THE BEST MOBILE SAFARI If you're looking for the absolute best mobile safari in Botswana, look no further than Brave Africa.
From the moment we arrived, we knew this was going to be something special. What made the experience even more meaningful was knowing that Brave Africa is locally owned by our guide, Wina. His passion for Botswana, its wildlife, its people, and its culture shines through in everything he does.
We spent nine unforgettable days with Wina and his incredible staff, and by the time we left, it truly felt like we were saying goodbye to family. Wina's knowledge of wildlife is simply remarkable. With more than 20 years of guiding experience, he seemed to know exactly where the animals would be and could often predict what they would do next by reading their behavior. Every game drive felt like an exciting new adventure, and we learned so much about the animals, the ecosystem, and the rich culture of Botswana.
The camp itself was beautiful, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Every detail had been carefully considered, and the food was absolutely amazing. The staff was warm, welcoming, and always made us feel at home.
One of the moments we'll never forget was when Wina quietly arranged for the staff to surprise me with a birthday cake. It was such a thoughtful gesture that perfectly reflected the kindness and generosity we experienced throughout our stay.
Brave Africa didn't just give us a safari—it gave us memories, friendships, and experiences that will stay with our family forever. Leaving was incredibly difficult, and I honestly miss it already. I'm already dreaming about the day we can get back on a plane and return.
Thank you, Wina, and the entire Brave Africa family, for making our Botswana adventure so magical. We will absolutely be back.

Your search is over - book this trip! Look no further! Book it now! Did 9-night mobile safari, and could not be happier with the experience. Wina and his team are extraordinary in their experience and hospitality. We saw more wild animals than I could have imagined! The tents and beds are amazingly comfortable, I’m quite certain I have never slept better. The food was fantastic- absolutely stunned at the quality, taste, and presentation of the meals. The chefs are truly top notch. This is a small business run by people who know the area and the culture, and they legitimately care about the animals and providing an unforgettable experience. We will miss the team dearly and hope to come back soon. Skip the plunge pools and lodges - go for a more intimate safari with some of the best people on the planet. I wish there were more stars to give. Thank you everyone at Brave Africa !! You gave us the trip of a lifetime .

Wauw wauw wauw👌👌 We had a great time with Brave Safari. Wina ans his team are really incredible. They are all very friendy en they always want to help out. Wina makes time for every game drive, not looking on his watch, if we found tracks? Lets try to find them. The songs by entering the camps, and by leaving the camp, the great meals and the kindness, wauw👌👌Also the lunch in the bush on location surprises us. If you want to go in a tented camp? Go With Brace Africa. They are absolutely the best.

Best Vacation!!! Brave Africa Safaris was the best vacation for my family and me because we wanted to experience wildlife without the stress and pressure of our everyday lives. With Brave, we experienced a life without any noise except wild animals communicating to one another and the wind howling.
Our very expert tour guide, Wina, took us on an incredible adventure that we couldn't have imagined. At first, I thought the experience was just like the wildlife safari I went on in Indonesia. No! Every day with Wina was like being with an expert who constantly sought out and understood the interactions between the animals. His broad knowledge about the animals, the wildlife, the environment, the animal behavior, the footprints, the smells, his sharp eyesight, and his ability to maneuver the vehicle allowed us to go on a wild chase after a kill.
This gave us the adrenaline experience of a lifetime. We witnessed a standoff between 7 lions and thousands of Cape Buffalo. We were there for the chase when the pride went after one buffalo among the herd. Wina’s quick action, combined with his driving experience through the Mopane forest, had us capture the moment of the attempted kill. Unfortunately, the cape buffalo got away, but my heart was pumping fast, and adrenaline filled my whole mind and body with excitement that created an incredible feeling that I couldn’t experience anywhere else in the world.
The service at Brave was exceptional! The staff were extremely friendly and very funny. The food was very good, and the experience of living in luxury tents made us more comfortable with the whole experience.
Thank you so much to Brave Africa Safaris. You gave us an incredible and unforgettable experience on our dream vacation!

From valued guests to trained observation partners My wife and I spent an unforgettable 3 days with Mr. Wina and his amazing team. We felt like we were highly valued and cared for family members (the kind you are happy to see when they come for a visit). Everyone was genuinely welcoming and friendly and during our game drives, Mr Wina encouraged and educated us so that we became valued partners in observation, tracking, and finding some of the best wildlife photo opportunities we had during our entire trip like the 2 cheetahs we caught in the final stage of an impala kill. Between that sighting and the lions we saw later, we had bragging rights among the other guides and tour companies for the next couple of days. We even had a rare sighting of some eland although they were too far away for me to get a good photo. We are so grateful for our time with the Brave Africa crew!

