Description:

For the optional safaris, the guests have full control over the type of safari they wanted to do e.g. semi participation or Tented luxury safari, then we give the guests the price {Guests choose the safari). If the option is luxury tented our team will do everything on behalf of the Guests.

All cooking, cleaning and any other camp chores are taken care of by our team made up of one guide, one camp assistant, and on selected departures one interpreter.

If the optional is semi participation, guests are required to set up and pack their tents and help out getting their luggage in and out the trailers. They will also help in all cooking, cleaning and any other camp chores with our safari team. Our team is one guide and chef and on selected departures.

Equipment and services:

• 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m dome tents to share (single on request – extra charges apply);
• A 5cm high-density foam mattress per guest (extra mattress on request – extra charges apply);

Note: mostly we camp in wild areas, parks and game reserves that are completely wild and unfenced with no facilities or equipment, our teams set up a full camp including:

• shared bush toilets and bush shower
• a mobile kitchen and dining area.
• Guests should bring their own sleeping bags and pillows but can also request to rent from us (extra charges apply)

Vehicles

All transfers and game drives are done in our own custom-built safari vehicles, they have:

• Side Perspex windows: usually completely removed and stored at the back for best game viewing, can be putted on each side if it is chilly or rainy.
• Canvas roof and front windscreen can unfold for optimum viewing opportunities.
• Four rows at the back that could fit 8 pax.
• A fridge under the front row to enjoy cool drinks at all times and there is a power point to recharge camera batteries during the safari.
• A multiple power point to easily recharge batteries during the safari.
• No separation between the driver who is the guide and his passengers, therefore, a constant flow of communication to get the greatest experience in these wild environments and learn as much as possible about the places, fauna and flora.

Note: All pricing will depend on number of days, number of guests and type of safari.

Accommodation in lodges

We give traveller’s the opportunity to explore the most amazing wilderness areas of Botswana and Zambia, Namibia & Zimbabwe, simultaneously providing the comfort of permanent camps and lodges with the incredible privilege of being introduced to these fantastic natural wonders from beginning to end by one of our passionate guides.

We offer two different exciting itineraries. These lodge-to-lodge mobile safari itineraries are 3-star standing and offer a lot of activities. Transfer between lodges is done in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus and parts of it in an open game drive vehicle, depending on the itinerary. The activities are carried out in the various lodges where we are staying using the lodge game drive vehicles, boats and mokoro (traditional dugout canoes).

Day trip activities

Please note that we will take bookings in 48 hours prior because all of our activities are offered by 3rd parties.

• Mokoro overnight
• Mokoro day trip
• Boat cruise 2 hour minimum
• Boat cruise overnight
• Day trip game drive
• Trips over night
• Scenic fight
• Helicopter flight
• Horse rides
• Local transfers and cross border

Description – it is a camping safari where all camp chores are carried out by our safari team. There is one guide with the guests at all times and a backup team (Chef/Camp Assistant) in a backup vehicle setting up and breaking down camps, cooking meals and everything are done by our safari team.

Equipment’s- Bow tents (3m* 3m* 1.95m0) and are very spacious. They include bedrolls and bedding and ensuite private bush ablutions (Shower, Toilet, Toiletry stand) with direct access from the tent. All drinks are included (soft, local alcoholic drinks and pure water)

Vehicle - 4 X 4 Safari vehicle and trailer

Capacity – the highest number of participants is 8 guests for comfortable and free sitting. Departure is guaranteed as soon as we have confirmed two guests.

Description – this is a camping safari where guests set up and pack tents which they use during the trip. They help carry luggage and camping equipment out of the vehicle to the camping grounds

Equipment’s – 2.2m * 2.2m * 1.75 bow tents. A mattress is provided for each guest, blankets or sleeping bags. Bush shower is shared and bush toilet. You can assist on setting it up.

Vehicles – 4 * 4 Safari vehicle and trailers

Capacity – A maximum of 8 guests. Departure is guaranteed as soon as we have confirmed two guests

Pioneer Safaris Tours was established 2017 in Maun, Botswana. Started by two men who loved the bush, Flora and Fauna. We were all over in different parts of the world Exploring. Our mission to take you into the fields for the African experience under Pioneer Safari Tours and enjoy the Bush skills. Both of us in the Pioneer Safari Tours holds skills and certificates for the Right job e.g. Photography, Guides etc.

The name Pioneer Safaris Tours means the chiefs of all other safaris. Pioneer Safaris Tours is operating in any exciting destination of your choice around Botswana and outside mainly Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. We provide traveling experiences and mak sure it meets guest’s expectations.

You can find us on SafariBookings.com