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.
See What Awaits
This Is What a BootCamp Safari Feels Like
BootCamp Safari 2022 — Our last African adventure
The Experience
What Awaits You in the Okavango
Eight nights in one of Africa's most extraordinary ecosystems — the Okavango Delta at full flood. Mokoro through papyrus channels, track lions at dawn, and watch elephants cross the floodplains — all with two professional photographers guiding every moment.
Botswana is unlike anywhere else on earth. The camps sit inside private concessions — no other tourists can enter the area — and in July, the Okavango Delta reaches full flood. Channels and lagoons fill, islands emerge, and wildlife concentrates on every shoreline. We fly in by light aircraft, photograph elephants and lions on game drives through country most people will never see, and pole silently through papyrus channels in traditional mokoro dugout canoes — close enough to look elephants in the eye from the water. 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.
Elephant Country
Botswana has the largest elephant population on earth. The Okavango Delta and Gomoti region are also prime territory for lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, and hippo.
Eye-Level with Elephants
Pole silently through the flooded Delta in a traditional mokoro dugout canoe. In July, the water is high, the channels are full, and elephants wade right past you. 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. Eight Days of Pure Africa.
Night 1 · July 5 — Johannesburg · Then Nights 2–5 · July 6–9
Elephant Pan, Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta · Natural Selection
After an arrival night in Johannesburg, we fly into the heart of the Okavango Delta — one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on earth. Elephant Pan is a classic Natural Selection camp set in the permanent Delta floodplains, surrounded by papyrus channels, African ebony forests, and open lagoons. Game viewing here is world-class: elephant herds passing through camp, lions and leopards in the surrounding mopane, and mokoro excursions at golden hour that produce images like nowhere else on earth.
🛶 Fly-in camp deep in the Delta · Mokoro excursions at golden hour · All-inclusive
📷 Sunken photography hide — a unique eye-level perspective just steps from camp
Nights 6–8 · July 10–13
Gomoti Plains
South of the Okavango Delta · Machaba Safaris
From the Delta we fly south to Gomoti Plains — an eco-luxury tented camp on the edge of the Gomoti River system in a remote private concession south of the Okavango. This area is famous for some of Botswana's finest big cat sightings: lion, leopard and cheetah move freely through the acacia and leadwood, while the riverine environment draws elephant herds year-round. The eco-luxury tents are spacious and beautifully appointed — a stunning base for early morning and late afternoon game drives with your own private vehicle.
🦍 Eco-luxury tented camp · Private concession south of the Delta · Big cat country
Return scheduled flights from Maun – Johannesburg included. All accommodation on an all-inclusive basis. Full interactive itinerary coming soon.
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
- 7 nights luxury tented camp accommodation (shared)
- All meals — gourmet breakfast, lunch & dinner
- All beverages including premium wines & spirits
- Twice-daily game drives in private vehicles
- Mokoro canoe excursions on the Okavango Delta
- Boat safaris on the Khwai River
- Internal charter flights between camps
- Photography tuition & guidance from Brent & Johny
- Image review & post-processing sessions
- All National Parks & conservation fees
- Road transfers at both ends
- Laundry service at camps
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
✕ NOT INCLUDED
- International flights to/from Maun, 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, visa requirements, 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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