Botswana: Okavango Delta – African Horseback Safaris

3 to 10 nights (5-7 nights recommended) from African Horseback’s Macatoo camp in the Okavango Delta, available year round. Suitable for confident intermediate riders and above, with non-riders welcome.

Where is it?

Based at the lovely Macatoo tented camp in the south west Okavango Delta. Wonderfully situated on a secluded palm island overlooking the Delta’s grassy floodplain, a 25 minute charter flight over remote bush, from the safari hub town, Maun.

What is it like?

The Okavango Delta is a beautiful, pristine mix of flat, grassy floodplain, palm tree ‘islands’ and mopane forest all interspersed (when the flood is high) with a network of water channels and lakes. It is protected from domestic animals and development and is one of the world’s foremost wildlife habitats, boasting huge numbers of elephant, large herds of buffalo, numerous species of antelope, zebra, giraffe, all the cats, hyena, crocodiles, hippo, monkeys, baboons, warthogs… the list goes on. Macatoo is a privately operated tented safari camp that blends seemlessly in this remote, wilderness setting. It’s an extremely comfortable camp – you’ll feel very spoilt – yet manages to retain a genuine ‘bush’ feel.

Who does it suit?

Intermediate riders and above, who are confident and secure to ride in a remote, unfenced area with ‘big’ (and potentially dangerous) game. Really good quality, fun riding with plenty of excitement on offer, but also options for game drives, afternoons relaxing in a mokoro canoe (water level allowing), bird watching or just taking ‘time out’. Strong child riders of 12yrs or over and non-riders are welcome. Its friendly and sociable, an excellent option for couples, families or mixed groups of riders and non-riders. (See detailed information for non-riding activity options and contact us for advice).

Why we love it

A welcoming, convivial and extremely comfortable camp with staff who care that you have the best time. Its in a superb situation for game; has horses for the discerning and always plenty of action and thrills, whilst getting the balance between activity and relaxation just right. Safaris aren’t an endurance test, you feel very well looked after but the safari experience stays very real. The camp atmosphere is always fun. You will want to go back!   

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In a Nutshell

Riding
Around 4-6 hours a day, usually 3-4 hours in the morning, broken up with refreshment stops, and 1 ½ – 2 hours in the late afternoon
Horses
South African Boerperd cross, Namibian Hanovarians, Arabs, TBs and Arab crosses
Pace
Moderate, with good chances for long canters
Riding Ability
Confident intermediate to experienced riders
Weight Limit
95kgs (15 stone)
Group Size
Maximum 16 in camp (normally limited to 14 at any one time), rides are limited to a maximum of 8 guests
Accommodation
5*+ camping
2026 Dates
On request, 3 to 10 nights year round (may close February)
2026 Prices
7 night safaris from £4,592 per person (pricing is seasonal) plus air charter from Maun; see “Key Information” below
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Itinerary in Brief

7 Day Itinerary

Below is an example itinerary. Please ask us for other itineraries.

Day 1

Met in Maun and shown to the charter flight that will fly you 25 minutes or so into the Delta. Collected at the airstrip and a game drive of about 45 minutes to camp, fording seasonal waters and looking for game as you go. Late lunch or tea in camp, meet the horses and a late afternoon ride to try them. Dinner and night in camp.

Days 2-7

Six days to explore the floodplain, palm islands and lagoons of the Okavango Delta by horse. There will be long morning rides to explore, starting early when game viewing is best, stopping along the way to watch the abundant game and birds and riding back to camp for a leisurely lunch or perhaps stopping out in the bush for a surprise picnic lunch. After returning to camp for a siesta, there may be a late afternoon game drive, a chance to try a mokoro canoe (if water levels allow) or a gentle ride until sunset. Nights at Macatoo camp.

Day 8

Early morning game ride, return to camp to freshen up before transferring to the airstrip for onward charter to Maun. Own arrangements to fly on from Maun.
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