Botswana Horseback Safari

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Accommodation Only Tour

6 Days / 5 Nights
Africa
From $8,680.00 per person
Twin Share

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About this trip

There is nothing more exhilarating than riding through the African bush, surrounded by wildlife and spectacular scenery, especially in Botswana. The quality of the horses as well as the equipment is first class and the guides have enormous experience. For this safari, it is recommended that riders have some level of experience. The accommodation is comfortable tents with private facilities. The Botswana horseback safari is an experience like no other; being amongst the African bush on horseback provides a truly authentic opportunity to be at one with nature.

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Pricing:

6 Days / 5 Nights

Price per person from:
Low season $8,680
High season $10,640
Price Includes:
- 5 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
- Meals as indicated (B, L, D)
- Drinks supplied locally
- Game drives
- Horse and equipment
- Walks and mokoro safaris
- Air transfers in helicopter
Terms and Conditions:

Based minimum 2 passengers travelling together.

Recommended for more experienced riders.

The itinerary may vary according to water levels and game movements. Mokoros (dugout canoes) are offered as an activity depending on water levels.

Terms and conditions apply. Please contact African Travel Specialists for full details.

Ph: (61-3) 9576 1980

Fax: (61-3) 9576 2590

Email: info@thetravelspecialists.net.au

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Kujwana Camp
On arrival in Maun you will be met and assisted onto a light aircraft transfer to Kujwana Camp. After lunch, you will be given an introduction talk on safety and game viewing from horseback. This is followed by an orientation ride lasting 1-2 hours. Two nights at KUJWANA CAMP. (L, D)
Day 2 Kujwana Camp
After breakfast, you will be taken on a morning game ride in the Xudum area. Return to camp for lunch and a siesta followed by an afternoon game drive with sunset drinks and an evening drive. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Mokolwane Camp
Ride from Kujwana to Mokolwane Camp, following a 30-km north-westerly route through open floodplains and scattered islands to the Matsebe River system. A picnic lunch is served on a shady island some two hours from Mokolwane Camp, where you’ll arrive at sunset. Two nights at MOKOLWANE CAMP. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Mokolwane Camp
A morning game walk/mokoro ride gives you the chance to explore the surroundings and experience the delta from a different perspective. After lunch and a siesta, an evening ride takes you into the Matsebe River system which features wide floodplains interspersed with mokolwane palms - a favourite food of elephants and baboons, while the numerous buffalo prefer the dense Tsaro Palms. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Kujwana Camp
A full-day from Moklowane to Kujwana riding the Southern route following the edge of the Matsibi River. A picnic lunch is prepared at the swimming hole. Enjoy a siesta on a camp bed in the shade of big tree where you could be joined by an elephant bull strolling past or the sudden arrival of a herd of buffalo drifting into the water. Arrival at Kujwana is at sunset. Overnight at KUJWANA CAMP. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Maun
Early morning game ride out of Kujwana Camp if flight times permit. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for a light aircraft transfer to Maun and your onward flight. (B)