Recently declared the 1000th World Heritage Site, the unique Okavango Delta is a horse rider’s paradise. As the floodwaters of the Delta spread southwards, the wildlife and birdlife follow, offering the opportunity to watch from horseback the legendary wild herds of Africa.
This Delta Ride is unlike any other! There is no permanent riding camp. Instead, a lightweight mobile camp is transported by a flotilla of mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) poled by members of the local community bordering the Delta. When the water levels are too low for the mokoros, a train of pack donkeys (with their handlers again from the local community) takes over. There are no vehicles on this safari and along with supporting the local community offers a genuinely GREEN experience, making this one of the most environmentally friendly safaris in Botswana.
The emphasis is on the experience, the beauty of the Okavango and top-level guiding. The riding and the horses are fabulous, the wildlife is incredible, and the food (cooked over a log fire) is fantastic.
Horses
Riding Level:
Speed:
Distance:
Ride Time:
Tack:
Terrain:
The camp is extremely comfortable, in lightweight tents with standing room, fully made-up stretcher beds, bucket showers and short drop toilets.
Dining
Transfers
Single or shared tent
From lunch on arrival day to breakfast on the last day
Horses, tack, equipment, qualified safari guides
Flights to/from Botswana
Book as add-on
Travel and medical insurance is compulsory for all riders
Suggested tip amount: $20 per rider per day