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Based in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, we craft unique self-drive adventures through Botswana and Southern Africa.

Tawana Self Drive is a 4x4 rental and self-drive safaris company based
in Kasane, Botswana. We provide fully equipped vehicles for adventurous travelers and assist you in planning your trip to Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

13/10/2026

Why we ask you to stay in camp after dark in Botswana's national parks

To the question: "Could a hyena climb the ladder?", the answer is no. 😅

A big thank you to Jean-Marc and Hélène for sharing this video. One thing’s for sure: it didn’t seem to disturb your sleep in the slightest! 😴

29/09/2026

Why is this juvenile Verreaux’s eagle owl dancing? 🤭

Owls move and swing their heads back and forth or in circles to gauge distances and map their surroundings in 3D. This natural behaviour is called motion parallax. It is not a tic but a survival tool.

Unlike humans, owls’ eyes are fixed in position. To change their field of vision, they have no choice but to move their entire head.

By rhythmically changing the angle of its head, the young bird perceives objects from different perspectives. This enables it to compensate for its lack of eye movement and accurately assess depth and the distance to obstacles or a target.

Whilst this behaviour is also observed in adults, it is much more pronounced in juveniles. As they lack experience of the world around them and are learning to fly or hunt, they need to move their heads much more frequently to stabilise their vision and make sense of what they are looking at.

Fascinating, isn’t it?

15/09/2026

When the king strikes a pose.

01/09/2026

6.11 am. Engine off. Just the silence of nature at dawn.

Two cheetahs are stretched out across the track and have decided that the world can wait.

They’re right. Without saying a word, we stood there for nearly twenty minutes before they decided to leave. Sometimes, the best moments of a safari aren’t the dramatic scenes, but lie in the calm that precedes nature’s awakening.

In fact, these are always our favourite moments.

18/08/2026

The Okavango Delta is gloriously full 💙

Yes, the tracks are flooded. Yes, driving is tricky. Yes, access is limited.

And yet, when you stand here, listening to the sounds of the bush, breathing in the scent of sage, watching some happy hippos… you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, would you?

📍 Jessie's Pools, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Botswana

11/08/2026

Safari is unpredictable. One day, it’s very calm; the next, you’re treated to some incredible sightings.

Well done to Vanessa, Emmanuel and the kids for spotting these lions in action a few days ago!

04/08/2026

How not to fall in love with elephants? Spending time with our gentle giants is always a highlight on a safari. When they’re relaxed, they can come very close to your vehicle. Don’t panic, stay quiet and just enjoy the moment 🐘 💕

21/07/2026

“We are absolutely blown away by our trip to Botswana.”

Just a few words are enough to capture the full emotional impact of a safari. Sophie and Elise enjoyed the most successful private mobile safari of the year so far! Wildlife was everywhere in Moremi Game Reserve (yes, despite the limited number of accessible tracks due to the annual floods) and in Chobe National Park. They savoured every moment spent in the bush. Thank you for sharing some of your incredible sightings with us 💛

07/07/2026

In the Okavango Delta, it’s not always the depth of a water crossing that matters. Always try to check whether the ground is firm or soft before setting off, otherwise you risk getting stuck in the mud for hours and badly damaging your vehicle.

Despite our best efforts, we never managed to get this 4x4 out of the water. But thanks to the teams at Xakanaxa, everyone was eventually able to reach the camp in the evening and sleep in the dry 😅

29/06/2026

Xomae has announced that Third Bridge is open again, thanks to a new dry road that they have bravely built from Xakanaxa, passing by the airstrip and going around the Sitshi Pools👏😁

The trickiest part is the two water crossings on the road between Xini and Xakanaxa, but otherwise, it is an easy drive if you don't mind the scratches (and we don't!).

Please note that the safari tracks are limited within the reserve and water is still rising... To be continued 😉

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