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Wilmot family first came to Botswana in the early
1900’s. Their family history closely tracks
the development of Botswana. Grandfather Cronje
Wilmot was the first. Then his son, Bobby the famous
crocodile hunter turned to safaris. Lloyd built
his own reputation and now, Alistair, Lloyd's son
will likely continue.
Bobby Wilmot was involved in the
early exploration and opening up of the Okavango
Delta at a time when it was virtually unknown and
unexplored. Turning his knowledge and equipment
to photographic safaris before he died, Lloyd hid
son carried on by establishing Xaxaba Camp and later
Lloyd's Camp in Savute
Lloyd and his sister Daphne are
steeped in the Botswana wildlife experience and
you could find no better guides to share it with
you. For years they have been taking people to some
of the most magical parts of this fascinating country
- Deception Pan in the Kalahari, the vast Makgadikgadi
Salt pans, Nxai pan with its famous Baines’
Baobabs, mystical Kubu Island with its ancient stone
ruins, Savute and Moremi, Shakawe, Tsodilo Hills
and the Okavango delta proper.
Lloyd, once a hunter, now a conservationist, is
a veritable mine of information. You name it –
he’s done it. Swimming with elephants, tracking
lion, leopard or cheetah on foot, building hides
to view game at remote waterholes, following the
amazing African migrations and more. His famous
Lloyds Camp in Savuti was legendary - a place of
wonder and excitement and not surprisingly probably
more credited in wildlife documentaries than any
other camp in Botswana. It was here that Lloyd developed
his special affinity for lions. One delighted guest
wrote of Lloyd “If Lloyd is my shepherd, I
Wilmot want…”
Daphne, Lloyd's sister born in Botswana, has lived
in the Maun area most of her life and has been running
safaris for 35 years. Daphne provides the woman’s
touch ensuring that are truly well looked after.
Her table is legendary conjuring wonderful 3 course
meals in the middle of the African wild, under the
stars and miles away from all mod cons! But it is
as a game guide that Daphne is remembered with awe
by her guests. She has a gentle way of getting you
as close to the small wonders as to the big adventures.
Her patience and eye for photography makes her an
invaluable aid to the keen photographer. Daphne
welcomes children on safari and quickly wins their
trust while introducing them to the enchantment
of the African wild.
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