Going on a safari, or a day excursion to the Moremi Game Reserve with Island Mobile Safaris will often bring you in close proximity with the large cats of Africa. Experiencing not only the power, grandeur, speed and athleticism of the lion and cheetah, but also the solitary and elusive habits of the leopard. We […]
Category: Safari Sightings
The Leopard and the Hippo, a Cisco Letio Story
“I have been guiding for many years, and the recent expedition I led with Island Mobile Safaris into the bush with the McClean family, is one that will stay with me forever. I feel so humbled and privileged to share and work in this beautiful country of Botswana. It was exciting exploring not only the […]
Elephants in the Channel
Guest returned from a boat trip into the Okavango Delta over the moon after having a close encounter with an elephant. Entering a channel they came face-to-face with an elephant feeding just 30m in front of them. They spent the next half an hour drifting and enjoying a special wildlife encounter, watching the half-submerged giant […]
New Lion Prides in Moremi
Saturday our guides returned from a safari to Moremi with an intriguing lion sighting. They encountered a pride of three lionesses who were new to the area as they’d not been spotted previously. The lionesses were very shy and hid in the shrubs to avoid the vehicle. This is very interesting behaviour as it could […]