Which safari operators run mobile camping safaris in southern Africa?

These local operators in southern Africa describe the mobile camping safaris they run on their own websites; each card quotes the company's own line.

Which safari operators run mobile camping safaris in southern Africa?

The 50 operators below are based in southern Africa and each describe the mobile camping safaris they run, quoted on their cards, with their published price where they give one.

What do they charge?

7 of the 50 operators on this page publish a price with its currency; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

• Blue Crane Safaris: Namibia Grand Highlights Expedition, 15 days, N$120,250 (N$143,500)
• Bundu Adventures: Published trips (EUR per person sharing, from): Liuwa Camping Safari 14 days from € 3.580.
• Namibia-Experience: Namibia Family Tour 12 days, 5,008 USD adults / 3,829 USD children.
• 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.
• Turnstone Tours: The 'Nights in the Desert' camping safaris are priced per person per day: 2026 N$8 100 (2 or 3 people) or N$6 800 (4 or more), including 15% VAT, all-inclusive.
• Unfold Africa Safaris: Moremi photographic from USD 700 per day; self-drive from USD 650 per night.

How do they run their trips?

37 of the 50 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.

• 16° South: Private trips only: 'there are no set departures or allocated seats on the bus waiting to be filled'.
• Africa Homeland Mobile Safaris: Mobile camping safaris priced per person with a minimum of 4 people; set itineraries of 4 to 10 days.
• African Fairytale Tours: Private trips can be arranged; some are shared.
• 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.
• Blue Crane Safaris: Private bespoke guided trips are sold, plus scheduled guided group departures with fixed dates (for example Namibia Desert, Coast & Etosha Explorer departs 09 and 16 Nov 2026 and on set dates in 2027) with 2 to 6 guests per vehicle.
• Bundu Adventures: Private and bespoke trips with individual departures; fixed dates for the walking safari (14.07, 17.08 and 20.10, 2027).
• Bush Baby Calls: Private-style group trips priced by group size (2, 4, 6 or 8 pax).
• Bushlife Safaris: Little Vundu Camp can be hired for exclusive use.
• Chameleon Safaris: Scheduled small-group departures on fixed days with no minimum number of people, group size normally a maximum of 10; private guided safaris on your own dates; overland truck for 12 to 20 for large private groups.
• Cuckoo Safaris: Private tours and small-group safaris are both offered; the 6-day trip is labelled 'Small Group'.
• Discovery Transfer and Tours: Offers private guided safaris and Namibia Group Tours, plus tailor-made trips.
• 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.
• Inzila Mobile Safaris: Each safari has a maximum of 6 people; an exclusive (private) safari is available on request.
• Jenman African Safaris: Private tours and set-date guided group departures.
• Kalahari Tours: Private trips are possible (children under 12 only on private bookings).
• Mana Pools Tourism Services: Private custom trips ('All routes are Custom')
• Meine Namibia Safaris: Private guided safaris and a set-itinerary small group tour for a maximum of 7 guests; guided off-road convoy tours with a 4-participant minimum.
• Moonlight Safaris: Private game drive is offered (US$90.00).
• Moonstroll Safaris: Private and small group safaris plus tours with set departure dates.
• Moriti Private Safaris: Private departures only: one guide and one vehicle, on your own dates, not a fixed departure.
• 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.
• Nature Travel Namibia: Private guided safaris and group guided set-departure safaris with fixed itinerary and date; groups kept to 6 people or less.
• Natureways Safaris: Scheduled safaris can be joined via the safari calendar and new departures can be opened for a minimum of 2 people.
• 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.
• River Horse Safaris: Private trips are confirmed on minimum payment of six guests.
• Roger Dugmore Safaris: Private safaris only: each group has a private camp with no other guests.
• Sunway Safaris: Scheduled small-group departures (max 12), many marked guaranteed, in English and German, with dates through 2027.
• Travel Creations Botswana: Private safaris, exclusive to the guest, their travel partners and family.
• Turnstone Tours: Shared and private day tours; day tours with more than four people can be booked, with the shared day tours arranged on request.
• 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 customised private safaris for private groups, film crews and photo workshops.
• Wild For Game Safaris: Private mobile safaris.

What do they say about children?

18 of the 50 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 US$400 per child against US$780 per adult (US dollars).
• Blue Crane Safaris: The Ultimate Namibia Family Camping Adventure is for families with children, minimum age 5 years; children 5 to 11 pay 50% of the adult rate (N$31,975 Green Season baseline, N$33,900 Peak).
• Chameleon Safaris: Minimum ages vary by tour, usually 5 or 12 years.
• Jenman African Safaris: Indemnity forms must be completed by a parent or guardian aged 21 or over for children aged 12 to 18 on scheduled tours.
• Khalanga Safaris: All children may join private Kruger tours; tours can be adapted with longer breaks and play time; children under 12 are restricted from certain park activities such as bush walks.
• Khangela Safaris: Multi-generational families welcome; family units with children under 16 preferred on their own exclusive trip.
• Mosu Safari Tours: A 10-day Family Luxury Safari (6 pax maximum, non-participatory camping and lodging) is sold.
• Namibia-Experience: The Namibia Family Tour (12 days, private) is priced 5,008 USD adults / 3,829 USD children; it says there is no strict minimum age but kids aged 6 and above enjoy it most.
• Natureways Safaris: Child policy: children under 14 are not recommended on canoe safaris for safety reasons and are not accepted with mixed groups; they are welcome if the trip is private or with other families.
• 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.
• River Horse Safaris: Generally 15 years is the minimum age; exceptions for 12-14 year olds on a private trip accompanied by parents and a support boat carrying provisions and younger children can be provided on request.
• Roger Dugmore Safaris: Children between 6-12 years are welcome at a rate of 25% less.
• Sunway Safaris: Minimum age 12 (occasional exceptions); ages 12-17 accepted only with an accompanying adult on scheduled tours; parents must supervise children, some campsites are unfenced.
• Travel Creations Botswana: Family safaris are offered on several trip pages.
• Turnstone Tours: Children under 12 are charged 50% of the adult rate, for all destinations.
• Tusk & Mane Safaris: Family groups welcome.
• 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.

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026