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Our Philosophy

We believe a new world of travel opportunities is opening up to the adventuring traveler; a world of unsurpassed natural beauty and cultural diversity awaits them with incomparable romance and adventure of mobile tented camping safaris and full day trips.

Our Mission

This is the world of River Horse Mobile Safaris, tailor-making exclusive mobile tented camping, full day trips, boating & mokoro safaris for individually-minded travelers and special-interest groups. Whether you are attracted by Botswana's scenic splendor, its wildlife and cultural heritage, or if you are planning the perfect honeymoon, adventure holiday, or simply the ultimate Botswana travel experience, we have firsthand expertise to arrange your once-in-a-lifetime Botswana mobile camping, boating or mokoro expedition.

What We Do

Our itineraries are designed with the traveler in mind, taking into consideration their possible interests and requirements. River Horse Mobile Safaris does have pre packaged tours available but are flexiable giving guests the opportunity to design their own once in a lifetime adventure - See our Safaris pages.

River Horse Mobile Safaris

River Horse Mobile Safaris is guided by Phetogo "Pat" Malatsi, with the dream of sharing the magic of Botswana with similar-minded travelers, explorers & by contributing to nature conservation and the cultural heritage of the region.
Phetogo "Pat" Malatsi is a veteran of many safaris with a successful career in guiding at both the luxury lodges as well as mobile safaris under canvas. Born and bred in the Okavango Delta and growing up on the Boro River and the inner delta village of Xaxaba, Pat grew up surrounded by pristine wilderness. Pat hails from a family of Professional guides including his Grand Father, Father and Uncles.
John, owner and chef will take care of your dietry requirements.

PAT

River Horse Mobile Safaris

This is not just a job - it's a way of life!

River Horse Mobile Safaris and PAT will take you on "Birding Safaris"

Pat can easily be considered as world class birding guide in Botswana. With over 500 species of bird to watch, observe and photograph, the country with its wetland Okavango system, the dry Kalahari and Chobe miombo woodland biomes, it is a birders dream.

Ecology & Hospitality

PAT is at his happiest when meeting people from all over the world and sharing his knowledge

"Botswana"

Destinations on offer include the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Lake Ngami, Okavango Delta, Okavango Pan Handle, Nxai Pan National Park and the central Kalahari Game Reserve. Further to the north east lies Salute and the Chobe River. Finishing your safari in Victoria Falls will certainly add a few species to your bird list.