Mobile Safaris
Long distance driving on a mobile is typical and it can take anything between 2 to 6hrs and sometimes longer to travel between each spot. Style and comfort vary from basic, participation safaris where guests assist with setting up camp, cooking and washing up to luxury mobiles where the bedroom tents are en suite, beds have full mattresses and guests do not assist with camp activities.
A range of separate activities are usually included depending on the area the mobile is travelling in and may include boat trips, night drives, scenic flights or walks. In contrast to staying in different lodges for a couple of nights each, a mobile allows the opportunity to get to know the guide and staff on a continuous basis and through a wide range of experiences.
A less traditional mobile are those that use the same vehicle/driver guide to travel from lodge to lodge and these are more typical of safaris in Uganda. On arrival the driver/guide pick you up at the airport and both the vehicle and guide stay with you throughout the journey making use of different lodges along the route for night stops.
This is a marvellous way to travel from Kampala to Kibale Forest, onto Queen Elizabeth Park and down to the gorilas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The guide is usually chosen to suit different needs i.e. mainly big game interests or possibly primate interests. This is the same type of mobile typically used through Sossusvlei and Damaraland in Namibia.
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Our Recommended Mobile Safaris
Walking with camels in the Wild
$ 415
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya - 4 days/3 nights
Of all our trips this is one of our favorite walking safaris. The walk is led by professional guides, fly camping under the stars with camels carrying the camp. The safari is extremely suitable for families as children can ride on the camels when their feet get tired! It is also an ideal way to really learn about the bush from the ground up ... The knowledge of the guides is deep and meaningful ensuring all who do this trek come away with a far greater knowledge of Kenya, its people and its wildlife.
The walking safari starts on the Lewa Wildife Conservancy, offering prime wildlife viewing. The length of the safari can be altered and extended to include Il'Ngwesi and five nights to Lekurruki (Tassia).
Northern Tanzania Explorer
$ 1888
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti - 7 days/6 nights
The itinerary includes game viewing in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater with three nights in the Serengeti – all in private campsites. Our mobile safaris travel into the best areas of this game-packed region, camping amongst the Big Five with the sounds of the African bush all around.
Camping is a perfect way to get close to nature, but with our style of trip you don’t miss out on the comforts! You awake to the sounds of the birds in the morning, and go to sleep with the sound of distant lions.
Classic Namibia North-east camping experience
$ 2074
Windhoek, Grootfontein, Kaudom NP, Caprivi Strip - 11 days/10 nights
Prices depend on the amount of guests on each trip. We also offer private departures at 20% extra cost per person.
Set departures from Windhoek via Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Otavi to Grootfontein. Travelling further north east to the Kaudom National Park through the heart of Bushmanland. On day 4 head for the Popa Falls and camping on the Okavango River thence into the Mahango National Park. Finally into the Bwabwata National Park and Mudumo National Park and then south back to Windhoek via the Waterberg Plateau.
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Spirit of Ethiopia
$ 2164
Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, Axum - 7 nights/8 days
All of these tours are custom-made, prices are subject to change.
This encompasses four major historic sites: Axum, Lalibela, Gondar, and Bahir Dar. Axum was the seat of an empire which extended across the Red Sea to Arabia, traded with India and China, had its own alphabet and notational system, constructed great engineering works and dams.
Much of the fascination of Ethiopia lies in its myriad historical sites, the obelisks and stele of Axum, churches and Coptic monasteries in the Tigre, in the Lake Tana isles and in the Lalibela: the African Jerusalem with its monolithic churches.
Splendid Deserts of Namibia
$ 2853
Southern deserts of Namibia - 15 days/14 nights
The prices quoted alter according to the number of guests booked on each trip. There are a maximum of 12 guests per trip with a limit of 6 per vehicle.
An adventure packed set departure tour of the lower half of Namibia taking in the Kalahari Desert, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Fish River Canyon, the Namib Desert including the Namib Naukluft Park, Sesriem and Sossusvlei. These are mobile safaris in customised vehicles with professional Namibian guides.
