Beagle Expeditions, Brave Africa Safaris, Bush Baby Calls, Embrace Safaris, Kalahari Tours, Khaki & Dust Safaris, Moonlight Safaris, Moonstroll Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Nalange Mobile Safaris, Peake Safaris, Reflect Africa Expedition, Roger Dugmore Safaris, Travel Creations Botswana, Unfold Africa Safaris, Walk Botswana Safaris, Wild Focus Safaris and Wild For Game Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which run scheduled departures you can join?

4 of the 29 do: Kalahari Tours, Moonstroll Safaris, Reflect Africa Expedition and Wild Focus Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which help with self-drive trips?

2 of the 29 do: Nalange Mobile Safaris and Unfold Africa Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which run mobile camping safaris?

27 of the 29 do: Africa Homeland Mobile Safaris, Barclay Stenner Safaris, Beagle Expeditions, Brave Africa Safaris, Bush Baby Calls, David Foot Safaris, Early Kingfisher Safari, Embrace Safaris, Kalahari Tours, Moonlight Safaris, Moonstroll Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Nalange Mobile Safaris, Okavango Walking Safaris, Peake Safaris, Penduka Safaris, Reflect Africa Expedition, Roger Dugmore Safaris, Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris, Shipungo Safari & Tours, Tony Mobile Safari, Travel Creations Botswana, Unfold Africa Safaris, Walk Botswana Safaris, Wild Focus Safaris, Wild For Game Safaris and Xaa Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which use vehicles of their own?

2 of the 29 do: Beagle Expeditions and Penduka Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which publish a child or family policy?

7 of the 29 do: Brave Africa Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Peake Safaris, Reflect Africa Expedition, Roger Dugmore Safaris, Travel Creations Botswana and Wild Focus Safaris. Each one's own website says so.

Which have guest reviews on SafariBookings, Google or Trustpilot?

21 of the 29 do: Africa Homeland Mobile Safaris, Brave Africa Safaris, Bush Baby Calls, Early Kingfisher Safari, Embrace Safaris, Kalahari Tours, Moonlight Safaris, Moonstroll Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Nalange Mobile Safaris, Okavango Walking Safaris, Penduka Safaris, Reflect Africa Expedition, Roger Dugmore Safaris, Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris, Shipungo Safari & Tours, Tony Mobile Safari, Travel Creations Botswana, Unfold Africa Safaris, Wild For Game Safaris and Xaa Safaris. 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 is based in Botswana and runs its own 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. Kalahari Breeze Safaris is in the table but not on this page: its only trip page, as read, is marked as a test entry. Amazing Botswana, Botswana Footprints, Consafarity, Gondwana Tours & Safaris, Harkness Safaris, John Chase Safaris, Keya Botswana Travel Agency, Nxai Travel, Okavango Exploration Safaris, Safari Lifestyles and Skytheme Safaris are in the table with a head office in Botswana but not on this page: their own websites, as read, describe them as planners, agents, camp owners or destination management companies, or do not say whether they run their own trips. 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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