Mike and Fiona Clarke are back in the bush and, as always, we are happy to hear from them giving us their thoughts on our camps! Here’s the Haina Report: A change to our usual South Africa trip; we decided to spend a few days in the Kalahari first. We arrived at Botswana airport,…
A houseboat safari is quite unlike the experience to be had at permanent game lodges where the hours of game viewing and exploration are confined to morning and evening. Cruising down the world-famous Okavango River in simple style with only the familiar faces of your friends and family creates an experience to remember. The exclusive…
The long, green grass of the well-watered Okavango River Panhandle is ideal for hiding the slinking silhouette of a lioness huntress out on the prowl for her dinner. She drops low into the grass and tries to disguise her form and get as close as possible before charging out of the bush, targeting her prey….
What better way to experience the tranquility of the Okavango Delta than to sail between the reeds only feet from the surface of the water in a traditionally made dug-out canoe? When you embark on a safari holiday, one would hope for peace, seclusion, and a oneness with nature that can not be achieved anywhere…
One of the simplest pleasures in life is to be able to observe wildlife in its natural form, in its natural home, in which you are only a visitor. Okavango Delta water-based safaris offer some of the most intimate experiences with some of Africa’s most sought after members of the wild. Afrika Ecco Mobile Safaris…
Cruising along the myriad of waterways that make up the Okavango Delta is one of the primary elements of Afrika Ecco Mobile Safaris. Keeping guests in touch with the natural beauty of Botswana, this safari operation is run purely on mokoro, motorboat, and walking activities, while nights are spent in tents under the stars and…
The earth’s largest land mammal is known throughout Africa as a lover of the water. Particularly, elephants in Botswana are known to spend a fair amount of time in the water, whether it be crossing wide Okavango waterways, or merely frolicking in the shallows as one big happy family. It is quite a sight to…
The Okavango Panhandle feeds the widespread floodplains of the world-famous delta that reaches across the north-west of Botswana. Recently named a World Heritage Site, the Delta has been officially recognised as a wetland paradise housing a diversity of Africa’s wildest species. Water-loving wildlife and birdlife keep close all year round, thriving in the numerous waterways…
The myriad of waterways, the plethora of wildlife and the lush vegetation in the Okavango Delta make it a sought after safari destination. With its brazen sunsets, hazy landscapes and bronze-coloured waters teeming with animals, this is Botswana’s most prized possession. The serenity of the delta creates a sense of peace that infiltrates the soul….
One of the most prominent wildlife sightings in the Okavango Panhandle is the elephants. Wading – sometimes fully submerged – through the waterways, drinking and playing in the wetland paradise. This region in the north-west of the Delta is historical, and forgotten by many except for the die-hard fisherman and travellers seeking the secluded and…