Uganda gorillas, chimpanzees and game
$ 2936
Ngamba Island, Lake Mburo, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
An eight day safari including the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, game viewing, optional chimp tracking in Chamburu (Kyamburu Gorge) and game/bird watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Includes a boat cruise, and a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Two gorilla tracking opportunities are available but must be requested on booking and subject to availability.
This trip may run in reverse, please check when booking. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of two guests.
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Discover Kaokoland
$ 3000
Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Damaraland and Kaokoland - 12 days/11 nights
The price differs according to the number of guests booked on each trip. We will do private departures at 20% extra cost per person. The price given here is for 7 to 10 guests per group per person.
This excellent mobile safari starts and finishes in Swakopmund (an easy connection from Walvis Bay or Windhoek) and concentrates on the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland and Kaokoland. Main points of interest are seeing the desert elephant and meeting the Ovahimba while exploring the Kunene River and Epupa Falls.
Short Serengeti Migration Safari
$ 3070
Serengeti and Loliondo, 6 days / 5 nights
Price shown is per person full board, including return flights from Arusha and all arrangements on safari.
This short mobile safari is the ultimate migration trip. Our mobile camp is lightweight and flexible, getting you into the very best spots to catch the migration, and a million miles away from everyone else.
With some of the best guides in East Africa, this is an affordable first class safari.
These safaris operate on set departures but can also be offered on a private basis. With a maximum of four en suite tents this is a great option for families.
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Livingstone Birding Trail
$ 3285
Botswana, Namibia and Zambia - 16 days/15 nights
Set departure dates during rainy season - November to April
Highlights of this safari include visitng Lake Ngami birding wonderland, panhandle of the Okavango Delta, Caprivi Strip specials, Zambia and the Victoria Falls, the dramatic Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Moremi Game Reserve wildlife and birding on the fringes of the Okavango Delta, scenic flight over the Okavango and boat cruises on the Okavango and Chobe Rivers.
East and South Madagascar
$ 3768
East and Southern Madagascar - 14 day/13 night
This is a guideline itinerary, price depends on time of the year and availability
Known as the "Red Island" the local Madagascans are an exceptionally welcoming nation and have much to offer the visitor to their large island. The sun shines year round and beautiful white beaches are complimented by the amazing fauna and flora. This 14 day/13 night itinerary covers the highlights through the east and southern parts of Madagascar by road and is packed with activities.
Western Kenya privately guided safari
$ 4000
Laikipia Plateau, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, Mt Elgon National Park and Kakamega Forest Reserve - 11 days/10 nights
The cost is per person plus US$1200.00 conservation fees and transfer costs. The trip will depart with a minimum of 2 guests. The special price is for the same itinerary with more light weight camping nights.
Start with a relaxing big game ranch stay before hitting the trail visiting millions of greater and lesser flamingoes on Lake Bogoria. Black-necked Grebe, Steppe Eagles, fish eagles and other raptors are commonly seen. 470 species of birds are found in the Lake Baringo area, many specific to the Rift Valley and northern Kenya. Mt Elgon offers volcanic lava tube caves and is home to cave dwelling elephants, forest birds and unusual mammals such as the bongo, giant forest hog and African golden cat.
The little known Kakamega Forest Reserve is the only remmant piece of the Congo forest in Kenya and here are found 350 species of forest tree and 300 species of birds. Flying squirrels, forest duikers, potto and many types of monkey are also found in Kakamega.
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Discover Rwanda
$ 5688
Akagera National Park, Parc National des Volcans and Nungwe Forest
Starting and finishing in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, this safari starts with a visit to Akagera National Park to view the beautiful wetland savannah and Rwanda's fabulous birds and animals. The highlight of the trip is gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans of course and if time allows a visit to the golden monkeys. After gorilla trekking the safari continues to Nyungwe rainforest. There are 13 primate species, 300 bird species and a variety of orchids and butterflies.
Price quoted is for a set departure group safari staying in high quality lodges and camps and is per person.
Other Options
If you like the idea of a mobile safari, why not have a look at these:
Camel trekking on the Laikipia Plateau
Discovering the Skeleton Coast - a mobile safari by air!
Fly camping in the South Luangwa National Park and Selous Game Reserve
