Horseback Safari Through the Okavango Delta
Ride alongside elephants and gallop through the floodplains — Africa's most thrilling safari experience
Tour Overview
This is the safari that adrenaline-seeking travellers dream about. On horseback, you become part of the landscape — wildlife accepts you as another four-legged creature, allowing encounters that are impossible from a vehicle. Ride through the Okavango Delta's crystal-clear floodplains, water spraying from your horse's hooves as zebra and wildebeest gallop alongside you. Canter past giraffe on palm-fringed islands. Approach elephant herds at drinking distance. Ford deep channels where hippos surface nearby. This is riding in its purest form — no fences, no boundaries, just you, your horse, and the African wilderness. The horses are fit, experienced safari mounts (mostly Thoroughbred crosses and Kalahari-bred horses) who are as comfortable around lions as they are around cattle. Offered by specialists like African Horseback Safaris and Ride Botswana, this is consistently rated the world's greatest horseback safari.
Your Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Charter flight from Maun into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Meet your safari horse and go on a gentle warm-up ride to assess your ability. Camp is set up on a palm-fringed island.
Tonight's Stay
Mobile tented camp
Morning ride through knee-deep floodplains — the water flies as you canter through the shallows with zebra racing alongside. Afternoon ride to explore palm islands and track elephants.
Tonight's Stay
Mobile tented camp
Today's highlight is fording a deep Delta channel on horseback — your horse swims while you hold the mane. Extraordinary experience. Afternoon ride through mopane woodland.
Tonight's Stay
Mobile tented camp
Ride through prime big game territory — approach giraffe, buffalo herds, and elephants on horseback. The lack of engine noise allows remarkably close encounters. Sundowner ride at golden hour.
Tonight's Stay
Mobile tented camp
Ride to a large island with prolific game. Morning canter across open grasslands. Afternoon walking safari (rest your legs!) to track predators. Evening campfire stories.
Tonight's Stay
Mobile tented camp
Pre-dawn ride as the bush wakes up — mist on the water, fish eagles calling. Afternoon farewell ride through a cathedral of palms. Final night feast around the fire.
Tonight's Stay
Mobile tented camp
Final morning ride. Farewell to your horse. Charter flight back to Maun for onward connections.
7 Days of Unforgettable Moments
20 curated activities across your journey
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- 6 nights luxury mobile tented camp
- All riding activities (5–6 hours per day)
- Experienced safari horses & tack
- All meals & drinks (including house wines)
- Charter flight Maun–Camp–Maun
- Walking safaris on non-riding days
- All park & concession fees
- Experienced riding guides
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Accommodation in Maun pre/post
How to Get There
Fly to Maun Airport (MUB) in Botswana. Charter flight into the Delta included.
Best Time to Visit
June–October (dry season, highest water levels). Best riding conditions and wildlife concentrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting from
$6,500
per person sharing
No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days
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