Pioneer Safaris Tours was established in 2017 in Maun, Botswana. It was founded by two men who share a deep love for the bush, flora, and fauna. We have explored different parts of the world, and our mission is to take you into the wilderness for an authentic African experience under Pioneer Safaris Tours, where you can enjoy and learn essential bush skills. Both founders of Pioneer Safaris Tours hold relevant skills and certifications for the job, including guiding and photography.

Description:
For optional safaris, guests have full control over the type of safari they wish to do (e.g., semi-participation or tented luxury safari). Once they choose, we provide the pricing based on their selection. If the option is a tented luxury safari, our team handles everything on behalf of the guests.

All cooking, cleaning, and other camp chores are managed by our dedicated team, which includes one guide, one camp assistant, and a backup driver. If guests require a French or German translator/interpreter, additional charges will apply.

For the semi-participation safari option, guests are expected to set up and pack their own tents and assist with loading and unloading their luggage. They also help with cooking, cleaning, and other camp duties, alongside our safari team (which includes one guide and one chef on selected departures).

Equipment and Services:

• 3m x 3m x 1.95m bow tents (shared; single tents available on request – extra charges apply)
• A 5cm high-density foam mattress per guest (extra mattress on request – extra charges apply)
• Sleeping bags and pillows, or blankets or duvets are provided

Note: We mostly camp in wild areas, parks, and game reserves that are completely wild and unfenced, with no facilities. Our team sets up a full camp, which includes:

• Shared bush toilets and bush showers
• A mobile kitchen and dining area

Vehicles:

All transfers and game drives are conducted in our custom-built safari vehicles. These vehicles include:

• Side flaps that can be lowered in chilly, rainy, or windy weather
• Foldable windshields for optimal wildlife viewing
• Two front-row seats parallel to each other, with a fridge in between
• Three middle-row seats and three back-row seats (total seating capacity at the back: 8 pax)
• A power point for charging camera batteries
• Open communication between the driver-guide and passengers for an immersive learning experience in the wild

Note: Pricing varies depending on the number of days, number of guests, and the type of safari.

Accommodation in Lodges:
We offer travelers the opportunity to explore the most breathtaking wilderness areas of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Guests enjoy the comfort of permanent camps and lodges, while being guided from beginning to end by our passionate safari guides.

We offer two exciting lodge-to-lodge mobile safari itineraries, rated at a 3-star level, with a wide range of activities. Transfers between lodges are done in comfortable, air-conditioned minibuses and, depending on the itinerary, in open game drive vehicles. Activities are conducted using the lodges’ own vehicles, boats, and mokoros (traditional dugout canoes).

Day Trip Activities:
Please note: Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance, as these activities are offered by third-party providers.

• Mokoro overnight trip
• Mokoro day trip
• Boat cruise (minimum 3 hours)
• Overnight boat cruise
• Day trip game drive
• Overnight trips
• Scenic flight
• Helicopter flight
• Horse riding
• Local and cross-border transfers

Description – This is a fully serviced camping safari where all camp chores are handled by our dedicated safari team. A professional guide accompanies the guests at all times, while a backup team (Chef, Camp Assistant, and Backup Driver) in a support vehicle is responsible for setting up and dismantling camps, preparing meals, and managing all logistics.

Equipment –  Mini Sahara tents (3m x 3m x 3m) are provided, each fully equipped with beds, bedding, and private en-suite bush ablutions, including a shower, toilet, and toiletry stand, with direct access from the tent. All drinks are included—soft drinks, local alcoholic beverages, and purified water.

Vehicle – 4x4 safari vehicle with trailer

Capacity – The safari accommodates a maximum of 8 guests to ensure comfort and space. Departures are guaranteed with a minimum of two confirmed guests.

Description – This is a camping safari where guests set up and pack up their own tents. They assist with carrying luggage and camping equipment from the vehicle to the campsite.

Equipment – 3m x 3m x 1.95m bow tents. Each guest is provided with a mattress, and either blankets or a sleeping bag. A shared bush shower and bush toilet will be available. Guests also assist with taking down tents and loading equipment into the trailer.

Vehicles – 4x4 safari vehicle and trailer.

Capacity – A maximum of 8 guests. Departure is guaranteed once two guests have confirmed.