After a decade of working in the safari industry, Eddie Weber and Taryn McCann-Weber came up with the concept of Self Drive Adventures. Their view is that imaginative people would like to enjoy their safaris unencumbered by the schedules and timetables characteristic of organized tours. Those on a memorable safari should be able to set their own pace, travel to the areas that truly interest them, and experience the thrill of making their own discoveries. This can only be possible if you determine your own itinerary with the freedom of driving a reliable and comfortable off-road vehicle, fully equipped to handle all your exploring and camping needs.
Such vehicles are available in neighbouring countries, but it would take at least a day of hard on-road travel to be able to experience the wonders of the Okavango Delta, Savuti, Chobe National Park, the Kalahari Game Reserve, and other magnificent destinations in northern and central Botswana.
Where we are based
Self Drive Adventures is based in Maun, long known as the Gateway to the Okavango. Serviced by regular flights from international hubs like Windhoek and Johannesburg, Maun is the safari headquarters of Botswana – within an easy two-hour drive, you are already in the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve, enjoying the outskirts of the Okavango Delta.
Our aim
Our aim is to supply you with reliable and comfortable off-road vehicles that are more than capable of handling all Botswana’s road and track conditions. Our off-road driving course not only prepares you for all eventualities, but also teaches you off-road etiquette and an eco-friendly approach to our wilderness areas and wildlife. Our 24-hour Maun based mechanical support combined with meticulously maintained vehicles and equipment offers you peace of mind so you can relax and enjoy the safari.
Our citizen commitment
A strong commitment to citizen empowerment through education and the creation of business opportunities is a driving force behind our business. We endeavour to provide multiple training opportunities for our staff, look after their health, and generally try to create a constructive work environment for all through financial incentives proportional to our income. Self Drive Adventures is involved in establishing an independent citizen-owned company providing qualified professional guides for clients requiring such services. These guides will share their indigenous wilderness knowledge and are highly recommended for first-time visitors to our beautiful country.
Our services
Our passion for and knowledge of this vast country enables us to design your individual itinerary, recommending the best seasonal routes to explore. We can also provide you with delicious pre-planned meals - send us your dietary requirements (included in the client medical information form) and we can do your menu planning and supply all ingredients. Imagine the ease of flying into Maun, being met with your 4wd vehicle at the airport with a fully stocked fridge, and setting off on your tailor-made safari into the unspoiled wilderness of Botswana! Who could ask for more than watching the sunset over the African horizon while sipping an ice-cold G&T, a delicious meal on the go, and fresh bread baking in a “bush oven”?
In addition to meeting you in Maun, Self Drive Adventures can arrange your vehicle to be available from a number of other pick-up points at a reasonable additional transfer cost. Similarly, vehicle drop-off points other than Maun can be arranged both within Botswana and several neighboring countries, also for an additional cost.
Although predominantly an English speaking company, we do offer our services in German - including the driving course and all relevant correspondence and documentation.