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Botswana Horseback Safari
COUNTRY AND REGIONS VISITED: BOTSWANA - Okavango Delta

MEETS THESE ACTIVITIES/REQUIREMENTS: Fly-In, Wildlife, Game Drives, Safari, Walking /Hiking, Horse Trails, Canoeing, Photography, Birding, Fly camp, Permanent Tented Camp

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TOUR OVERVIEW

A 5 night/6 day horse back Safari in the Okavango Delta, starting and ending at Maun airport. There are two versions of this safari, depending on the starting date chosen. (Minimum riding ability required is mastery of the basic aids, ability to post to the trot for stretches of 10 minutes at a time, to be comfortable at all paces and to be able to gallop out of trouble. It is a great advantage if you are fit and a proficient rider).

DAY 1

You are met at Maun Airport by our representative & transferred by light aircraft to the nearest airstrip to Kujwana, a 25 minute flight. You are then transferred into the camp by vehicle which takes approximately 1 hour. (Game viewing). An introduction talk & demo on tack & general advice on game viewing from horseback is followed by an orientation ride for approximately 1 - 2 hours.

DAY 2

Kujwana Camp. Morning game ride in the Xudum area. Wake up is 1 hour before dawn to ensure best game viewing. Wade through lush green malapos that lead you from island to island. Surprise a timid bushbuck out his dense cover on a heavily wooded island, or enjoy the herds of Lechwe & Zebra moving through the open spaces. Return to camp for lunch. Siesta. Afternoon game drive with sunset drinks & evening night drive with a spot light. KUJWANA CAMP Kujwana camp is situated on the Xudum river south west of chiefs Island in the Okavango Delta. The camp accommodates a maximum of 8 to 10 guests in spacious safari tent each with bathrooms en-suite (bush style).

DAY 3

Kujwana Camp. Ride east towards Beacon and lion island. These are two very large islands in the area which are cut off from Kujwana by the Xwaapa river. The area is criss-crossed with game paths leading you through a chain of rain pans. This is a great contrast to the open flood plains. Mapane forests and Acacia woodlands offer a good variety of food for Kudu and Giraffe. Breeding herds of elephant enjoy the security of the dense forest and should the pans be holding water zebra, wildebeest and buffalo will also be found. Animal tracks abound telling you of what has been and gone - or what you might still find. Afternoon bird walk.

DAY 4

Moklowane Camp. Move from Kujwana to Moklowane camp. This is approximately 30km ride heading North West. The route moves through open floodplains and scattered islands towards the Matsebe river system. A picnic lunch is served on a shady island 2 hours ride from Moklowane camp. Arrive sunset. MOKLOWANE CAMP Moklowane camp is north west of Kujwana on the Matsebi river. This camp is situated in the open flood plains which receive flood water 3 weeks earlier than Kujwana camp. The vegetation consists of smaller palm island and wide open spaces. Mokolwane is also an 8 bedded tented camp.

DAY 5

Moklowane Camp. Morning game ride with a picnic breakfast carried in saddle bags. This camp is on the Matsebe river system and features wide open flood plains interspersed with Moklowane palms - favourite food of Elephant & Baboon. Good area for plains game. Afternoon: 1 - 2 hours mokoro experience (traditional dug out canoe).

DAY 6

Dawn game ride lasting approximately 2 hours, return to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, aircraft movements permitting, you will be transferred by light aircraft back to Maun Airport where this safari ends. NB. The itinerary may change due to game movements and water levels. Mokoros (dugout Canoes) are offered as an activity depending on water levels.

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