Reviews of Private Mobile
Wildlife sightings and reviews
69 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Private Mobile and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
Buffalo
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
2 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wild dog
10 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
Excellent guide. Lovely staff.
Can understand why it could not be mobile given it was only for 4 days and the nature of the set up but a change of scene would have been nice had that been possible." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
Sleeping in a tent in a clearing in the bush was amazing once we were assured that visits from lions or elephants during the night would not be a problem as long as we stayed inside our tent!
Having a private guide and a staff of 5 to set up the camp and cater to our every need was great. The food they prepared with limited equipment was incredible, especially the three course candle-lit evening meals.
On game drives we could stop whenever and for as long as we wanted to observe the animals and take photographs, (Charles took over 4000 photographs during our holiday!)
Andrew made exceptionally good gin and tonics for a sundowner!" See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
Food all delicious (including the vegetarian option, which was much appreciated) and camp beds and tents were very comfortable Have some unforgettable moments from this bit of the trip particularly sundowner drinks next to hippos and the following evening watching a leopard in a tree !
Would repeat the mobile safari for a longer period next time and experience moving locations." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 5n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
Multiple sightings
Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
Sable antelope
Multiple sightings
Wild dog
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
We had two nights in Khwai/Moremi where the camp was well located and private; we then moved to Savuti where we had an extremely private location on a ridge above the Savuti Marsh, far from any lodges.
Everything was well organised and Andrew’s team of six staff were very efficient and friendly, making for a most relaxing experience. Food was first rate, inventive and delicious, all cooked over an open fire with great skill by chef Alec. The drinks included local Okavango gin and St Louis tinned beer and well chosen South African wines.
Our tent was spacious with warm, comfortable beds, an en-suite “throne” and bucket shower, plus external “his and hers” wash basins which were topped up with hot water in the morning and later in the day. It was very hot during the day and it was nice to relax after lunch in our tent where a solar powered fan was provided.
There were two game drives a day, the first starting at 6.15. We were woken at 5.30 and a delicious breakfast was delivered shortly thereafter. Fresh fruit and yoghourt, followed by toast and freshly baked goodies - Andrew paid great attention to our pre-advised culinary requests!
We had many fabulous game drives at both locations and at Moremi we achieved our ambition of seeing a leopard in the wild, once resting in a tree and later in the day on the move. There was always something interesting to see and the bird life was excellent too; with much help from Andrew we ticked off over a hundred different birds on our checklist!
Andrew was kind and patient when helping me to clamber up the rocks to see the rock art at the Gubatsaa Hills in Savuti. It was well worth the effort.
We enjoyed ourselves so much that we are now booking up our next trip with Andrew, to explore the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
By the way, don’t pay much attention to the species hit list associated with this safari - Andrew goes to many different areas and will tailor the drives for what his guests are interested in." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Buffalo
4 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
4 sightings
Leopard
2 sightings
Lion
6 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wildebeest
8 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
Andrew’s spotting skills are fabulous & one of many highlights was following a wild dog hunt & kill. Being in the mobile camp feels closer to nature than staying in a lodge with elephants & a leopard passing close by whilst we were having dinner. We always felt safe & the team were outstanding, the food they produced on a wood fire was exceptional & very tasty." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana
Buffalo
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
4 sightings
Lion
6 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
Andrew was extremely knowledgeable. It was exciting to watch him track cheetah, lions and wild dogs especially! We all became involved in noticing the tracks, the story, and the homeostasis of the environment. He filled free time with kids activities to teach them biology/anatomy lessons! He was warm and sweet with our 4 year old. It was wonderful as well to learn from Andrew’s respect and love of Botswana.
The food was impressive! Gluten free homemade bread was provided for one member daily! Meals were personalized. It was fun to take picnic lunches to various beautiful spots to enjoy.
The tents were large and comfortable. On cold nights extra covers were provided as well as bush babies. The bathrooms felt clean and hot water showers were provided daily. Laundry service was so useful!
Overall we’d highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to embrace the wilderness! It’s possible to feel safe and protected, even enamored by Andrew and his staff. This is our 6th safari trip in Africa, and it surpassed all other experiences!" See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
Sable antelope
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
Buffalo
3 sightings
Elephant
7 sightings
Giraffe
6 sightings
Hippo
7 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
5 sightings
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
5 sightings
Zebra
6 sightings
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
The guide was highly knowledgeable, spotting many animals and eagerly sharing information. The support team did an amazing job preparing (vegetarian) meals, setting up tents, providing hot water for bucket showers, and the little things like a constant supply of cold beverages, board games, local maps, etc.
