TOUR
BOTSWANA,
THE OKAVANGO DELTA
TIME/PAX/EXPERIENCE
7 NIGHTS
MIN 4 MAX 8 RIDERS
RIDERS LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
PRICE
FROM £540 pppns
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD HERITAGE SITE
VASTNESS & ISOLATION
ABUNDANCE OF WILDLIFE
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE JEWEL OF THE KALAHARI
Traverse the Delta's meandering waterways filled with stunning mosaics of channels, lagoons, flooded grasslands and thousands of palm and papyrus fringed islands. Overflowing with lush vegetation, birdlife and rich wildlife.
ABOUT
Home to some of the world’s most endangered species of large mammal, such as the cheetah, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African wild dog and lion.
The annual flooding from the River Okavango occurs during the dry season resulting in the native plants and animals synchronising their biological cycles with these seasonal rains and floods. Establishing the Delta as an exceptional example of the interaction between climatic, hydrological and biological processes.
THE DAY TO DAY EXPERIENCE
With no set itinerary for the safari, the location of the camp depends on water levels, wildlife movements and the length of the safari. Therefore, there is no permanent riding camp.
Instead, a lightweight mobile camp is transported by a flotilla of mekoros (traditional canoes comprising of large tree trunks hollowed out by hand) and poled (punted) by the local Delta community. When the water levels are too low for the mekoros, a train of pack donkeys and handlers take over the camping goods transportation. A vehicle free trek working in partnership with the local community offers a genuinely ‘green’ experience. This safari is known as one of the most environmentally friendly safaris around.
THE BUFFALO FENCE
From Maun Airport it is only a 30 minute drive to the southern end of the Okavango where the safari begins.
The Delta proper is demarcated by the 'buffalo fence' and here you find the horses waiting. The controversial fence stretches across the breadth of the country, separating wildlife from domestic cattle and preventing the spread of disease.
CAMP AMONG TREE LINED ISLANDS
A typical day starts with an early wake up call and light breakfast around the campfire as the dawn breaks.
After breakfast the day’s adventure begins as the guides follow animal trails and spoors through the delta leading the tour towards the best wildlife siting's of the day.
Before the setting sun the tour heads towards a secluded camp on a beautiful, remote island, set up by safari staff.
ANCIENT ELEPHANT TRAILS
A tremendously thrilling and emotional experience when face to face with a herd of majestic elephants.
Follow the ancient elephant trails, spotting the immense variety of wildlife whilst enjoying the prolific birdlife and cantering through the flooded plains. Look out for the buffalo herds and the mesmerising giraffe sauntering past. Spot the splashing red lechwe, medium sized antelopes, bathing in the waterways, and kudu peering out from the thickets.
LEARN SOME TRACKING SKILLS
Ask the guides to share their experience and teach basic tracking and survival skills.
Enjoy a peaceful journey traversing the fascinating waterways in a mokoro or venture out on foot to look for smaller bush creatures. Settle in for another magnificent African sunset whilst listening to the bush and waterway wildlife calls as they settle in for the night (or awaken if nocturnal).
For more information on the horses, weight limits, climate, insurance, terrain, accommodation and meals please request a brochure.