Safaris with Brave Africa are AMAZING! My husband and I stayed with Brave Africa for 4 nights in Mababe, near Chobe National Park. We were blessed to have the camp to ourselves, which gave us many opportunities to get to know the staff and our amazing guide, Wina. We were celebrating our 50th anniversary and felt so honored each and every moment of our time there. Our safaris were action packed from sun up to sun down. Wina was keen on reading the tracks of numerous animals to determine where they had been and where they might be heading. He was usually spot on! We saw him as a very intuitive animal whisperer on so many levels. The camp was clean, comfortable, and had every amenity we could have wished for. The staff is very fun, talented, and cohesive as a group. Chef Valentine prepared delicious meals during our entire stay, including a very special dinner and cake for our anniversary. KT and TT were so welcoming and took care of every little detail at camp. Thank you to all the staff for the many amazing memories. We were so grateful for the time we spent with all of you at Brave Africa. We highly recommend staying with them!

Nothing like it! ✨ Holy cow! If I could give Brave Africa more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat.
My partner and I (along with another couple) just returned from a week-long safari with Brave Africa in Chobe National Park, and I genuinely don’t think words can fully capture how special the experience was. We’ve all traveled extensively and have done everything from luxury hotels to camping and off-grid travel — and what Brave Africa offers is something incredibly unique: a deeply authentic, immersive safari experience that still manages to feel thoughtful, comfortable, and genuinely luxurious in all the right ways.
The wildlife was obviously unbelievable (we somehow had incredible luck with baby animal sightings, including baby cheetahs!!), but what truly made the trip unforgettable was the people.
Wina was, without exaggeration, one of the best guides we’ve ever had anywhere in the world. His knowledge, warmth, humor, storytelling, and ability to read the energy of the group made every single day feel exciting and personal. You can immediately tell how much he loves what he does and how deeply he respects the bush and wildlife. We learned so much from him throughout the week. It felt like he was part of our little gang so quickly! 🙂
The entire staff was endlessly attentive, hilarious, and somehow memorized all of our preferences and routines almost instantly. Scoobie completely stole our hearts — one of the kindest humans ever. We had so much fun sharing stories and laughing around the fire, we even set up a race with him at sunrise before we left camp It became one of those absurdly funny travel memories we’ll talk about forever. And chef Valentine absolutely blew us away. I truly cannot believe the level of meals she produced in the middle of the bush — and surprising our friends with a freshly baked anniversary cake? Magical.
What impressed me most about Brave Africa is that nothing felt overly manufactured or performative. It felt real. You're immersed in nature in a way that’s hard to explain unless you’ve experienced it yourself. Early morning drives wrapped in blankets, hearing lions at night from your tent, sitting around the fire after dinner swapping stories with the team it felt grounding in a way modern travel rarely does anymore.
And despite being so rooted in nature, there are countless thoughtful touches that make you feel incredibly well taken care of throughout the entire trip. The tents were always beautifully maintained, beds turned down each evening, hot water bottles tucked into the blankets on colder nights, endless kindness and attention from the entire staff. It’s a different kind of luxury — one rooted in care, experience, and connection rather than excess — and honestly, I think it’s far more meaningful because of it.
By the time we left, we were genuinely emotional. I actually cried when our bush flight took off because I was so sad for it to be over .
If you are considering a safari and want something immersive, personal, wildly beautiful, and deeply human — book with Brave Africa. We will absolutely be back.

Holy Cow! What a Safari! If you’re looking for an authentic/more traditional/rustic Africa safari experience, look no further. Wina and his staff were incredible! The service was beyond comprehension. The food that chef Valentine prepared was top notch and the portions never left us hungry. One of the things we really liked about this safari camp is that it is locally owned and operated. No out of country owners here! All of the money we paid to them stayed local and supported all of the locally based employees. Every game drive we went out with Wina was a mind blowing experience. Not only is Wina the consummate professional, it’s also quite obvious that he knows the Botswana bush. He’s a highly skilled tracker and has a great personality to boot. The facilities/tents we stayed in were in fantastic condition and the laundry service was a nice bonus. The tents can get a bit hot during the day, so be aware of that. If you really want to see a lot of wild animals, going out on Safari with Wina is a must. Overall, I can’t recommend this camp highly enough, especially if you want a more traditional”glamping” safari experience! You will NOT be disappointed!

Nothing beats it! We stayed four days and three nights at the Khwai Concession, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Being fully immersed in the wild while enjoying comfortable accommodations and exceptional food created a unique and incredible combination.
The attention to detail and the team’s genuine care for us as guests truly stood out. It’s hard to choose a favorite part, but the authenticity of the local culture and environment was unmatched -- how can you not smile when being sung to while returning to camp!?
Our guide, Wina, was incredibly knowledgeable, and the entire staff was kind, patient, and thoughtful in every way imaginable. We’re so glad we chose Brave Africa!

