A Horseback Safari in the Okavango Delta / Botswana
Imagine yourself mounted high above the long grass and reeds watching great herds of zebra, wildebeest and lechwe as they move across golden floodplains. Rider, horse and game become one with the surrounding wilderness.
This is as close to nature as you will ever get!
Depending on the water levels and the movements of the game, a couple of nights will be spent at a mobile fly-camp in another part of the Delta. Accommodation on fly-camp is more basic with shared long-drop toilets and traditional bucket-showers.
The activities are left to the discretion of our professional naturalist/guides who always carry a rifle. Some afternoons can be spent at leisure, swimming, walking, bird watching or gliding on the water in a dugout canoe locally called mokoro.
For a greater enjoyment of this safari the guests are divided into two groups of 6 riders, each with their own guide and backup.
Riding ability:
This safari is for experienced riders who feel comfortable and secure in the saddle at all paces and able to gallop out of trouble if necessary. No beginners.
Horses:
Various breeds of Thoroughbreds, Namibian Hannovarians, Kalahari-Arab crossbreeds, South African Boerperd ranging from 14-16.2 h.h. They have been carefully selected and chosen for their temperament and ride-ability from the various South African breeds which are well known for being of a tougher nature and able to cope under extreme conditions.
Tack:
Choice of English and Western McClellan saddles each with their own water bottle.
Rider's weight limit:
210lbs or 95kg.
Age limit:
Children under 16 years are not permitted, unless they are experienced and competent riders, they must be accompanied by a parent.
Activities:
Horseback safari, bird watching, night game drives (water levels permitting), walking trails and seasonal canoe (mokoro) and boat excursions.
Suggested extension:
A perfect way to end your safari is to top it off with 3 nights (2 full days) at Tongabezi, a luxurious lodge set in a secluded, tranquil grove of African ebony trees on the banks of the Zambezi River, upstream from Victoria Falls, Zambia, with an emphasis on romance and highly personalized service.
Prices:
Prices available on request.
Price includes:
Accommodation, all meals, snacks, tea and coffee, all drinks (except champagne), daily laundry and ironing service, park fees, all safari activities based from Horseback Safari Camp.
Excluded are:
Visas, travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
Transport from your home to Maun and return.
Gratuities for camp staff and guides and items of a personal nature.