Botswana remains one of Africa’s most authentic safari destinations. Vast wilderness areas, low visitor numbers, and thriving wildlife populations create the ideal setting for travellers seeking a deeper connection to nature.
On select Sunway Safaris tours, guests experience this wilderness not from large lodges or luxury resorts, but from exclusive tented bush camps located within private concession areas bordering Moremi Game Reserve. These camps offer a rare opportunity to sleep in the African bush while maintaining comfort, safety, and a minimal environmental footprint.
For travellers seeking a true off the grid safari experience in Botswana, our bush camps form the highlight of both the Botswana Zimbabwe Ivory Route (BZac15) and the Botswana Baobabs Safari (BPac11).
A Private Bush Camp Experience Near Moremi Game Reserve
Our tented camps are set in a private concession area near the famous Moremi Game Reserve, one of the most wildlife rich ecosystems in Southern Africa. This location allows us to operate small, intimate camps that blend seamlessly into the surrounding wilderness.
Unlike permanent lodges, these camps are designed to minimise environmental impact while maximising the safari experience. The result is a setting where the bush feels close, raw, and alive.
Evenings are often spent around the fire beneath a sky filled with stars, listening to the distant calls of lions, hyenas, and nightjars. Without WiFi or modern distractions, guests quickly settle into the natural rhythm of the African wilderness.
Comfortable Twin Share Tented Accommodation
Each of our permanent twin share safari tents is spacious and carefully prepared to provide comfort after a day of exploration.
Inside each tent you will find:
- Proper camp beds with comfortable mattresses
- Quality linen and bedding
- Ample space for luggage and personal items
- Soft lantern lighting for a warm safari atmosphere
This balance of simplicity and comfort is central to the experience. You are immersed in the bush, but still able to enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
Authentic Safari Style En Suite Facilities
One of the most memorable parts of a bush camp stay is the classic safari bathroom setup.
Each tent includes a private en suite area equipped with:
- A chemical toilet system designed for minimal environmental impact
- A traditional bucket shower, filled with hot water heated over the campfire
- Canvas privacy walls that maintain the authentic bush camp feel
The bucket shower has long been part of the African safari tradition. After a dusty day on game drives, there is something incredibly satisfying about a warm shower beneath the open sky.
Mini Meru Tents in Mababe and Savuti
During sections of our Botswana itineraries, particularly in Mababe and Savuti, guests stay in mini Meru style safari tents.
These classic safari tents provide:
- Excellent insulation during cool desert nights
- A cosy and private sleeping space
- Protection from the elements while remaining close to nature
Lantern light flickers beneath acacia trees while the canvas gently moves in the evening breeze. It is an experience that feels timeless, connecting travellers to the golden age of African exploration.
Wildlife Encounters From Camp
One of the defining features of a Botswana bush camp safari is that wildlife does not stop at the camp boundary.
Elephants frequently pass through concession areas, while lions, hyenas, and jackals can often be heard during the night. Guests quickly realise that they are guests in the animals’ home, not the other way around.
This proximity to wildlife is what makes a bush camp stay so unforgettable.
Botswana Safari Tours Featuring Our Bush Camps
Sunway Safaris includes these bush camp experiences on two popular overland tours.
Botswana Zimbabwe Ivory Route (BZac15)
The Botswana Zimbabwe Ivory Route is a 15 day journey linking Botswana’s iconic wildlife regions with Zimbabwe’s dramatic landscapes.
Highlights include:
- Okavango Delta region and Moremi ecosystem
- Savuti’s predator rich plains
- Chobe National Park elephant herds
- Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Guests experience our bush camps while exploring some of Botswana’s most wildlife rich areas, creating a safari that combines comfort, adventure, and wilderness immersion.
Botswana Baobabs Safari (BPac11)
The Botswana Baobabs Safari offers an 11 day exploration of Botswana’s deserts, wetlands, and ancient landscapes.
Tour highlights include:
- The Makgadikgadi Pans and iconic baobab trees
- The wildlife rich regions surrounding Moremi
- Authentic bush camping experiences
- Classic overland safari travel through remote areas
The tour is designed for travellers who want to experience Botswana’s raw wilderness without luxury lodge prices, while still enjoying safe and comfortable safari camps.
Why Choose a Bush Camp Safari in Botswana?
A bush camp safari offers something many modern safaris cannot replicate: authentic immersion in the African wilderness.
Instead of staying far from the wildlife, guests become part of the landscape itself. Nights are filled with the sounds of the bush, mornings begin with the first light over the savanna, and every moment feels connected to nature.
For travellers looking for real safari experiences rather than luxury resort stays, bush camps offer an unmatched sense of place.
Experience Botswana the Authentic Way
Whether you choose the Botswana Zimbabwe Ivory Route (BZac15) or the Botswana Baobabs Safari (BPac11), our tented bush camps provide a rare opportunity to experience Botswana as it was meant to be experienced.
Remote. Untamed. Unforgettable.
If you are ready to step away from modern distractions and reconnect with the natural world, a Sunway Safaris bush camp safari may be exactly what you are looking for.
