"Closest Encounters with Africa's Wildlife"

If, like me, you are an avid horse rider, the phrase “African horseback safaris” probably awakens in you a deep-seated exhilaration driving you to make whatever plans necessary to make this dream come true. A horseback safari on a game rich private concession in the depths of the watery Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of those unique experience.

Imagine cantering along through a shallow flood plain next to a herd of giraffe, you watch in amazement their slow motion cantering gait and wonder to yourself, how else would you experience something of this magnitude in this remote wilderness! The close encounters with wildlife you experience from the saddle allow you to feel part of the natural wilderness.

To be able to join a horseback safari in a Big 5 wilderness area (lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo territory), you have to be pretty proficient on horseback. You will need to feel confident about keeping up with the group, capable of riding at all paces; rising to the trot and controlling your horse at the canter. You may be required to gallop out of trouble, so beginners will not be allowed to ride. However you are still welcome at the camps if you are not a proficient horse rider. Other game activities are offered to the partners of those horse-mad people.

Going on safari on horseback means that you will be riding between 4 and 6 hours a day into the wilderness viewing various game species from the back of your horse. A maximum of 8 guests will join a safari. The horses are well trained, sure-footed and fit and you will be matched up with a horse of good size and temperament for you.

Please note:

• There is a max weight limit of 95kg or 210lbs.
• Clients must bring with them their own properly fitted hard hat
• Clients should be aware of the risks involved when around horses and a fully comprehensive insurance is compulsory. There will be an indemnity form to sign.

Check out our exciting African Horseback Safaris:

5 Day Okavango Horse Safari

6 Day Okavango Horse Safari

8 Day Tuli Mobile Horse Safari

8 Day Limpopo Lodge Horse Safari