Untamed Okavango
with 2 Pro Photographers
Lions at dawn. Elephants crossing floodplains. Wild dogs hunting at dusk. Guided by two photographers who live for moments like these.
The Experience
What Awaits You in the Okavango
Ten nights across three of Botswana's most extraordinary wild spaces — the Chobe riverfront, the predator-rich Khwai wilderness, and the heart of the Okavango Delta in Moremi Game Reserve. Photographic boat safaris, a ground-level hide, night drives, and open-vehicle game drives — all with two professional photographers guiding every moment.
Botswana is unlike anywhere else on earth. Our camps sit inside private concessions and remote wilderness areas — from the elephant-thronged banks of the Chobe River, to a ground-level hide overlooking a natural waterhole in the Khwai wilderness, to a luxury mobile camp deep inside Moremi Game Reserve. We travel between them by light aircraft, photograph elephants and lions on game drives through country most people will never see, and drift low across the water on photographic boat safaris — close enough to look elephants in the eye. This is the real Africa.
Whether you've never picked up a long lens or you've been shooting wildlife for years, you'll come home with images that stop people in their tracks — and a story you'll be telling for the rest of your life.
Expert Tuition
Two pro photographers with you on every game drive and water excursion — from exposure settings to composition to editing workflow.
Predator Country
Botswana holds some of Africa's densest predator populations. Chobe, Khwai and Moremi are prime territory for lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena — and night drives in the Khwai wilderness put you in the middle of it after dark.
Eye-Level with Elephants
Photographic boat safaris on the Chobe River put you at water level as elephants wade across at golden hour. Low-angle perspectives turn familiar subjects into cinematic compositions — there is nowhere else on earth quite like it.
Not Just for Photographers
You don't need a big camera to have the time of your life. Past guests have included partners, friends, and first-timers shooting on nothing more than an iPhone — and they've had an absolute blast. This is a wildlife adventure first, with world-class photography guidance built in for those who want it.
A Personal Invitation
Hear It From Brent
I've been running these safaris since 2019 and every single time, people tell me it's the best trip of their life. Not just because of the incredible wildlife — but because of the people, the laughs around the campfire, and those moments when you nail a shot you never thought possible.
This is my favourite thing I do. And I'd love you to experience it. Brent Mail.
Photographer Feedback
"Super positive experience!" Eugene Brannan, past safari guest
Your Journey
Three Unforgettable Stops. Ten Days of Pure Africa.
Days 1–2 · 3 – 5 July 2027
Chobe National Park
The River of Giants
Your journey begins where land meets water in one of Africa's greatest wildlife theatres. The Chobe River is alive with constant movement — elephants crossing at golden hour, hippos breaking the surface in slow rhythm, and fish eagles calling through the heat of the day. Photographic boat safaris are the highlight here, offering low-angle perspectives that transform familiar subjects into cinematic compositions.
🚤 Photographic boat safaris · Elephants wading through mirrored water at sunrise
📷 Fish eagles, carmine bee-eaters & crocodiles drifting beneath the reflections
Chobe → Khwai Wilderness
Days 3–5 · 5 – 8 July 2027
Elephant Pan, Khwai Wilderness
Predator Territory at the Edge of Silence
Set on the edge of a vast open pan, this stretch of Khwai feels like a threshold between stillness and action — water draws wildlife close, and every day unfolds with anticipation. A ground-level hide overlooking a natural waterhole puts you eye-to-eye with elephants from the soft morning glow through to the warm tones of late afternoon, and night drives open an entirely different world of glowing eyes, silhouettes under starlight, and low-light photography.
🐘 Elephants bathing in golden dust · Wild dogs, leopards & lions in low light
🌙 Ground-level photographic hide · Night drives under extraordinary African skies
Days 6–9 · 8 – 12 July 2027
Moremi Game Reserve
The Luxury Mobile Safari Experience
This is the heart of the journey — and where the safari becomes truly immersive. A luxury mobile camp keeps you close to the wilderness without sacrificing comfort: spacious tents with crisp linen, ambient lantern light, and canvas walls that let you hear lions in the distance. Every day is shaped around light and behaviour — dawn departures, extended game drives without rigid return times, and expert local guides tracking wildlife movement for the best position, background and composition.
🦁 Lions on the floodplains · Leopards in riverine forest corridors
🦅 Wild dogs hunting · Elephant herds crossing channels · Rich birdlife
Moremi → Maun
Day 10 · 12 – 13 July 2027
Journey’s End in Maun
The final drive from Moremi back to Maun carries a quiet emotional weight as wilderness gives way to villages and dusty roads. Take time to browse local craft markets, visit galleries of Botswana artists, and relax at a riverside café before departure. Internal flights and all accommodation are on an all-inclusive basis.
Through the Lens
Images From Past BootCamp Safaris
All images shot by Brent Mail and BootCamp Safari participants on previous trips
Your Photography Guides
Two Pros. One Incredible Trip.
Brent Mail
Safari Host & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer and founder of BootCamp — one of Australia's most popular photography education communities. Brent has led multiple luxury photo safaris across Africa since 2019, including a previous Botswana trip that participants still talk about. His love for this country, its wildlife, and helping photographers grow is at the heart of every trip he runs.
Johny Spencer
Landscape & Nature Photographer
Professional landscape and wilderness photographer with over 24 years working for Australia's National Parks Service. Johny has a rare ability to read light, landscape, and animal behaviour in a way that puts his students in exactly the right position at exactly the right moment. In a place like Botswana — where the light and the land are extraordinary — that makes all the difference.
What Past Travellers Say
Don't Take Our Word For It
"Are you ready for an experience where your nearest neighbor is an elephant? A tented safari brings you closer to the African experience combined with expert instruction when and if you want it. Perfect!"
Florida, USA
"I have made several trips to Africa but I would have to put this trip at the top of the list. It was special not only for the quality of the animal sightings but also for the great camps where we stayed — small and truly a taste of real Africa. Leaving was truly difficult!!"
Connecticut, USA — 8-time Africa visitor
"It was an amazing time, your support during the trip helping me with my photography was invaluable. I learnt so much and I am thrilled with my photos. Thank you."
Australia
"One of the most enlightening adventures of my life!"
Nebraska, USA
"Such an awesome trip, everything was organized and exceeded my expectations. What an experience to be so up close and personal with a variety of wild animals!"
Alabama, USA
The Details
What's Included
✓ INCLUDED
- 10 nights luxury lodge & mobile tented camp accommodation (shared)
- All meals — gourmet breakfast, lunch & dinner
- All beverages including premium wines & spirits
- Twice-daily game drives in private vehicles
- Photographic boat safaris on the Chobe River
- Ground-level photographic hide & night game drives in the Khwai wilderness
- Internal charter flight between Chobe and Khwai
- Photography tuition & guidance from Brent & Johny
- All National Parks & conservation fees
- Road transfers at both ends
- Laundry service at camps
✕ NOT INCLUDED
- International flights to/from Botswana
- Travel & medical insurance (required)
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Gratuities for camp staff & game guides
- Personal purchases & spa treatments
- Premium imported spirits & champagne
Travel Arrangements
Our travel partner Tracy at Serendipity Safaris handles all the logistics — international flights, transfers and any pre/post-trip extensions. She'll make sure everything runs seamlessly so you can focus on the photography.
Secure Your Spot
Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?
Spots are strictly limited to keep the group small and the experience intimate. Past Botswana safaris have sold out quickly — if you're keen, get in touch now and be first to hear when booking opens.
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