Everything I hoped for and more… This was our first safari. We have seen lots of wildlife (in various US National Parks, on Kodiak Island, in Costa Rica and in Australia), but had never been on a safari. I found choosing a safari pretty hard because there are so many options (where to go, when to go, and what type of safari). In the end we chose to go with Brave Safari because of three reasons. First, we wanted to go to a place that is not too crowded. Some well-known places in South Africa, Kenia and Tanzania seemed crowded from what I read on the internet and in travel guide books. Botswana seemed relatively crowd free. Second, we wanted to go with a small, local company. Third, a mobile-tented safari seemed attractive because of being immersed in nature.
We did a 9-day safari, starting in Savuti and ending in Moremi. We saw many different animals (elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, zebra, buffalo, crocodiles, a leopard, a cheetah, African wild cat, impala, red lechwe, waterbuck, kudu, tsessebe, steenbok, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, wart hogs, wild dogs, honey badgers, banded mongoose, baboons, vervet monkeys, and many kinds of birds, both large and small). Impala are everywhere, we saw lions on four different days and elephants every day. The number of elephants we saw surprised me; we must have seen more than 500 during our safari. Elephants came very close (less than 10 meters) to our camp in Khwai and Moremi. We were of course not the only ones on safari, but many times while watching wildlife we were the only ones around; on other occasions one or two other cars were around. Only once, when we were trying to find a leopard, did it feel crowded and about 10 cars were waiting to see the leopard up a tree.
Wina, the guide and owner of Brave Africa, is terrific. He knows a lot about the area and the animals and their behavior. Wina spots the animals 99% of the time before you do. Wina and everyone else of the team make sure your safari is comfortable and enjoyable. The wildlife viewing is fantastic, but so is everything else. The food, prepared by OT is delicious. Breakfast and lunch consist of a buffet; you can chose from several options (for lunch we had home-made bread, various salads, cheese, meat with yummy sauces, pasta). Dinner is a three course meal. OT is rightfully proud of her cooking. KT made sure we had drinks (a beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail) and handed towels to freshen up when coming back from a game drive. TT, the camp manager, makes sure everything runs smooth. In addition, there are many other people ‘behind the scenes' who put up the tents, clean it when you are on a game drive, take care of the vehicles and equipment, and bring hot water for your shower. The bed was large and comfortable, the bucket shower is great (what a luxury in the middle of nature!). The team is amazing!
Also important, the vehicle used for game drives is great. Everyone has a ‘window’ seat, you always have a good view of the animals. As the middle seat is unoccupied, you can use it to put your camera, jacket or other things. You can charge your phone of camera battery in the vehicle. Mornings are cold and blankets are provided.
We booked our safari directly with Brave Africa and so can you. I highly recommend them if you like a comfortable, crowd-free safari organized by a friendly, competent team.

A Lifelong Dream Fulfilled! My family and I stayed 6 nights with Brave Africa Safaris (3 nights in Khwai, 3 nights in Savuti), and it was truly an unforgettable experience in the best ways possible! The camps themselves were clean and comfortable beyond any camping experience I've ever had, thanks to the wonderful staff! Titi and KT were amazing camp hosts, and Chef Valentine's food was excellent, especially during Culture Night. I wish I could remember everyone else's names, but I can honestly say that their thoughtfulness and care made the camps feel like a second home!
But the highlight of the trip itself, exploring the African bush, would not have been nearly the experience it was without the help of our safari guide, Wina. Not only was he friendly and informative to us guests, he also clearly loves and respects the animals themselves. When he sees an animal in a delicate or stressful situation, he knows how to let us approach the animal without disturbing it too much. Or if he observes from his surroundings that something exciting is about to happen, he'll tell us to wait patiently until whatever happens happens. Through his guidance, we were able to witness so many rare sightings, from lions waiting in ambush to mud-bathing wild dogs, even a herd of shy roan antelope! Wina is the kind of guide that other guides should strive to be, and if you're ever lucky enough to have him guide your safari, make sure to follow is advice. He won't let you down!
Thank-you, Brave Africa, for giving us the experience of a lifetime! We hope to come back soon (hopefully with a better camera)!

Best trip ever! We are experienced travelers and I can honestly say that this was the best trip we ever took. We did the 9-day safari and every day was wonderful. The tents are the size of hotel rooms, with very comfy beds and private bathrooms. The staff went out of their way to take care of us. Our guide, Wina, took us to very special places, we saw hundreds of animals each day and he told us so much about their behavior. Especially in Moremi he took us to beautiful and quiet parts with very few other tourists. This part of Botswana is unbelievably beautiful and it was just magical to camp in the wilderness and fully experience nature while feeling very safe with Wina and the rest of the crew. Brave Africa is a local organization and for us it was a bonus that our money went directly to the people who worked so hard to give us this fantastic experience. Highly recommended!

