An unparalleled horseback experience - the Delta from a very different angle
African Horseback Safaris bases itself out of Macatoo Camp, located on the south western edge of the Delta.
This is a totally different experienced for those to whom 4-6 hours in the saddle each day appeals. It allows a non-intrusive proximity around wildlife that is impossible in a vehicle. There is something quite magical about cantering through the shallows alongside zebra or giraffe, or walking in amongst a large herd of buffalo. That said, the camp also offers game drives, night drives, bird walks and canoeing for non-riders accompanying riding groups or during the horse-less hours. Riding out to a charming fly camp is also a real highlight and gives a sense of complete freedom.
The camp is a simple but perfectly comfortable safari camp with en-suite facilities and the fly camping is more basic and wilder for the adventurous. Itineraries on offer vary in length so if you'd like to see this stunning part of Africa from high on the back of horse, then look no further. Bear in mind that due to the conditions and environment, the longer rides will be restricted to experienced riders only.
7 double safari tents plus fly camping
An unparalleled horseback experience - the Delta from a very different angle
The Moremi Game Reserve is centrally located in the Delta, encompassing some of the most valuable ecological territory. There are a number of camps and lodges within the park, and these definitely offer fabulous game viewing and some beautiful scenery. It's worth knowing that no walking or night drives are allowed within the reserve, so if you are keen to visit the Okavango, combine camps within the reserve with one or two in the equally wildlife-rich areas that surround it, which are mostly under private management. Read more?
Safaris in Botswana offer dramatic extremes. One the one hand, the lush landscapes of the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti/Chobe River systems, on the other, the beautiful other-worldly expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Kalahari Desert. The variety of habitats makes for varied animal and birdlife as well as beautiful scenery. Strict controls mean that Botswana safari camps and lodges are generally small, and due to the tricky logistics of operating in a delta or a desert, a safari here is seldom cheap, and it's important to know where to go if you are looking for that authentic safari experience. Read more?
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Vanessa's 16 years in travel has seen her knowledge develop from sub-Saharan Africa into North Africa, Central and Southern America and the Galapagos. Consequently, she’s a veritable encyclopaedia of travel information and exceptionally cool, calm and collected in the face of the greatest planning demands.
At Natural High, we've had long experience putting together trips in Africa that really work. Whether it's intimate bushcamps in out of the way places, or a private lodge in one of Africa's top-billing wildlife areas, light mobile camping or remote island escapes, we know there is a lot to choose from. We're absolutely confident that we can recommend the right places for you.