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Here, we share insider safari tips, wildlife encounters, conservation stories, and the magic of Botswana’s wilderness. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or dreaming of Africa from afar, let this be your window into the wild.
Untouched Safaris at INDABA 2025: A First Look at the Okavango Endeavour
At INDABA 2025, we unveiled the Okavango Endeavour – our elegant new houseboat set to launch in June 2026. Based in Seronga, on the edge of the Okavango Delta, she offers 10 en-suite cabins, a sun deck, plunge pool, and safaris through one of Africa’s wildest landscapes.
Following the Flood: How the Okavango Delta Transforms Through the Seasons
The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a unique and dynamic ecosystem in Botswana, renowned for its seasonal transformations that profoundly influence its landscapes and wildlife. Understanding these changes enriches any safari experience, offering insights into the intricate balance of nature.
The Kings of Dust and Silence: Kalahari Black-Maned Lions
In the heat-hazed heart of Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve, there moves a lion that feels more legend than life. With a thick, ink-dark mane and a gaze carved from solitude, the Kalahari black-maned lion is Africa’s most hauntingly beautiful predator. These lions aren’t just rare – they are royalty in one of the continents most remote, soul-stirring landscapes.
Sleeping Under Canvas: Why a Mobile Safari Is the Purest Way to Experience Botswana
At Untouched Safaris, we believe that the best safaris are the ones that move with nature. That’s why our mobile camps are designed to take you deeper – into landscapes where the wildlife roams free, the stars shine brighter, and the only alarm clock is the distant call of a lion.
Mokoro Safaris in the Okavango Delta: Silence, Stillness, and Surprise
There’s a kind of magic that only happens when the engine turns off and the world goes still. No rumble, no rush – just the soft swish of water against a wooden hull, the rustle of reeds, and the distant call of a fish eagle. That’s the mokoro safari: a journey into the heart of the Okavango Delta, not with speed, but with presence.
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