OKAVANGO HORSE SAFARIS

The Okavango Delta has been described as a water meadow. Palm islands, grassy flood plains, mopane forests and clear streams. Highest water is normally between May to September. Many of the flood plains are full at this time and the horses wade through from island to island. The going is normally quite good and firm along the edges of the islands allowing the ride to move on at a trot and canter.

The high season in Delta is from June through to the end of October. The water, although difficult to predict, tends to arrive in May and will remain until late September, early October. The temperature is very cool in the mornings but warms up around mid day and although the wildlife is generally good all year around in the Delta, by July the long grass has died off which makes it easier to game view.

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The rainy season is however a beautiful time of year, particularly for those who enjoy photography. The bush is green and young animals abound.

Our wonderful kitchen team prepares three meals a day plus saddlebag snacks, sundowner canapes, picnic lunches and bush dinners.

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Emphasis is on fresh vegetables and salads and as much as possible is sourced locally. Our eggs come from our family's chickens in Maun, meat is Botswanan and we buy what veggies we can locally along with an array of condiments made and bottled in Maun. Delicious bread and cakes are baked every day.

Dietary requirements are catered for. 

We do accept children but they must be strong competent riders. They should have a certificate from a pony club or qualified teacher to attest this. There is no adjustment in price for children. 

Our minimum recommended age is 12 years old.

We cover all guests for Emergency Medical Evacuation. However guests must have adequate medical and travel Insurance. Guests must check that their travel insurance covers horse riding. This is often an extra that must be added on.

You need to book a flight to Maun, Botswana from where you will take a transfer into camp.

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Most flights to Maun connect via Johannesburg South Africa with SA Air Link or Air Botswana to Maun in Botswana. It is best to take SA Air Link as Air Botswana can be unreliable.

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All flights arrive into Maun around lunctime/early afternoon which is in time to get a connecting transfer into camp.

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There are two options for transfers; helicopter (15 mins)

We will meet you at the airport and offer several options Maun into camp, the helicopter shuttle being the recommended option. 

We recommend our 5, 7 or 10 night safaris in order to make the most of you stay however we can put together a special itinerary on request for those who can not stay for longer.

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Minimum length of stay is 3 nights.

Summer months are September to April with October, November and February being the hottest months. Temperatures vary from 20 degrees C at night and peaking to 40 degrees C at midday.

The rains can start in October, with the occasional thundershower and build to December to February which are the wettest months. It tends to rain for a few hours a day rather than all day and riding is still very possible.

Winter is May to the end of August with no rain and lovely blue skies. Evening and early mornings are cold. Temperature varies from 8 degrees C to 24 degrees C at midday.

Soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, wines and a choice of standard spirits are all available for no additional fee and special requests can be catered for. If premium drinks are requested in advanced they can be purchased and billed for.

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We love to showcase local products including Okavango Brewery beer and Okavango Gin, both of which are a huge hit with our clients.​

Please see our clothing list for a detailed break down on what to bring.

Laundry can be done in camp.

Soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion and insect repellent is provided in camp along with a multipoint adapter in each tent.

Light Aircraft and helicopter transfers have a weight restriction of 15kg. Any extra luggage can be left with our office in Maun. Luggage should be soft holdall type.

Riding clothes should be in neutral, khaki of bush colours, no red or white if possible.  We recommend all riding equipment/clothing be carried hand (cabin) luggage in case of lost luggage.

Game is plentiful, including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, lechwe, reedbuck, bushbuck, steenbok, impala, roan antelope, duiker, waterbuck, tsesebe, bat-eared fox, sidestriped and blackbacked jackal, African wildcat, baboon, vervet monkey, honey badger, spotted hyena, mongoose, meerkat, warthog, tortoise and ostrich; special nocturnal creatures – porcupine, aardwolf, aardvark, civet, genet, serval, spring hare; water species – hippo, crocodile, cape clawless and spotted necked otter; predators – leopard, lion, cheetah, wild dog.