Gallop into an untamed world with this unique horseback adventure across Botswana. You’re not just observing. You become part of the natural world and experience the wildlife from a thrilling proximity. Explore wilderness that’s only accessible in a saddle, relish intimate encounters with Africa’s great mammals, and lose yourself in the evocative charms of the wild. Covering the Kalahari and the Okavango, this is the adventure of a lifetime.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Makgadikgadi-Nxai Pans – Welcome to Safari
A shimmering blanket of white welcomes you to camp, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans clearly visible as you touch down in the wilderness. After arriving in Maun, you’ll transfer to a light aircraft and land at an isolated air strip that’s surrounded by a pristine wildlife world. The first day is about getting to know your horse by going for a gentle adventure around the camp. Gallop across endless stretches of grassland; pick a careful trail through acacia woodland, before trotting across the edge of the salt pans and admiring the mirage that flickers above the whiteness. It might be a get-to-know-you ride but there’s plenty of wildlife to see. Approach the zebra herds and get to within meters of their majestic beauty. Spot lone elephant bulls plodding a different path through the trees. Return to the simple yet elegant camp for a serene evening in the wild. Kalahari lions roar in the distance and logs crackle as you sit around the fire. There’s a lot to take in. But the adventure has only just started.
What's Included:
Day 2
Makgadikgadi-Nxai Pans – The Land of 1,000 Islands
Day 3
Xai Xai – Cantering Across Endless Plains
Day 4
Kalahari – Salt Pans and Kalahari Woodlands
Day 5
Okavango Delta – The Waterways of the Okavango Delta
Day 6
Okavango Delta – Baboons and Leopards in the Forest
Day 7
Okavango Delta – The Heart of the Delta
Day 8
Okavango Delta – Following Ancient Trails
Day 9 - 10
Okavango Delta – Relaxing Among Wildlife
Day 11
Okavango Delta – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Become part of the wildlife and experience Botswana’s wild game from an unfathomable proximity
- Spend eight days riding across vast open expanses of African wilderness
- Gallop alongside zebra and then slow down to approach large herds of elephant, buffalo, and giraffe
- Cross huge swathes of untamed landscapes that can only be explored on horseback
- Immerse yourself in the endless waterways of the Okavango Delta by splashing across ancient channels and cantering through glistening lagoons
- Spend four days exploring the Makgadikgadi-Nxai Pans National Park, riding through shimmering salt pans, lavish grassland, and remote Kalahari woodland
- Surround yourself with the sounds of the wild by sleeping in secluded camps and unique tree houses, each hand-picked accommodation providing an excellent level of comfort in the bush
- Complete the trip with two days of game drives and serenity at a luxury lodge that overlooks a waterhole
Starting Price
$14,500 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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