Set-departure safaris
Set-departure safaris across Africa — Botswana fly-in mobile safaris, Kenya & Tanzania SkySafari circuits, Namibia overland journeys, and Zimbabwe Zambezi canoe expeditions. Expert guides and ready-to-book dates.
Scheduled Departures
Classic Namibia
- Windhoek
- Sossusvlei
- Walvis Bay
- Etosha National Park
Departs year-round. Dry season (May-October) offers the best Etosha game viewing as animals concentrate at waterholes. Green season (November-April) brings desert blooms, migratory birds and lower rates. Set departure limited to a maximum of 5 spaces - book early.
Namibia North to South
- Etosha National Park
- Damaraland
- Sossusvlei
- Swakopmund
Departs year-round. Dry season (May-October) offers the best Etosha game viewing as animals concentrate at waterholes. Green season (November-April) brings desert blooms, migratory birds and lower rates. Set departure limited to a maximum of 5 spaces - book early.
Classic Namibia
- Windhoek
- Sossusvlei
- Walvis Bay
- Etosha National Park
Departs year-round. Dry season (May-October) offers the best Etosha game viewing as animals concentrate at waterholes. Green season (November-April) brings desert blooms, migratory birds and lower rates. Set departure limited to a maximum of 5 spaces - book early.
Classic Adventure Namibia
- Desert adventure
- Wildlife viewing
- Rock formations
- Cultural experiences
Departs year-round. Dry season (May-October) offers the best Etosha game viewing as animals concentrate at waterholes. Green season (November-April) brings desert blooms, migratory birds and lower rates. Set departure limited to a maximum of 5 spaces - book early.
Botswana Mobile Tented Safaris
Personally guided by Pilot Manga. Rolling monthly departures — 9-night departures on the first Monday, 6-night Okavango Expedition on the third Monday, and Moremi & Chobe Classic on the second Monday.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Luxury Botswana Mobile Safari — 6 Nights
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Khwai Private Concession
- Luxury Sahara tents (6×3m)
- Fly-in to first location included
Rolling monthly departures — third Monday of each month. Guided by Pilot Manga. Fly-in included.
Departures operate on a rolling monthly cycle. Contact us to confirm specific dates for your preferred month.
Zimbabwe Canoe Safaris – Mana Pools
Rolling departures on the Zambezi River. Choose your stretch, your pace, and your start day.
Explorer Canoe Safaris
Fisheagle Safari — Kariba to Mana Pools
- 5 nights canoeing from Kariba to Mana Pools
- Departures: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- All year season
- Road transfers included
All Year. Green Season: US$1,030 pp | High Season: US$1,190 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Tamarind Safari — Chirundu to Mana Pools
- 3 nights canoeing from Chirundu to Mana Pools
- Departures: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- All year season
- Road transfers included
All Year. Green Season: US$820 pp | High Season: US$980 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Marula Safari — Kariba to Chirundu
- 2 nights canoeing from Kariba to Chirundu
- Departures: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- All year season
- Road transfers included to/from Kariba
All Year. Green Season: US$718 pp | High Season: US$870 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Zambezi Classic Long — Kariba to Kanyemba
- 9 nights canoeing from Kariba to Kanyemba
- Departures: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Season: April–November
- Road transfers included
April–November only. Green Season: US$1,515 pp | High Season: US$1,733 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Mopane Safari — Mana Pools to Chewore
- 3 nights canoeing from Mana Pools to Chewore
- Departures: Thursday, Friday, Sunday
- Season: April–November
- Road transfers included
April–November only. Green Season: US$831 pp | High Season: US$990 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Zambezi Classic Short — Chirundu to Kanyemba
- 7 nights canoeing from Chirundu to Kanyemba
- Departures: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Season: April–November
- Road transfers included
April–November only. Green Season: US$1,435 pp | High Season: US$1,539 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Odyssey Canoe & Walking Safaris
Camp Zambezi — Static Camp, Mana Pools
- 3 nights at a static camp in Mana Pools
- Departures: Any day
- All Year (minimum 4 pax Dec–Mar)
- Road transfers NOT included
All Year. Minimum 4 pax required Dec–Mar. Green Season: US$1,425 pp | High Season: US$1,800 pp. Children: 0–5 first child free, second child 50%; ages 6–13 at 50%. Transfers to Mana Pools NOT included. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Camp Chitake — Chitake Spring
- 3 nights at Chitake Spring, Mana Pools
- Departures: Any day
- Season: April–November
- Road transfers NOT included
April–November only. Green Season: US$1,425 pp | High Season: US$1,800 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Transfers to Mana Pools NOT included. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Mana Shoreline Walking — Mana Pools
- 3 nights walking safari along the Mana Pools shoreline
- Departures: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Season: April–November
- Road transfers NOT included
April–November only. Green Season: US$1,425 pp | High Season: US$1,800 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Transfers to Mana Pools NOT included. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
Mana Shoreline Canoeing — Mana Pools
- 3 nights canoeing along the Mana Pools shoreline
- Departures: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Season: April–November
- Road transfers NOT included
April–November only. Green Season: US$1,425 pp | High Season: US$1,800 pp. Minimum 2 pax to open; 4 pax for private departure. Maximum 8 pax. Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Transfers to Mana Pools NOT included. Excludes National Parks fees and personal expenses.
General Conditions
• Minimum 2 pax to open a scheduled safari; 4 pax for private departures. Maximum 8 pax.
• Under 14 not accepted on mixed canoe departures. Camp Zambezi welcomes all ages (0–5 first child free, second 50%; 6–13 at 50%).
• Explorer includes: meals, mineral water, cordials, tea/coffee, imported wine with dinner, camping gear, canoe equipment, Kariba transfers.
• Odyssey includes: all meals, imported wines, local beers/spirits, water, tea/coffee, camping & canoe equipment, professional guide, all activities.
• Excludes: National Parks fees, personal expenses, transfers to Mana Pools (Odyssey).