Harkness Safaris

Camp Facilities & Dining

Harkness’ camps are intentionally lightweight, allowing them to move between safari areas as your journey unfolds. Facilities are naturally simpler than those found at a permanent lodge, but guests enjoy comfortable en-suite accommodation, a covered dining and mess area, and some of Botswana’s most scenic and secluded camp locations. Set in remote corners of the wilderness, camps are peaceful, private and designed to immerse you in the natural world around you. Lighting is provided by lanterns and solar lights, adding to the classic safari atmosphere.

The food is one of the highlights of the experience. Freshly baked bread, wholesome home-cooked meals and generous portions are served in beautiful bush settings, whether beneath a shady tree, around the campfire or under a canopy of stars. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice, and guests are often amazed by what the talented chefs produce from a mobile bush kitchen.

There is no Wi‑Fi in camp, allowing guests to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with the wilderness around them. Cameras, phones and other devices can be charged in the safari vehicle, where multiple charging points are available, while guides carry a satellite phone for emergencies.

Location

One of Harkness Safaris’ greatest strengths is the breadth of destinations they operate in. Safaris can include the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Community Concession, Chobe National Park, Savute and the vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Their mobile approach allows guests to experience multiple ecosystems within a single journey, from permanent waterways and floodplains to remote desert landscapes, while travelling with the same guide and camp team throughout.

Wildlife

Botswana is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, from elephant herds and big cats to endangered African wild dogs and exceptional birdlife. Depending on the season and areas visited, guests may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas and vast herds of plains game. What sets Harkness apart is not simply finding the wildlife, but the quality of guiding and interpretation that helps bring the wilderness to life.

Families

As both a father and one of Botswana’s most experienced safari guides, Andrew Harkness understands what makes a family safari successful. Days can be tailored to suit the ages, interests and energy levels of your group, whether that means introducing children to tracking, spending longer at wildlife sightings or simply enjoying time together around the campfire. Family tent options are available, while the flexibility of a private safari ensures couples, families and groups of friends can all enjoy Botswana at their own pace.