Brave Africa - Simply The Best If you ever decide to go on safari, I highly recommend spending time in a remote, mobile camp, most specifically Brave Africa. Aside from the exhilaration of seeing very large, dangerous beasts in their natural environments, the tranquility, serenity, and pure joy you will experience off the grid is priceless.
Wina is Owner/Guide/Elephant Whisperer of Brave Africa. If I had only one word to describe Wina, it would be passionate. His affinity for elephants is palpable, even down to the sterling silver elephant charm he wears around his neck. However, his incredible knowledge of Botswana’s animals, reptiles, and birds does not stop there. My sons and I learned so much from Wina.
I have nothing but praise for his amazing staff. Quiet, capable camp manager, TT. Handsome, affable apprentice, Jocelyn. Sweet KT who met our every need. OT, incomparable chef! OT’s cuisine is world-class. My youngest son must eat a gluten-free diet, and he declared OT’s cooking and breads the best he has ever consumed. OT even surprised me with a birthday cake, and a gluten-free version for my son.
I cried as our three days with Wina and his staff ended. We felt very special indeed when the staff hopped on the Land Cruiser as we left, singing and ululating.
I would return to Brave Africa tomorrow if I could.

Holiday of a lifetime We had an absolutely superb trip.
With an experienced ornithologist in our family (of 4 adults) it was very important that we went on a private tour so that we could stop for birds without being worried about other passengers. We had read about Wina's expert animal knowledge but we were blown away by his everything else knowledge as well. His birding knowledge was outstanding and he was able to discuss the finer details of birds all day, we had fun identifying butterflies and animal droppings too. Don't let all the chat about birding let you think that this wasn't a mammal packed adventure though. Most of the time there was no need for the zoom on our camera, we had some incredible encounters. A mother Leopard with cubs and a kill up a tree, Lions in camp, Lions in the road and Lions and Elephants walking right next to the truck. As well as everything else we could wish for including several encounters with Wild dogs.
We have been on many wildlife holidays but this one was without the doubt the best due to Wina's expert knowledge, the camp staff's friendliness and attentiveness to detail, the delicious food from OT making such fresh delicious food for 8 days, and the super comfy double beds which meant you got an amazing sleep every night (unless you got woken up by lions roaring outside, which is pretty amazing). One of our family hates camping even for one night and we were planning 8! So I was anxious to find a tour with proper beds. Kelly even sent me pictures of the mattresses and toppers. The beds were superb and the reluctant camper slept soundly and declared it was so comfy, it didn't count as camping.
Even though I read all the reviews, I really didn't appreciate that the toilets were fresh water, just like at home which was a real luxury.
The photos on the website really are an accurate representation of the camps and the wonderful remoteness of it all.

What an adventure! We had an absolutely amazing 8 day adventure. Mr Wina was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and very thoughtful. The Brave Africa family with TT at the helm looked after us superbly, we didn’t just give them 5 stars we gave them 1000 stars! Memories forever. Thanks Wina et al. JJ, Steffi, Catherine and Keith.

Amazing! Exceptional! From the warm welcome to singinging at the fire,every thing was amazing! Exactly what we needed. Would definitely do it again!

Best Safari Ever! Best Safari Ever!
This was our fourth trip to Africa, and frankly we were almost afraid to go back because we thought we had “seen everything.” But our visit to the Okavango Delta with Brave Africa ended up being one of the highlights of our entire life!
We spent 6 days alone with the incredible group of people who made up the staff. We got to know them by name, and enjoyed every moment of it. My husband Steve is a big teaser and I think it was only Day 2 when KT and OT started teasing back. I really think that everyone was having a good time.
The food and drink were really terrific, although we kept trying to get them give us less, it really didn't work too well. KT was always filling our glasses and OT was always cooking up great stuff. Every day for lunch she would bake fresh out of the oven bread, often shaped like birds or other animals.
Our game drives were great, and since we are birders there was always something to look at if nothing else was right in front of us. Steve got to “ordering up” what he wanted to see that day – like a leopard in a tree! And Wina always found it! One day Wina personally found a leopard in a tree with its kill! That was a big day for the whole staff because that is a real coup and all of the other guides from other trips were congratulating him all day long. We also loved the praise! We felt like we were part of the family by then.
By the last day the only thing Wina had not found for us was wild dogs. No one had seen even their tracks for about 3 days. But he found them on the way to the airport! You'd think that we couldn't ask for more than that BUT our last night took the cake – literally.
We could kinda feel that a surprise was in the works for our last night, but we could never have dreamed that they would plan a Botswanan wedding for us to celebrate our anniversary! The whole staff acted as part of either my family or Steve's with Wina acting as Steve's aged uncle who took him to visit my family and offer for my hand. He had to bargain, but got me for 2 cows, 4 goats, 4 sheep and 3 chickens! Then we had the wedding and all of our family danced and sang. It was incredible. And there was a beautiful anniversary cake, and champagne back in our tent. It was something we will remember for the rest of our lives.
THANK YOU to our Brave Africa family! In TT's words – it was the Best Safari Ever!

