ABOUT US

ABOUT US

As a locally owned and operated mobile camping safari company, Encounter Okavango Safaris is passionate about providing intimate, authentic experiences that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and unparalleled majesty of Botswana’s pristine landscapes.

As a locally owned and operated mobile camping safari company, Encounter Okavango Safaris is passionate about providing intimate, authentic experiences that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and unparalleled majesty of Botswana’s pristine landscapes.

As a locally owned and operated mobile camping safari company, Encounter Okavango Safaris is passionate about providing intimate, authentic experiences that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and unparalleled majesty of Botswana’s pristine landscapes.

ABOUT

ABOUT

Founded by the experienced local guide, Dutch Kasale, we are committed to offering unique and expertly guided safaris that showcase the very best of Botswana’s wildlife and natural wonders. We are driven by a deep respect for the environment and a belief in sustainable tourism that not only protects the ecosystem but also empowers and supports local communities. At Encounter Okavango Safaris, we invite you to embark on a journey that creates lasting memories and a profound connection to the wild heart of Africa.

Founded by the experienced local guide, Dutch Kasale, we are committed to offering unique and expertly guided safaris that showcase the very best of Botswana’s wildlife and natural wonders. We are driven by a deep respect for the environment and a belief in sustainable tourism that not only protects the ecosystem but also empowers and supports local communities. At Encounter Okavango Safaris, we invite you to embark on a journey that creates lasting memories and a profound connection to the wild heart of Africa.

Founded by the experienced local guide, Dutch Kasale, we are committed to offering unique and expertly guided safaris that showcase the very best of Botswana’s wildlife and natural wonders. We are driven by a deep respect for the environment and a belief in sustainable tourism that not only protects the ecosystem but also empowers and supports local communities. At Encounter Okavango Safaris, we invite you to embark on a journey that creates lasting memories and a profound connection to the wild heart of Africa.

MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

Dutch Kasale
Head Guide - Owner

Dutch Kasale
Head Guide - Owner

Dutch Kasale
Head Guide - Owner

Born and raised in the small, remote village of Sankuyo on the edge of the Delta, Dutch developed a deep connection to the Okavango from an early age, spending his childhood exploring its vast landscapes and encountering its wildlife on a daily basis. After completing his guide training, Dutch honed his skills, working with some of the most prestigious safari companies in the industry, including Great Plains Conservation, Kwando Safaris, and &Beyond. He has since spent many years as the head guide at African Bush Camps, where he has further solidified his reputation as one of the most renowned and experienced guides in Northern Botswana, commanding an intimate knowledge of the Delta’s unique ecosystem.

Born and raised in the small, remote village of Sankuyo on the edge of the Delta, Dutch developed a deep connection to the Okavango from an early age, spending his childhood exploring its vast landscapes and encountering its wildlife on a daily basis. After completing his guide training, Dutch honed his skills, working with some of the most prestigious safari companies in the industry, including Great Plains Conservation, Kwando Safaris, and &Beyond. He has since spent many years as the head guide at African Bush Camps, where he has further solidified his reputation as one of the most renowned and experienced guides in Northern Botswana, commanding an intimate knowledge of the Delta’s unique ecosystem.

Born and raised in the small, remote village of Sankuyo on the edge of the Delta, Dutch developed a deep connection to the Okavango from an early age, spending his childhood exploring its vast landscapes and encountering its wildlife on a daily basis. After completing his guide training, Dutch honed his skills, working with some of the most prestigious safari companies in the industry, including Great Plains Conservation, Kwando Safaris, and &Beyond. He has since spent many years as the head guide at African Bush Camps, where he has further solidified his reputation as one of the most renowned and experienced guides in Northern Botswana, commanding an intimate knowledge of the Delta’s unique ecosystem.

Dr James Bloor-Griffiths
Marketing

Dr James Bloor-Griffiths
Marketing

Dr James Bloor-Griffiths
Marketing

Someone with a passion for all things Africa, James is always striving to document the beauty of this magnificent continent. With his father being an ornithologist, it was not long before James developed a unique passion for the natural world and in particular, wildlife photography. Qualifying as a guide in Botswana as a teenager, James went on to work in a number of safari camps in the Okavango Delta. In his other life, James is a medical doctor – working both in the UK in the NHS and also as an Expedition and Wilderness Doctor in Africa and Central America. James is committed to share with others the natural beauty and wildlife of Botswana and help others experience the remote areas he has grown up exploring.

Someone with a passion for all things Africa, James is always striving to document the beauty of this magnificent continent. With his father being an ornithologist, it was not long before James developed a unique passion for the natural world and in particular, wildlife photography. Qualifying as a guide in Botswana as a teenager, James went on to work in a number of safari camps in the Okavango Delta. In his other life, James is a medical doctor – working both in the UK in the NHS and also as an Expedition and Wilderness Doctor in Africa and Central America. James is committed to share with others the natural beauty and wildlife of Botswana and help others experience the remote areas he has grown up exploring.

Someone with a passion for all things Africa, James is always striving to document the beauty of this magnificent continent. With his father being an ornithologist, it was not long before James developed a unique passion for the natural world and in particular, wildlife photography. Qualifying as a guide in Botswana as a teenager, James went on to work in a number of safari camps in the Okavango Delta. In his other life, James is a medical doctor – working both in the UK in the NHS and also as an Expedition and Wilderness Doctor in Africa and Central America. James is committed to share with others the natural beauty and wildlife of Botswana and help others experience the remote areas he has grown up exploring.