INTRODUCTION TO LUXURY MOBILE SAFARIS
The mobile safari is based on the classic safari undertaken just after the turn of the last century by such famous people such as Teddy Roosevelt and much later by Ernest Hemingway. These made the idea of travelling to the Savannah of Africa and sleeping under canvas a very romantic and adventurous one. Over time these mobile- tented safaris have evolved in to many different forms from the humble do it yourself budget trip to the extremely luxurious “Hemingway” type safari. Our luxury trips fall into the latter category. Our tents are very spacious with en-suite facilities and proper beds. Our linen is very high quality and we have even seen to the small details such as bath robes and hot water bottles. We are very flexible and will accommodate your every need but obviously there are some limitations placed on us by the nature of the experience. These include the time spent away from civilization, space to carry supplies, temperature and budget.
MORE ABOUT OUR LUXURY SAFARIS
Game Viewing
We place great emphasis on game viewing on this journey. We believe it is very important to spend time observing wild animals so that we may get a better insight into their behavior and “ what makes them tick”. Our guides are fully committed to giving guests the finest possible wildlife experience and to this end we may spend more time out there than may be the norm with other operators. We feel that since you have travelled so far to experience our part of the world with us we owe it to you to do our best in providing you with wonderful memories of a very special part of our planet. Our guides will inform you of the, ecology, biology, geography and history of the area on game drives that are as much fun as they are educational.
Our open sided 4 x 4 vehicles are fully equipped to enhance your experience. We will always try to ensure that every passenger has a window seat to maximize viewing and photographic opportunities. This also allows more space for, cameras, binoculars, etc.
Meals & Drinks
Our meals are wholesome and hearty. After a long day in the bush a fresh "home cooked " meal is very welcome indeed. We use fresh produce as much as possible, and we also bake fresh bread over the coals in camp on a daily basis
Early morning breakfast consists of a choice of tea , coffee , hot chocolate , toast , a variety of jams, cereal, oat meal porridge and sometimes pan cakes.
Morning tea is served while we are out on safari and there is a choice of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits or cake.
Lunch is served as either a picnic on travelling days , or as a hot meal in camp when we are not moving to another camp site. A typical picnic consists of fresh bread , tomatoes , onions , pickles , cold meats , tuna salad , beet salad, etc. The hot lunch in camp could vary from a stir-fry to shepherd’s pie and is usually served with fresh bread and salad.
Our main meal of the day is supper. It is usually a 3 course meal and varies from soups to roast brinjal salad for starters , casseroles to roast chicken to barbecues for the main and Melva pudding to chocolate fridge tart for desert. Vegetables and starch are also plentiful with these meals.
All drinks are included in the price for the luxury safaris.
We will cater to special dietary requirements if we are informed in good time.
Guides & Staff
Our guides are passionate about what they do. We feel a great responsibility to show our guests this magnificent wilderness to the best of our ability. We strive to be as sensitive to the people , culture , and fauna and flora as possible. To this end we have some of the most experienced guides in the country. They are certainly one of the most important aspects of conducting a successful safari.
Our loyal and dedicated camp staff will take care of your needs in camp. They are friendly and open , so please feel free to engage them in a conversation or go see what they are cooking up in the kitchen at any time.
Daily Life In Camp
As you can, imagine , life in the wilderness starts early (5 am in summer and 6 am in winter). You will be given a wake-up call by one of the camp staff who will at the same time pour warm water into a basin by your tent. This water can be used to brush your teeth or rinse your face or even to have a shave. After breakfast we set off on our morning game drive. If we are moving camp we request that guests have their bags packed and ready before breakfast so that the camp staff can start breaking camp. During the course of the drive we will stop for morning tea , and when we are not moving camp we return there at around midday for lunch and a siesta , departing once again after afternoon tea, at around 3 pm.
Returning to camp at sunset we will have time for a shower to freshen up before dinner (in the colder months the shower will also be available in the afternoon for those who prefer it then).
Please understand that this is just a guideline to daily activities. It is not unusual to spend more time away from camp because of wildlife viewing opportunities.
Accommodation
The tents used on these safaris are luxury, walk-in safari tents, furnished with 2 comfortable beds, linen, blankets, pillows, gown, towels, and en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Your tent will be serviced morning and evening by your appointed housekeeper for the duration of your safari . Laundry service is available. Your housekeeper will collect your laundry in the morning and return it in the late afternoon. Kindly remember that the laundry is washed by hand therefore we ask you not to hand over any special care clothing.
Included in the Price
- Services of a professional guide
-Services of a support crew including chef and waiter
-All transport while on safari
-All meals (except at Victoria Falls/Livingstone)
-All beverages(except at hotels)
-National Park entry fees (except at the Victoria falls)
-Laundry service while on safari
Excluded from the Price
-All flights , international and domestic.
-All passport and visa fees.
-Staff and guide gratuities.
-Optional activities at the Victoria Falls or in Maun.
-Compulsory travel insurance that includes a medical evacuation and repatriation plan
DO NOT FORGET
-TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
-TRAVEL INSURANCE
-ANTI-MALARIA MEDICATION
-SOME CASH (US DOLLARS ARE THE SAFEST)
- MOST IMPORTANT , COME WITH AN OPEN MIND!
Philosophy
We are committed to providing highly memorable safaris that are safe, fun and educational. Our primary goal is to share the unique beauty of exquisite wildlife with those who are looking for the true African experience. Africa is a continent like no other and should be visited at least once in your lifetime. A safari to Africa will spiritually enlighten you and have you longing to come back time and again.
