The whole trip from start to finish was exquisite. Highlights include being able to view so many animals due to the lack of water in the Delta. The remoteness and not seeing any other game viewers makes Macatoo a very special destination. Katie and all her staff were brilliant. Katie is a true professional and a delight to be around. A m a z i n g trip - thank you! We will definitely revisit!
This was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. The horses are perfect and the stable manager Mod definitely fits the horse to the rider… I was extremely happy with my rides. Surpassed all my expectations
These horses were the best I have seen anywhere in Africa (probably anywhere). They were in excellent condition, fit, well schooled, honest and I can tell a huge amount of work goes into keeping them in such good condition in such a difficult climate. Cor and Louise are delightful, very knowledgeable and kind, and very passionate about their environment. Many thanks as always!
Well what an amazing experience we've had, to us it was a fault less holiday, from the moment we landed at Maun to the return journey home from Livingston, what a shame to have to leave! The holidays draft itinerary, for the journeys was our little bible and was true to form, we were met by smiling local reps always punctual and helpful. Helicopter, planes, boats, mini buses, cars we had them predominantly to ourselves, how bespoke was that! What an outfit Barney runs, devoted to over 60 horses, knowing their names ages and breeding, training the grooms, horses, caring for their wellbeing, an incredible set up. Our guides were fantastic, with such knowledge and love for what they do, we saw so many incredible animals and got quite close, us observing them and them us. I still can't believe we saw and heard such wildlife. Elephants joining us in camp! There was no sense of time, it was wonderful not being around our modern world, no radio, tv, telephone, just the beautiful sounds of the Bush, heaven and everyone truly engaging without interruptions, amazing. Leaving camp was quite sad...
If you are looking for a balance between riding and relaxation in Botswana then RAW Motswiri has a lot going for it. Being able to enjoy the landscape from both the saddle and the water adds an alternative dimension to the Delta. The horses are fantastic and very sure-footed in the water, and Carmen runs one of the best equine operations I have experienced - very caring, and excellent at matching horse to rider. Her tack room is one of the tidiest I have ever seen in all my travels around the world, and her rapport with Johnno, the freelance guide, is a delight and very entertaining - they make a good double act - no pretensions, each just very good at their individual jobs. If you are looking for fun riding, with time to chill out, then this merits careful consideration.
