Botswana: Okavango Delta – Okavango Horse Safaris

5, 7 or 10 nights at Okavango Horse Safaris’ Kujwana Camp, with a night in a second and occasionally third camp location possible on longer safaris. Available year round. Suitable for confident intermediate riders and above. Non-riders welcome.

Where is it?

Based at Kujwana Camp, in a prime position in the south west Okavango Delta, about 20 minutes helicopter flight from Maun.

What is it like?

Pristine, protected and beautiful, the area is prime Okavango Delta! Large expanses of flat, open grassland, watermeadow and a network of channels and lakes when the flood is high. Islands of palm trees, shady mashatu trees and patches of thick mopane forest. The Delta is one of the world’s foremost wildlife habitats, home to a huge variety of game, including elephant, buffalo herds that can number in the thousands, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, many different antelope, all the cats, hippo…. the list goes on. The birdlife is superb. Kujwana Camp is a relaxed, authentic safari camp, that has everything you need to be comfortable, whilst allowing you to feel totally at home.

Who does it suit?

Riders of at least intermediate ability who are confident and secure to ride in an open, unfenced area with ‘big’ (and potentially dangerous) game. The OHS focus is horses and an appreciation of the wilderness. The emphasis is on game, the bush and learning about life in the Delta. Strong child riders of 12 yrs or over and non-riders are very welcome, with game drives, guided walks and boat outings (water levels allowing) all on offer.  We particularly love OHS safaris for private groups – if your group want focused game viewing, have high expectations for horses and horse care and will appreciate exclusive use of an intimate, privately owned safari camp, this is the place for you! Exclusive safaris can be booked for just 8 at standard rates.

Why we love it

It’s the original Delta horse safari operation, founded nearly 40 years ago. Whilst the camp has evolved, it has stayed true to its roots with exceptional guiding, appreciation of nature and top notch hospitality at its core.  The horses are central to life here, whilst Kujwana Camp – relaxed, authentic and low-key but also very comfortable – makes a perfect home base. We also love that safaris may include a night at a second (and sometimes third) camp location, adding to the feeling of exploration and adventure.

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In a Nutshell

Riding
4-6 hours a day
Horses
TB, Arab cross, Saddlebred, Boerperd and TB crosses
Pace
Moderate and varied, with chances to trot and canter
Riding Ability
Confident intermediate to experienced riders
Weight Limit
90kg (14 stone)
Group Size
12 in camp, maximum 6-8 per ride
Accommodation
5*+ camping
2026 Dates
Year round, Saturday start March to November (December, January / February on request)
2026 Prices
7 night safaris from £5,390 per person (pricing is seasonal) plus transfers from Maun; see “Key Information” below
What you'll be doing

Itinerary in Brief

7 and 10 night itineraries

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

Day 1

Met in Maun and transferred by helicopter on a spectacular 20 minute flight over the delta. Short drive to Kujwana base camp for late lunch or tea. Meet the horses and a late afternoon ride to try them, returning to camp at sun set. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 2

Early morning wake up, an hour before sunrise, and set off riding out of camp when game is at its most active. You might explore the Xudum area today, riding from island to island across open floodplain with plenty of chances for exciting game viewing. Return to camp for lunch and a siesta or swim in the pool. Afternoon walk, game drive or mokoro (traditional canoe) trip before dinner and night at Kujwana.

Day 3

A full day ride from Kujwana heading to flycamp. The route moves through open floodplains and scattered islands towards the Qwaapu river system. Picnic lunch on a shady island, a siesta with camp beds, maybe a swim, and then a further 2 hour ride to arrive at fly camp where walk-in tents with comfortable beds, hot showers in ensuite bathrooms and a large mess tent complete with sofas, await. Dinner and night in fly camp.

Day 4

While the horses enjoy a well earned rest, spend the morning on a game drive, a perfect opportunity to search for predators, including wild dog and the leopard often found here. Lunch, a siesta, then a late afternoon ride, fording hippo channels and exploring the plains in this remote area. Dinner and second night fly camp.

Day 5

A full day ride back to Kujwana Camp picnicking at a different spot enroute, then heading through mopane forest and acacia woodland that attract elephant, kudu and giraffe. Breeding herds of elephant enjoy the security of dense forest and zebra, wildebeest and buffalo are also often seen. Arrive back at camp in the late afternoon, for drinks, dinner and the night.

Day 6

An early morning ride and chance to try a new horse. Back to camp for lunch and time to relax, before a late afternoon game drive, stopping for dinner in the bush. A night drive back to camp with a spotlight looking out for predators starting their evening prowl.

Day 7

A long morning ride east of camp, where shady rain pans and thick riverine forest often provide sanctuary to breeding herds of elephant. Break for a snack on the edge of a hippo pool, before riding into more open areas, looking out some of the big herds of buffalo that often move through. Back to camp for a barbecue lunch by the pool and siesta. In the late afternoon, a ride out, game drive, guided walk or take a boat trip if water levels are high enough - or simply find a shady spot and enjoy the view with a good book before dinner.

Day 8

A final early morning ride for those on a 7 night safari before returning to camp for brunch. Then board the helicopter that will fly you back to Maun and own arrangements for onward journey. Those on a 10 night safari might head out after an early dinner in camp to spend the night sleeping out on platform beds under the stars, listening to the night sounds of the bush all around.

Day 9

Awake to the sunrise over the Qwaapu area as game wanders across the floodplain below. A delicious bush breakfast, before a game drive back to Kujwana Camp. Then after lunch in camp, a 2 hour late afternoon ride with sundowner drinks on the floodplain. Dinner and night Kujwana.

Day 10

Your final full morning ride heading east towards Beacon and Lion Islands, cut off from Kujwana by the Qwaapu River. Plenty of chances to canter through floodwater if the water around camp is high riding back to base for lunch. In the afternoon, a bird walk or perhaps a last evening ride before dinner and your final night at Kujwana Camp.

Day 11

A final early morning ride, returning to camp for brunch and to pack up. Farewell to the staff and horses, before boarding the helicopter for a short flight back to Maun. Own arrangements from Maun.
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