Botswana expedition – trip 1

From vast golden desert plains to flooding rivers, parched salt pans and vast savannas with migrating mammals: Botswana is an amazing destination for overland travel. The country holds a number of world records, including the world’s largest salt flats and the world’s largest inland delta. It’s also home to the world’s largest concentration of African elephants.

This Botswana expedition starts in Maun, from where we drive through various nature reserves and around the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta. The Okavango Delta is one of the most inspiring wilderness locations in Africa. It is a paradise of islands, wildlife and green vegetation in the middle of the desert.

During this Botswana expedition we travel through unique natural areas you don’t see anywhere else in the world. From areas filled with water and greenery to the vast Makgadikgadi pan with savannah, grassland and salt flats. The Makgadikgadi salt pan was once a lake, covering 10,000 square kilometers.

The expedition takes place during the dry period in Botswana. This is the best time to spot animals because of the low vegetation. And there is no lack of wildlife in the area we travel. Almost 40 percent of Botswana consists of national parks and nature reserves that offer many large areas for animals like elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, leopards and wild dogs to roam. The water is high at the time we are there, so animals are migrating to the area around the delta. From the high mountains of Angola, the water takes four months to reach the Okavango Delta. Because it is such a good time to spot wildlife, we’ll go on several wildlife safaris through the best parks of Botswana. And of course we camp in the wilderness as much as possible, in our Bliss Mobils. This way you can enjoy the adventure in luxury.

In 2022 there will be 7 rental expedition trucks available with a 13 Foot High Bed Bliss Mobil unit presented on a well-equipped Mercedes-Benz Atego 1018 4×4; extremely suitable for remote and independent travel. This means that everyone can now fulfill their travel dreams. Carefree.

The expedition truck not only takes you from A to B, but thanks to the well-equipped unit and all its features, you can also stay anywhere in luxury. In the African desert, at altitude, the rainforest: no matter where you are, you can sleep comfortably, cook, shower, enjoy the sunset or warm your feet with the underfloor heating. This exceptional combination of luxury and adventure is true bucket list material.

All our expeditions are catered to the needs of Bliss Mobil adventurers, including: ultimate convenience, a select group, professional guidance and technical backup and support. All with the aim: an unforgettable experience and many new travel memories.