Fantastic experience with Brave Africa We had a fantastic experience with Brave Africa. On a past safari trip, we stayed at a lodge in Kenya, but this time we wanted to feel more immersed in nature, so we went with Brave Africa’s upscale tented safari. At night, we could hear animals in the vicinity of our tent, which made it even more exciting. The staff took great care of us, keeping us well-fed and safe throughout. Our guide, Wina, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole adventure both fun and memorable. We saw a large number of animals during our game drives and spent a lot of quality time with elephants, which was an absolute highlight.

One of the best vacation in Africa We have had a wonderful experience in Khwai and Savuti with Brave Africa.
The animals were abundant. We saw 4 groups of lions, 2 groups of wild dogs (24 in total), leopards, hundreds of elephants, and almost all the important animals in South Africa.
The guide was very experienced with more than 20 years of experience. He is very good at tracking and spotting animals. Some off road safari experience made this trip fun and exciting.
The catering service was also great. We were amazed by the freshly cooked home food everyday.

the best way to explore botswanas wildlife We had an amazing time with Brave Africa: the 'knock knock' in the early morning, so many super delicious meals, good talks by the fire, incredible landscapes and stunning wildlife during game drives, showering under the trees, dancing with the staff, gin tonic and a lovely tent!
Many thanks to the lovely team! Wina, TT, OT, Tman, Wayne, Ktwo, Sos, Gosiame, Brain and Scubie: you made our holidays unforgetable!

Africa Brave safari , a Highlight of my Life The Brave Africa mobile safari that my husband and I just experienced was fabulous beyond all my expectations and imaginings. A dream come true and so Fulfilling on every level physically, emotionally., mentally and spiritually. I can hardly find the right words to express the positive impact this experience had for me.
1. Our Guide -Wina was the best guide I have ever had on all my many worldly outdoor adventures. He is passionate about and truly loves wild Africa, nature, and conservation of all the plants and animals that are there.
He has excellent tracking skills, experience, knowledge and "sense" of where the animals are. If the animals are moving through the bush, he knows where to go so that when they emerge we are close to be with them.
Wina is committed to providing the best experience possible for his guests and seemed to meet our needs, sometimes before WE even knew what the were.
He is a great story teller, funny and compassionate.
2. The Luxury Mobile Safari - Fabulous, friendly staff, excellent food ( thank you chef Oti for the the delicious, artistically presented food especially warm loaves of bread in animal or plant shapes, Titi for his soft spoken kindness to us and competent management of the many physical and mechanical challenges of mobile safari, and Pema for his thoughtful way of being our waiter at our elegantly served meals.
The tents were spaciousness, beds extremely comfortable bed and bathroom facilities inside the tent.
Fluffy towels, hot water bottles in the beds( called bush babies )for the cold nights, laundry done for us by "Mother" who also expertly repaired some rips in our clothes that happened before we arrived and the magic of the disassembling and reassembling the whole camp every few days in yet another exquisite and different wilderness camp in the bush.
3 The Animal s- I give thanks to the Animals and and to Brave Africa for the experience of being with these magnificent creatures of Africa on mobile safari. It was was powerful and life changing. The diversity of the types of animals, the number of animals of each type and the different part of each animals life that we witnessed was astonishing. I learned and felt so much.
Elephants, lions, leopards, huge herds of Cape Buffalo, giraffes, impalas, antelopes, hippos, zebras, so many wonderful birds, to name a few animals that we met.
You can tell from my review that Brave Africa is a 5 star experience on every level.
It will be life changing experience and a great gift for you alone or you with family and friends to experience the thrill of Safari with Brave Africa.

Mobile safari with Brave Africa exceeded our expectations First and foremost our safari guide Wina provided us with a incredible game drives that were jam packed full of close up and personal to the resident wild animals Botswana.
Wina with his almost 2 decades of experience was extremely knowledgeable and an expert tracker. His passion and compassion was extremely refreshing and contagious. He keyed right into our interests. His genuine love of all things of the bush really shines through.
The camps were fantastic. Being right in the bush every night and away from modern civilization was deeply appreciated. The staff was attentive to our every need. From hot towels after the game drives, to bush babies (hot water bottles) in our beds every night, the service was unexpectedly luxurious. We thoroughly enjoyed the food expertly prepared by Chef Oti. Africa was on our bucket list. Traveling with Wina and Brave Africa came through with flying colors.

