Harkness Safaris is a small family-run mobile operator offering excellent privately guided safaris throughout Botswana. With a focus on top quality guiding, they provide an authentic and flexible safari experience.

Harkness Safaris is a boutique, family-run operator specializing in privately guided mobile safaris across Botswana. Their ethos is simple: exceptional guiding, authentic experiences, and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

Founded by Andrew Harkness, the company was built on his deep knowledge of Botswana’s wilderness and his passion for its most remote, untouched regions. Every safari is crafted around Andrew’s vision—immersive journeys led by expert guides who understand the land, its ecology, and its wildlife intimately.

With Harkness Safaris, you’re in control. Tailor your itinerary to match your interests and rhythm, whether that means lingering at a favorite waterhole or venturing deep into secluded landscapes. Enjoy the comforts of a lodge while staying mobile, with the added luxury of a private guide and vehicle throughout your adventure.

Flexibility is at the heart of every Harkness safari. Combine game drives with mokoro excursions, boating, and cultural encounters as you journey through Botswana’s most celebrated wildlife destinations—all while enjoying the freedom of a mobile camp.

Choose between two tent styles, each designed for comfort in the bush:

• Meru Tents: Spacious (3.5m x 4.5m), semi-luxurious, and en-suite. Fully furnished with stretcher beds, crisp white linen, and plush pillows. Traditional bucket showers are prepared with warm water by attentive camp staff. Family tent option is a double meru tent with two ensuite bathrooms and an interjoining corridor.
• Dome Tents: Compact (3m x 3m), en-suite, and equipped with all essentials. Comfortable stretcher beds, fresh linen, and classic safari-style showers ensure a restful night under the stars.