Botswana Mobile Tented Safari with Doug Macdonald- 2023

Kubu Lodge is a small, owner managed lodge with eleven raised, thatched chalets. Comfortable and tastefully decorated, each chalet is fitted with ceiling fans, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer, fridge and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy dining in the onsite restaurant, where a delightful fusion of traditional African cuisine with a European flair is served against the stunning backdrop of the Chobe River. The bar and adjoining cocktail deck is an ideal place to sip cocktails whilst basking in the glow of an African sunset. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, reading lounge, souvenir shop, and free Wi-Fi. The lodge also has a private campground with plunge pool and ablution facilities. Each campsite has its own barbecue and fire pit. The world renown Chobe National Park is a short drive away and guests can explore the park's famous wildlife diversity by open-top safari vehicle or motorboat. A mix of local activities are offered as well as a memorable day trip to the Natural Wonder of Victoria Falls in nearby Zimbabwe.

Recognised as a prime game viewing area, the Savuti covers almost 1,930 sq. miles (5,000 square km) in the south west of Chobe National Park. Parts of Savuti are almost desert-like with a scorching sun and hot sand, while at the other extreme are vast grassy plains.

Savuti is well known for its elephants, lions and hyenas, all of which visit the lodge area, making for an experience not to be forgotten! Listening to the night sounds of Savuti is an unforgettable experience. Apart from being one of Africa’s prime game viewing areas, Savuti is also stunningly beautiful, with rocky outcrops, and rolling grassland interspersed with dead trees. In 2009 the Savuti channel began flowing again – the first time in 30 years. In February 2010 the channel had reached the marsh, transforming the area and bringing new life. The Savuti area is now returning to its former glory – when it was known as one of the key wildlife areas in Botswana.

This campsite offers 14 large camping sites with running water (not drinking water) on every campsite. In the centre of the campsite is an elephant proof complex which houses the ablutions, showers and washing basins.

The Khwai River forms a boundary between the Moremi Reserve and the Khwai Community Area which is one of the oldest game viewing areas in Botswana, the fees paid directly benefit the local communities. The mobile camp will be set up the team in an exclusive campsite in the community area. The camp has walk in safari tents each of which have a bathroom area attached at the back of the tent with a bucket shower and dry ''long drop'' loo. Meals will be prepared by the camp chef and served in the dining tent- a classic mobile safari.

During the stay there will be exploration of the Khwai floodplains on game drives during the day and night. Exploring after dark with the spotlights gives the opportunity to experience the nocturnal animals that are rarely encountered during the day.

Welcoming guests to enjoy a non-fenced camping experience amidst wildlife, Third Bridge Campsite is located within the Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. This well-maintained camp features spacious camping pitches, sanitary blocks with hot water, and a small kiosk. Wildlife that may be sighted include baboons, hyenas, elephants, and hippos.