Brave Africa owners rescued us. On our recent safari trip to Botswana with another company our vehicle became inoperable while on a game drive in the bush. Such adventures can happen on safari. As we contemplated how we might get out of this situation, a Brave Africa vehicle appeared on the trail containing the owners/partners of Brave Africa company, Wina, Patrick and Kelly. They had attended a business conference and were enjoying a vacation safari of their own. They readily offered to load our entire party, plus our driver/guide, into their vehicle and drive out of their way to drop us at our lodge. We can't thank them enough for interrupting their own trip to rescue us. We had the opportunity to talk with them about their Brave Africa business, and came away very impressed with their safari model, and especially their friendliness, courtesy and enthusiasm. We are convinced that a safari trip with Brave Africa would be a unique and amazing experience!

Unforgettable Wildlife, Warm Hospitality, and Expert Guiding We (two adults and two children aged 10 and 12) were recently fortunate enough to be hosted by Tabona Wina and his team, and enjoy a 7 night stay with Brave Africa in Savute during the chilly dry season. From arrival and until departure everything was taken care of and the experience was something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Wina is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He and his team work hard to ensure a safe and enriching experience and they succeed exceedingly well.
Wina greeted us at the airstrip when we landed and drove us to camp in his bespoke, fantastic game drive vehicle in which we would spend many amazing hours each day on safari. The experiences began already before we got to camp. Birds of all colors and sizes, majestic elephants calmly stripping leaves off branches, impalas watching you closely, giraffes awkwardly drinking from a waterhole and, just a couple of stone throws away from camp, a large group of lions called the Marsh Pride that would at times make themselves heard at night.
The entire team greeted us, when we arrived at camp, with song, drinks and snacks by a campfire followed by a fantastic three course meal. It felt magical, warming and welcoming. The camp was just perfect for a full safari experience. The tents were large and luxurious. My wife and I were able to enjoy a fantastic double bed, while our children enjoyed their own tent with two singles. Each tent had a separate bathroom area, complete with a flushing toilet and a nice private enclosure in the back where a nice hot shower was provided each day. An additional large open tent held a well stocked bar, lounge area and dinner table.
The days that followed were just absolutely amazing. Our days would start with a wakeup ‘knock, knock’ outside the tent at 6 in the morning. A basin of refreshing warm water would be waiting for us to clean up with followed by a fantastic breakfast offering of cereals, fresh fruit, fresh made toasted-bread, hot oatmeal, coffee, hot chocolate, cold-cuts, cheeses and cake by the campfire. At 7 we would be off into the wild with Tabona, and the first thing to do was to read "the daily newspaper" — inspecting the tracks left overnight on the sandy road leading into camp, just to see what animals had visited us while we slept. The news paper said lion and honey badger one day, hyena another and cheetah a third and so on. From there we would head off in search for animals based on tracks spotted, sounds heard, reporting from other guides and so on.
The first morning ride served up more time with the Marsh pride. We watched as the lionesses encircled and snuck up on three clueless warthogs, one of whom fled right into the claws and teeth of one of the lionesses. The next a leopard, the third a pack of wild dogs with squeaking little puppies being fed by returning adults, and on and on the experiences came. All mingled with elephants, giraffes, antelopes of all shapes and sizes, beautiful birds, warthogs, mongoose, you name it.
The morning ride would be broken around 10 o’clock by a break with coffee, hot chocolate and 3 different types of scrumptious fresh cookies, while being eyed by very curious yellow billed hornbills or starlings. Wina would make sure the kids burned off a bit of energy before getting back into the vehicle. At around noon we would return to camp for a lavish lunch, a rest, a warm shower and another round of coffee, hot chocolate, nuts, dried fruit and biltong. Then off we went again.
The afternoon drives were in the same vein as the morning rides: read the newspaper and track animals, but the behavior of the animals is different from the morning and it was fascinating to see the change. Also, the light would turn more golden as the sun went down towards the horizon. Watching herds of elephants congregating around waterholes in the light of the setting sun is just breathtaking and our days often ended with such a sight. We would then head back to camp and be met with drinks and snacks ready by the campfire followed by another perfectly satisfying three course dinner. The day would end with a chat by the campfire, watching the endless night sky. The sky, in a place with absolutely no light pollution, yields an amazing view of the Milky Way and is a sight never to be forgotten all by itself.
Wina is an amazing guide and teacher, and is happy to share his extensive knowledge. The kids were absorbing every bit of knowledge and enjoyed the challenge of Wina quizzing them over the days on all they learned. Also, the greater context he shared about what these amazing animals are, their social structure and the meaning of their behavior filled us with greater wonder and appreciation. Also, we never rushed on to the next thing. Wina made sure to let us observe the animals for as long as we liked and in different settings. We would meet up with the Marsh pride, a second pride of lions called the North pride, and the wild dog pack on different days and at different times of day. This gave a far more complete experience of these fantastic animals and their lives.
The whole rest of the team was also amazing with the kids. The cook, Otie, went out of her way to serve delicious food they would like. The butler, James, and the camp manager, Titi, were favorites with our boy who was very excited to tell Titi about lion tracks into camp one morning because he knew Titi had dreamt of lions in camp that very night. Our boy was also eager to share news of a killed honey badger we had seen because he knew Titi disliked the animal for stealing food from the kitchen. One afternoon, thanks to Wina who had bought the necessary things just because the kids would be there, the whole camp got together for a very tense bow and arrow competition after James and Titi had assembled the bows with the kids. It was such a fun change of pace.
Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, but we did not say goodbyes as we know we'd like to see everyone again and do it all again. Dance, song and merriment ended our last evening in Savuti, and a drive to the local airstrip the next day took us to our first flight all the way home across the world. A trek we wouldn't mind doing a hundred times if it meant an experience like the one we had.
You won't regret it.
You'll never forget it.

