Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the weather at the time and other local conditions, but always with your best interests at heart. The location of camp will be dependent on water levels, wildlife movements and the length of the safari. The longer the safari the further the camp is likely to move on.

From Maun airport you will have a short 30-minute vehicle journey to the southern end of the Okavango where the safari begins at the so-called "buffalo fence". Here the horses are waiting, luggage is loaded onto mokoros and transported onto camp, whilst you get to mount up and begin your adventure into the Delta. We therefore suggest that you pack your riding kit at the top of your luggage, so that it is easily accessible upon arrival.

Exploring this water wilderness on horseback is absolutely exhilarating, in particular a first encounter with elephants. Before the sun sets you ride into a secluded camp on a beautiful remote island.

Each day a typical day starts with an early wake-up call and a light breakfast around the campfire as dawn breaks.

The morning is spent on horseback, following ancient elephant trails, searching for a variety of wildlife, enjoying the prolific birdlife, and cantering through the flooded plains.

Herds of buffalo may be in the vicinity, giraffe often saunter by and red lechwe splash through the water alongside, whilst kudu peer out from the thickets.

You will return to camp for lunch and a siesta in the dense shade of the giant jackal berry or leadwood trees.

Later a meditative evening ride is spent listening to the sounds of the bush and the snorting and splashing of the horses, before returning to camp for dinner under the stars.

Occasionally on some afternoons you may wish to rest, which is the perfect opportunity for a tranquil ride in a mokoro, the traditional way of traversing the glittering, lily-lined lagoons and waterways. It is a chance too, to venture out on foot and appreciate the smaller creatures that inhabit the bush – or to learn some rudimentary tracking skills.

No two days will be the same, but we are certain that each day will be an adventure to remember! You are likely to move camp approximately 3 times during the 7-night set date safaris subject to weather conditions and game movements.

On your last day, after brunch it is time for you bid farewell to your Delta camp. You will ride your horse back to the "buffalo fence" and from there be transferred back to Maun airport for your onward journey. You arrive in Johannesburg in time to connect with a flight back to the UK or to continue your holiday in South Africa.

Please Note: This safari is usually guided by David Foot – although we are unable to guarantee this. On rare occasions an alternative lead guide may be your host.

Shorter Itineraries: We can also tailor make shorter rides for 2 riders or more, please ask for a quote.

Horse are mostly Boerperd and Thoroughbred crosses with some Appaloosas and local bush horses. They range in height from 14.3hh to 16hh.

The tack is mostly snaffles bridles and South African trail saddles or McClellan type saddles, but there are some English Wintec synthetic saddles available upon request.