Dinner under the endless, starry sky with the sounds of animals in the background was an unforgettable treat. Every single day, we observed lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, giraffes, antelopes, wildebeests, kudus, warthogs, zebra, and many other animals and birds.
The mobile safari is a bit rough, but worth every single second!" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Aardvark
2 sightings
Buffalo
8 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
10 sightings
Leopard
6 sightings
Lion
10 sightings
Roan antelope
10 sightings
Sable antelope
10 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Botswana Private Mobile Safari review"
The CKGR is probably not somewhere to go on your first Africa trip as the game density is lower than some other areas. But it makes up for this in so many other ways - Incredible isolation (you see very few other vehicles), different game ( oryx, springbok, red hartebeest, bat eared foxes, honey badgers, ground squirrels, different birds) ; great scenery; night skies as good as you will see anywhere; no mobile phone or internet :-)
We did see lots of game but it is definitely more dispersed so you travel much bigger distances when out driving.
Guiding from Andrew was first rate. All his staff were fantastic and produced great meals from a very rudimentary "kitchen"" See all these reviews: 14n in Botswana
Giraffe
10 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
2 sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Wildebeest
10 sightings
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Other lodges in Moremi Game Reserve
For comparison, here are some alternatives in this same area.
Machaba Camp
Overlooking the Khwai River to Moremi Game Reserve beyond, the classic Machaba Camp combines comfort with excellent game viewing.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Located deep in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Xigera Camp normally focuses on mokoro excursions and motorboat trips, with 4WD game drives when water levels permit.
Xakanaxa
Xakanaxa Camp is a well-established traditional camp beside a huge lagoon within the Moremi Game Reserve, with access to some superb game viewing.
Khwai Lediba
Khwai Lediba offers a traditional African safari experience, with very comfortable tented accommodation, in a fantastic game area north of the Moremi Game Reserve.
Sable Alley
Smart, independent and well-run, Sable Alley overlooks a beautiful, hippo-filled lagoon within the diverse Khwai Private Reserve.
Okuti
With an innovative design and good service, Okuti Camp offers game drives and boat trips in a beautiful, game-rich part of Moremi Game Reserve.
Mombo Camp
Mombo is one of Botswana's most exclusive safari camps, set in a beautiful, remote location within the Moremi Game Reserve and with exceptional game densities.
Little Machaba
Overlooking the Khwai River and Moremi Game Reserve beyond, Little Machaba is a classically designed camp with very comfortable tents in a great game-viewing area.
Chief's Camp
Chief's Camp is situated on Chief's Island, within the Okavango Delta's Moremi Game Reserve. Experience one of Botswana's top game-viewing areas by 4WD and mokoro.
Hyena Pan
Fairly rustic, and relatively inexpensive, Hyena Pan overlooks a natural waterhole that attracts an almost constant parade of animals.
Skybeds
Situated in a private reserve close to Moremi Game Reserve, Skybeds offers a simple yet wonderful opportunity to sleep under the stars and watch wildlife from your bed.
Camp Moremi
In one of the best locations for game viewing in Botswana, Camp Moremi sits at the tip of the Mopane Tongue, overlooking Xakanaxa Lagoon.
Little Mombo
One of Botswana's top safari camps, Little Mombo stands on the north side of Chief's Island, in the heart of the Okavango Delta's Moremi Game Reserve.
Little Sable
Little Sable camp is located in the Khwai Private Reserve – which borders the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe
Tuludi
Tuludi is a brand new luxury camp, within the Khwai Private Reserve, built on a site under giant leadwood trees and overlooking the Okavango Delta floodplains.
Sango Safari Camp
Sango offers comfortable tented accommodation, without some of the frills often found in Botswana's camps, with an area that's scenic and gets excellent, consistent game sightings.
Mokete Camp
New for July 2023, Mokete has 9 luxurious tents, raised on platforms above the surrounding bush and offers an experience of the Kalahari Wilderness.
Khwai River Lodge
Khwai River Lodge is a luxurious and well-equipped safari camp, on the northern edge of Moremi Game Reserve. This area isn't exclusive, but it is beautiful and has excellent game.
Khwai Leadwood
Khwai Leadwood is a luxurious lodge located in the heart of the Khwai Community Concession, offering guests exceptional service, stunning scenery, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Monachira
A new lodge in Moremi Game Reserve, with a focus on water-based activities, the family-friendly Monachira will be opening in May 2025.
Tawana
An exclusive new lodge on the banks of the Gomoti River, Tawana has just eight very spacious suites.