Simply Epic Safari + Memorable all around Family Experience Simply EPIC!!!
We originally planned to visit in 2020 but thanks to COVID (never thought I would say that) we were forced to postpone the trip couple of times until now.
My wife and I spent our honeymoon 20y in Africa so returning now with our teenager daughters added a special flavor to this trip. We didn't know what to expect to be honest but certainly each one of us hoped for something special.
Tabona Wina (or just Wina) was our guide and host in the beginning but quickly became part of the family. So did, Otti, James and everyone on the staff. We were fortunate enough to have all 10-15 of them traveling just for us.
After being picked up at the air strip we were introduced to the high end Land Cruiser and informed of first drive before reaching camp. Lots of hippos announced our arrival surrounded by Elephants ::)
Surrounded and blessed by the Okavango Delta, the Khwai camp offers a large variety of species to be appreciated. Expect for Rhinos we pretty much saw everything. From big to small to ugly FIVES ::). Wina will educate you on all of them throughout.
Being totally disconnected from the world opened a new frontier for us as a family; allowing us to become more self-aware and united. I always have something going on inside my head but armed with a binocular I lost track of time. By being alert and always searching for animals was in itself my YOGA or mindfulness exercise. Just amazing.
We were on our way back to camp, when Wina decided to drive by a water whole hoping for us to see some animals. As we approached, he quietly stated " oh I see some lions " . and we said " what!? " all very excited. As it turns around, it wasn't just a or couple lions but almost a super pride made of 18 of them (male, females, cubs). They had just killed a buffalo. We stayed there for over 3h simply admiring nature at its best. No one got hungry or needed a toilet break. Again, just fascinated watching the cubs (love them!) eating and playing around.
Oh, and of course there was the 5-star all inclusive accommodation. My wife has never camped in her life and had only compliments. From king size beds, to toilets, to warm showers this is a luxurious way to enjoy nature. All done sustainably and in harmony with the surrounding environment.
I tell my kids they will only inherit life experiences from my wife and I. And this is definitely one of them. The original intent of the trip is/was a birthday gift to my youngest daughter who in 2020 turned 10y. She is now 13y and was literally spoiled the crew with birthday wishes, songs, dances, cakes almost every day. Wina and the staff again made her feel very special and provided moments I am sure she will never forget. And even if she did we have plenty of pics and videos.
All in all, I could not recommend Brave Africa enough. Everyday is a new experience and we will certainly come back.

Fabulous Safari! We went on safari with Brave Africa Feb 4-9. Two different camps (Xakanaxa & Khwai).
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
Tabona Wina is a great guide, host and manager. We saw so many animals: elephants, lions, zebra, impala, a cheetah, a leopard, hippos, giraffe, buffalo and more. On day 2, Wina stopped the vehicle and said, “I see a hyena he has blood on his mouth”. We could barely see it but he could, and off road we went to find about a dozen of them feasting on a recent kill. We just sat in the vehicle and watched. One of them came over to us to have a little sniff! It was a little unnerving being in an open vehicle a few feet from a hyena – but I would say that was our big memory. We sat for a long time and watched. Since the reserve wasn’t that busy because it was February, it was just us. Our find. Amazing.
I felt like we were inside our own little nature documentary. Wina knows so much about the animals, birds and vegetation. He was constantly teaching us about our surroundings. He is so passionate and loves nature. Didn’t hurt that I was also nudging him for more info!
And then there were the accommodations and food. The tent had twin beds pushed together to make a king and very comfortable. The flushable indoor toilet was fabulous, along with the bucket shower that was filled up with warm water for us. I am not into camping so this was right up my alley! Didn’t see one mosquito either. The food was 5 star as well, and no shortage of it. We had 3 meals along with snacks on safari. At night, Chef Rachel would announce what was being served, Ona would present the wines. We enjoyed a few drinks with Wina every evening – he is a gracious host!
We brought too much warm clothing. It was suggested we prepare for all weather since it was the rainy season. It didn’t rain much and they have lined ponchos in the vehicle. The truck had a wired in cooler with lots of water. It also had USB chargers. Wina suggested we should have emailed them at info@braveafrica.com and ask them directly what we needed to bring for our booked dates. They know better than Google!
The last night we were with them, they had a little sing song and we did some very bad dancing! I played 3 games of chess with Titi (sorry if I spelled that wrong). He was so nice that he let me take his queen at the beginning of the first game – lol. I let him win the next 2 games, even though Source was helping me. I threw this in just to say the entire team was incredibly friendly and it was just a fun time. Fun and educational.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND using this company for a safari in Botswana. I’m even telling random travel agents I run into!
P.S. They did our laundry every day. Yup. That was really nice!

