Botswana Safari Ride Tour
This safari begins and ends in Maun. It is perfect for individuals looking for adventure without the loss of lodge amenities. If you enjoy horseback riding this will be the perfect safari for you!
- 5 nights in Motswiri Camp, Northern Botswana Selinda Reserve.
- 3 nights in Selinda Spillway, Moremi Game Reserve.
- Horseback riding.
- Walking safaris.
Day 1
Motswiri (L/D)
Depending on your time of arrival, we will have a light lunch or tea with time to settle in before getting ready for the evening ride along the magnificent Selinda Spillway. After your ride, return for a three course, candlelit dinner.
Overnight in Motswiri Camp.
Day 2
Motswiri (B/L/D)
Awoken by a cup of tea or coffee in bed, followed by a light breakfast, take a longer ride along the spillway where we hope to see elephant, giraffe, and if we are lucky, the rare and beautiful roan and sable antelope. Return to camp for lunch, followed by a well earned siesta and then, after tea and refreshments, head off again for a gentle evening ride.
Overnight in Motswiri Camp.
Day 3
Motswiri – Selinda Spillway (B/L/D)
While the staff pack up, we leave for our fly camp riding East along the Selinda Spillway. Where the spillway and the false spillway converge, we find our fly camp with breathtaking views, superb bird life and beautiful sunsets. The afternoon may be spent swimming, fishing or walking.
Overnight in Kala Bush Camp.
Day 4
Selinda – Motswiri (B/L/D)
Having kept watch under the stars, the next morning we splash through water along the false spillway to the North of the Selinda Spillway which is home to the elusive roan and sable antelope. En route, we are likely to see elephant, giraffe, zebra, hippo and impala. Head back to Motswiri camp for lunch.
Overnight in Motswiri Camp.
Day 5
East Motswiri (B/L/D)
For our last full day, we ride to the East of Motswiri camp and towards the huge flood plains along the boundary of the concession area. The last evening offers a final quiet ride enjoying the peace and tranquility of this pristine wilderness.
Overnight in Motswiri Camp.
Day 6
Motswiri – Khwai (B/L/D)
This morning, time permitting, you will have a short ride before your onward flight out of Motswiri, for Machaba Camp, where you will spend three nights. Machaba Camp is situated in the game rich Khwai area, on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta and is constructed on the same site as the previous Machaba camp. The name Machaba is the local Setswana name for the Sycamore Fig Tree, the tree of life.
Overnight in Machaba Camp.
Day 7
Khawi (B/L/D)
Spend the day enjoying the amenities of the lodge.
Overnight in Machaba Camp.
Day 8
Khawi (B/L/D)
Spend the day enjoying the amenities of the lodge.
Overnight in Machaba Camp.
Day 9
Khawi – Maun (B)
After a morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred by light aircraft to Maun Airport, for onward travel arrangements.
- Meet and greet on arrival at Airport.
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner).
- Entrance fees where applicable.
- Tours as indicated in the itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver guide.
- Transfers
- Travel Protection is offered on all packages at an additional cost.