The mobile safari is based on the classic safari undertaken just after the turn of the last century by such famous people such as Teddy Roosevelt and much later by Ernest Hemingway. These made the idea of travelling to the Savannah of Africa and sleeping under canvas a very romantic and adventurous one. Over time these mobile- tented safaris have evolved in to many different forms from the humble do it yourself budget trip to the extremely luxurious “Hemingway” type safari. Our luxury trips fall into the latter category. Our tents are very spacious with en-suite facilities and proper beds. Our linen is very high quality and we have even seen to the small details such as bath robes and hot water bottles. We are very flexible and will accommodate your every need but obviously there are some limitations placed on us by the nature of the experience. These include the time spent away from civilization, space to carry supplies, temperature and budget.
MORE ABOUT OUR LUXURY SAFARIS
Game Viewing
We place great emphasis on game viewing on this journey. We believe it is very important to spend time observing wild animals so that we may get a better insight into their behavior and “ what makes them tick”. Our guides are fully committed to giving guests the finest possible wildlife experience and to this end we may spend more time out there than may be the norm with other operators. We feel that since you have travelled so far to experience our part of the world with us we owe it to you to do our best in providing you with wonderful memories of a very special part of our planet. Our guides will inform you of the, ecology, biology, geography and history of the area on game drives that are as much fun as they are educational.
Our open sided 4 x 4 vehicles are fully equipped to enhance your experience. We will always try to ensure that every passenger has a window seat to maximize viewing and photographic opportunities. This also allows more space for, cameras, binoculars, etc.
Meals & Drinks
Our meals are wholesome and hearty. After a long day in the bush a fresh "home cooked " meal is very welcome indeed. We use fresh produce as much as possible, and we also bake fresh bread over the coals in camp on a daily basis
Early morning breakfast consists of a choice of tea , coffee , hot chocolate , toast , a variety of jams, cereal, oat meal porridge and sometimes pan cakes.
Morning tea is served while we are out on safari and there is a choice of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits or cake.
Lunch is served as either a picnic on travelling days , or as a hot meal in camp when we are not moving to another camp site. A typical picnic consists of fresh bread , tomatoes , onions , pickles , cold meats , tuna salad , beet salad, etc. The hot lunch in camp could vary from a stir-fry to shepherd’s pie and is usually served with fresh bread and salad.
Our main meal of the day is supper. It is usually a 3 course meal and varies from soups to roast brinjal salad for starters , casseroles to roast chicken to barbecues for the main and Melva pudding to chocolate fridge tart for desert. Vegetables and starch are also plentiful with these meals.
All drinks are included in the price for the luxury safaris.
We will cater to special dietary requirements if we are informed in good time.
Guides & Staff
Our guides are passionate about what they do. We feel a great responsibility to show our guests this magnificent wilderness to the best of our ability. We strive to be as sensitive to the people , culture , and fauna and flora as possible. To this end we have some of the most experienced guides in the country. They are certainly one of the most important aspects of conducting a successful safari.
Our loyal and dedicated camp staff will take care of your needs in camp. They are friendly and open , so please feel free to engage them in a conversation or go see what they are cooking up in the kitchen at any time.
Daily Life In Camp
As you can, imagine , life in the wilderness starts early (5 am in summer and 6 am in winter). You will be given a wake-up call by one of the camp staff who will at the same time pour warm water into a basin by your tent. This water can be used to brush your teeth or rinse your face or even to have a shave. After breakfast we set off on our morning game drive. If we are moving camp we request that guests have their bags packed and ready before breakfast so that the camp staff can start breaking camp. During the course of the drive we will stop for morning tea , and when we are not moving camp we return there at around midday for lunch and a siesta , departing once again after afternoon tea, at around 3 pm.
Returning to camp at sunset we will have time for a shower to freshen up before dinner (in the colder months the shower will also be available in the afternoon for those who prefer it then).
Please understand that this is just a guideline to daily activities. It is not unusual to spend more time away from camp because of wildlife viewing opportunities.
Accommodation
The tents used on these safaris are luxury, walk-in safari tents, furnished with 2 comfortable beds, linen, blankets, pillows, gown, towels, and en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Your tent will be serviced morning and evening by your appointed housekeeper for the duration of your safari . Laundry service is available. Your housekeeper will collect your laundry in the morning and return it in the late afternoon. Kindly remember that the laundry is washed by hand therefore we ask you not to hand over any special care clothing.
Included in the Price
- Services of a professional guide
-Services of a support crew including chef and waiter
-All transport while on safari
-All meals (except at Victoria Falls/Livingstone)
-All beverages(except at hotels)
-National Park entry fees (except at the Victoria falls)
-Laundry service while on safari
Excluded from the Price
-All flights , international and domestic.
-All passport and visa fees.
-Staff and guide gratuities.
-Optional activities at the Victoria Falls or in Maun.
-Compulsory travel insurance that includes a medical evacuation and repatriation plan
DO NOT FORGET
-TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
-TRAVEL INSURANCE
-ANTI-MALARIA MEDICATION
-SOME CASH (US DOLLARS ARE THE SAFEST)
- MOST IMPORTANT , COME WITH AN OPEN MIND!
Philosophy
We are committed to providing highly memorable safaris that are safe, fun and educational. Our primary goal is to share the unique beauty of exquisite wildlife with those who are looking for the true African experience. Africa is a continent like no other and should be visited at least once in your lifetime. A safari to Africa will spiritually enlighten you and have you longing to come back time and again.