A perfect introduction to Chobe NP and Moremi GR For a luxury mobile tented safari but at a reasonable price you can't beat this company. The tents are luxurious (very comfortable beds), the staff extremely attentive and the food cooked by Rachel exceptional. Mostly however the superb skills of the resourceful Tabona Wina as Guide make this really special as he has an extraordinary ability to find game.

A magical safari that I'll never forget I went on the most wonderful safari with Wina and his dedicated team. I've been on a few safaris in my time and this has been far and away the best.
Wina is incredibly knowledgable and passionate about nature, and through his skill we were able to see a whole range of animals from lions to painted dogs to buffalo to elephants and, most excitingly of all, a leopard!
We also saw a huge range of birds including eagles, vultures, owls, kingfishers, hornbills, lapwings - the list goes on! Importantly, Wina was able to identify them all with ease and provide some astonishing facts about each.
The camp was lovely and very thoughtfully put together with a great eye for detail + the bed was more comfortable than my one at home!
There is no chance of going hungry on a Brave Africa safari with delicious, indulgent food served throughout the day.
Thank you Wina and team for making my stay in Botswana so special. I would highly recommend!

An incredible mobile safari experience Our family of four were taken on mobile safari by Brave Africa in September 2022. They gave us the most amazing experience, camping in luxury in the Chobe and Moremi national parks in Botswana. We saw some sensational game over our five nights, with the considerable aid of our expert guide, and otherwise were treated like royalty back in the camp by dedicated and very friendly staff. When it was time to go we were as sad to leave the stunning wildlife as we were to say goodbye to the wonderful men and women who looked after us- a really unforgettable experience that we would all gladly repeat. Strongly recommended.

One of the highlights of my life.... I was fortunate enough to travel as a solo traveler with Brave Africa in March 2020, when the bush was green and lush and I had the entire Brave Africa team all to myself! I felt totally spoiled by their generosity, hospitality and impeccable attention to details, on every count. The exquisite 3 room tents were cleaned and decorated, lovingly, the food delicious and abundant, the campsite comfortable and accommodating, with subtle solar lighted pathways and comfy furnishings throughout.
The food and presentation of all consumables was out of this world and I was not an easy customer in that respect, being plant-based. Rachel took such care to assure that NO item contained any animal products. Her skill in preparing meals for me that were delicious, nutritious and plentiful, with almost no duplication was astounding, considering I stayed with them out in the bush for almost 3 weeks!
The safari part was something I couldn't have imagined in my wildest dreams. Wina is in a class ALL by himself, an expert tracker and naturalist who knew what seemed to me, everything about the bush. Everyday was a new and exciting adventure. It didn't matter at all that we were in 'Green' season and that all the bush was full and tall. He tracked dogs, cats, hyena, cheetah, leopard and spotted all the little birds and animals that I would never have seen, had I not been with such an accomplished guide. I got to spend quality time with all of the animals, including many elephants and hippos and lions, which meant a lot to me. Some of them, I got to know, as I saw them repeatedly in different situations.
Wina cares about them all, so deeply. He educated me about everything that my endlessly curious mind wanted to know! I took many thousands of photos, some of them recently used in a CNN article about the safari industry. I simply did not want to leave after my initial 13 days were up, so I extended my trip and probably would have extended it again, had I not been literally forced to leave when the National Parks and entire country closed down to travel.
I cannot write a review without mentioning the large staff. Every single one of them were one of the loveliest people I have ever met. They simply cared .about everything. They sang beautiful songs as a group, which I will never forget. They were genuinely interested in who I was and wanted to to know more. They smiled with such a genuineness that will bring me back to share more experiences with them, again. And when I needed to get home quickly, due to Coronavirus, everyone mobilized to make my journey safe and seamless, over and above what I could have asked for. This team is unusual and I will always be grateful for everything that they have done for me.
I think that the safari experience is best had in campsites, not lodges in order to experience all the variety that the bush offers. After all, we travel a long way and usually not for very long. We got to move our campsites every 3 or 6 days and I loved each one more than the last (they are huge and spacious and private) the sounds of animals at night in their own territory meant that I never wanted to sleep!
Only in Africa and only with Brave Africa .